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Posted by Corey on Apr 1, 2013 | 1 comment

#125 Your Smartphone in Ireland and the Best Apps for Irish Travel

Episode Guide – Podcast #125 Your Smartphone in Ireland and the Best Apps for Irish Travel In this episode, I chat with Jody Halsted and Stephanie Chastain about...

Posted by Corey on Feb 25, 2013 | 19 comments

My Perfect Day in Dublin

My perfect day in Dublin begins on Grafton Street in the hours before most businesses open their shutters. The street is usually packed with shoppers and buskers, but...

Posted by Corey on Feb 13, 2013 | 7 comments

#124 When is the Best Time to Visit Ireland?

There are plenty of things to consider to help you choose WHEN you should plan your trip! In this video episode Corey considers a several factors that may influence...

Posted by Guest on Jan 15, 2013 | 11 comments

Swallowed by a Donegal Ditch: Mishaps in Irish Travel

This week, I asked our readers to share their Irish travel mishaps, and when this one came in from Barrie Maguire (…with photos!), I knew I had to share it...

Posted by Corey on Aug 28, 2012 | 2 comments

The Irish Tradition of Buying Rounds in a Pub

There’s a tradition in Ireland of buying rounds of drinks in a pub. One person buys a round, those on the receiving end reciprocate. It’s very simple...

Posted by Corey on Aug 24, 2012 | 0 comments

Finding a Bit of Ireland Close to Home

There’s just something about an Irish festival. Sure, they may take on some very non-Irish traits — there aren’t many spots on Emerald Isle...

Posted by Corey on Aug 2, 2012 | 5 comments

What Should I Expect from a €20 B&B in Ireland?

A new breed of B&Bs are popping up in Ireland, especially on the West coast and in areas where tourism has been sluggish… it’s the budget B&B. While...

Posted by Corey on Jul 5, 2012 | 15 comments

5 Irish Travel Tips No One Bothered to Tell You… Until Now

Sometimes it’s the little details that set a trip on the right track. Here are five tips experienced travelers know but never learned from guidebooks…...

Posted by Corey on May 15, 2012 | 11 comments

Q & A: Ireland Travel Checklist

Do you happen to have a countdown/to do list for getting ready for a trip to Ireland? We leave on June 1st. I feel like I should be doing something, but not sure where...

Posted by Corey on May 11, 2012 | 0 comments

Q & A: Caravans, Camping, and Glamping in Ireland

My wife and I travel in the US in our motor home, mostly in Arizona. We were wondering if there are campgrounds in Ireland and if we can rent an RV (recreational...

Posted by Corey on May 4, 2012 | 5 comments

5 Tips for a Self-Drive Tour in Ireland

The thought of driving on the left side of the road terrifies many potential visitors to Ireland. However, those who overcome that fear are treated to an itinerary that...

Posted by Corey on Mar 22, 2012 | 56 comments

Clueless About Irish Counties?

There are 26 counties in the Republic of Ireland and 6 in Northern Ireland, but from a tourism standpoint, only a handful get noticed. As we plan our next Irish...

Posted by Corey on Mar 16, 2012 | 4 comments

6 Tips for Choosing a Tour in Ireland

There’s an Irish motor coach tour (bus tour) for foodies, history buffs, golfers, ghost hunters, castle-lovers, even new-agers, but year after year tourists can’t...

Posted by Corey on Mar 4, 2012 | 7 comments

When is the Best Time to Visit Ireland?

Any day is a good day to visit Ireland, but depending on your interests, you may determine there are “better” times. Here’s my take on when to plan your...

Posted by Corey on Dec 7, 2011 | 157 comments