Take a break in BudapestIt may be home to one of the most complicated languages in the world, but the Hungarian capital is straightforward fun, writes Stephen Bourke
Weekending on a wet JerseyThis little patch of English grass on some wave-swept rocks off the coast of France has enjoyed centuries of prosperity – interrupted by a few invasions – by virtue of its position between Britain and Europe
Travel: A rocky Iberian adventureIt might be a risky niche sport, but Stephen Bourke has no regrets about jumping straight into a canyoning holiday in Spain
Northern Exposure: A foodie guide to GaliciaLong known as the pilgrims’ destination on the Camino, Santiago de Compostela also has a vibrant seafood tradition, as Stephen Bourke discovers on a trip to the north-western Spanish city
What can Dublin learn about flooding from Nigerian slums?Architect Kunlé Adeyemi is breaking new ground in west Africa
Inside Ikea: The way we live nowA trip to Ikea’s headquarters in southern Sweden is a window into a world of 3D renderings, futuristic blueprints, aspirational lifestyles – and meatball dinners for one.
Empathy at the heart of architectureMany of the structures Carmody Groarke has built over the last five years have been temporary and experimental projects.
Outrage as Danske tries to repossess property by nightDanske Bank has agreed to limit its attempts to repossess a property in Kildare to daylight hours, after an attempt to secure it during the night upset local residents.
Moving an Arctic citySweden’s most northerly city sits on top of millions of tons of iron ore. There’s no stopping the mining, so the town has to go, writes Stephen Bourke.
Stylishly taking the inside outThe days of ashtrays bolted beside the pub’s front door are gone. Outside spaces are now places we want to be, writes Stephen Bourke
Importing fresh ideas for getting people housedOther countries facilitate shared ownership and the building of housing schemes where some facilities are owned in common, writes Stephen Bourke
Architecture and Renovation: Importing fresh ideas for getting people housedOther countries facilitate shared ownership and the building of housing schemes where some facilities are owned in common, writes Stephen Bourke.
Stoves are the solid solution for winterInstalling a solid fuel stove gives you room to manoeuvre when it comes to keeping your fuel bills down during the cold months.
Architecture and Renovation: Thinking outside the boxes in CorkA nondescript factory building filled with shipping containers has become one of Ireland's most award-winning spaces, writes Stephen Bourke.
Architecture and Renovation : Making shoebox spaces sexyProblems with fitting furniture in a car led to Ikea's flat-pack revolution. Now it has taken the concept of small is beautiful' one step further, writes Stephen Bourke.