Our Adventures in Ireland
Ireland is a popular destination on many travelers’ wish lists, for a good reason. This country is a joy to explore, with stunning landscapes, friendly and welcoming people, and ancient historical sites. Don’t let it’s small size fool you…there is a lot to see and do here. On this 10 day Ireland itinerary, tour the highlights of this country. This …
The Ring of Kerry is one of Ireland’s most popular drives. In one day, you can drive through miles of green, rolling hills, explore colorful, Irish towns, and see a fantastic stretch of Ireland’s rugged coastline. It is a beautiful scenic drive and it’s no wonder that it makes it onto so many traveler’s wishlists. We were not so lucky. When you …
Ireland is a country that seems to be on most people’s travel wish list. If you are one of these many people, congrats, you picked an amazing country to visit. With stunning scenery, quaint towns, friendly people, and more green than you could ever imagine seeing, Ireland makes an epic travel destination. Ireland may look like a small country but …
The Cliffs of Moher…this is wild, rugged, beautiful Irish coastline. For many visitors to Ireland, the Cliffs of Moher are one of the most anticipated destinations. We felt the same way, and we couldn’t wait to see the views, hike along the cliff tops, and enjoy one of Ireland’s most famous landmarks. So, you can imagine our disappointment when we learned …
Our two week tour through Scotland and Ireland ended in Dublin. With just 24 hours to explore this city, we made it a point to visit some of the more popular sites. Here’s what we did, what we liked, and what we could have skipped. First Impression of Dublin The four of us stayed in a small apartment in Dublin, on …
Here is another destination for your Ireland bucket list: the gorgeous Dingle Peninsula. If scenic drives, stunning coastal scenery, and a visit to one of Ireland’s most colorful towns sounds interesting to you, keep reading. Driving the Dingle Peninsula is a must on a visit to Ireland! Dingle Peninsula Road Trip Things to Know Before You Go The Dingle Peninsula …
Northern Ireland is a hot destination for Game of Thrones fans. With numerous sites to visit, like the ruins of old castles, scenic coastlines, and dark hedges of trees, Northern Ireland is perfect for filming scenes in Westeros. The movie sets in the Game of Thrones are amazing. Wouldn’t it be awesome to see them in real life?! We added …
If you are planning on visiting the Rock of Cashel in Ireland, do not miss Hore Abbey! It is a gorgeous, uncrowded gem of a place to visit. Make all the jokes you want about the name (we did!), but the word “Hore” is Gaelic for yew tree. Hore Abbey is an ancient monastery dating back from the 13th century. …
The Giant’s Causeway is spectacular. It is so unique in its appearance that it is hard to believe it is real. A stretch of coastline with perfectly formed hexagonal columns, all massed together at the water’s edge…it’s an amazing sight to see. It is worth coming to Northern Ireland just to visit Giant’s Causeway. It’s that impressive. What Is the …
Skellig Michael is a rugged, remote island located just off the western coast of Ireland. Those who travel here rave about it. Not only is Skellig Michael a beautiful, off the beaten path excursion in Ireland, it was also a filming sight for Star Wars: A Force Awakens. We wanted to visit Skellig Michael not so much because it was …