It's a fact well-known by people who live here that Northern Ireland is the best place in the world.
We don't always admit it to ourselves, but it often raises its head when we're somewhere foreign, pining for everything that's great about home.
Insanely beautiful landscapes, a rich cultural heritage, a deep and endlessly fascinating history, and all the best in food, drink, social life, sport and craic - we're the home of giants and the adopted home of fantasy worlds like Game of Thrones.