The World

In Liverpool, it is estimated that three-quarters of the city’s population has Irish roots: some locals even refer to it as ‘the second capital of Ireland’. Each year there is a festival of music, theatre,...

Cardiff is the capital of Wales, and it’s the largest city in the country. The city is located south Wales with a population of 346,090 according to the last national census taken in 2011. Cardiff...

Wales is a country that is a part of the United Kingdom, with the lively city of Cardiff as its capital. The official languages are Welsh and English, but most Welsh people speak primarily in...

Are you seeking a new adventure? Want to travel somewhere new? Want to explore both land and sea? Well, Germany offers just that and lots more. Throughout this ConnollyCove guide, you'll discover all the different adventure...

Scotland is a part of the United Kingdom, its capital is Edinburgh. It is surrounded with water from three directions, the Atlantic Ocean from the north and west, the North Sea to the south, and...

Almost every castle in Scotland comes with its own history and legends to uncover.  Edinburgh Castle is no exception. The historic fortress in Edinburgh, Scotland can be found on the Castle Rock which dates back...

The is the beautiful Mediterranean part of Slovenia where olive trees grow, where fried or grilled squid is the star of snacks, and the beautiful sea enchants you it its fresh breeze. The Slovenian coast is...

At ConnollyCove we are big fans of Lighthouse, there is something alluring and magical about them, we have already covered some stunning lighthouses in Ireland, but we want to explore now the spectacular lighthouses in...

Awarded in 2016 as the European Green Capital and located in southern central Europe, is Ljubljana the capital of Slovenia. A charming, small but cosy city that will tempt anybody with a desire of wanderlust. Positioned...

The great beauty of a country like Slovenia is that although it may a small country, there are many great activities offered here. Whatever you want to do, from relaxing at a thermal spa, visiting...

Featuring an island in the middle of a mesmerising crystal clear water coloured lake. Bled, is one of the most known and visited places in Slovenia. Located in the lower hills of the Julian Alps,...

In the words of the great Nelson Mandela; “A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination.” Here he was talking about love but we can relate it to South Africa; giving...