`Instant calm to the soul`: the magic of Cape Clear, Ireland
(The Guardian Travel News)

Whether in search of peace, or adventure, this tiny County Cork island is a haven for escapistsCape Clear, Ireland´s most southerly island, has been my getaway for almost 30 years. It is the place where I forget which day of the week it is. It´s where I go to imagine a world without Brexit and Trump. The island has a spirit that brings instant calm to the soul. I once had the good fortune to live there for four months. It was then that I first began to write, finding the serenity to hone the craft that would eventually lead to my first novel. Related: Hot tubs, saunas and seaweed soaks on Ireland´s west coast Continue reading...