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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 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 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 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 Aug 3, 2011 | 10 comments

Q & A: Ireland’s Great Famine… Recommended Reading

Do you have any recommendations for a good book on the potato famine? – Dana S via Twitter Ireland suffered more than one famine in its history, but the years...

Posted by Corey on Jun 29, 2011 | 22 comments

Q & A: Should I Change My Plans to Visit Belfast and Northern Ireland?

I’m going to Belfast this summer. Don’t know whether I should be worried about the recent riots? (note: this article was originally posted in June 2011)...

Posted by Corey on Jun 20, 2011 | 0 comments

Q & A: Why Are the Entrances to Sacred Sites in Ireland so Uniquely Shaped?

My husband and I recently came back from our first trip to Ireland, and we’re wondering… Why do Irish Burial Grounds have a ‘V’ slot near the...

Posted by Corey on Jun 13, 2011 | 14 comments

Q & A: Tips for Women Traveling Solo in Ireland

Do you have any tips for women traveling alone in Ireland? Do you recommend it? –Sylvia via Facebook There are no specific travel warnings for women traveling...

Posted by Guest on Jun 5, 2011 | 5 comments