Retour á Paris: Diables de Tasmanie, Dinosaures et Plus
The first full week of the year was a big one for me, as it was my first time ever travelling abroad on my own. In all the years I had left Ireland on a trip, I was always with … Continued
Adventures in London: From Dinosaurs to Curious Creatures
Towards the end of April, my mother and I flew to London for the first time in 13 years. Our main places of interest during our 2-night stay were ZSL London Zoo, the Natural History Museum, and Crystal Palace Park. While we … Continued
My birthday week in Edinburgh
Last week, I had what may well have been the best birthday I have ever had. My family and I stayed in Edinburgh for three nights, specifically to celebrate my 21st, and to see Tian Tian and Yang Guang the … Continued
Our trip to Scotland
Below is a detailed review of me and my parents’ recent trip to Scotland. It was a very interesting and successful holiday influenced by Dad having a conference in Glasgow, with highlights including getting to hand-feed reindeer in the Cairngorms, … Continued
My birthday weekend in Belfast
Friday was my birthday, and for my birthday, my parents and I went to Belfast zoo! I was lucky to meet education officer, John Fisher, who was with me at the summer camp 4 years ago, and keeper, Raymond Robinson. One … Continued
The Zoos and Natural History Museums of Paris
On Saturday, my parents and I went to stay at an apartment in Paris. We stayed for 2 days before flying home to Dublin on Monday. During my stay, we visited the two zoos, Parc Zoologique de Paris, and Menagerie du … Continued
Trinity College Zoological Museum
The Natural History Museum at Merrion Square, Dublin, has been one of my favourite places to visit ever since childhood (excluding pandemic years). However, it is not the only museum of its kind in the city, as literally a stone’s throw away stands the … Continued
The Natural History Museum in London
London’s Natural History Museum is perhaps one of the most famous museums of its kind in the world, and one of London’s biggest tourist attractions, welcoming over five million visitors each year. Opened in 1881 but not separated from the … Continued
Ulster Museum
Arguably my favourite place to visit in Belfast after the zoo, the Ulster Museum is situated within the Belfast Botanic Gardens. I first visited the museum in 2012, and since then I have been visiting rather infrequently, I would say … Continued
Natural History Museum, Dublin
Based at Merrion Square, Dublin’s Natural History Museum is what I would consider my local museum (along with another, rather less well-known museum) and I have visited on a regular basis since I was very young. Sometimes referred to as “The Dead … Continued