Dublin
Planning where to stay in Dublin? Start here. I'm a walking tour guide and I'm in hotels in Dublin all the time meeting guests. I hear the struggles that folks have in picking a hotel and I also notice the things guests care about: noise levels,
Cork
I'm just back from my summer holidays in Cork and more specifically, West Cork. This is an absolutely gorgeous part of Ireland. Irish people know all about it but North American visitors don't. 80% of them follow the crowded trail from Blarney to Killarney and miss
Dublin
No Museums Need Apply You're on vacation. There's only so many 'must see' museums you can drag yourself through before your eyes glaze over. Here's a list of things in Dublin that will put a huge smile on your face and wind
Kerry
Kerry: Ireland’s Most Beautiful County Kerry is the kind of place that makes you pull over every ten minutes just to say “wow”. It’s remote, rugged, and relentlessly beautiful. That’s why it’s called The Kingdom. But.....I've been going to Kerry for 40+ years
Transport
The European Union has a lot of laws. Some stupid, most smart. That water bottle cap that you're unsuccessfully trying to break off, that's one of the smart ones. But my favorite one by far is EC261. It allows for compensation when flights are delayed or
Dublin
Area first. Hotel second If you don't know Dublin well, stop searching for hotels first. Instead focus on finding the best area for you. Then once you’ve narrowed down to an area, look for a hotel. Here are the best areas of Dublin and on each map,
Dublin
Dublin By A Local I just Googled “What to do in Dublin,” and so many of the guides are as dismal as our winter weather. Written by visitors who once spent a weekend here. I'm a Dubliner and I'm going to show you real Dublin. Dublin’
Area first. Hotel second If you don't know Dublin well, stop searching for hotels first. Instead focus on finding the best area for you. Then once you’ve narrowed down to an area, look for a hotel. Here are the best areas of Dublin and on each map,
Dublin By A Local I just Googled “What to do in Dublin,” and so many of the guides are as dismal as our winter weather. Written by visitors who once spent a weekend here. I'm a Dubliner and I'm going to show you real Dublin. Dublin’
Perfect for when you've just landed and your hotel room isn't ready This is why I created the Jetlag Tour. I've flown from the US to Ireland more than 100 times myself and I know exactly what it's like. We'll
Dublin has the best pubs in the world. No doubt about it. Those Irish pubs you see in every city in the world are modeled on Dublin's pubs. I've spent 30+ years drinking in them and here is my guide to the best pubs in Dublin.
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You've a long enough day of flying ahead of you, you don't want to make it longer with driving and the stress of getting there on time. I am a very frequent flier from Dublin Airport and here's how to keep stress low when
Airport hotels drum up images of engine noise & industrial surroundings. But not in Dublin. This is your view from my recommended Dublin Airport hotel. This is the Grand Hotel in Malahide, a four star hotel just 15 minutes from Dublin Airport. It's so close to the airport,
Two days in Dublin lets you see both the famous sights & more local Dublin. It's enough for you get a feel for the city and know there's a lot more to see on your next trip to Dublin. You may have just landed after overnight
I'm just home from a few days in lovely Lyon. A few pounds heavier thanks to their fantastic cuisine and determined to brush on my long forgotten French. I flew Aer Lingus to Lyon and it was as expected with Aer Lingus. A pleasant flight with exceptionally friendly
I offer free personalized hotel recommendations and a reader asked me for me help deciding between some hotels in Dublin. You can read the question and my advice below. This post has affiliate links where we earn a commission at no cost to you From The Reader "We arrive
This is my favorite of all my Dublin walking tours. I love seeing the shock on people's faces when they turn the first corner and see the outrageously beautiful Killiney Bay with the Wicklow Mountains behind it. You're not in Temple Bar anymore! This is the
On an Facebook group for visiting Ireland, someone posted "Where should I eat in Dublin". I cringed as I read the predictable responses,The Hairy Lemon, The Church, The Brazen Head, Boxty. Why did so many people recommend these places? Because they were other tourists recommending them. Take
Whether it's your first time flying to Dublin or your fiftieth, I’ve been in your shoes. I’ve flown between Ireland and the US more than 100 times and through Dublin Airport more than 300 times. I've tested every lounge at Dublin Airport, and even
In three days you are going to see a lot of Dublin, more than most Dubliners have even seen! This post builds on my 2 Days in Dublin Itinerary. Read that if you haven't already. Two Days in Dublin- What To Do By A Local Tour GuideIn two
My Night Out In Dublin Last Tuesday You don't have to come to Dublin on a weekend to have fun. Our capital city is buzzing every night of the week these days. In fact, I'd even say it's more enjoyable during the week because
One day isn't near enough to even scratch the surface of what to see in Dublin, but if that's all you have, this itinerary will show you the main sights in the city in the morning, then a coastal walk in the afternoon to see the
Dublin Without Maps Dublin's twisted streets confuse visitors. Vikings cities weren't built for tourists. My solution is routes which follows one main street. Like a walking subway line, with stops on and just off the route. Never worry about getting lost! Dame Route The Dame Street