Orlagh Claire

I was never a book series kinda gal, but lately I've been obsessed! Some of my favourite books of the last few years have been series and I can't wait to dive into so many more in 2025 and complete series that I've already started. Here are my top book series recommendations!

I loooooove to read. I've been reading around 60-80 books each year since 2020 and I can't slow down. Below are all the books I've read in 2024 so far, along with a quick review.

Grab a cup of tea (or a pint of Guinness), get comfy, and let these books set in Ireland take you to the emerald isle without ever leaving your couch!

I've been blogging now for eight years and have learnt a lot in almost a decade. My blog has changed names, styles, niches, won awards, been neglected and most recently seen its highest views and income ever. Here's everything to know about blogging!

If you’re dreaming of becoming a travel content creator, you’ve probable imagined yourself jet-setting around the world and sharing your adventures with an audience. But before you hit the road, it's essential to have the right tools in place to help you create, manage, and grow your brand. Below is my list of essential items you should have to kickstart your journey as a travel content creator!

This list includes my favourite YouTubers from book YouTubers to New York vloggers to Irish creators (of course). Hopefully you can find a new YouTuber to watch, or if you have any recommendations for new ones I should add to my list, do let me know!

Southeast Asia is filled with diverse volunteer opportunities. From teaching English to environmental conservation projects. Here is my top list of organizations and platforms where you can find volunteer positions throughout Southeast Asia, so you can make a positive impact while on the road.

To save you from some of my packing mishaps, here’s my advice on what you absolutely need to buy before backpacking Asia.

I take breakfast and brunch very seriously. After spending one year living in New York, I sampled many spots in the city. This is a list of my favourite brunch spots that I visit time and time again, and recommend to anyone that's visiting the city for the first or fifth time. Let me know if you've visited any of these in the comments or have any others you'd recommend for my next visit to the city!

I could live on a diet of dumplings for breakfast, lunch and dinner. New York has some of the best dumplings that I've ever had in my life, and I find myself dreaming about them. Often. This is a list of my all-time favourites from boiled dumplings to gyozas to momos!

I love a good thrift and vintage store. And there's nowhere that does thrifting or that has better vintage stores than in New York City. If you're in the market for a bargain find, New York has you covered. Below are my favourite vintage stores to visit in the city!

Nashville is my favouriteeee place on earth (besides New York) and I've visited quite a few times now. Here are my favourite hotels in Nashville, Tennessee - perfect for your next girls trip filled with country music!

Nashville murals are now as synonymous with Music City as country music and hot chicken. The murals have become such a tourist attraction that there are even bus tours taking you across the city to all the top spots! Below are my favourite murals to see!

Nashville is one of my favourite places on this earth. If you're looking for the best vacation ever, make sure to consider Music City! Here's my ultimate guide of everything you need to know for your trip.

I've just moved to Sydney, Australia and am on a mission to find the best bookstores in the city. I'll keep adding to this list as I come across more!

All of my favourite brunch, coffee and date night spots around Bondi Beach, Sydney.

I recently visited Perth for the weekend for a rugby game and it was my first visit to the city so wanted to see and do as much as possible in such a short period. Here's everything I got up to and what I'd recommend!

New England is one of the most magical places to experience fall in the United States. With its breathtaking foliage, charming small towns, and crisp autumn air, the region transforms into a picture-perfect fall destination!

Las Vegas is always a good idea. To feel like you're in an adult playground, this is the place to go. The most incredible hotels exist in Las Vegas and I had to put a list together of my favourites that I visit each time I'm in the city.

I loveeee Las Vegas and if there's one thing you'll find in Las Vegas besides casinos, hotels and parties, it's great food! Below is a list of my favourite spots to eat at in Sin City after my two trips there!

If you love brunch as much as I do, then you'll be obsessed with the brunch scene in Bali. From the most Instagrammable smoothie bowls to all-out brunch spreads, there are endless options to try. Here are 18 spots that’ll make your mornings in Bali unforgettable!

Tokyo was my favourite place in all of Japan and we ate SO well during our time there. We had so many recommendations and did a lot of research beforehand. These are my top recommendations of food spots in Tokyo!

I recently spent three weeks travelling around Japan and am now obsessed with the country! Here is everything you need to see on your trip from Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima and Mount Fuji.

After spending three weeks in Japan recently, I'm obsessed with the country! I can't wait to go back in the future to re-visit and explore more of the place. Here's everything to know to plan your own trip to Japan.

Galle Fort quickly became one of my favourite spots in Sri Lanka. We spent two nights here while travelling along the south coast, hopping between stunning beaches like Mirissa, Weligama, and Tangalle. These are the best restaurants in Galle Fort and where I'd highly recommend eating during your visit!

If you’re short on time, one to two days is enough to explore Colombo’s best things to do. It’s a great place to ease into Sri Lanka after a long flight or wind down before heading home.

I spent two weeks in Hanoi during my travels around Asia and fell in love with the food here. From pho to banh mi to bun cha, I had so much great Vietnamese food and these were my favourite spots to dine at!

If you’re planning a trip to Hoi An, let me play the role of your friendly tour guide and share my list of the top 13 things to do in Hoi An, Vietnam. These are the experiences that made me fall head over heels for Hoi An. And I know you’ll love them too!

Hanoi is a city that completely captured my heart. As Vietnam’s vibrant capital, it’s a bustling mix of history, culture, and there’s so many unique things to do in Hanoi.

As someone who’s obsessed with dim sum and dumplings, I couldn’t wait to get to Hong Kong and stuff myself silly with these tasty treats. So, make sure you pack some clothes that are a few sizes too big when you get to Hong Kong. Because if you do it right, you’ll be rolling out of the country afterwards.

Earlier this year, we spent four days in Bucharest, Romania. During our visit, we wanted to try as much local, Romanian food as we possibly could. In this list, you’ll find my top restaurant recommendations for lunch, brunch, dinner and cheap eats.

I lived in London for three years. And if you need to know anything about me, it's that I love breakfast and brunch. They're my favourite meals of the day. I've sampled many different breakfast and brunch spots in London over the years, but here are my favourites.

When I lived in London, I loved exploring independent bookshops on the weekends and sussing out which was my favourite. I'd dedicate a day to exploring a new area, but make sure there were a few bookshops to check out while I was there too!

For someone that used to have severe acne, these are the only products I use for my makeup every single day!

After having severe acne and graduating from the school of Accutane (hallelujah), these are the skincare products my skin needs and loves now that it's as dry as the Sahara Desert.

This is everything I've purchased in Kmart and can't stop telling people about. The best and worst thing I discovered when I moved to Sydney since I spend all my money there.

Everything I bought to make my little apartment feel like the cosiest space to come home to!