Cork Jazz Weekend

The BF and I headed down to the Republic this weekend to hang out with his folks, see some jazz and attend an 80's concert, (which deserves it's own post).

This is the second time I was at the Cork Jazz fest. The first time was 6 years ago on my very first trip to Ireland- EVER!

We had lovely family dinners on Friday and Saturday night, and we ACTUALLY went to see some Jazz. Below is a brief clip of the band we saw although apologies for the lighting! We were told this is a pretty authentic jazz band from BF's musically gifted friend.

One more month....

until Boston and Thanksgiving!! I can't wait to go back and visit family and friends. Let the online shopping begin :)

But before that I have a PACKED traveling schedule including-
- 3 day trip to Kilarney for work (It's going to be AMAZING!)
- Weekend trip to Cork for the Jazz festival
- Overnight trip to Liverpool for a Monday Night soccer match
- Weekend girly trip to Galway complete with Spa, drinks and dancing

I'm going to need a holiday from all my travels!

Aer Lingus Sale

Being a major planner, I booked my flights home for Thanksgiving (YEAH!) last month. But this week Aer Lingus had a sale for all flights. Should I check and see if my flights are now less? Did I want to know? Yes of course!

100 Euro less then when I booked!!!! BALLS! Think of the JCrew Sweaters, I could have bought ...Sigh... I'm never doing that to myself again.

Separate Weekends

The BF and I have spent loads of time traveling together, and this weekend we're taking a breather and traveling with pals.

He's headed to the Electric Picnic music festival with his mates. Think- camping in the mud with dirty port-a-potties and drunk people potentially peeing on your camp site. PASS!

I'm headed to Edinburgh with the ladies...Think - hotel with fluffy pillows, castles, shopping and eating lots of yummy foods.

To be honest, I think the BF wishes he was going on the girly trip!

Fortune Cookies

As you know, my new year's resolution is to travel a lot this year. I just opened a fortune cookie and it predicted that I "will step on the soil of many countries."

Looks like the stars are aligning!

Travel Plans

One of my New Year’s resolutions was to travel somewhere, anywhere every month. So far, I’ve done well to keep my resolution and have managed to pack my bags and go for a quick overnight trip if not a full fledged vacation up to this point. However, last night I realised that I don’t have anything planned for June. Ekks!

In order to keep my resolution going, the BF kindly agreed to take me to Belfast for my birthday later this month. Whoopee! Belfast is only an hour and a half away by train. Last week, my Boston buddies went there for an overnighter and loved it. Plus everything is much cheaper up North. Shopping trip for my b-day? Lovely!

Below is my resolution on paper. I still need to make travel plans for a couple more months this year. Anyone up for a trip September and/or October?

January – Galway
February – London (Twice)
March – Prague
April – Morocco
May – London (Again!), Boston
June- Belfast
July – Achill Islands
August - Croatia
September – No plans yet :(
October- No plans yet :(
November- Boston for Thanksgiving - Not confirmed yet.
December – Cork for Christmas and India for the New Year