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Today we're exploring Northern Ireland for the first time! And to kick things off we're starting our N. Irish adventure in the small coastal town of Portrush - a gorgeous little town built on top of a mile-long peninsula.
Portrush is surrounded by sandy beaches on all sides, is equipped with a world-famous golf course and amusement park, and has enough cafes, antique stores, and entertainment centers to keep you busy all day long. BUT, does Portrush have good coffee? That's the question we're hoping to answer in this video!
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@Joshua-eh1qg 4 года назад

Clicked on this because I live in Northern Ireland and wanted to see what they think

@WanderingRavens 4 года назад

We love it here! That's what we think :D

@georgiadougherty1765 4 года назад

Same! I'm glad they liked it

@crose7412 4 года назад

@Josh And what do you think about what they say?

@johnnygreen200 4 года назад

@@WanderingRavens Why?

@xConflictGodzx 4 года назад

Our wee country, gotta love it

@geosword6 4 года назад

What I love about you guys is that of all the 'Americans in the UK' videos that are out there, you two have completely immersed yourselves in the culture more than any others. Seeing Eric here in what is just a transport café - eating basic, cash n carry bought food is brilliant. You really have understood the north / south divide (almost) and not just through lip service. And it's all done with good humour and enthusiasm. You two are such a perfect couple as well and it's great to see you two continue your adventure. Keep the content coming!

@WanderingRavens 4 года назад

Such a kind comment! We're touched that you enjoy our videos so much! We'll keep the videos coming for you :) x

@ciaraskeleton 4 года назад

This is so bizzare, wee Portrush getting vlogs made about it!

@fantyboi 3 года назад

Inoa

@BrandonHilikus 2 года назад

Ballywitcock

@BlameThande 4 года назад

Sees beach with freezing ocean: immediate response is to take off socks and go for a paddle. Congratulations, you just passed the British citizenship test.

@WanderingRavens 4 года назад

So glad I'm not the only crazy 😂

@timothyjames6412 4 года назад

Yeah, Grace, are you sure you don't have British or Irish ancestors?

@violetskies14 4 года назад

@@WanderingRavens we all do that here. Whenever we see the ocean even in winter out instinct is to go have a paddle. Even my 68 year old grandma lol.

@oldboy1690 4 года назад

As the old saying goes do you have any Irish in ya........and the rest is history!

@chanchito4401 4 года назад

I think Eric falling onto the cold wet pavement trying to return a dropped purse is a nice example of "no good deed goes unpunished". 😆

@Nat-qj6cr 4 года назад

That's a terrible moto It means you will never do anything nice for fear of getting punished.

@chanchito4401 4 года назад

@@Nat-qj6cr It's more about how bad things tend to happen to good people because the universe is cruel!

@WanderingRavens 4 года назад

A perfect example of that haha 😂

@dave_h_8742 4 года назад

So true, happens to me all the time.

@WanderingRavens 4 года назад

@@dave_h_8742 Glad I'm not alone 😂

@meganmcbride2345 4 года назад

A common greeting in NI is “What’s the Craic? (Crack)” and it just means like how are you? I’m in belfast and we’ve got a lot of wonderful things in this country to see!

@paulmegahy6937 3 года назад

Yooooo belfast myself

@HighHoeKermit 4 года назад

".....and we're gonna pause while these people walk by... it feels embarrassing and we don't want to draw attention to ourselves..." : - said no American ever! You guys should stay indefinitely!

@WanderingRavens 4 года назад

If we could get the visa for it, we’d love to stay forever!

@joannakennedy6005 4 года назад

@@WanderingRavens You two are the nicest Americans and I have met a lot on my travels. You embrace things and see for yourself what the UK has to offer. Welcome to our country.

@HighHoeKermit 4 года назад

@@WanderingRavens I'll have a word with the Queen for you... you know we all know her, right? lol

@helenmcadam7253 4 года назад

This is my home town! I have missed the beaches since quarantine. You should check out Portrush East Strand on the other side of the town, it has spectacular sand dunes. You might have found most things were closed for non-quaratine reasons. Portrush is a tourist town and many places only open from Easter to September. Also if this was made on a Sunday, NI has different (more old fashioned) trading laws than the rest of the UK. Many places cannot trade on a Sunday until 1pm.

@WanderingRavens 4 года назад

We loved the beaches! They were so lovely! We actually walked past East Strand too, so lovely 💕

@zzirSnipzz1 4 года назад

@@WanderingRavens East strand is a lovely walk takes you to teh white rocks

@Aithis. 4 года назад

55 degrees north is a good place for food too but I don’t think it would be open unfortunately

@peterd788 4 года назад

I haven’t lived there for 35 years so I’ve no idea how much it’s changed. Having said that I just saw my old house so clearly some things haven’t changed.

@DeluxePlays833 3 года назад

@@peterd788 it's more or less the same I guess

@YourBeingParanoid 4 года назад

Avoid talking about the troubles and religion

@sashawithapurpose5750 4 года назад

Yes :p

@kellsled 4 года назад

Yip and never call it Ireland that starts a issue lol portrush is about 30 mins from me, great we spot

@johnnygreen200 4 года назад

Northern Ireland is grey, wet and boring. I live here, its a shit hole. There are some nice scenic places like the mountains of mourne but the weather sucks so bad that people are generally depressed looking and otherwise. On top of this Northern Ireland has some of the smallest minded people known to man. Stuck in their little sectarian bubbles with their pathetic little flags 🤦‍♂️ Lord take me out of this place. Its not even a country ffs It's, oh nevermind .. . Please

@airishpenguin9387 4 года назад

Johnny Green this rant is glorious 😂 true people here are defiantly small minded especially in n Belfast 👍 but calling Ireland grey and boring is subjective , if your sitting about all day just going to pubs on the weekend then of course it’s dull , go explore the country side as you know it’s beautiful, there lots to do in the north and it’s quite beautiful actually , I’ve lived in canada America Poland England Scotland wales Spain and no where compares to Ireland 👌 it only seems dull and miserable if your doing fa but that’s the same as any country To be fair it’s probably because I travel a lot so the craic just isn’t the same as back home so that’s probably why I love this land so much 🇮🇪 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ( I could find the NI flag so I just used the plain George’s cross 😂 I just clicked on that technically we don’t have a flag as the flag we have isn’t recognised as an official flag 👍 brilliant 😂 (added the tri colour because for me personally that is the flag I recognise as Ireland as a whole)

@MrLorenzovanmatterho 4 года назад

@@johnnygreen200 NI is marvellous, nothing beats my Londonderry home or Bangor, the Giant's Causeway or the Enniskillen Loughs. Take another look, the fault is within you, not in NI

@sashahornby2486 3 года назад

When he said if you’re from Northern Ireland be proud 🥺 I am proud now

@wencireone 4 года назад

Showing a cooked breakfast at breakfast time, so cruel I'm already salivating 😋👍

@WanderingRavens 4 года назад

So sorry! It's just a friendly reminder from us to you to eat a nutritious breakfast 😋

@wencireone 4 года назад

@@WanderingRavens by chance RU-vid improved your timing for breakfast 👍I'm just a sucker for a fry up👍

@DavidSmith-ul4ns 4 года назад

Innit just going out to get the stuff for a fry up 😂

@RiverMersey 4 года назад

Suggestion: Perhaps compare a REAL Irish bar in Ireland to any "Irish-themed" bars that you may have been to anywhere else in the world!

@Sergio-zp9fm 4 года назад

I went to an "authentic Irish pub" once. It was literally just a regular bar but with neon green lights and clover/leprechaun imagery all over the walls

@niamhmcquillan 4 года назад

@@Sergio-zp9fm leprechaun omg I stg

@jimmyfiredragon8582 4 года назад

Or they could do a video on Balloo House or other pubs.

@onkouth 4 года назад

I must admit, being from Belfast I spent a lot of time in Kelly’s nightclub in Portrush during the 90s and all the people there were always very friendly, it was a really happy place 🙂

@onkouth 3 года назад

@peter goodman might depend on how old you are Peter 😂, was always known as Kelly’s to me but you are right of course the nightclub was called Lush, either way, plenty of good nights spent in it 🤪

@wabba2344 4 года назад

There is a small harbour up the coast called Dunseverick, quite possibly the most beautiful place in NI. Along with a coffee shop called Bothy, which is a great establishment that you'll be made more than welcome in! Kinbane Castle, Torr Head and Fair Head are also great sights on the North Coast around Ballycastle! Welcome to and enjoy NI!

@ernestknoxknox7075 4 года назад

You two are brilliant, and you seem so happy together, so refreshing

@WanderingRavens 4 года назад

Thank you so much!! We are happy together 😊🥰

@jetwaffle1116 4 года назад

Portrush is a pretty major place in Northern Ireland. Most people here go to Portrush almost every year (emphasising *almost every year* lol) because of all the amusement parks and cafes and the like, so you picked a really good starting point for your trip! One thing I think you might like is down in County Fermanagh around a place called Lower Lough Erne and the town of Enniskillen. It’s sort of a hidden gem where a bunch of people from Belfast and the north coast go to get some peace and quiet as well as to see all the lakes and valleys. It’s also loaded with some really interesting spots, such as Enniskillen Castle, a large castle in the middle of Enniskillen town that’s about 400-ish years old and shows a lot of the local history, and the village of Pettigo, a village that is actually split in half. One half is in the UK, whereas the other half is in the Republic of Ireland. Hope this helped with any ideas on where to go in our wee country On etiquette, maybe steer clear about talking to people recent historical affairs; our history isn’t the nicest and we’re trying to move on from our darker and more controversial past, so maybe don’t bring it up with people because many people are very passionate and fiery about it

@tonycasey3183 4 года назад

That coat is called a "Flasher-Mac" in the UK. Look it up!

@kennethfishwick4061 4 года назад

My thoughts exactly.

@cennethadameveson3715 4 года назад

Oh yes.

@WanderingRavens 4 года назад

Well I won’t be wearing this coat again 😂

@tonycasey3183 4 года назад

@@WanderingRavens 😂😂😂

@voodooacidman 4 года назад

the " dirty old man mac!" lol

@everyonelovesdee 4 года назад

Me watching Grace run into the water: That water is gonna be freezing Grace: brutally cold. Also go see Dunluce castle... it's not too far away from Portrush (or so it seemed to me looking down to it from Dunluce) First thought on etiquette would be what I would do when I'm in NI, and that is to steer clear of any religious or political talk or at least presumptions until you've established background. But again that's coming from growing up in the 90s in ROI with a southern accent. Anytime I've visited NI in the last ten years, I've only ever been met with the most helpful and friendliest people ever.

@NegativeAccelerate 4 года назад

Yeah I’m southerner and 17. I’ve only ever experienced very friendly people up north but I do try to steer clear of policts. The people that put up the flags would be the same people that wave at you on the street.

@voodooacidman 4 года назад

where i am from, n-east england, walking bare foot in the sea is called " plodging" .... its one of my favorite words! . big love to all people :)

@WanderingRavens 4 года назад

It was FREEZING 🥶 Also, thank you for the tips for how to talk with folks in N Ireland!

@WanderingRavens 4 года назад

voodooacidman this is my new favorite word too!! Never heard it before!

@everyonelovesdee 4 года назад

@@WanderingRavens Not a problem! There is no beach anywhere in Ireland that isn't freezing in my experience. Oh, and expect more of that lovely ironic sarcasm, such as the "sunny portrush".

@johnhughthom 4 года назад

There is a lovely little coffee shop just on the outskirts of Portrush called Dora's, if you're still in the area you should give it a try. If you are Game of Thrones watchers, there are a few areas around Portrush that were used for filming. Portstewart Strand is one, and it's probably the nicest beach in Northern Ireland, so you should give it a try. Don't worry about the people saying 'don't say this, don't say that'. It's very unlikely anything you say as a tourist will offend someone, the worst that is likely to happen is they laugh and tell you what they think you said wrong. And the next person may totally disagree. Few people expect tourists to conform to their views. Enjoy your stay, you're in my favourite part of the entire world.

@WanderingRavens 4 года назад

Thank you for the recommendations!! We’ll try to find Dora’s!

@Andy_U 4 года назад

Hiya. You two once again in the Outside World. Hooraaaay!!! Looking forward to your NI vlogs. My Irish experiences have all been of Eire, apart from Derry Airport. Stay safe. All the best to you.

@WanderingRavens 4 года назад

Hi Andy! So glad that you enjoyed the video! We're so happy to be out and about once more:D

@jasonyoung7705 4 года назад

The difference between England and Northern Ireland? I was going to say "taking the piss out of the English", but you can do that in England too.

@WanderingRavens 4 года назад

Taking the piss out of the English seems to be a pastime no matter where in the world you are - but especially in England 😂

@dave_h_8742 4 года назад

@@WanderingRavens Self deprecation or taking the piss out of oneself is a UK trait.

@timothyjames6412 4 года назад

Differences between NI and England - from an English perspective: - Much more religious in NI (perhaps more like the USA outside the big cities). A lot of both Catholics and Protestants go to church as a matter of course, which is a very minority habit in England. - Socially conservative (again, like the US Midwest?). It's like England 40 years ago, in both good and bad ways. - *Very* friendly, even more so than northern England. And hospitable: try getting out of a NI home without being fed within an inch of your life - it can't be done. - White. No big BAME communities (very different from English and Scottish cities). - Perhaps not quite as tolerant of having the mickey taken as the English, probably because of some historical sensitivity. Have fun over there, you'll like the people a lot. I may be biased because I have family connections (my brother got married in Portrush), but you will be treated very well.

@WanderingRavens 4 года назад

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@johnnygreen200 4 года назад

@lanakennedy771 4 года назад

Go to Antrim I live there it’s about an 1 hour away and you’d can get the train or the v Bus

@MrEaster619 4 года назад

I think you should check out the giants causeway, while you're in Northern Ireland.

@glennwheatley2877 4 года назад

Great Video. Really nice to see you about. English Breakfast is about £5 to £6 in parts of England, especially the North of England. Grace looks better getting some fresh air

@WanderingRavens 4 года назад

The fresh ocean air was lovely! And good to know about the English breakfast prices, we'll have to find these spots next time 😋

@jigglerjohn 4 года назад

At last - Welcome home!!! 'been following you guys from your arrival in England. Great to see that you have left our off-shore island finally arrived on the mainland! Enjoy Northern Ireland, if you get the chance try to get to the Ulster - American Folk Park which tracks the early migration from this part of the world to the American colony, as was. You'll be amazed by how many US presidents families came here.

@WanderingRavens 4 года назад

We love it here!! At least, we’ve loved it for the two days of freedom we’ve had since quarantine ended 😆 Thank you for the recommendation!

@megangibson6890 4 года назад

Yes yes! American folk park!! You guys would love it :D

@megangibson6890 3 года назад

@peter goodman ulster American folk park, is more Irish culture, obviously you haven't been

@jazmine8657 4 года назад

You two are like the only Americans I've seen in northern Ireland who aren't offensive or rude. You both seem very well educated and polite. Haha it's funny you think port rush is a tiny town but to me who has grown up in the northern Irish countryside its really big to me. I hope you had a fantastic stay 💙(that was so sweet you rushed to help that woman)

@WanderingRavens 4 года назад

Thank you for the kind words, Jazmine :) We're so glad you enjoyed the video! Also, since making this video, we've learned portrush has over 7,000 people living here, so it's a lot bigger than we thought at first! :D

@YourBeingParanoid 4 года назад

£9 for a cooked breakfast?!? You've been getting charged "tourist rates" by the sounds of it.

@wencireone 4 года назад

At that price they will have to stay all day to get the value of unlimited refills ☕☕☕☕☕☕☕☕☕☕☕☕😉

@michaelu1303 4 года назад

Steven Nodlehs City rates maybe? I think £9 is within the price range depending on the type of business

@boli2746 4 года назад

The trick is to find local cafes for local people!

@mr.scarlo2234 4 года назад

Spoons maybe?

@starry99 4 года назад

Mr. Scarlo no spoons in portrush lol, it's just not cheap there

@skyecrawford8797 4 года назад

you guys need to come back when barry’s is open next summer it really makes portrush portrush, just doesn’t look the same seeing no crowds you’ll love it when everything is open back to normal, hope you come back again!

@SB-fk1hb 4 года назад

Yay! you've escaped your quarantine!

@WanderingRavens 4 года назад

Freeeeedom!!! We're so excited to get out and start exploring :D

@dave_h_8742 4 года назад

@@WanderingRavens New lock down soon so explore away asap.

@rachelburgin1160 3 года назад

Mum grew up in Derry. When she was a kid, the factories would close for 2 weeks in August and pretty much the whole of Derry would decamp to Portrush. Northern Ireland is like a big village. Everyone seems to know everyone else. People are really friendly. When my uncle died, everyone from church had to bring his widow a casserole in the days following. People lined the streets for the funeral. People are much more religious and conservative than England. People go to church, a lot of people don’t drink, they’re very family-orientated. They can have an epic sense of humour. It’s kind of the opposite of London where people won’t give you eye contact on the tube. One thing to watch out for is that if you’re there in summer, you might get caught in a march and the number of flags out might feel intimidating.

@JUDEPOPPGamingb23ra 4 года назад

Jesus their in the port hi, was there last weekend myself so I was

@raftonpounder6696 3 года назад

There’s nothing quite like an out of season holiday town in the rain.

@rossfindlay7760 4 года назад

Ulster fry has soda bread, Scottish fry has square sausage. You should try square sausage it's fantastic.

@WanderingRavens 4 года назад

Thanks for the suggestion! We'll be sure to try square sausage 😋

@lorrainequinn 4 года назад

@@WanderingRavens Square sausage is delish guys, especially on a bread roll with brown chippy sauce 🤤 xx

@katiemarshall8033 4 года назад

Don’t forget about the potato bread! It’s definitely my favourite part

@mrmessy7334 4 года назад

The Scottish fry also has, of course, HAGGIS!!

@mr.scarlo2234 4 года назад

Some Scottish fry-ups have both square & link sausage.

@replevideo6096 4 года назад

I have never been to Northern Ireland, but I have worked with people from there who came to England in the early 1970s to get away from the troubles. They were as you say, very friendly.

@BlackIceVII 4 года назад

There are a lot of walking sights to see along the north coast of NI! Musenden Temple, The Giant’s Causeway and Carrick-a-reede rope bridge are all must see’s! While in Northern Ireland you should venture to some of the smaller, more rural towns also! Try some in the heart of the country around the big lake - Lough Neagh. Fun fact: It’s the largest lake (by area) in the UK!

@chosengirlonfire 4 года назад

Grace running down to the sea is exactly what i do as soon as i get to Barmouth. Barmouth is a sea side town in Wales which is near where my aunt lives so i get to go there 3 times a year during May and October Half turn and during the men finales at Wimbledon so my mum doesn't get disturbed while watching them. Definitely a place should visit in Wales - Snowdonia in general is the prettiest place I've been. (I haven't been abroad so not many places to compare it from)

@zzirSnipzz1 4 года назад

Barmouth is also were the River bann meets the sea which isnt that far from Portrush also

@forwardslash1486 4 года назад

Portrush isn't tiny. Also northerner don't say small/tiny they say wee, so it would be a wee town.

@rukshanamcilwaine7807 4 года назад

Nice wee tall man

@CaptainX2012 4 года назад

Same goes for scotland. It's wee.

@L1029abc 3 года назад

I live in belfast but i go down to portrush all the time for wee days out and i never really appreciated it that much (i didnt think it was anything 'special') until i say this video, it is actually a beautiful wee town like.

@andeez4663 4 года назад

Welcome to NI. The Ulster Fry is famous for having soda and potato bread which no other fry up in these islands has. I could live on potato bread! Also know as 'tatty bread' it is pronounced like 'taydy' bread. Portrush is a great wee town, I spent a week in summer there as a child in the 80s. I hope you like it. In NI you need to very careful regarding politics and religion. We were killing each other over this until the late 90s and the hurt and pain is still very real. Most people over 30 will have had friends or relatives murdered, so go gently if you want to explore our recent past. If you go to Belfast take the coast road through Ballycastle, Cushendall etc and stop along the way. It is a beautiful coastline with the Giants Causeway and other great landmarks. Also visit the Castle in Carrickfergus, one of the best in the country. take care and have fun.

@WanderingRavens 4 года назад

Thank you for the travel recommendations and etiquette tips! You live in gorgeous country! 💕

@HuntsChris 4 года назад

If you go to Belfast a black cab tour of the falls road and shankhill is worthwhile, belfastblackcabtours.co.uk / www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g186470-d1463489-Reviews-Paddy_Campbell_s_Belfast_Famous_Black_Cab_Tours-Belfast_Northern_Ireland.html - ask for Kieran to be your tour guide, if he still works the tours you are in for a very informative trip.

@HuntsChris 4 года назад

The mourne coastal route and mourne mountains are worth a visit too. www.visitardsandnorthdown.com/pdf/Mourne_Coastal_Route_Brochure.pdf

@cosmoshfa88savant66 4 года назад

coastal walk from Donaghadee to Crawfordsburn is a must,done this walk so many times,,,,Stunning!!!!!!!!!

@davidcarney1533 4 года назад

I like your exploration videos. You should do them more often

@WanderingRavens 4 года назад

We want to! There are so many places we want to go :D If you have suggestions for towns/cities that you think are worthy of a walking tour, let us know!

@davidcarney1533 4 года назад

@@WanderingRavens I've suggested Durham before, but the Lake District, Lindisfarne (AKA Holy Island), and York

@markrichardson3421 4 года назад

Hawes, Windermere/Ambleside

@tomrainboro3728 4 года назад

@@WanderingRavens Glastonbury, Wells, Cheddar

@tomrainboro3728 3 года назад

@peter goodman Classic!

@darriendastar3941 4 года назад

What a great video. A real gem. First of all, as someone who has been living in lockdown since March, there was a real sense of the excitement and freedom of being able to just go out and wander the streets. Second, Port Rush looked beautiful. I've never been there - and now I want to go!

@WanderingRavens 4 года назад

So glad you enjoyed this one! And yes, just being able to walk down the sidewalk feels like a dream 😄

@madmettlepants7454 4 года назад

I guess the only I'd say not to do in Northern Ireland specifically is to talk about the troubles unless someone brings it up or it's the right context. People can get really tribal over it, it's very annoying. Young people won't tend to care much or understand as we've been born post 1998, the end of The Troubles. Belfast museum has a section about The Troubles I believe if you're interested. Reason why I say, is that once I saw an interview between an american and Liam Neeson and the interviewer brought up the Troubles as if it was some nostalgic thing and it made Liam Neeson super uncomfortable. I will say it's rather flattering that you find Northern Irish people very friendly. But anyways sorry for making it political but have a good day and enjoy our lovely oh so sunny weather

@drumclaypete 4 года назад

Yeah, there’s a lot more to Northern Ireland that the troubles, I think most of us just want to get away from that

@Badbhoys 4 года назад

Not all of them

@pj5517 3 года назад

I grew up during it and best forgotten

@JohnONeillLandscapePainting 3 года назад

@@drumclaypete you took the words right out of my mouth!

@MrLorenzovanmatterho 4 года назад

Ah Portrush, many a happy holiday spent there, the treat of Barry's an irresistible lure for every NI kid. See the weather is typical.

@MrLorenzovanmatterho 3 года назад

@peter goodman Or the Golden Goose?

@jamesc4999 4 года назад

Love that 4K resolution, you can appreciate Eric's hair properly

@WanderingRavens 4 года назад

Was definitely the primary motivation for rendering this one in 4K 😆

@risteardconchuir4065 3 года назад

Great to see an appreciation of Portrush, the place of many a childhood holiday, it's lovely when the sun is out. The difference in a fry up here in England is you get white sliced bread fried or toasted and/or hash browns instead of the Irish breads.

@idleyorkshireman3962 4 года назад

Eric, you're a legend mate.

@WanderingRavens 4 года назад

I do what I can 😎

@lucyrakauskas 4 года назад

If you’re visiting the UK in autumn make sure you visit an Arboretum. This is a garden but specifically for trees and the Japanese aces and maples are beautiful when they’re all different shades of red and orange.

@WanderingRavens 4 года назад

Thank you for the recommendation!

@dave_h_8742 4 года назад

@@WanderingRavens There must be some on the island somewhere ?

@clairemitchell8226 4 года назад

Come stay at my friend's hostel. It's called the Hut, and it's in a class wee town called Newcastle, (in Northern Ireland). It's a great place and we'll show you how to have the mad craic :) x

@drumclaypete 4 года назад

I was there a couple of weeks ago with my friends. Really really nice place and the owner was so nice. Tell her I said thanks and that we really enjoyed it and have recommended it.

@MG-id7hl 4 года назад

Hi guys. Enjoyed the video. As Americans, you need to know that Portrush shares a unique history with your country. During WW2, hundreds of your 82nd Airborne Division were billeted in the town in hotels, guest houses and with local families. The 82nd left and were amongst the first to land in Normandy on D-Day. The 82nd loved the town - and Portrush loved them. We can all be proud of that bond and how Portrush, along with many other towns in Northern Ireland, stood shoulder to shoulder with the GIs in the fight for freedom

@helenl1794 4 года назад

OMG I need a fry up now!! Guess that's what we are having for tea tonight!

@WanderingRavens 4 года назад

Enjoy! Also, does that mean that fry ups can be eaten in the evening/afternoon as well?

@MetalRocksMe. 4 года назад

Wandering Ravens it can be eaten any time of the day. In the UK were big in all day breakfasts. 😋

@helenl1794 4 года назад

Absolutely! It's a good for breakfast, lunch and tea!!

@madeinsane 4 года назад

British playwright Somerset Maugham said that “to eat well in England you should eat breakfast three times a day”. I wouldn’t have a Full English in the evening personally, but definitely for breakfast/brunch. Personal choice, I guess!

@WanderingRavens 4 года назад

madeinsane Love that quote! We’re big believers in all day breakfasts as well 😄

@craigkitching4883 3 года назад

The people of Northern and Southern Ireland are the nicest, warmest spirited folk you could ever wish to meet. I was in a relationship with a woman who was 15 yrs my senior when i was 23 and working over in Belfast for over 15-16 month. I have also never known an Irishman/woman who does"nt like a tipple of the strong stuff.

@jonbroxton7346 4 года назад

Well, that was absolutely lovely. It's so good to see you out and about! A couple of things I noticed about the breakfast: N Ireland has soda bread as part of their traditional platter. The English one would usually have fried mushrooms, and black pudding, which yours was missing. Please do more of these - really liked it!

@WanderingRavens 4 года назад

Thanks for answering that question for us about the differences in Northern Irish and English breakfasts :D Also, we hope to do more videos using this format, do you have any suggestions for towns/cities that would be good to do a walking tour of?

@jonbroxton7346 4 года назад

Also, just a suggestion, but considering where you are on the North Coast of the island I'm pretty sure it would be fairly easy for you to hop on a ferry and go across to Stranraer in Scotland, if you fancy a little bit of different British culture. If you look at your map it's fairly close, you can probably do it as a day trip. Larne would be your closest port.

@WanderingRavens 4 года назад

Jon Broxton Thank you for the suggestion!! We hadn’t considered going from here to Scotland 😄

@RyanCarabin 4 года назад

As you pointed out Coney Island equivalent in the north you may actually be interested in visiting Coney Island in the Republic of Ireland, Sligo. You can walk out to it when the tide is out and also just down the road is the strand hill which is a tourist area for surfers across the globe.

@donnkelt9114 4 года назад

These walkabouts are going to be great. NOTE: Eric please rethink the "Flasher Mac"

@WanderingRavens 4 года назад

Haha will rethink the flasher mac 😂

@marshalldonaghy4542 4 года назад

@@WanderingRavens What nonsense! Wear it with pride my friend. If you visit Bushmills, you'll fit right in, but don't forget your wellies!😊

@wesleymcmullan3562 4 года назад

I live in Portrush and one of the main things about Portrush is the skateboarding scene. It's a shame there wasn't any skaters in the video but definitely come talk to us if you're in Portrush again we all love meeting new people and introducing our sport to them.

@wencireone 4 года назад

Eric I really don't know any other way of putting this but your coat looks like...... A Flasher mac😱🤣🤣( what ever that is 😉 )

@WanderingRavens 4 года назад

🤣🤣

@misschocobunny8734 4 года назад

😆

@brianwhittington5086 4 года назад

If you're unsure what's meant by a "Flasher Mac" , watch some classic Benny Hill sketch shows. It won't be long before you spot a character dressed in a mac or raincoat like Eric was wearing. Quick, put it back where you found it !! 😆🤣😆🤣😂

@chriswhamilton 4 года назад

You need to get over to the west coast of Ireland to be truly mind blown by the beauty.

@devilspawn4206 4 года назад

Such a good video 🙂 keep up the nice work 👍

@WanderingRavens 4 года назад

Thank you so much!

@marshalldonaghy4542 4 года назад

Oh God, now you've gone and made me cry. I grew up in Portrush (aka "The Port"), and haven't been back for 40 years maybe. By the way, "it's a wee bit cold", Grace, you're practically a native.

@WanderingRavens 4 года назад

So glad you enjoyed the video. You have such a lovely home town! x

@carolmccafferty136 4 года назад

Marshall I recall a great day at the safari park with you and your then girlfriend. We had such a fun time, must have been about 45 years ago. You were very kind to your wee sisters friends. A few years ago we had the pleasure of reconnecting with her in Greece. I now live far away but a part of me will always reside in lovely Portrush. To the vloggers, you chose well a did a great job. You made my day (and Marshall’s!)

@chanchito4401 4 года назад

5:16 that orange vessel is an RNLI lifeboat! There is probably a station you can visit nearby.

@WanderingRavens 4 года назад

Good to know! :D

@chanchito4401 4 года назад

@@WanderingRavens If you're lucky enough to see a launch it's quite spectacular! Also when there is a callout volunteers have to stop what they are doing and drive to the station so if you see lots of cars "hauling ass" all of a sudden you'll know why.

@marshalldonaghy4542 4 года назад

@@chanchito4401 The boathouse is just left of shot in the video. Unfortunately, back in the seventies, the lifeboat got much too big to actually fit in it, so now remains moored in the harbour. Launches aren't quite so spectacular nowadays.

@chanchito4401 4 года назад

@@marshalldonaghy4542 Damn! At least you get to see it afloat at all times rather than hidden away I suppose! I used to go and visit the lifeboat station in St. Davids Pembrokeshire (in Wales) which had a fairly big vessel inside.

@clareferguson3138 4 года назад

Awww this was so wholesome🥰 it’s so strange seeing you guys going to the places that I grew up around (I’m from Northern Ireland btw) and experiencing them for the first time with excitement and fascination. For me, when I got older it all started to become mundane and I couldn’t wait to leave as soon as I finished school. But now that I’ve been gone for a few years, I’ve definitely found a new sense of pride in the place and culture. It showed me how unique it is. So it’s really heart warming seeing people like you guys experiencing it beyond first impressions.❤️ I hope you guys enjoy your time!

@aaronb6746 4 года назад

You need put some brown sauce on that breakfast mate

@WanderingRavens 4 года назад

Will make sure to do that next time haha 😋😋

@petew5289 4 года назад

Breakfast isn't breakfast without Brown sauce

@DavidSmith-ul4ns 4 года назад

peter waller Nah where are you from? 😂 You don’t put sauce on a fry up.

@petew5289 4 года назад

@@DavidSmith-ul4ns Yorkshire

@dominadors4795 4 года назад

HP only in our house!

@michaelgilmore9286 4 года назад

They went to Ann's Tea Room hahahaha legends

@daveturner6006 4 года назад

I visited Portrush 50+ years ago...my gods its changed...a lot! However, when I visited it was hot, sunny and...shock horror probe...in the middle of a drought! Something that doesn't happen very often in Ireland (North or South). Most of the stuff you saw simply didn't exist back in the day, there was certainly no 'fun fair' or coffee shops. Yes things are cheaper in NI, but the wages are lower so to the locals its the same kinda price as on the mainland. Also people are very friendly even when they're throwing rocks and petrol bombs at you! Of course that sort of thing doesn't happen so often nowadays. I'd be interested to know if there's still the major Protestant-Loyalist/Catholic-Republican divide as there used to be. I think Portrush is mainly a Protestant/Loyalist area but I could be wrong. Also its nice to see more than just the top halves of you both. I was beginning to think that you'd lost your legs due to the dreaded lurgy!

@WanderingRavens 4 года назад

Glad to give you a little glimpse of current day Portrush 💚 It's a lovely place :D

@ciaradonnelly4627 4 года назад

Portrush has had some major infrastructure improvements in the past 24 months to the Railway station and street architecture, mainly due to the Open Golf Championship which was staged in 2019. But all coastal towns in Ireland now appeal to the weekend market throughout Autumn/Winter much more so than the past due to cheap accommodation,aiR B&B and social media exposure

@alanbayles1218 4 года назад

I moved from the North East of England to Northern Ireland 15 years ago and have never looked back! The quality of life is so much better over here too. Took me a while to get used to my wife's broad northern irish accent! Before Covid-19 we used to love driving around the coast. If you get the chance I would highly recommend you visit the Titanic Exhibit in Belfast, highly informative and quite moving too.

@lucy7609 4 года назад

Go to the holylands it’s gorgeous on a sunny day

@scottirwin-houston8046 4 года назад

😂

@gracemeighan2051 4 года назад

Oh dearrrr

@andrewreid380 4 года назад

Avoid the Holyland's it's a dump and you'll catch covid 19 just walking through it.

@scottirwin-houston8046 4 года назад

andrew reid not the only thing youd catch hahaha

@andrewreid380 4 года назад

@@scottirwin-houston8046 😂😂😂 brilliant

@jacquelinemullan4900 4 года назад

Two lovely people we take so much for granted here in N.lreland we have some of the most beautiful beaches and natural scenery.There's lots more to see in North and south of Ireland keep safe.

@WanderingRavens 4 года назад

♥️♥️

@adamparkinsonkelly 4 года назад

finally americans that understand our politics

@user-qi5jw2hg1c 4 года назад

Do they, do they really?

@adamparkinsonkelly 4 года назад

i was only really referring to them actually calling it northern ireland cos i still haven’t finished watching it yet 😂

@user-qi5jw2hg1c 4 года назад

@@adamparkinsonkelly Enjoy, you're in for a ride!

@CarolynArnold888 4 года назад

Impossible when we can’t get our own heads round it 😂

@spinx1200 3 года назад

Portrush In the height of summer is totally awesome. Packed full of holiday makers when weather is good. An Ulster Fry is hard to beat too. I live 3 miles from the area.sadly covid has decimated many small towns like this, we hope for better times ahead. Thanks for the video guys. 👍🏻

@Richarddraper 4 года назад

I love the County Antrim northern coast. It's one of the most beautiful areas in the UK. Watching this makes me wish I was there now.

@WanderingRavens 4 года назад

It is lovely there!

@wonderland1985 4 года назад

You mean one of the most beautiful places in all of Ireland.

@Richarddraper 4 года назад

@@wonderland1985 Both sentences are true.

@SuzanneDinsmoreMusic 4 года назад

So nice to see people exploring Northern Ireland. Being from there, its so lovely to see other people exploring and appreciating the beautiful places as I haven't seen many videos of anyone exploring NI. Hope you have a lovely time xxx

@Arnie10101 4 года назад

It was joyous watching Grace run into the sea while Eric watched in his 'flasher' mac! Nine minutes in and the third advert appears! If you would be so good, please turn off mid-vid adverts, it ruins the continuity of the video.

@WanderingRavens 4 года назад

Seeing the sea again was such a joy! 🌊

@Arnie10101 4 года назад

Oh, well done with that good deed!

@brianwhittington5086 4 года назад

Ha ha I was thinking the same when we got the first full length shot. Reminded me of a Benny Hill sketch. Eric, you seriously need to ditch " Grandpa's flasher mac" !!

@WanderingRavens 4 года назад

Arne Saknussemm Thanks! 😁

@L1029abc 4 года назад

I live in belfast andi love going down to portrush. The giants causeway isn't too far a drive from there so you should go and check that out. Go to the beach (you will see it if you go like behind he shops but there is way down), there is a tiny little cliff diving thing but it isnt rlly cliff diving cause it is so small but still check it out

@peadarruane6582 4 года назад

Welcome to Ireland... hope you have a great time. Few tips: 1) While many people think the 'Troubles' were a religious conflict, they weren't, its just that Catholic and Protestant have become shorthand for Nationalist and Unionist and a rake of other cultural aspects. Has damn all to do with actual religion. Only place in the world where the question 'Are you a catholic or a protestant atheist?' would make sense. Having said that religion and politics generally are topics you should steer away from. 2) Be wary of terms like 'British Isles' or referring to Britain as 'The Mainland' as that will rub alot of people the wrong way. Generally here people would just say 'Britain and Ireland' or 'These Islands'. As well for convoluted historical and political reasons 'Southern Ireland' is also a term that could rub some the wrong way,, just call it the Republic of Ireland, or the Republic for short. (You won't get into any trouble if you break this advice, but you might find yourself getting corrected, or silently judged...haha)

@Aithis. 4 года назад

As a Protestant agnostic republican it gets confusing lol

@WanderingRavens 4 года назад

Thank you for the tips! We actually really appreciate your insight because we don’t want to make any enemies 😆 How should we refer to Northern Ireland? Is it okay to say “Northern Ireland “? Or is there a preferred alternative?

@WanderingRavens 4 года назад

WhiteNoise 😂😂

@Moricant 4 года назад

Wandering Ravens Unless you’re unlucky enough to run into a proper melter Northern Ireland will be fine. Ulster is a politically loaded term - Unionists and Loyalists will refer to NI as Ulster, but Nationalists and Republicans won’t as three counties of the province of Ulster are in the Republic.

@JamesMcilwaine23 4 года назад

Wandering Ravens saying “ulster” is close enough and acceptable. It’s the one of the 4 provinces of Ireland that has the 6 counties in Northern Ireland as well as three from the republic.

@chrismullan2125 4 года назад

If you are near the larne direction, there is a village just 10 minutes away called Gleno with a beautiful waterfall. There is also a local traditional cafe and farm shop which you should try out! Keep er lit.

@perryedwards4746 4 года назад

the coat looks like a mackintosh, i think northern Ireland is British..

@1polly 4 года назад

NI is part of the UK but it's not "British" as that word comes from Great Britain which doesn't include NI.

@cambs0181 4 года назад

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

@Butterfly0111x 4 года назад

Northern Ireland is British too some refer to themselves as British and some refer to themselves as Irish it just depends

@iandale948 4 года назад

i really enjoyed this video when grace ran into the sea i expected her to just run out again being as its so cold well done grace the town looks really nice, i'm so happy you found some good coffee you guys are amazing

@WanderingRavens 4 года назад

So glad you enjoyed this one!! Thanks Ian 😄

@arandomguy1226 4 года назад

Nice video

@WanderingRavens 4 года назад

Thank you! :D

@L1029abc 3 года назад

Barry's is closed now 😢 it was my literal childhood

@AndrewJLeslie 4 года назад

Etiquette: for your own protection, NEVER MENTION RELIGION or Religious conflict in Northern Ireland.

@peterforden5917 4 года назад

or give a rendition of the alphabet.........

@peterforden5917 4 года назад

@Geoffrey Conn the last time I lived in Ulster, a way of telling if you were RC or Prod was to get you to recite the alphabet, H with an aspirant was a sign you were RC without a prod...depended on who was asking, wrong answer could mean a hole in the head 9mm caliber.....being american was'nt protection as I witnesssed myself.....

@peterforden5917 4 года назад

@Geoffrey Conn ah, this was in the 70's

@bandsman4923 4 года назад

Thanks for using the correct context with Northern Ireland!

@jordizee 4 года назад

The weather is only going to get worse from here on in .. but that's what made northern Europeans tough culture. So breath it in.

@WanderingRavens 4 года назад

We're from a fairly rainy part of the US so we love it! :D

@wencireone 4 года назад

@@WanderingRavens you won't want to come to 'The Sunny South' of England, a nice and sunny 78°F predicted on Monday ☀️⛱

@WanderingRavens 4 года назад

wencire one what 😐

@wencireone 4 года назад

@@WanderingRavens another North/South Devide 😅

@donnasmyth45 4 года назад

I really enjoyed this. You both come across so well. I've always found Portrush a miserable hole 😃 ..but you made it look so much better.

@beth9603 4 года назад

*is northern irish* *sees Portrush and cringes a bit *aghh* 😂 There are much, much prettier places in Ireland to see 😉🍀 go to Galway or Kerry/Dingle if you can. Cliffs of Moher is good too

@reje 4 года назад

i love these kinds of videos, it's so strange and nice to see somewhere so familiar to me through new eyes:D glad this was in my recommended, i hope you both have a great time in NI

@WanderingRavens 4 года назад

So glad you enjoyed the video!!

@garethhanna9173 4 года назад

Beans should never be served with an Ulster fry, that is is an abomination. I shall have words with the proprietors.

@milamcg40 3 года назад

That’s the town I live in! Its awesome here

@cleric7788 4 года назад

These travel episodes are better than the kitchen videos.

@WanderingRavens 4 года назад

We're glad you enjoyed it! We want to make more of these style so if you have location suggestions, let us know :D

@brianfinlay756 4 года назад

You need to try tayto cheese and onion crisps. Also a good place to visit is "the giants ring" just outside belfast. It's not as well known as other places. But worth a look

@Weebuns714 4 года назад

Definitely try Tayto. You could compare the ones from the north and south!

@WanderingRavens 4 года назад

Thank you for the recommendation!!

@mattwainwright9198 4 года назад

Great to see you guys out and about again. I was last in Portrush at Easter last year, was planning on returning to NI this year but haven't for obvious reasons. Beautiful part of the world, haven't been to one place in NI I haven't liked and every person I've ever talked to has been an absolute delight. I'm sure you'll love your time there! Get yourselves to the Giants Causeway next but I will warn you it is VERY windy up on the cliffs above it. I doubt the Bushmills distillary is doing tours at the mo but if it is go sample the greatest whiskey in the world!

@MG-id7hl 4 года назад

Portrush is the only town in which GIs were billeted within the local community. The vast majority were located in purpose built camps or in country estates.

@phoebus007 4 года назад

That triangular "pancake" you referred to is a farl. It is made from either soda or potato bread and is a traditional component of an Ulster fry.

@annieblackburn-thompson2019 4 года назад

I love Barry's down at Portrush! Since NI is my home country I could tell you about all the amazing places to visit from Carrickfergus castle to Paddy's Point to the Giants Causeway there are so many beautiful places to visit here. You should also try going to Belfast City centre it has tons of coffee places haha. I myself am from Dundonald which is on the outskirts of Belfast but I did used to live closer to the city centre before that. Also I'm really happy that you feel welcome here due to our friendliness too.

@johnstevenson1709 3 года назад

That coats called a gabardine Mac and when my parents used stay in the same village in Spain a lot the owner of the main bar used to call him el garbardino

@craigkitching4883 3 года назад

I noticed your editing and clipping when the Lady who dropped her car key walked past again after seeing her stroll off into the suuunnn rain swept distance! Loving your vids Ravens and hope you keep them coming, Bravo once again and i doff my preverbial Cap to each of you!

@YangSing1 4 года назад

There are slight differences between English breakfast, Scottish breakfast, Welsh breakfast and Irish breakfast

@YangSing1 4 года назад

@@MagentaOtterTravels I think it's specifically a Northern Irish breakfast. Northern Ireland has a closer connection with Scotland.

@dizzybee7386 4 года назад

Hi guys, I'm glad you liked Portrush. I live nearby and always go there for the sea air and fishing, and a good fry. In the past couple of decades, the amount of "ghost"apartments and houses being developed has sadly blocked out a lot of the natural coastal views, but it will always hold special memories for me since my childhood. I hope you return someday soon and bring the good weather with you xo

@brandonnewman1953 4 года назад

I AM BACK - My grandmother is from Portrush in Northern Ireland, we have family their! So nice to see a town I have never been to but where my granny was brought up :)

@WanderingRavens 4 года назад

We've missed you!! Your granny is from a great little slice of paradise! :D

@PS-ru2ov 4 года назад

i live down the road from Portrush in a place called Coleraine Portrush is great with some great beaches

@brianwhittington5086 4 года назад

If you paid £5 for a full breakfast, that's around the same in English towns for an average Full English, £8 in a posh cafe or in a city maybe ? You could probably get one cheaper in the smaller No Frills type places, or in a "Greasy Spoon" transport cafe. The contents vary in a Full Breakfast in England. You might even find some offer a Full Monty / Belly Buster too, that includes all.... Bacon, Egg, Sausage, Baked Beans, Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Black Pudding, Hash Browns and Fried Bread / Toast and a big mug of Tea / Coffee. Some places offer Square Sausage or Spam too. You can also get the same on a huge Breakfast in a Breadcake, the size of a plate that would make 2 meals. You won't go far wrong if you ask a truck driver where they go for the best value food in town. 😁