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About me

I'm 22 years old and have just graduated from a degree in graphic design & communication. I start work in August but until then I have some trips planned. I'm just back from Nice (Cannes, Monaco & Ventimiglia) and I'm off to visit family in Abu Dhabi in a couple of weeks. I have a lot of dreams for the future and the main one is to see more beautiful countries. I think I'm lucky to have grown up surrounded by the beautiful scenery of Northern Ireland.

Instead of breaking my N.Irish travel pages into cities, I've created one big travel page covering the many parts I've visited. None of the cities here are expansive (Belfast is the largest) and therefore I think you're best to travel around many cities on your visit here. I'd love to answer your questions or hear your comments so please do drop me a line anytime- it would be great to hear from you!

So far...

Helen's Bay (Co.Down)

I've been to:
Ireland
Engand
France
Spain
Italy
Holland
Scotland

Travel Plans

My boyfriend and I are hoping to go away this June before my graduation and prior to be starting my first full time job. We're currently looking at locations in Europe and Morocco due to the low flight prices. Any other suggestions?? We'll be travelling from N.Ireland and would love to relax on an average budget while having a bit of an adventure too! We prefer not to go on standard beach holidays and like to explore :)

Belfast

Belfast is exciting these days, it's been totally re-vitalised. My tips for here are covered on my N.Ireland pages.

Belfast has named in quarters now, there's the cathedral quarter, housing the beautiful St Anne's cathedral, the queens quarter (where Queens university is) ... check out my Belfast page for more details on these. It's constantly being added to!

It's great for shopping too with the new multimillion pound shopping centre, victoria square... fantastic for designer labels but there's also Urban outfitters, H & M, river island and topshop for the less expensive buys! There's a more extensive description of shopping on my travel pages.

Things travellers should bear in mind

Don't Get up as soon as the plane hits the ground. The doors won’t open any quicker, you will end up standing up, trying to balance your hand luggage, looking like a fool which sucking in your tummy to allow some sweaty fellow traveler to do the same ritual you’ve just completed.

If you want to meet some new, interesting fellow travellers, ditch those earphones. Sitting with your ipod in your ears stops conversation. It'd surprise you the people you can meet even coming from work!

Never raise your voice in an attempt to make people understand you. Learn some words in the language or learn how to pronounce them ;)

Remember to get some photos with yourself in them, scenery is all very nice and so are your fellow travellers but someday, your kids and grandkids will want to see their crazy relative in their backpacking days!

If you're feeling tired at the end of your holiday but still have things you really want to see, make the effort to see them. You can always energise yourself when you get home & you'll have many more stories to tell and things to look back on and smile.
(To be continued...)

Intro Updated Jul 3, 2011
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cachaseiro Jul 18, 2011 at 4:39 AM Report Abuse

I have not been to the Emirates yet, but it will happen before too long i think.
Rabbityama Jul 10, 2011 at 6:06 AM Report Abuse

Have a happy birthday!
Donna_in_India Jul 9, 2011 at 7:47 PM Report Abuse

Hi Tierna - wishing you a very happy birthday!
aaaarrgh Jul 2, 2011 at 7:26 PM Report Abuse

How time flies! So you've graduated? Well done, I like your new website! Keep up the arty-ness, tierna, and hope you have a good birthday next week!!
angiebabe Feb 13, 2011 at 12:48 PM Report Abuse

hi nice to see you here tonight!
planxty Oct 22, 2010 at 9:35 AM Report Abuse

Great artwork Tierna. Next time you are on London, look me up for a pint. I'll be back there soon. fergy.
Mikebond Jul 10, 2010 at 12:08 AM Report Abuse

Happy birthday, Tierna!
Swades Jul 5, 2010 at 9:34 PM Report Abuse

Belated happy b'day. Wish your dreamcome true.. love n smile..vivek
y2ketan2007 Jan 3, 2010 at 7:36 AM Report Abuse

Hi ! Wishing you a fantastic 2010.
Onedragon Jul 24, 2009 at 9:20 PM Report Abuse

Happy Birthday !! Hope you have a great day !!