Oxford is first and foremost a student town. Sure, it has its more than fair share of parks and nature reserves (28 to be exact), and has a pub culture that’s also intertwined with campus life for various reasons. But the main reason Oxford is so unique is that its colleges beam with a (sometimes not so) … Continue reading
Cork is by no means a metropolis, but if you’re anything like me, you quickly get exhausted by the crowded, noisy big cities anyway. If you’re looking for a more liveable, relatively quiet but vibrant place in Ireland, Cork will hold something in store for you. If you’re not put off by the temperamental weather that … Continue reading
Are you intrigued by Japanese food but unsure if sushi is really for you? Okonomi-yaki may be just the thing for you, as it uses ingredients that are also known and widely used in Western cooking. What is okonomi-yaki, you ask? It’s a Japanese savoury dish, often compared to an omelette or a pancake, whose origins date back to … Continue reading
When I saw the first squirrel, the little girl in me giggled and jumped up and down clapping her hands. It was a magical moment. As you walk further into the park, more and more come out of their hiding, probably in the hope of food. They are part of the backdrop. And they are … Continue reading
When it comes to restaurants/cafes I generally think there’s nothing new under the sun. Nowadays not a lot of new places make it in the still tough economical climate, and opening a new venue is almost always about the how, not the what. On the other hand I like being pleasently surprised. I like fresh, I like … Continue reading
Postcards from the Country 