Sarah Gillespie

3 weeks ago | nationalgeographic.com | Sarah Gillespie

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). The Irish heartlands put the emerald in the Emerald Isle — and the River Shannon, which flows from County Cavan to County Kerry, is its lifeblood. It takes its name from the Celtic goddess Sinann: legend tells that she lifted the cover of a forbidden well in the Cavan Mountains, causing a flood to burst forth. Her drowned life force ebbed into the river she’d made, creating flower-filled meadows, tousled islands and fertile fields.

2 months ago | adventure.com | Sarah Gillespie

The Philippines city of Iloilo sits on the southeastern edge of Panay Island, sandwiched between the more popular Boracay and Guimaras islands. Though it might be overlooked for other versions of paradise, foodie travelers should add this UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy to their bucket lists, ASAP. Writer Sarah Gillespie returns to her mom’s hometown to tell us what to eat and where.

2 months ago | flipboard.com | Sarah Gillespie

8 hours agoIrish whiskey has been the fastest-growing whiskey category in the world over the past decade. Ireland has over 45 whiskey distilleries, up from just 3 in 1990. Recently, I spoke with Dawn Davies, head buyer at The Whiskey Exchange, the world’s largest online whisky vendor, about her top Irish …

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Sarah Gillespie

West of Glasgow, the peninsula of Argyll stretches towards its cluster of neighbouring isles, which fan out in all their marvellous diversity. Although small on the map, this part of Scotland has more than 2,300 miles of coast — about as much as South Africa — and 23 inhabited islands, each with their own character. After exploring the mainland’s castles and lochs, head to the fishing port of Oban to fill up on lobsters and mussels.

2 months ago | nationalgeographic.com | Sarah Gillespie

West of Glasgow, the peninsula of Argyll stretches towards its cluster of neighbouring isles, which fan out in all their marvellous diversity. Although small on the map, this part of Scotland has more than 2,300 miles of coast — about as much as South Africa — and 23 inhabited islands, each with their own character. After exploring the mainland’s castles and lochs, head to the fishing port of Oban to fill up on lobsters and mussels.