James’ travelogue

Belfast by Land, Sea and Air

How To written 24 April 2008

I explored this hidden Victorian gem by land, sea and air in less than three hours, and for less than £40!

Cave Hill in Belfast

Cave Hill in Belfast

As viewed from the Belfast Wheel, it's easy to see how (aapparently) Jonathan Swift found his inspiration for "Gulliver's Travels".

Samson and Goliath from the Belfast Wheel

Samson and Goliath from the Belfast Wheel

The iconic cranes and the "pickle" observation deck of the new Victoria Centre, as as seen from the Belfast Wheel.

The Belfast Wheel

The Belfast Wheel

60 meters above the city, and a ride you have to take!

SS Nomadic, the Titanic's passenger ship

SS Nomadic, the Titanic's passenger ship

Currently under restoration in Belfast, it's the last White Star Line vessel afloat.

The Joyce Too

The Joyce Too

The only Titanic tour in the world, she takes you up Belfast Lough to the Harland and Woolf shipyard, home of the Titanic.

Dry dock at Harland and Woolf Shipyard

Dry dock at Harland and Woolf Shipyard

The Titanic was here...

Murals in Belfast

Murals in Belfast

Falls Road, Belfast - causes the IRA supports or condones.

A Belfast Black Taxi

A Belfast Black Taxi

Take a tour in something like this....

Belfast, Northern Ireland

Story written 15 January 2008

Belfast has risen like a phoenix from the past. Today it's as vibrant and surprising as any other metropolitan city, yet it still has an unspoilt charm.

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James Bartlett

James Bartlett has been a member since 15 January 2008 and goes by jbartlett2000.

Currently in Los Angeles.

I am a writer and journalist based in Los Angeles, though I am originally from London and also lived in Belfast, Northern Ireland, for several years before coming to the USA.

I do a weekly radio spot called "Only In America" on Jack FM in Oxfordshire (the first UK franchise) and talk about the wierd and wonderful country I now live in.

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