ADVENTURES IN NORTHERN IRELAND
Three years ago, thanks to a concert, we were introduced to Belfast and Northern Ireland’s famous coastline. That visit was just enough to add the country to our “must-return” list. The catalyst for our current trip was also a concert: LUSH Classical celebrated its 30th anniversary at Custom House Square in Belfast. Our journey was organized around this event. Our plans were slightly altered because there are no longer direct flights from Budapest to Belfast, so we had to put together an itinerary along the Dublin-Portrush-Dublin route, arriving in Dublin on Thursday morning and departing from Dublin on Sunday evening.
LONDON - 3 DAYS AND A CONCERT
Sometimes I feel like things don’t happen by chance. Back when the kids were in preschool, Adele burst onto the music scene with her album "21". We listened to that CD till death, and I watched her concert at the Royal Albert Hall countless times on YouTube. One of my dreams was to go to an Adele concert at the Royal Albert Hall. My dream came true, sort of.
A LONG WEEKEND IN BELFAST
20 years. That’s how long we’ve been together. It’s become a tradition for us to take a trip on our anniversary. Just the two of us. So, we went to Belfast for a long weekend. And why Belfast? Because there was a LUSH Classical concert there.
THE GIANT CAUSEWAY
We planned our long weekend in Belfast so that we could explore not only the city but also the Irish countryside. We played with the idea of renting a car, but since we only had one day to get out and about, we decided to go with an organized tour. That evening, we looked over the reviews and offerings of various travel agencies, and ultimately chose McComb’s Coach Travel’s tour to the Giant’s Causeway.
STREET ART IN BELFAST
As we wandered through the city, graffiti and street art crossed our path at every turn. The wall has become the canvas, and mural painting the artists’ method of expression. More than 100 years of history, politics, and emotions are expressed in these works, many of which are truly artistic. There’s a downloadable app and map available if you decide to explore these works on your own, without a tour guide.
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