Amalfi Delivers Yvonne Gordon finds that the Italian coastal region is everything it’s cracked up to be, with its stunning scenery, beautiful architecture – and nerve-wracking drives. Published in The Irish Times travel supplement, 26 June 2010
Why is that tree wearing a jumper? By YVONNE GORDON. If you’ve ever asked yourself this question, you’ve probably witnessed the work of guerilla knitters who have taken to wrapping their creations around public property DON’T BE surprised if you see a tree or lamp post near you wearing a new woolly jumper. Published in The Irish Times, Features, 22 February 2010
Old masters at the art of the good life Whether you cycle along a canal or just sit in a cafe as the world goes by outside, there’s no need to rush on a break in Amsterdam, writes YVONNE GORDON Published in Go, The Irish Times travel supplement, 23 January 2010
Snow good in Lapland
Deciding between a reindeer or a husky safari, snowmobiles, going ice-fishing by sledge on the lake or seeking out the Northern Lights was such a magical experience, YVONNE GORDON kept having to pinch herself to see if it was for real Published in Go, The Irish Times travel supplement, 19 December 2009
Whiskey Galore
Ireland used to have dozens of distilleries. Now there are just three. But between them they have five visitor centres. YVONNE GORDON decided to tour them all... Published in Go, The Irish Times travel supplement, 26 September 2009
HabEco
THE MOBILE home has been given a 21st century makeover now that the HabEco, designed and made in Co Clare, offers an attractive alternative to a traditional mobile home or caravan. Published in The Irish Times property supplement, 24 September 2009
Guerrilla Gardening
Feature: Guerrilla gardening is transforming neglected corners of cities the world over. As a new flower bed is created on a patch of public land in Booterstown this week, Yvonne Gordon hears about the motives that drive the movement. Published in The Irish Times, features, 17 April 2009
Treasures of Assisi and Orvieto
Travel feature: Nestling in the shadow of the more famous Tuscany, the Italian region of Umbria has two towns that will dazzle even the most jaded day tripper, writes Yvonne Gordon. Published in Go, the Irish Times travel supplement, 31 January 2009
Documentary makers throw out the rule book
Arts feature: Anyone can become a documentary maker these days - all you need is a phone and a PC. How is this affecting the genre, asks Yvonne Gordon. Published in The Irish Times features: 1/2 January 2007 Read on Irish Times website
Full Of Venom
It’s the time of year for trying to avoid being stung by bees or wasps, but some people get stung on purpose, reports Yvonne Gordon. Published: 13 August 2004
Forum Barcelona Up to seven million people are expected to take part in Forum Barcelona 2004, writes Yvonne Gordon. Published: 15 May 2004
What happens when you give to charity? Perhaps only a quarter of the clothes we donate are sold in charity shops. Who chooses which ones to keep - and what happens to the rest? Yvonne Gordon reports. Published: 17 February 2004
Beach Bums Most of us pack a fleece if we're heading for the coast - but some people insist on packing nothing at at all, writes Yvonne Gordon. Published: 20 August 2003
Lending an ear to a child in need
Childline could answer only one in five calls it received last year. But that was twice as good as in 2001, now the service is determined to do even better. Yvonne Gordon reports. Published: 21 May 2003
Spice up your text life Need help with health, diet or even the opposite sex? Then look no further than your mobile phone, which can now receive alerts on almost anything, writes Yvonne Gordon. Published: 26 March 2003
Behind the scenes at the big top Blending high-tech theatrical production values, commercial interests and the expertise of generations of travelling performers, Circus Vegas is a mixture of traditional circus...Published: 12 February 2003
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Orange Squash
The Dutch like to party and the biggest celebration of all is Queen's Day at the end of April, writes Yvonne Gordon. Published: 17 April 2004
So where does all the waste go?
Next week a major international conference will address the growing crisis over mobile-phone disposal, but what happens to the other things we recycle? Yvonne Gordon reports. Published: 29 October 2004
Lifeline to those all at sea
On Sunday, two novice canoeists were rescued by the Dun Laoghaire Inshore Lifeboat. Lifeboat crews get no money and sometimes no thanks, but rescues such as this are just ...Published: 7 April 2004