Polina Ismailova

Polina Ismailova is a Belarus-born travel writer, author and Ireland enthusiast with a passion for uncovering hidden gems across the country. She first fell in love with Ireland 23 years ago, when she visited Waterford as a child for a Christmas break with a foster family. After moving permanently from Belarus to Ireland four years ago, Polina made it her mission to explore the country that captured her heart at a young age and share its beauty with others. She is also the author of Unedited: Story of an Irish Orphan, published on Amazon, with proceeds from book sales supporting various charities. Polina now travels around Ireland with her husband, their two children, Olivia and Leo, and their black pug, Ricci, continuing to discover and share the places, stories and experiences that make Ireland so special.