I fell in love with Mainie Jellett and her work when I was given an assignment in college as part of a Modernism module. The brief was to give a ten minute presentation on an Irish modern artist and tie in what makes them a modern artist. I can't remember exactly how I came across… Continue reading Irish Artists | Mainie Jellett
Author: Marteen Lane
The Netherlands | Amsterdam Photo Essay
B and I went on our first trip abroad as a couple last August. We basically picked the city that had the cheapest flights and voila we were flying to Amsterdam. I had never been to Amsterdam before so I was really excited to explore the city. It's really one of those cities that lends itself well… Continue reading The Netherlands | Amsterdam Photo Essay
From Ireland With Love | Belfast Photo Essay
I'm back! Yes, it has been months since I last wrote a post but I won't bore you with reasons and excuses as to why I haven't. I have another photo essay I want to share with you. Last summer B and I took a day trip from Dublin to Belfast with Extreme Ireland. Our… Continue reading From Ireland With Love | Belfast Photo Essay
From Ireland With Love | Inis Mór Photo Essay
Inis Mór is one of three islands that make up the Aran Islands off the west coast of Ireland. Inis Mór translates into English as 'big island', making it the main island of the Aran Islands. With 850 inhabitants, 14 villages and 5 pubs, it's like stepping into a John Hinde postcard. See for yourself… Continue reading From Ireland With Love | Inis Mór Photo Essay
England | Bath & Wiltshire Photo Essay
Last month I visited the beautiful city of Bath. It's full of Roman and Georgian history and architecture. I was in awe of the Roman Baths and I fell in love with Jane Austen's writing after visiting the Jane Austen Centre. The city isn't far from magical Stonehenge and I took a day trip there… Continue reading England | Bath & Wiltshire Photo Essay
From Ireland With Love | What Not To Say To An Irish Person On St. Patrick’s Day
Ah St. Patrick's Day, that annual worldwide céilí celebrating all things Irish. Everyone becomes Irish and everything turns green on this one day each year. It's a day full of shenanigans and shillelaghs. And of course we can't forget the man of the hour, St. Patrick himself, rocking a blue (surprisingly St. Patrick never wore… Continue reading From Ireland With Love | What Not To Say To An Irish Person On St. Patrick’s Day
Scotland | Edinburgh Photo Essay
Edinburgh stole my heart over a few bitterly cold days in mid January. I fell in love with the architecture, history, culture, heritage and the people. Everywhere you turn there's great pride in the city's heritage. Even though I was there for five days I still didn't get a chance to see everything I wanted… Continue reading Scotland | Edinburgh Photo Essay
Christmas Around The World
Welcome to part two of Christmas Around The World series. If you missed part one, check it out here. It's been another fun week learning about the different traditions and customs from around the world associated with this time of year. England - Julianna from The Discoveries Of Follow Julianna on Facebook | Twitter |… Continue reading Christmas Around The World
Christmas Around The World
Tis the season to be jolly falalalalalalalala...I love Christmas, it's my favourite time of year. I find the origins of this holiday fascinating, and I love learning about each country's traditions and customs and how Christmas has developed. I thought it would be fun to do a series on Christmas around the world and share… Continue reading Christmas Around The World
Coming Home
This post will be short and sweet as I just want to check in with you all and give you an update on how life is. On August 26th I hopped on a plane to Canada. It was my first solo trip abroad and my first time living in a different country. It was my… Continue reading Coming Home