How to Make the Best of Your Ireland Getaway
If you’re not sure where to get started exploring, check out these things to do and make the most of your Ireland getaway.
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Exploring Nature and History around Galway Bay
Taking a trip through Galway Bay on a budget and exploring beautiful natural and historic scenery around Galway.
The Gathering: Ireland Opens Its Arms in a New and Novel Way
In 2013, Tourism Ireland is launching a creative new campaign called The Gathering, with the goal of promoting gatherings or meetups around common interests
Getting to Know Dublin, One Village at a Time
The bustling capital city of Ireland, Dublin is attractive to a lot of different types of travelers, who come for its varied assortment of history, culture, and nightlife. Modeled in …
Guinness, My Goodness
My introduction to Guinness began at the source, St. James Gate Brewery. The date was August 18, 1998, and a self-guided tour was just $4.50.
How to Survive Driving In Ireland
If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it one thousand times, I love my fiance more than words can express. He puts up with me in the best of times …
Canterbury and Returning to Paris
Thursday, August 27, 1998 I woke up and got to the bus stop in time to choose between the Dublin bus and the Galway bus. I chose to go to …
Exploring the Aran Islands
Wednesday, August 26, 1998 I woke up and headed down to the ferry dock. The sky had cleared overnight, and it was only partly cloudy now. But, the sun was …
Walking Along the Precipitous Cliffs of Moher
Tuesday, August 25, 1998 I decided to spring for another bus ticket ($15) to get to the Cliffs of Moher. The bus trip went by fairly slow. We got to …
The Ring of Kerry and The Rose of Tralee
Sunday, August 25, 1998 I awakened to the sound of rain pattering on the skylight. I decided to spend the day on the Ring of Kerry bus tour, despite the …
Killarney and The Blarney Stone
Saturday, August 22, 1998 I packed up and left early. Took the 8:45 AM train to Blarney. I made the mistake of bringing my backpack with me. I had a …
The Beautiful City of Kilkenny
Wednesday, August 19, 1998 I woke up this morning with a plan, check out and grab a train to Kilkenny. I hadn’t looked at the train schedule, so I went …
In Dublin’s Fair City
Monday, August 17, 1998 I got a bed in the first hostel I went to. I’m really beginning to doubt “Let’s Go” when it comes to accommodation warnings during the …
The Long Journey To Dublin, Ireland
Sunday, August 16, 1998 This morning I faced a day without theater. I dropped my bags at the bus station, and went up to Piccadilly. Once there, I went to …
Ireland – The Cliffs of Moher, Doolin, and the Aran Islands
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, I’ve selected two previous journal entries from my adventures in Europe. Enjoy! Days 47: Tuesday, August 25, 1998 I decided to spring for another …
