A Bit of Old-Fashioned Bliss in Killarney Every now and then, a place actually looks like it might, like the vision you might have in your head: This is Ireland. This is Killarney. This most definitely is the Dromhall Hotel. It is pretty enough to get married in, with its fireplace and sweeping staircase. It…
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Dublin: A Walking Tour to the General Post Office and a Stop for a Pint
From Kells to the Celt Take a Dublin walking tour: An easy stroll from a visit to the Book of Kells at Trinity College in Dublin will take you from the university campus across the River Liffey, preferably via the O’Connell Bridge. (If you would like to take a more scenic route, go over the…
The Book of Kells: Worth a Visit?
Is the Book of Kells at Trinity College in Dublin really a bookworm’s delight? And if you’re not a bookish sort, is a visit even worthwhile?
Staying Centered at the Dublin Central Inn
The Bashful Aventurer selects the Dublin Central Inn because of its location and affordability. But will she like it?
Dining in Dublin at Le Bon Crubeen
A Taste of Ireland for Carnivores and Herbivores Our first night in Ireland, the Brawny Sherpa and I stumble upon Le Bon Crubeen at the recommendation of the front-desk attendants at our nearby hotel. I was skeptical of their recommendation, one, because the two at the front desk, just judging by our banter, don’t exactly…
Driving in Ireland
Getting Around on the Wrong Side of the Road Driving on the right side of the car on the left side of the road turned out to be more challenging than I thought it would be on a recent trip to Ireland. Basically, a driver and a front-seat passenger need to be on constant alert…