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Dublin in A Day: 7 things to do to make for my perfect Irish day
Ireland has a special place in my travel heart. It’s the first country I visited outside of the United States. It’s one of the first places I traveled after I started my journey with remote employment. A day in Dublin may just be the cure for all that ails you. When visiting Ireland, there are so many wonderful small towns and villages throughout the countryside, but there is something special about Dublin. Since most major airlines fly into the capital, I highly suggest sticking around the city for a few days before moving along to other parts of Ireland. I’ve created a perfect itinerary of my personal can’t miss sights…
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Sunny Seaside Afternoon: Things to Do in Howth Ireland
While visitors may want to spend all their time in Ireland’s capital, there are so many phenomenal day trips from Dublin. Just a half hour from the city is a beautiful seaside village that can make for a memorable day along the Irish seaside. There are enough things to do in Howth and then some to add to your Ireland itinerary. Things to do in Howth I mentioned that Howth is a picturesque seaside town and the perfect place to spend a sunny afternoon. Where to Eat in Howth There are several options for hearty, delicious meals in Howth. While visiting Howth, the first choice would be the local fresh…
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The Cliffs of Moher Tour: A day trip from Limerick
Visiting the Cliffs of Moher Possibly the most iconic location in Ireland, the Cliffs of Moher are a can’t miss stop on a tour of Ireland. Cliffs of Moher Tour There are several ways to explore the Cliffs of Moher. Guided Tour or Self Guided Trip A guided tour is one option for visiting the Cliffs of Moher. There are some pros and cons to a group day trip verses a self guided tour.
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My 13 memorable moments of 2013
It’s the last day of 2013! Â What an amazing, exciting and rewarding year I’ve had and I can’t wait to see what awaits in the coming year. Â Until then, here is a list of my thirteen best moments of 2013 in no particular order! Â Enjoy and have a happy new year! 13. Â Behind the scenes at Aquarium of the Bay in San Francisco, California. As a child you dream of being an oceanographer, a Sea World employee (until you watch Blackfish) swimming with the dolphins or in a job surrounding yourself with wildlife for your 9 – 5. Â The Aquarium by the Bay in San Francisco makes you feel like…
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How Brussels sprouted onto my itinerary
I love Brussels. Â There I said it, I’m in love and I don’t care who knows it. Â It was an accidental addition to my most recent trip to Europe and once again, my overweight luggage worked in my favor and the travel gods smiled down on me once more. Big Red Some of you who have heard of my recent trips know that I have two suitcases, one is a crimson behemoth I’ve affectionately dubbed “Big Red”. Â Ok, so it isn’t the most creative nickname, but “Big Red” and her carry on counterpart, (you guessed it) “Little Red” is what we started calling them and the monikers stuck. Â Since I’m…
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My Irish Eyes are Still Smiling
I was fortunate enough to go to Ireland twice this year, both trips better than I could have imagined, full of fun, laughter, adventure and of course Guinness. Â The second time around I was coming back to Dublin for TBEXÂ Europe, a travel blogger conference, which was an amazing meeting of the minds for those of us who call everywhere home. Â Dublin was a perfect location for the event, buzzing with life and culture, the city is full of friendly locals, rich history and did I mention Guinness? The opening event was, of all places, at the Guinness Storehouse and I was blown away by the hospitality that Ireland had to…
