Tag: Eejit Abroad
An Eejit Abroad: A Witches’ Brew Awaits in Salem, Mass
Salem, Massachusetts, known for its eerie history with witch trials, is a top Halloween destination. The town’s sinister past is rooted in the 1692 Witch Trials, where over 200 people were accused of witchcraft, and 30 were found guilty. Notable victims include Bridget Bishop, hanged for bewitching young women, and Giles Corey, pressed to death for refusing to plead guilty or not guilty. A memorial now stands in Salem to honor these victims. Salem also boasts the House of Seven Gables, associated with Nathaniel Hawthorne’s supernatural novel. The town offers an array of psychic readings, witch museums, and historical sites, making it a unique and spooky getaway.
An Eejit Abroad: A Mick Visits Vik
By Conor Makem “There isn’t a tree to hang a man, water to drown a man, nor soil to bury a man,” said one of Oliver Cromwell’s generals. And while […]
An Eejit Abroad: Barcelona Vs. My Ancestral Home
An Eejit Abroad: Barcelona Vs. My Ancestral Home By Conor Makem A cousin recently returned from holidays in Barcelona, Spain with her family, raving about the sun and culture and […]
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An Eject Abroad: Looking Back at the Catastrophe That Was 2022
An Eejit Abroad: Looking Back at the Catastrophe That Was ‘22 By Conor Makem What a long, strange trip it has been. Twenty-twenty-two has come to a close and to […]
It’s the Irish/Danish Smackdown!: An Eejit Abroad
An Eejit Abroad: It’s the Irish/Danish Smackdown By Conor Makem Sure, it consistently ranks as one of the happiest countries on the planet, but what does Denmark have that Ireland […]
A User’s Guide to Sessiúns: An Eejit Abroad
An Eejit Abroad: A User’s Guide to Sessions By Conor Makem Every once in a while, I like to refrain from my usual stream of consciousness and throw down a […]
An Eject Abroad: Does New Mexico Count as Abroad?
An Eejit Abroad: Does New Mexico Count as Abroad? By Conor Makem I’m not going to beat around the bush. Traveling internationally has become slightly less dependable of […]
An Eject Abroad: Cruises: The Good, the Bad and the ‘Rona
An Eejit Abroad: Cruises: The Good, the Bad and the ‘Rona By Conor Makem As I start this column, the snow outside my window is falling at a rate of […]
An Eejit Abroad: Why Do the Irish Love Potatoes?
An Eejit Abroad: Why Do We Irish Love Potatoes? By Conor Makem Like the call of the siren, it beckons from the center of the Thanksgiving table in all of […]