The Giant’s Causeway is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located on the north coast of Northern Ireland near Bushmills. It’s pretty incredible- a collection of around 40,000 Basalt rocks, mostly in hexagonal shapes (although some are tall columns), that act like stepping stones protruding from the ocean. What is the Myth Behind the Giant’s Causeway? …
Every year about 400,000 people flock to County Cork to kiss the Blarney Stone. If you’re wondering what the heck the Blarney Stone is, it’s a famous stone that’s built into the battlements of Blarney Castle. So the legend goes, anyone kisses it will be given with the gift of eloquence, or the “gift of …
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I’ve visited Ireland multiple times and each time I’ve traveled there solo. On my first ever trip to the Emerald Isle I booked a 6-day Paddywagon Tour to see the whole country and I had the time of my life! I’ve also returned to Ireland numerous times since then and I’ve always had a good …
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On my Paddywagon tour of all Ireland we visited Belfast and one of the optional activities there was a Black Taxi Tour to see the political murals and the peace walls that separate the Catholic and Protestant neighborhoods to minimise violence. Before I flew to Ireland everyone told me I must do a black taxi tour in Belfast, …
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The Cliffs of Moher are one of the most famous tourist sights in Ireland, so naturally Paddywagon took us to see them. Before we disembarked the bright green tour bus, our guide, Mark, warned us: Don’t go too close to the edge! The Cliffs are 214 metres high at the tallest point, and cover 8km …
Whoever said Dublin isn’t the best place to celebrate St.Patrick’s Day certainly wasn’t doing it right. There are some festivals and celebrations you should go to at least once in your life; Oktoberfest in Munich, Carnival in Rio, Hogmanay in Edinburgh, La Tomatina in Spain, Burning Man in Nevada… …and St.Patrick’s Day in Ireland. St.Patrick’s …
I had the pleasure of spending four days in Dublin staying at Paddy’s Palace, and then crossed another experience off my buckets list by spending St.Patrick’s Day here. I absolutely loved it. For me, Dublin is all about the atmosphere- walking down Grafton Street listening to the buskers, sitting outside a cafe doing some people …
The most famous attraction in Dingle Town is Fungie the dolphin, which is a surprisingly odd name for a dolphin don’t you think? Sounds like a mushroom. But this fully grown male bottlenose dolphin, which is rather large at 4 metres long, has been hanging around Dingle Harbour since 1984 and visitors can take boat …
I often find that New Years Eve can be hit or miss. It’s either an unforgettable night or a big let down. For New Years 2013 I was invited to one of my favourite cities-Dublin-for a four day extravaganza packed with festivities. It turned out to be my best New Years Eve yet! Dublin city …
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