Ireland
Galway’s Best Pubs: Music, Pints, and Irish Craic
Anyone who’s been to Ireland knows that as amazing as Dublin’s pubs may be, the real craic is in Galway. Sure, I may be biased as Galway was once a place that I called home, but I’m not alone in my thoughts. Even the locals agree that Galway’s craic is top notch, with many of…
Read MoreMagical Castle Hotels in Ireland (That You Can Actually Afford to Stay in!)
Do you dream about sleeping in a castle hotel in Ireland? Don’t worry, you aren’t alone. staying in a castle hotels in Ireland is bucket-list worthy experience. After all, I think everyone would secretly love to feel like a King or Queen, at least for a night! Well, now you can! There are plenty of…
Read More10 of Dublin’s Best Pubs – According to Locals!
With St. Patrick’s day just around the corner I’m daydreaming of Ireland. While Galway was my home, I have a definite affinity with Dublin. Sure, it’s more touristy, but it’s a hell of a lot of fun. From pouring your own pint in the Guinness Storehouse, to walking down Grafton Street and Stephen’s Green, there’s…
Read MoreBest Places to Travel Solo: Ireland
The Cliffs of Moher, pints of Guinness, myths and legends, and the greenest grass you have ever seen; Ireland is somewhere every traveller should visit at least once in their lifetime. Already on your list but you can’t convince your friends to come with you? Don’t worry about it. Pack your bag, grab your passport,…
Read MoreWhy I Keep Going Back to Ireland: An Argument for Revisiting Favourite Destinations
*This blog post is written in partnership with booking.com who sponsored my hotel stays in Dublin and Galway for my latest visit to Ireland. “Is this your first time in Ireland?” I smile at Martin, the friendly Doorman to the Temple Bar Inn, my hotel in Dublin for the start of my latest Irish…
Read MoreDon’t Skip the Temple Bar District in Dublin
The smell hits me as the door shuts closed behind me. It’s a mix of spilt beer, stale cigarette smoke, and the damp scent of rain. It’s just past 7:30 am but the streets are quiet; the lingering smell of a night out the only reminder that only five hours ago, this same road was…
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