Exploring Clew Bay: one island at a time Collanmore Island, one of 365 islands in the Clew Bay, is where I spent two days during my Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way trip. People say it takes one full year to visit every island in the Clew Bay. One down, and 364 to go! It’s safe to …
Ireland Road Trip: Connecting Small Towns Ireland is a road trippers’ playground. With its rolling hills, old European castles, and rugged coastlines, Ireland looks like an imaginary place right out of a fairytale. While visiting big towns and driving down the Wild Atlantic Way, you can also find small towns that have unique Irish charm! …
“It’s like riding a bike…” doesn’t really mean anything to me. If you mean it’s a mind-bogglingly difficult task, then yes. One of the most excruciating memories from my childhood was riding a bike along Han River with my classmates in elementary school. I must have been 8 or 9 years old. We were going …
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P.S. I Love You… Dingle Peninsula When I close my eyes and think of Ireland… I imagine rugged terrain, steep cliffs, green hills, and breaking waves. That is the definition of Ireland for me. Standing on the hills of the Dingle Peninsula, I saw the vista I always dreamed to see. Dingle me tingle, Ireland …
Croath Patrick, with our without shoes Climbing holy mountains is more than just hiking; it’s a practice for the soul and body. Croagh Patrick, Ireland’s holy mountain, is located in County Mayo, on the west coast of the country. There’s a little chapel on the summit, called Teampall Phadraig, built in 1905. This 762-meter (2,500-feet) …
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