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2024: My Year in Travel Review
I was talking to a friend the other day and said it was hard to believe that I went to Ireland at the beginning of this year. It feels like it was 10 years ago! After our chat, I was inspired to take a look back at my year in travel and thought I’d share it here with you! March – Ireland I kicked off the year with a trip to Ireland with my friend Claudia. We tossed around several ideas for this late winter/early spring trip, initially thinking about a beachy escape, but found cheap flights to Ireland and pulled the trigger, despite it being the off-season! The trip…
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Travel Books: The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley
The Paris Apartment Author: Lucy FoleyPages: 384Published: 2022 Caution: Spoilers Ahead! I picked up The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley at the airport before a long-haul flight. This suspense novel was a quick and generally fun read and a great way to pass the time on a long flight! Broke and alone, Jess needs a fresh start so she convinces her half-brother, Ben, to let her crash with him for a while. In his apartment in Paris. When she arrives, Jess discovers two things: Ben is nowhere to be found and his apartment is nice, really nice. His neighbors, however, are not so nice. The setting and the premise give…
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Best Things to Do on a Rainy Day in Dublin
Ireland isn’t known as being the sunniest of countries, but a rainy day in Dublin can put a damper on your travel plans! But rainy days don’t have to stop the fun since there are plenty of fun indoor things to do on a rainy day in Dublin! Rainy Day in Dublin: A Guinness Storehouse Tour Odds are good that the Guinness Storehouse is already on your “must-visit” list for Dublin and with good reason! Between the tour, the tasting, and the killer views from the Gravity Bar, it’s one of Dublin’s most popular attractions. Beyond the standard tour, there are fun options like Guinness Academy where you can learn…
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7 Day Ireland Itinerary
If you’re looking for a 7 Day Ireland Itinerary, you’ve come to the right place! But let’s keep it real, a week is not enough time to spend in Ireland. Heck, you could spend a week in just the Dublin area and still not see everything. This itinerary hits some of the highlights that I enjoyed while in Ireland and is a great sampler for planning your Ireland trip. Day 1 – Dublin Flights from the New York City area arrive in Dublin early in the day, so grab your rental car, head to your hotel, and have them hold your bags if your room isn’t ready. From there, head…
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What it’s Like to Stay in a Castle Hotel in Ireland
If, like me, you grew up on a diet of Disney movies and dreamed of being a princess, you may want to consider staying in a castle hotel on your trip to Ireland. On my recent trip, I stayed at Waterford Castle and Dromoland Castle and I’m going to share the pros and cons of staying in a castle hotel. Related: See my 7-Day Ireland Itinerary First thing first: it’s going to cost you. Staying in a castle hotel isn’t going to be the cheapest option in any given area. However, you’re paying for the experience. The cool factor. The awesome Instagram shots. But are castle stays that much more…
