Ireland

When envisioning Ireland, it’s easy to picture the vibrant streets of Dublin, filled with pubs and loud people. With just two days in this large city, I quickly realized that my aspirations of blending in “like a local” were destined for failure. Embracing my tourist identity, I instead opted for a pursuit of the cheesiest, […]

Not being a history buff myself, I’ll lean on Wikipedia to provide some context about this magical place… Glendalough, meaning ‘valley of two lakes’ in Irish (Gleann Dá Loch), is a glacial valley situated in County Wicklow, Ireland. Its fame lies in hosting an Early Medieval monastic settlement established in the 6th century by St.

From the moment you arrive in Kilkenny, it’s like stepping back into medieval times, an experience that’s just under an hour away from Dublin, making it an ideal day trip. This part of my journey was when the “living like a local” feeling hit me the hardest. While tourists roam the streets, there’s an authentic

On day five of our tour, I said goodbye to Kilkenny and boarded the bus headed for County Kerry. Grateful for the spare Dramamine I had on hand, this marked one of our longer bus trips. We made a pit stop midway at the renowned Blarney Castle for a leisurely lunch and quick kiss with

Galway, the last and my favorite stop on my Ireland tour, was an absolute gem. Overflowing with even more live music and pubs, this coastal town exudes culture and vibrancy through its people. With only one full day in the city, my only regret from my trip to Ireland was not extending my stay in

I was a bit nervous about the 90-minute ferry ride from Galway to the Aran Islands, as I reaaaaalllly didn’t experience seasickness. Surprisingly, the journey turned out to be pretty smooth. The gentle waves, coupled with the residual effects of the multiple drinks from the night before actually lulled me into a short little nap.