The Taste

Every year on June 16, Dublin transforms itself into a living monument to one of the most influential novels ever written. This is Bloomsday, a holiday dedicated to celebrating James Joyce’s modernist masterpiece, Ulysses, and its protagonist, Leopold Bloom....

Springtime in the UK and Ireland is a season not only of blooming flowers but of blossoming ideas. Across these beautiful isles, a rich calendar of literary festivals is taking shape, offering a chance to engage with both bold...

In Dublin, a city that holds the rare distinction of being a UNESCO City of Literature, even the hotels have a story to tell. These notable lodgings are not merely places to sleep; they are gateways to different facets...

As a professional photographer, Jonathan Irish is always searching for the heart of a city, that intangible rhythm that makes a place feel alive. On his recent visit, he found that Dublin, Ireland, is a city of stunning visuals...

Dublin is a city that is impossible to ‘do’ in the traditional sense. It has its share of big hits—the Guinness Storehouse, the party district of Temple Bar, and the iconic Book of Kells at Trinity College—but the true...

At first glance, Dublin and Grosseto appear to have little in common. One is a vibrant capital city renowned for its embrace of the arts, the other a serene, lesser-known gem nestled in the heart of Tuscany. Yet, despite...

A solo getaway offers the ideal opportunity to truly immerse oneself in the authentic culture, history, and expression of a particular destination. Free from the compromises of group travel, the solo traveler is empowered to seek out meaningful, immersive...

Dublin is a city that has organically grown into a cosmopolitan capital while maintaining a distinctive and fierce appreciation for its literature, history, and culture. It is a place where every street has a story, and every pub has...

For years, Dublin has been defined by its literary giants, its storied pubs, and the ever-present charm of a classic pint of Guinness. While those pillars of Irish culture remain, a new, vibrant Dublin has emerged over the last...

The ancient Kingdom of Fife is a place where history and dramatic scenery go hand in hand. Best known as the ancestral home of golf and the storied town of St Andrews, this sprawling peninsula on Scotland’s east coast...