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Deborah O’Donoghue is a British-Irish writer who has lived in the UK, France and Belgium. She has travelled all over the world and worked in car body repairs, in the best fish ‘n’ chip shop in Brighton, and been a gopher in a comedy club, as well as a teacher. She’s a past winner of the Commonwealth Broadcasting Association Short Story Prize. Her début novel, Sea of Bones, was published by Legend Press in 2019 and comes out in Germany in 2021. Follow Deborah on Twitter and Instagram.

15 June 2022

Green refreshing spots in Leuven

Leuven is known for its stunning medieval squares, great shopping and for KU Leuven, its world-leading university (Big Bang Theory, anyone?), but it’s also blessed with […]
14 June 2022

10 under-the-radar islands you should visit

How many of you have ever dreamed of suddenly and mysteriously disappearing to a desert island? Either when stress hits, or out of a sudden wish […]
13 June 2022

10 Reasons to visit Helsinki this summer

Remember, Finland is for life, not just for Christmas. Helsinki’s summer season is just hotting up and there’s never been a better time to visit. Glorious […]
9 June 2022

German Alpine road is officially the most romantic road trip in the world

There are all kinds of people in this world and therefore also all kinds of vacations. Everyone has their favourite way of escaping reality for a […]
9 June 2022

The most beautiful river beaches close to Lisbon

Costa da Caparica and the beaches on the linha de Cascais in Portugal are usually the easiest choice for those who live in Lisbon to go […]
8 June 2022

Why Karlovy Vary is one of Europe’s best regions for year-round outdoor activities

I recently had the pleasure of visiting the Karlovy Vary region in the Czech Republic. While reading about it before my trip I was expecting to […]
7 June 2022

10 most instagrammable spots at the Meise Botanic Garden

The Meise Botanic Garden is a whole new world to discover, just a stone’s throw from Brussels. There is much to learn while enjoying a getaway […]
6 June 2022

Why Bermuda is one of the world’s best diving destinations

With its colorful coral reefs, differentiated marine life, underwater caves and grottos, and hundreds of shipwrecks, Bermuda is the perfect place to dive in the ocean […]
27 May 2022

Why Ljubljana is Europe’s most liveable city

Over a decade ago, the City of Ljubljana decided to prioritise pedestrians and cyclists over motorised traffic, winning multiple awards and the bid to host Velo-city […]
26 May 2022

5 châteaux in France we wouldn’t mind spending the night

Living in a castle, it’s something we’ve all dreamt about at least once in our life. As kids, there’s no better backdrop imaginable for all your […]
20 May 2022

Why this month is the best time to buy your outdoor equipment

Spring is almost over, the summer holidays are just a stone’s throw away and temperatures are rapidly raising. Does this mean barbecue season has arrived? Yes! […]
18 May 2022

5 luxury train experiences to enjoy on your honeymoon

The train has been exiled into oblivion since the beginning of modern road-building and airfares becoming readily available to everyone. But in recent years, trains have […]
18 May 2022

How to spend 48 hours in Helsinki in a sustainable way

One of the lessons the pandemic has given to society is that our lives can change from one day to the next. The change can be […]
13 May 2022

10 unique species at the Meise Botanic Garden

The Meise Botanic Garden is the perfect place for a get away. A stone’s throw from Brussels, it is ideal for nature lovers. You can relax, […]
13 May 2022

Why do I love Lisbon?

When I first arrived in Portugal back in 1998, Lisbon was displaying its charms to the world during the World Expo. Portugal beauties and tourist attractions […]
6 May 2022

Meise Botanic Garden, a perfect get away for families

Spreading over 92ha, just outside Brussels, the Meise Botanic Garden is one of the largest botanic gardens in the world. Over two centuries old, it is […]
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