Dublin
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
Mayo
County Mayo is home to my single favorite scenic spot in all of Ireland. A place that even had jaded old "I've seen everything in Ireland" me actually shouting out with joy when I stumbled upon it. And I wasn't even embarrassed by my
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
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
Where to Stay in Dublin By A Local I live in Dublin, so I don't stay in hotels here. But I'm in them all the time meeting guests & clients. I notice the things guests care about: noise levels, quality, appearance, amenities, location, walkability, staff attitude,
Dublin
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
Dublin
Dublin By A Local I just Googled “What to do in Dublin,” and the guides online are as dismal as our winter weather. Written by influencers who once spent a day in the same crowded tourist spots as everyone else. I'm a Dublin tour guide. I walk the
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
Where to Stay in Dublin By A Local I live in Dublin, so I don't stay in hotels here. But I'm in them all the time meeting guests & clients. I notice the things guests care about: noise levels, quality, appearance, amenities, location, walkability, staff attitude,
Dublin By A Local I just Googled “What to do in Dublin,” and the guides online are as dismal as our winter weather. Written by influencers who once spent a day in the same crowded tourist spots as everyone else. I'm a Dublin tour guide. I walk the
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
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The Mizen Peninsula packs so much into its small space. It's a fantastic day drive where you see tiny villages, beaches, cliffs to rival the famous ones and much less tourists. You'll hear way more Irish accents than overseas ones today. Follow locals, we know the
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
See Real Dublin life on the old Guinness estate Everyone goes to the Guinness Storehouse, but few visit the old Guinness family estate featured in Netflix’s House of Guinness. Today, it’s St Anne’s Park, a 250-acre gem and Dublin’s finest park. This tour runs Saturday mornings,
Ireland's southwestern coast has a series of jagged peninsulas sticking out, like they are all vying to be the most westerly point in Europe. Each peninsula has a scenic drive that is on every visitor's must-do list for Ireland. The Ring of Kerry, Dingle Peninsula, Slea
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.
We're all familiar with Michelin rated restaurants, well, they do the same with hotels. Instead of stars, they rate them by keys. Makes sense! These are some of the top hotels in Ireland. Like the restaurants, the more Keys, the better. This is how Michelin define their keys:
Kilmainham Gaol Visitor Guide: Everything You Need to Know Is Kilmainham Gaol Worth Visiting? Absolutely. I'd even call it essential if you are interested in Irish history. I've been more than ten times and it's still bone chilling to stand in the Stonebreaker'
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
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
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
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,
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