One of my favorite ways to explore a new place is to take a guided walking tour on our first day there. So I was really excited when Tourism Ireland hooked us up with Pat Liddy’s Walking Tours for an in-depth look at Dublin on our only full day there. Our guide, Liam Greene, lead…
Hotel Review: The Fitzwilliam Hotel
We arrived at the Fitzwilliam Hotel in Dublin ready for a nap. This boutique hotel, right on St. Stephen’s Green, was the first stop on our journey through Ireland & our first experience with friendly Irish hospitality. Of course, we were too excited to begin our trip to actually take a nap, so the giant…
Cliffs of Moher
My expectations for our visit to the Cliffs of Moher could not possibly have been higher. Honestly, the famed cliffs were the only thing I knew about Ireland when I booked our trip & the only thing I really wanted to do. Sky high expectations are usually a recipe for disaster: what notable tourist site is ever…
First Thoughts on Ireland
We’re back from our six days in Ireland & I seriously could not be more in love with the Emerald Isle. I’m still a little jet lagged & collecting my thoughts, but here are what’s top of mind: Everyone is so incredibly friendly. Throughout our trip (unlike with some international travel these days) all the Irish we…
Falling in love with a new place
While I’m busy falling in love with Ireland this week, I asked some fellow bloggers to share their stories of visiting a new place for the first time – & instantly falling in love. Falling in love with… Bruges, Belgium Lauren from Wanderlust Bruges, Belgium is definitely one of my favourite places. I only had the…
