Game of Thrones Tours Belfast Game of Thrones, one of the most popular fantasy television series of all time, is filmed in many stunningly gorgeous locations. Over the course of the show’s seven seasons, Northern Ireland, with its forests, sea cliffs, beaches, caves, and medieval ruins, has provided the backdrop for much of the magic of Westeros. Many of the show’s fans, seeking out the ... Read Full Article
10 Helpful Tips for Driving in Ireland
10 Tips for Driving in Ireland Renting a car and driving in Ireland is one of the best ways to explore the country, especially if you want to discover a few off the beaten path gems. But it also takes some getting used to, especially if you are not used to driving on the left. We picked up our rental car in Dublin and had a great time exploring the emerald island. Here are some tips for driving ... Read Full Article
The Most Romantic Valentines Day Destinations in Europe
The Most Romantic Valentines Day Destinations in Europe A trip for Valentines Day? What a way to make some everlasting memories with the man or woman on your side. Here are some ideas for the most romantic Valentines Day destinations in Europe: The Most Romantic City in Europe: Paris by Honeymoon Always You can't go without mentioning Paris when speaking about Romantic ... Read Full Article
Visit These Top 5 Cities in the Emerald isle
Céad míle fáilte! The Irish saying that means ‘a hundred thousand welcomes’ is something that you’ll hear plenty of times when traveling around Ireland. It’s the unofficial slogan of the Emerald Isle, often considered to be one of the friendliest places on earth and renowned around the world for its iconic symbols: clover leafs, leprechauns, St. Patrick, whiskey and Guinness. Ireland’s ... Read Full Article
In Dublin’s Fair City You’ll find Guinness and Beer Aplenty
Faith and begorrah! Conquering Dublin’s renown Temple Bar pubs just can’t be done. To be sure, it’s not really the sort of place where you should attempt to stagger from bar to bar, slugging back a quick beer at each (although many have tried and failed). It’s more the place where you go to sit and enjoy the friendly ambience of an authentic Irish pub for an evening, before trying another on the ... Read Full Article
Ravenous Traveler: Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with Great Irish Food
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland is a ravenous traveler marathon. You wake up to the Dropkick Murphy’s “Cadence to Arms” with all its blaring punk rock and bagpipe beauty, then jump straight into the festivities at Dublin’s Saint Patrick’s Day Festival. But before you finish the first Irish carbomb of the day, you may want to consider checking out Ireland’s traditional foods: They will ... Read Full Article
How Would You Like Your Shamrock? Ask the Ravenous Traveler
“How would you like your shamrock,” asked the bartender. It was my first trip to Ireland. I’d ordered a Guinness; I was seventeen; and I had no idea what he was talking about—confused as much by his thick Irish accent as by the question. “How would you like your shamrock,” he asked again. After receiving another blank stare, the bartender shook his head and handed me a perfectly poured Guinness ... Read Full Article
Sláinte! A Visit to the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin
Guinness and Ireland are inextricably linked and no visit to Dublin is complete without a tour of the famous brewery on St James’s Gate. Only a twenty minute walk from the city center, this historic factory has been brewing Guinness on the site since 1759; though, the origin of the current building is much more recent. I didn’t know what to expect from a tour of the Guinness Storehouse. I thought ... Read Full Article
Glendalough Valley in the Wicklow Mountains of Ireland
The monastic settlement of the Glendalough Valley in the heart of the Wicklow Mountains is one of the most beautiful and haunting places in Ireland. And, it’s a bit surprising that this isolated area is not far from Dublin, one of Europe’s busiest metropolises. The untouched wilderness of the Glendalough Valley, with its ancient stone buildings, down to earth locals, and circuitous route (there is ... Read Full Article
5 Spots in Dublin for a Great Pint of Guinness
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, people around the world have raised a pint of Guinness, the Irish stout that has been brewed in Dublin since 1759. People who have fallen in love with Guinness often comment that a pint poured anywhere else isn’t the same as one poured in Dublin. While this is true, not all pints in Dublin are equal either. Here are 5 spots for a great pint of Guinness in ... Read Full Article