JD Murphy

1 week ago | adventure.com | JD Murphy

JD Murphy traveled to Portugal’s Côa Valley to escape the trauma of a firefighting career and ended up passing swathes of land devastated by wildfires. But national reserves like Faia Brava are leading rewilding efforts in the region and he saw first-hand how they’re reducing the risk of disaster—by changing the land, and our relationship with it.

Dec 21, 2024 | tripreporter.co.uk | JD Murphy

JD Murphy Finds A Warm Welcome at Hayfield Manor Hotel In CorkWhile Cork is known for its food scene and trad music pubs, nightlife flowing from one to the other across lively MacCurtain Street every night of the week, to the west of the city the music becomes quieter and the hotchpotch of buildings gives way to leafy green areas around the Glucksman Gallery and University College.

Oct 21, 2024 | theguardian.com | JD Murphy

I am eight years old and walking in the Welsh rain. The pace is fast and I imagine I’m a soldier who mustn’t stop marching. Even as a child, I already know that that’s just what you do: you don’t give up. Swallowing my dislodged tooth during a camping weekend with my dad and his work friends, so they wouldn’t think I was weak. Living in a tent for a period during university.

Apr 4, 2024 | weather2travel.com | JD Murphy

With more than a hundred hot springs, it's no surprise Budapest* is known as the 'City of Spas'. Mineral-rich water feeds thermal baths throughout the Hungarian capital and bathing in the health-giving waters is integral to the culture. With regular, affordable flights from UK airports and even the option to travel by train for those with time on their side, Budapest's thermal baths have never been easier to get to. Here's our pick of the city's best to add to your bathing itinerary.

Feb 18, 2024 | jdmurphywriting.com | JD Murphy

jdmurphywriting.comFreelance journalism/travel writingFreelance journalism/travel writingFreelance journalism/travel writingI was selected for the Talking Travel Writing 2024 mentorship scheme, and am currently being tutored by Guardian/Conde Nast/Times writer Antonia Windsor.