A disappointing tour of the Jameson Distillery Dublin

Is the Jameson Distillery Tour Worth It? Verdict: No. As is often the case, the big name place is a disappointment, living off their name rather than the experience. The Jameson tour was quick, over in 30 minutes, there's no distilling on site, the tastings were tiny and

Skip the tour of Dublin Castle but walk its garden for free

Is The Dublin Castle Tour Worth It? Verdict: For me, this is a skip. I bring people through the ground of Dublin Castle every day on my Dublin Jet Lag walking tour and I always warn my guests that it's not 'a castley castle'. It'

Teeling Whiskey Distillery Tour Review

Teeling Distillery Tour. Is Worth It? Verdict: Yes. Teeling built their distillery with tours in mind and it shows. Unlike Jameson, they distill on site so you can see the whole distilling process and learn some Dublin whiskey history that will surprise you. Sometimes, I find distillery tours get bogged

What to Do in Dublin by a Dublin Tour Guide

Dublin By A Local I just Googled “What to do in Dublin,” and the guides online are as dismal as our winter weather. Written by influencers who once spent a day in the same crowded tourist spots as everyone else. I'm a Dublin tour guide. I walk the

Is the Little Museum of Dublin Worth It? Absolutely!

Is the Little Museum of Dublin Worth It? Absolutely! The Little Museum has quickly shot to the top of my favorite museums in Dublin. I've walked past the Little Museum of Dublin so many times and kept meaning to go in. Yesterday, I had a break between my

How to Prepare Your Phone for a Trip to Ireland

Most people overthink packing their bags for a trip, while their phone is an afterthought. But your phone is your lifeline to everything when you're travelling. In Ireland, we have some apps that you absolutely need and some that will make your trip easier. I'm going

Travel Insurance For Ireland Is As Important as Your Passport

Do I Need Travel Insurance for Ireland? Yes. I never leave home without travel insurance. Simple as that. It is as mandatory as my passport. Here’s why. It’s not about the small sprains or twists. It’s about the flight home if you can’t travel commercially. It&

My 10 Rules for Renting a Car in Ireland

I Didn't Want To Write About Car Rental In Ireland I've put off writing this post because car rental is painful. Simple as that. But I answer a lot of questions in Irish travel Facebook groups, and rental cars & insurance is the question that comes

The Dublin Jet Lag Tour. When you land too early to check-in

Perfect for when you've landed & your hotel room isn't ready This is why I created the Jetlag Tour. I've flown from the US to Ireland more than 100 times myself and I know exactly what it's like to have to kill

Review: The Jeanie Johnston Famine Ship in Dublin

Is the Jeanie Johnston Worth Visiting? Absolutely. It's one of the must visits in Dublin for me. The Jeanie Johnston is a replica of a ship that brought Irish famine emigrants across the Atlantic from 1848. Some museums are dry and you casually read a lot and look

Glasnevin Cemetery Tour Review

Is Glasnevin Cemetery tour worth it? Many of the famous names in Irish history, our rebellion leaders & our independence heroes are buried here and so Glasnevin Cemetery is absolutely essential for every Irish person to visit once in their life. If you are visiting Dublin for a day or

Irish Castle Hotels That Won't Break The Bank

Affordable Castles in Ireland You have to stay in castle in Ireland for at least one night during your time here. It's such a special experience to sleep in 500 year old castle. Places like Ashford Castle , Dromoland Castle and Adare Manor have nightly rates in the four