Ireland the Emerald Isle, where you’ll find the slower simpler life, where you can let yourself breath, rejuvenate and recover from the madness of the modern world.
The Irish people are the salt of the earth, laid back and warm but with that spunky nature and a great sense of humor that makes them so appealing.
Things to be sure to add to your Ireland itinerary: fish and chips, a full Irish breakfast, and an Irish pub for live music and clogging!
If you plan to visit Ireland consider a visit to not so far off Scotland too. You’ll find itinerary ideas on my Scotland page.
If you’re planning a trip to Ireland be sure to pick up the most comprehensive Scotland travel guide on the market, Rick Steve’s Ireland travel guide.
Ireland is a beautiful country and an ideal travel destination. Nature lovers will relish the endless green landscapes of the Emerald Isle, the electric blue waters that crash against towering seaside cliffs, dense forests and pristine lakes. The Irish people are the salt of the earth. On your next visit you should consider one of …
Planning a vacation to England Ireland Scotland? you can’t go wrong with this epic itinerary that includes some of the most popular sites in each of these these three fabulous European countries! The original plan: visit the Republic of Ireland. As I puzzled over maps I noted that at their nearest points Scotland and Ireland …
The small city of Kilkenny is a Medieval town located in county Kilkenny in southwest Ireland. With a population of just 26,512 people, it’s a very manageable town for tourists to explore on foot. You’ll discover a beautiful castle, historic sites, medieval charm, a distinct Irish appeal…and lots of exciting things for visitors to do! …
Friends, those images that you conjure up in your head of quintessential Ireland can be found right here on the Dingle Peninsula (Corca Dhuibhne)! Rolling emerald green hills are interspersed with sandy beaches, ancient monuments and ruins, stunning views, and a seemingly never ending coastline of water that’s too blue to be true continuously crashing …
Skellig Michael is a rugged island in the Atlantic ocean, just off the Kerry Peninsula in Ireland. A monk colony lived here over 1,000 years ago, and resided here for more than 500 years at St Fionan’s monastery. Skellig Michael is one of only two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Republic of Ireland. Planning …
The Black Valley is one of the finest examples of what draws us to the Emerald Isle. Ireland is lush, it is green, its landscapes are heavenly, the things that dreams are made of, it is God’s country. There is no place on earth that is more heavenly than the Black Valley, located in County …
Have you ever wanted to stay in a castle in Ireland? Are kings, queens, knights, and dragons the stuff your dreams are made of? Wondering “where in Ireland can I stay in a castle?” At Ballintotis Castle in Castlemartyr you can indeed stay in a castle in Ireland cheap! Step back in time in this …
