Northern Ireland offers ‘Game of Thrones’ tours

On the Kings Road . . . at last . . . en route to Winterfell. I, a true pilgrim and loyal bannerperson, do pledge allegiance to the clan Stark and wish to pay homage at Winterfell, seat of the King in the North.

My journey began in Belfast, my mother’s ancestral home. I confess to being a fan of the HBO cult hit “Game of Thrones,” and, having traveled to Northern Ireland to visit family, I have seized the chance to visit some of the filming locations scattered across Northern Ireland. About 75 percent of the show is filmed here, transforming the fortunes of those lucky people who can now find work in the film business — and giving a boost to the tourist industry.