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Ireland

Ireland (as in, the Republic thereof) is a beautiful place, with beautiful people who speak with my all-time favourite accent in the world. I first graced her shores in 2010 when I visited a friend for a few weeks, then later returned in 2016 with my Mum when I won a trip to Ireland. (No really! I won a trip).

5 Countries and 30,000 Miles: This Was 2016!

Last Updated: October 19, 2020

2016 started off in one way, turned left, got flipped upside down, then messed up in the blender. Here’s how it all came out in the end:

Filed Under: Canada, Ecuador, Great Britain, Ireland, Life as a full-time traveler, Peru, USA

Touring Ireland in Photos

Last Updated: August 8, 2020

Ireland

I won a trip to Ireland! Yep. So I took my Mum, and we covered a lot of territory. Here are some recommendations if you’re headed to Ireland yourself:

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Ireland: The Causeway, and Mamore Gap

Last Updated: September 13, 2020

Ireland: The Causeway, The Gap

“So we have a bit of a hill to climb to get there,” was my only introduction to our imminent journey over Mamore Gap in Donegal. We were headed to my friend’s country home town for some boozy birthday celebrations, but having just arrived in Ireland I was still getting my bearings and had no idea […]

Filed Under: Great Britain, Ireland

Ireland: The Booze, and The Politics

Last Updated: September 13, 2020

Ireland: a pino o Guinness

Give a pint of blood…and get a pint of Guinness! That there, my friends, sums up Ireland quite nicely (tongue in cheek). This article was originally published in 2010, and has since been updated for accuracy of links and formatting. Ireland: The Booze Ireland seems to be a nation of drinkers. Similar to England, pub […]

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Arriving in Ireland (With No Money)

Last Updated: September 13, 2020

Ireland

Arriving in Ireland, I stepped off the ferry in Belfast with exactly ₤2.29 in coins and no bills. I only had one night in Northern Ireland before heading to a friend’s place near Derry (where Euros are the prevailing currency), and I was determined to make the best use of this money while not having […]

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International Train Travel: An Evangelist’s Rant

Last Updated: May 16, 2020

International Train Travel – I could think of no better way to get from A to B. Here’s why. This post was originally published in 2010, and has since been updated for accuracy of links and content. I’ve started reading The Old Patagonian Express: By Train Through the Americas by Paul Theroux, which I fear will […]

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