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As one of the most iconic canals anywhere in the world, the Canal du Midi has long been a favourite for boating holidays in France. The magical canal runs from the famous city of Toulouse to the [...]

When it comes to iconic riverways, most of us are fully aware of the River Shannon in Ireland, yet when it comes to its equally renowned cousin, the River Erne, not so much. Joining together [...]

Christianity and Ireland have long been interchangeable throughout much of the country’s history. Considered to be one of the first northwestern European nations to embrace the religion, its [...]

The industrial revolution in France brought about massive change rapidly and early on – similar to many other western European nations. One of the biggest byproducts of this was the [...]

The River Shannon is the very artery of the Irish nation, winding through the heart of the country; Shannon cruises are the perfect way of experiencing both rural and urban Ireland. Though there [...]

In a nation that is crisscrossed by numerous rivers, canals and other waterways, France is somewhat of a Mecca for canal boat enthusiasts. Yet, one question that constantly pops up to both the [...]

The River Shannon is so closely linked with the identity of Ireland that it is almost interchangeable with the nation itself. Running through the island from coast to its source, Shannon boat [...]

Where is the River Vilaine? The River Vilaine runs through the northwestern Brittany peninsula of France; it starts not far from the city of Rennes and flows down through the region, out into the [...]

One of the most famous and popular canal routes in France, the Canal du Midi has fascinated canal boat enthusiasts for decades. The age-old question people ask is “Where does the Canal du Midi [...]

Where is Lough Erne? Lough Erne is the name of two connecting lakes in Northern Ireland’s Irish County Fermanagh. It’s the second biggest lake system in Northern Ireland and Ulster and the fourth [...]

Where is Lough Ree? Lough Ree stands at the geographical centre of Ireland in a region known as the Irish midlands. Straddling the border between two Irish counties, County Longford and County [...]

If you’re looking for a good excuse to explore Ireland from its majestic waterways, you can’t go wrong with Lough Derg . Full of history, culture and plenty of picturesque sites, here’s what you [...]

Where can you find the beautiful Lough Allen? Lough Allen is an Irish lake, lying in the northwestern province of Connacht. Most of the lake is part of County Leitrim, with a much smaller part [...]

Where is Etang de Thau lagoon? Etang de Thau, France lies in the south of the country, in the Hérault department of southern France. The lagoon is flanked by the Mediterranean Sea on its southern [...]

Where is the boating paradise of Lough Key? You’ll find Lough Key in the northwest of the Irish County of Roscommon, just a hop, skip and a jump away from the town of Boyle. Covering an area of [...]

Nestled into the southern regions of Mediterranean France, the Canal du Midi has become one of the most popular waterways for holidaymakers looking for a boating holiday in France. And, it’s no [...]

Once you’ve been to Ireland, you’ll want to go there again and again. No wonder with the varied landscapes that stretch across the country. Besides the beaches, rocky cliffs, [...]

Do you like meeting new people, having new experiences and discovering something a bit unexpected? Well, get on board – here’s all you need to know!   Do your shopping without leaving the Canal [...]