During the search for a place to stop on our travels from the west coast of Ireland to the east, I came across the Kilbeggan Distillery Experience and thought, YES! I mean, who doesn’t want to taste a bit of Irish whiskey? We’re in Ireland after all. step back in time at the kilbeggan distillery Halfway between Dublin and Galway…
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The Valley of the Temples: Agrigento
While driving along Via Giuseppe la Loggia, I caught a glimpse of the famous Agrigento Valley of the Temples. It was the Temple of Juno I noticed first but it was not until the Temple of Concordia came into view when I was taken by how seemingly easy it was placed up on the ridge. Though breathtaking even from a…
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Dublin Food Tour: A Gastronomic Adventure
Whether it’s your first time in Dublin or you’re on a return visit, a walking food tour makes for the perfect introduction into Dublin’s culture and history, all while enjoying delicious Irish food. We met our guide Linda late morning near Trinity College. Our small group of just ten went on the “Dublin Secret Food Tour.” We were promised was…
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Self-Catering in the Garden of Ireland: Idyllic County Wicklow Destinations
Ireland had been on my list of must-see places since, forever. It is my ancestral land and where much of my extended family lives. County Wicklow is where my mom lived as a small child and where fond memories of its destinations reside. She had not returned since her family left decades ago, so it had been a mission of…
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County Clare Destinations: Self-Catering in the Charming Irish Countryside
If you are thinking of taking a self-drive trip on the Emerald Isle or need inspiration for which destinations to visit in County Clare, here is a 4-day itinerary that you can use. This Ireland itinerary includes the Cliffs of Moher, the main highlight of County Clare however; it incorporates some fun and lesser-known activities and suggestions as well. This…
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