Eight of Iceland’s Highlights Outside the Golden Circle
When discovering Iceland, the Golden Circle is the go-to route for most travellers. Covering a loop of roughly 300 kilometres, it has some amazing sites to see. But there’s so
A Brief History of Norway
One of the best parts about going on a Norway cruise is all of the rich history and culture you get to experience firsthand. One of the best parts about going
Our Trip to Egypt: Trip Merchant’s Travel Blog
Hello everybody, my name is Tom MacLean (Co-Founder of Trip Merchant) and thank you in advance for reading this blog. After being in the travel industry for over 18 years,
Polar Bear Spotting in the Arctic
In the northernmost part of the world, where the ice is thick and the air is cold, there lives a creature. Laying your eyes on a polar bear is just
Waterford & Wexford
Faithlegg House Hotel Ireland has some fantastic cities: Dublin, Cork, Galway, Belfast and Limerick all have plenty of charm in their own ways. However, the oldest city in the country is
Destination Dublin
Destination Dublin Dublin needs very little introduction as a city. The capital of the Republic of Ireland is world famous for its history, literature, pubs, restaurants, music and more. In short, it’s
Have you met Joe?
Joe O’Connor: the beating heart of Royal Irish Tours’ coach tours As you know, Royal Irish Tours is Toronto based, but it’s their great network of Irish men and women on
Meet the Founders of Trip Merchant!
Meet the Founders! Ryan Mikucki and Tom MacLean have been in the travel business for nearly 30 years combined. They met while working for a guided tour company for many
Andalusia along the Guadalquivir on a deluxe cruise
Cruises on Spain's Guadalquivir river are a fantastic way to discover Andalusia, the most southern province in Spain. Traditions, food and flamenco characterise this region, which is the ideal destination for
Europe’s Best Walking Regions
Nothing compares to the satisfaction of looking back on a week of trekking to see just what your own two feet are capable of. Whether you’re a hardcore hiker or