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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
Dublin has the best pubs in the world. No doubt about it. I've spent 30+ years drinking in them and here is my guide to the best bars in Dublin. I've put together 7 pub crawls in Dublin for you to follow. One for every night
Dublin
Dalkey Castle is a 14th century castle located in Dalkey Village in Dublin. Guides and actors make this a Living History tour where they reenact characters from the era. I lead a walking tour in Dalkey and have walked past the castle countless times, so one Winter afternoon I went
Hotels
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:
Dublin
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'
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
Flights
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
Flights
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. I'm a Dublin tour guide and have been in
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
Dublin
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
Cork
Kinsale Kinsale is a colorful coastal town that is the food capital of Ireland. The small town's many restaurants get their fish straight off the boats on the pier. It is a bit touristy these days, but sometimes it's ok to just want to wander small