Dublin
Who has the best Fish & Chips in Dublin? One of the most asked questions on every Irish travel group is "where's the best fish & chips in Dublin?" The inevitable answer is one of the super touristy places like the Brazen Head or Hairy Lemon.
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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
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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'
Kilkenny is Ireland's medieval city with a beautifully restored castle, eleven ancient churches and small alleys full of pubs & restaurants. And it is just 90 minutes from Dublin so it's a good first or last stop on your tour around Ireland. Here's how
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
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
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
Where to Stay in Dublin By A Local I'm a Dubliner and I live in Dublin, so I don't stay in hotels here. But I'm in them all the time meeting guests & clients. I notice the things guests care about: noise levels, quality,
Kerry: Ireland’s Most Beautiful County Kerry is home to Dingle, Killarney, The Ring Of Kerry, Slea Head Drive. I don't think that I've seen an Irish itinerary without them on it. Kerry is the kind of place that makes you pull over every ten minutes
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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
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! 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
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
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&
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
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
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
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
Where to Stay in Dublin By A Local I'm a Dubliner and I live in Dublin, so I don't stay in hotels here. But I'm in them all the time meeting guests & clients. I notice the things guests care about: noise levels, quality,
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
The Best Books About Ireland The more you know about Ireland before you come, the more you will get out of your time here. Get ready for your trip by reading some of the best books about Ireland from fiction to history to travel planning. How I Picked These Books