Orlagh Claire

21/03/2026

The Best Elsie Silver Books to Read: Ranked in Order

If you love small-town romance, cowboy charm, and just the right amount of spice, then Elsie Silver is an author you need on your radar.

Known for her swoon-worthy heroes, fierce heroines, and addictive slow-burn tension, her books have quickly become must-reads for romance fans.

Whether you’re completely new to her writing or looking to decide which book to pick up next, this guide to the best Elsie Silver books will help you find your next obsession!

These are all of the best Elsie Silver books that I've read so far. I've dabbled into all of Elsie Silver's book series to get a taste of what each offers.

17/03/2026

Riley Green Concert Review: As Cowboy As It Gets in Sydney, Australia

Country music fans in Sydney were in for a treat on Monday night as Alabama-born country star Riley Green brought his “Cowboy As It Gets” tour to the iconic Hordern Pavilion.

The show on Monday 16 March 2026 marked the first of two sold-out nights at the venue, with Riley Green returning the following evening to do it all over again.

I’d managed to grab tickets during the presale the moment they were released, so this was a concert I’d been looking forward to for quite a while.

This is my Riley Green concert review at Hordern Pavilion in Sydney, Australia on Monday 16th March, 2026 as part of the Cowboy As it Gets tour.

16/03/2026

Ultimate 3 Weeks USA West Coast Road Trip Itinerary

I'm so excited to share our 3 week USA West Coast road trip travel route and itinerary with you!

I'd never been to California before which seemed criminal, but we were also dying to visit Yosemite, Monument Valley and Tombstone, Arizona in particular.

If you're planning your own West Coast road trip, I hope this helps and gives you inspiration to visit some places you may not have thought of.

I'm so excited to share our 3 week USA West Coast road trip itinerary and travel route with you! Including California, Arizona, Utah and Nevada!

10/03/2026

Pulp Concert Review: A Gathering of Common People in Sydney

This blog post is all about my Pulp concert review in Sydney, Australia. On Saturday 7th March 2026, I found myself standing on the forecourt of the Sydney Opera House, rain poncho on, staring out across Sydney Harbour as thousands of people gathered for a sold-out night of Britpop nostalgia. The band bringing everyone together? Pulp. Part of their “You Deserve More” tour across Australia and New Zealand, the legendary Sheffield band had scheduled two sold-out shows at the Sydney Opera House Forecourt as part of the venue’s…...

On Saturday 7th March 2026, I found myself standing on the forecourt of the Sydney Opera House watching Pulp. This is my Pulp concert review.

09/03/2026

STEAL MY SINGAPORE ITINERARY 🇸🇬

We spent a very quick two days in Singapore (and I was loaded with a cold the entire time) but this is what we got up to in 48 hours 🕺

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🇸🇬 DAY 1:

🥚 Breakfast at Chin Mee Confectionary for the traditional Kaya Toast 
📸 Peranakan Houses: for photos mainly
🕌 Kampong Glam: Haji Lane & Sultan Mosque
🇮🇳 Little India: Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple
👮‍♂️ Civic District: Old Hill Street Police Station, Fort Canning Park
🧑‍🏫 National Museum of Singapore
🍸 Singapore Sling at Raffle’s Hotel - a must!!
🍜 Newton Food Center for dinner (a scene from Crazy Rich Asians was filmed here!)

🇸🇬 DAY 2:

🥑 Breakfast at PUNCH
🇨🇳 Explore Chinatown: Buddha Tooth Relic Temple & 🛕 Sri Mariamman Temple
🏙️ Marina Bay Sands Observation Deck
🌴 Gardens by the Bay
🦁 Merlion Park and the Singapore River
🦀 Dinner at Maxwell Food Centre
🌲 Supertree Grove Lightshow at Gardens by the Bay (amazing to see at night)
☔️ Jewel Changi Airport - you have to see the iconic Rain Vortex

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09/03/2026

The 6 Best Restaurants in Negombo, Sri Lanka

This blog post is all about the best restaurants in Negombo, Sri Lanka. Negombo was one of our first destinations when we spent one month in Sri Lanka, and it was also our very last as we had to come back. The sleepy town outside of Colombo is the perfect location to visit when you first arrive in Sri Lanka to recharge and get ready to experience the rest of what Sri Lanka has to offer....

After spending a week in Negombo, we ate out for every meal and tried many cafes and restaurants. These are the best restaurants in Negombo!

06/03/2026

WEEK 7 RECAP 🫶🏼🥹🫶🏼

Lol one of those weeks I guess 🤠

Reads this week:

📗 The Las Thing He Told Me - set in Sausalito which I enjoyed because recently been to San Francisco and that area, kept me wanting to read to find out what happened so job well done there

📗 Breakfast at Tiffany’s - had never read the book and had never seen the movie plus it’s only 120 pages or so but it’s all just so rushed?! I’ll be watching the movie next

📗 A Novel Love Story - my 3rd Ashley Poston book but what an eye roll this was. Sickeningly sweet and lovey lovey and felt like I was reading a kids book

🚴‍♀️ two spin classes again this week, the only consistency really

🍿 TELL ME LIES aka TELL ME WHY THIS WAS WRAPPED UP SO QUICKLY??!! Hate that it’s over but love that I watched it

🎙️ saw Amble along with every other Irish person in Sydney ☘️

🍳 Blackwood Bondi - no notes other than make sure you order the Morning Glory bowl

❎ 9k short of my walking goal for the week but could be worse

See you next week for another round up 🤭

06/03/2026

TAMWORTH COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL VLOG 🤠

our first weekend at Australia's biggest country music festival yeehaw

also experienced our first ever rodeo too!!

it was our first TCMF but definitely not our last 🤠

https://youtu.be/GaTVC08DW-8

first and definitely not last time at TAMWORTH COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL yeeeehawwww 🤠if you live in australia and love country music you CAN'T miss tamworth c...

06/03/2026

17 Best Irish Pubs in New York City (& Most Authentic)

This blog post is all about the best Irish pubs in New York City. America is known for its love of Irish people, Irish heritage and of course, Irish pubs. However, as an Irish person (born in Ireland), I've stumbled into one or two 'Irish' pubs in New York that don't feel anything like a traditional pub in Ireland. Just having an Irish flag outside doesn't really mean you can call yourself an 'Irish pub', let's be real....

If you're in New York and want to feel at home for a few hours, hopefully you'll find a pocket of Ireland in this list of the best Irish pubs in New York.

04/03/2026

The Most Unique Stay at Bluff Dwellings Resort & Spa, Utah

This blog post is all about our review of Bluff Dwellings Resort & Spa in Utah. Our recent West Coast of America road trip took us to many places, many motels and many hotels. None of our stays during our three weeks driving across America were as unique and as memorable as our stay at Bluff Dwellings Resort & Spa in Bluff, Utah…...

None of our stays during our 3 week West Coast road trip were as unique and as memorable as our stay at Bluff Dwellings Resort & Spa in Utah.

03/03/2026

WHERE TO STAY IN HONG KONG: BY AREA 🇭🇰

If you’re visiting Hong Kong for the first time and are wondering where you should stay 🏙️

I’ve broken down the best 4 neighbourhoods to consider for your Hong Kong trip 🥟

Each location includes hotel options depending on your budget (luxury, mid-range and budget) so you should find something suitable 🐠

Best 4 Hong Kong neighbourhoods for tourists:

🏨 Central (Hong Kong Island)
🏨 Tsim Sha Tsui (Kowloon)
🏨 Sheung Wan
🏨 Causeway Bay

Make sure to check out my other Hong Kong guides for all the information you need for your upcoming trip to Hong Kong! 🇭🇰