YURT

glamping

ˈɡlampɪŋ/

noun

BRITISHinformal

noun: glamping

1. a form of camping involving accommodation and facilities more luxurious than those associated with traditional camping.

There were a few things to be done this summer - one of them being taking a trip to Tayto Park, the other - glamping or YURTIN', whichever you prefer. So Declan and I killed two birds with one stone and stayed at The Rock Farm, Slane in Meath which is just a quick drive away from Tayto Park. I cannot recommend the place more! The campsite consists of several yurts, ranging in different sizes. We stayed in ''Ash'' which was equipped with a double bed, a pull-out sofa bed, wood burning range and fairy lights to boot. Then there is ''Le Shack'', the communal area which includes compost toilets (an experience), showers (I love a good shower and these were some of the best), kitchen and an outdoor seating area. The hosts at Rock Farm also give you the option of choosing between food packs which they provide for you on arrival. We choose the ''Meat Lover Breakfast Pack'' which we throughly enjoyed both mornings we spent there. Other facilities include a campfire pit, a swing and an outdoor wood burning hot tub. On our first night we were lucky as we were the only people staying on the campsite so we got the tub all to ourselves! 

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To finish:

- I was so impressed with how everything that could have been was locally sourced; from the rashers and sausages to the soap in the showers.

- If you do plan a trip, take a walk along the River Boyne. There's buttercups and dragonflies and it's just lovely.

- On Tayto Park: Cú Chulainn is all it's hyped up to be, avoid the 5D Cinema like the plague and the Tayto chocolate bars have had a makeover and they're a-okay so buy one...or three. 

Until next time!

Ciara

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Dusky & Dreamy - P L A Y L I S T

I like to drive and I like sunsets. So what's my ideal situation in this case? Driving during golden hour when the sky is all the best colours - blue, pink, orange and purple. The cherry on top of all this magic is the soundtrack. Below are some ideal tunes to best enjoy your drive throughout the evening hours. Fingers crossed you get to roll down the windows too.

Ciara

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Coral Beach

Yesterday, Declan and I took a trip out to Coral Beach in Carraroe. The ground isn't made up of sand but of fine coral instead. I'm as in love with this weather as everyone else is - I hope there's months and months of it to come. 

A very Happy Earth Day to all. I hope you get many a freckle on your face this week!

Ciara

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Photo Diary: 3 days in Rome

Wednesday

Trevi Fountain 

Fashion house, Fendi, are currently restoring the fountain until late 2015. We were a little disappointed just finding this out on arrival to the historical site. Alas, there's a mini fountain set up for tourists like ourselves to throw the obligatory coin in. 

The Pantheon 

The rain was an advantage for us when visiting The Pantheon. The rain came through the oculus and gave us a rare sight as visitors. 

Giolitti 

Just yum. YUM. Big thanks to Maeveen Harris for the recommendation. Great gelato in Giolitti!

Thursday

Vatican Museum 

St. Peter's Basilica 

St. Peter's Basilica was my favourite thing that we saw in Rome. We paid an extra €7 to climb up into the dome and the views were well worth it. *****, A+, gold star. 

Spanish Steps

Friday

Colesseum

Trattoria Luzzi

The best restaurant we went to whilst in Rome. The place was full of people with Italian waiters shouting across the packed dining room with pizzas and pastas in hand. Full of heart and soul and the best Diavola pizza I've ever had. 

Here's my boyfriend, Declan, just cause. 

Hope everyone has a great week!
Ciara
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