Ireland is truly the Emerald Isle; the land is green and dewy from the morning mists snuggling in the folds of the hills. This lovely island almost seems magical to the visitor because of the lush and misty terrain. The charming little towns dot the countryside and the big cities are really just small towns […]
temple bar from above Dublin is one of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations and with good reason. The Irish capital is home to one-third of the country’s population – experience Dublin and you’ll understand what it means to live and breathe Irish. But Dublin also offers great shopping, museums, theatres, parks, historical sites, trendy restaurants […]
The term Eco-friendly and being green may be new to the travel world, but Ireland has a long history of sustainable, nature based and culturally sensitive travel choices. If you are looking for Eco-friendly activities, transport, accommodation and organic food, Dublin, Ireland is a good choice for your next holiday. Upon arriving in Dublin, the […]
The town of Shannon in County Clare is a great base for exploring one of Ireland’s most magical regions. The Shannon Region encompasses counties Clare, Limerick, Tipperary and Offaly. The southwest part of Ireland is geographically diverse and boasts a chopped up coastline replete with cliffs, coves and countless towers and forts built to oversee […]
On my first trip to Ireland, I took a bus from Clifden on the west coast that I thought was headed to Donegal in the far northwest of the Republic of Ireland. (Un)Fortunately, I was wrong and the bus took me to Dublin where I enjoyed the Guiness Blues Festival for the next week. I […]
Dublin is the largest city in Ireland. The river Liffey divides Dublin into two distinct halves, north and south. The southeast section is home to modern Dublin as well as Trinity College, and St. Stephen’s Green, a lovely city park. The Trinity College Treasury holds the magnificent Book of Kells. The southwest section encompasses the […]
Discussions of Irish beer usually begin and end with one word: Guinness. There is no doubt that Arthur Guiness’ great creation is the most famous beer in the world, let alone in Ireland. But there is much more to the beer scene on the Emerald Isle than just the meal-in-a-glass that draws all the headlines.