Location, location, location! thewholeworldisaplayground lands in Dublin!
It’s been oh so quiet on thewholeworldisaplayground for the last few weeks. The big news is that we’ve relocated to …
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New Zealand North Island: Hobbiton Movie Set Tours
New Zealand is synonymous with Lord of the Rings and, on the North Island, there stands a patch of land …
10 best sights and Things to do in Hong Kong!
Hong Kong always features high up on my list of places I love to visit. It’s my favourite stopover for …
Aer Lingus Lounge, Dublin Airport, Terminal 2
With some time to spare before a recent flight to London I made a quick visit to the Aer Lingus …
Take a walk on the High Line! New York City
The High Line is one of my very favourite places in New York. Transformed from a disused stretch of elevated …
Panda Watch! Chengdu Research Base of Giant Pandas, China
We were in China and I had one small request: take me to the home of the pandas! OK, I …
The Per Se Experience: Saturday Afternoon Lunch in New York with three Michelin Stars
With Dave’s 30th birthday fast approaching I wanted to give him something special. He has everything he wants, every technological …
Afternoon Tea and Cocktails: Dromoland Castle, Clare, Ireland
My afternoon tea obsession is well documented at this stage with recent outings including the Merchant Hotel in Belfast, Ashford …
Best Campsites on New Zealand South Island!
I think we lucked out on our New Zealand South Island campsites, we woke up to one amazing view after …
Xochimilco, Mexico City: a Mexican twist on Venice!
After a few days of serious sightseeing in Mexico City it was time for some Sunday fun. Oh yes, we …