Ireland: Absolutely fuggin love it.

So finally came back from Dublin after years of sitting on my bucket list.

The vibe is just different to anywhere I’ve lived in the UK.

There was the odd off character but as a black fella, I didn’t feel out of place at all. A few people said I probably would but part of me thought that would be bullshit.

• Good vibes. There’s some grand people knocking about and more willing to help you out if it is clear you’re lost or something.

• Food scene is great. There seems to be a nice little joint for anything you can think of - also you guys seem to love your coffee! Dublin doesn’t seem like a good place for my diet though but it’s good for the soul.

• Public transport. Much more reliable; works out better cost wise than where I’m from. (Multi modal price cap). Although it was a pain in the arse finding out that it’s cash or LEAP card only to use Dublin Bus.

Nae worry though as I now have my LEAP!

• Cleaner. I can actually breathe, not that smog I’m used to in my little corner of south east England.

• Walkable. We would walk down from our Airbnb in Stoneybatter to town.

• Culture. Irish folk really are proud of their culture and heritage. Compared to some places, more so and I love it. I also like how you’ll find everyone here and for the most part everybody meshes. Lots of Brazilians; lots of yanks etc…

I can’t wait to come back. I’d like to do Dublin again but I’d also like to see the rest that this gaffe has to offer! Maybe Cork next time.