Category: Ireland


  • A historic abbey surrounded by nature, walking trails, and centuries of Irish history, Muckross, Ireland Image shows inside the Muckross Abbey Founded in 1448, Muckross Abbey, as a Franciscan friary, the abbey remains one of the best-preserved medieval religious ruins in Ireland and offers a fascinating look into monastic life of the period. At the center…

  • Using Dublin’s Bus Network: Affordable, Reliable, and Easy for Visitors Our family visited Ireland in November and had no trouble seeing the city’s sights using the DoDublin Hop-on-Hop-Off Bus Tour. The bus routes run throughout Dublin, making it easy to reach major attractions without needing a car. With frequent stops and clear pickup points, it…

  • Fish & Chips Hidden Gem in Dublin, Ireland Before traveling to Dublin, Ireland, we spoke with our in-laws’ family friends who were born and raised in Ireland and still have an estate there. Their top local recommendation, which we’re happily passing on to you, was hands-down the best fish and chips in Dublin: Leo Burdock. We visited their location at 2…

  • Discover Ireland’s top attractions, including iconic landmarks, historic castles, scenic coastal views, and charming cities every traveler should experience. We visited Ireland with Katie’s parents and rented our own car to make the full loop around the country. We drove down to Muckross, over to Galway and Clifden, and eventually made our way back to…