The Wild Atlantic Way

A Coastal Path of Beauty and History

“Travel far enough, you meet yourself.” – David Mitchell

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Ireland’s northernmost point, Wild Atlantic Way, spectacular coastal route - Shutterstock

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In today’s email:

• The Wild Atlantic Way

• The Best Slow Travel Towns in Italy

• Around the World: The County of the Gaels; County Sligo;

  Ireland’s Most Romantic Abbey and a whole lot more…

• Seasonal & Special Occasions To Add To Your List

• Into Orbit: October’s Night Sky Notes: Let’s Go, LIGO!

• From Social Media: The springbok, South Africa’s national animal, is a graceful antelope known for its speed, agility and iconic “pronking” leaps across the savannah

• Travel Grub: Irish Bacon & Cabbage Recipe - Just 3 ingredients - Recipes by Warren Nash

• Curious Cove: Wild Atlantic Way Top 10 MUST SEE Locations

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The Wild Atlantic Way

The Wild Atlantic Way route from start to finish unfolds the wonders of nature, the power of the ocean and its imprint on the west coast of Ireland, and the stunning countryside in all its diversity. Enchanting villages are nestled along the coast as well as ancient monuments – their origins having long sunk into the mists of oblivion dot the landscape. Behind every bend on this magical coastal road a new delight awaits

Tourist at Slieve League, Irelands highest sea cliffs, located in south west Donegal along this magnificent costal driving route. One of the most popular stops at Wild Atlantic Way route, Ireland - Shutterstock

The Best Slow Travel Towns in Italy

Italy is famous for its art cities, ancient ruins, and world-class food. But beyond the crowds of Venice, Florence, and Rome, there are hundreds of small towns where life moves slower and more meaningfully. These hidden gems offer a taste of la dolce vita - the sweet life - where every moment feels like a scene from a classic Italian film.

Picture yourself riding a Vespa along quiet country roads, stopping for a scoop of creamy gelato in a sun-drenched piazza, or sipping local wine as the sun sets over rolling hills. These are the places to reconnect with beauty: medieval lanes lined with flowerpots, landscapes dotted with olive trees and vineyards, and locals who still make pasta by hand. Here’s a guide to the best small towns in Italy for slow travel, grouped by region - with travel tips and food suggestions included

Montepulciano, Tuscany - Shutterstock

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Around the World

The County of the Gaels

Discover spectacular views at every turn in majestic Donegal and hit refresh with a visit to one of the most scenic parts of Ireland, included in the list of ‘best regions to visit in 2024’ by Lonely Planet

County Sligo

Land and sea meet in a dramatic confluence along the coast of County Sligo. It’s this coming together of earth and water, salt spray and jagged mountain peaks, that helped to inspire the work of William Butler Yeats, the Nobel Prize-winning poet who wrote The Song of Wandering Aengus

The Jewel of the Wild Atlantic Way

The jewel of the Wild Atlantic Way, Co Mayo’s captivating coastline and hidden landscape - there’s so much adventure for you to uncover

Ashford Castle

Your royal adventure begins as you enter through the grand stone gates of our Forbes Five-Star hotel. Now a proud part of The Red Carnation Hotel Collection, the magnificent Ashford Castle has stood sentinel on the shores of Lough Corrib for over 800 years

Fota Wildlife Park

Situated on the scenic Fota Island in County Cork, Fota Wildlife Park offers a unique opportunity to experience wildlife in a naturalistic setting. Spanning 100 acres, the park is home to a diverse range of species, many of which are endangered

Ireland’s Most Romantic Abbey

In the wild beauty of County Galway, where winds sweep across heathered hills and waters mirror the sky, a story of love and loss has been woven into the landscape. It is here, in the shadow of the Connemara mountains and along the still surface of Pollacapall Lough, that one of Ireland’s most enduring romances took root.

The tale begins with devotion. In the late 19th century, Mitchell Henry, a wealthy doctor-turned-industrialist, sought to create a sanctuary of peace and splendour for his beloved wife, Margaret. Their love inspired the building of Kylemore Abbey, a neo-Gothic masterpiece that rose against the rugged backdrop of the west. For a time, the great house brimmed with laughter, music, and family life—a dream realised in stone

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Seasonal & Special Occasions To Add To Your List

Explore this list of seasonal activities not to be missed.

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Into Orbit

October’s Night Sky Notes: Let’s Go, LIGO!

September 2025 marks ten years since the first direct detection of gravitational waves as predicted by Albert Einstein’s 1916 theory of General Relativity. These invisible ripples in space were first directly detected by the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO)

NASA closes doors to 15,000 employees as US government shutdown begins

More than 15,000 NASA civil servants have been furloughed as the U.S. federal government enters a shutdown. The grinding halt forces NASA and other agencies to scale back nearly all of their day-to-day operations after lawmakers in Washington D.C

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From Social Media

The springbok, South Africa’s national animal, is a graceful antelope known for its speed, agility and iconic “pronking” leaps across the savannah

Travel Grub

Irish Bacon & Cabbage Recipe - Just 3 ingredients - Recipes by Warren Nash

Curious Cove

Wild Atlantic Way Top 10 MUST SEE Locations

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