Dublin is more than Temple Bar, Book of Kells & Guinness. It is a city made up of gorgeous coastal villages & parks. A side of Dublin most visitors don't even know exists. Dalkey, Howth, Killiney, Dun Laoghaire, the Phoenix Park. Dublin's the only capital city in the world inside a UNESCO Biosphere!
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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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’
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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,
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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
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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,
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This is my favorite of all my Dublin walking tours. It'll change your concept of Dublin completely and make you want to move here. I love seeing the shock on people's faces when they turn the first corner and see the outrageously beautiful Killiney Bay with
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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
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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
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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