Ireland

Learn about the nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Scotland and Ireland, including Skellig Michael, an island known for a Gaelic monastery.

If you’re not sure where to get started exploring, check out these things to do and make the most of your Ireland getaway.

Taking a trip through Galway Bay on a budget and exploring beautiful natural and historic scenery around Galway.

In 2013, Tourism Ireland is launching a creative new campaign called The Gathering, with the goal of promoting gatherings or meetups around common interests

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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …