I finally did it. I went into The Temple Bar last night

I've walked past it for decades, but this was my first time crossing its threshold. It was not my choice. I had friends visiting, and for them, The Temple Bar was a mandatory stop. They were as appalled at the idea of skipping it as I was at

The Guinness Connoisseur Experience is the business class of Guinness Tours

I've done the regular Guinness tour 15 times, and finally, I did the Connoisseur Experience. I have been a connoisseur of Guinness my whole adult life so I needed to do the connoisseur tour 😄 I was like an excited kid on Christmas Eve when I arrived at Guinness

I've been to the Guinness Storehouse 15 times. Here's my review.

Being a Dubliner, all my visitors want to go to Guinness. And I'm absolutely fine with that! I was just there again yesterday and here's my review of the Guinness Storehouse. Is the Guinness Storehouse Worth It? Yes, it is. What I noticed yesterday was that

34 Fun Things To Do in Dublin

No Museums Need Apply There are only so many museums you can visit before your eyes glaze over. You're on vacation so do things in Dublin that are really fun and will put a huge smile on your face. Best of all, they're very social and

Stay In a Castle On Your Last Night In Ireland

End your time in Ireland in a castle, not a city. Where should I stay in Dublin on my last night? I see this question all the time. I have a different approach though. You've just had a wonderful time in Ireland's countryside, you're

What to Do in Dublin When You Land Early In the Morning

What To Do in Dublin When You Land Early "My flight lands in Dublin at 5am but I can't check in to my hotel until 3pm, what should I do?" I've flown from the US to Ireland myself more than 100 times so I

Reviews of My Tours and Trip Planning Calls

"Where are your Google Reviews?" I just don't like asking people for Google Reviews. I've been on so many tours myself where the guide repeatedly asks for reviews and I don't like it. Plus, my guests are on vacation and I don&

The Liffey Walk. A river walk from emigration to modern Ireland

The Liffey is the river that runs through central Dublin. It's impossible to miss, which makes this the easiest of my Dublin walking routes to follow. This walk begins with famine and emigration, but ends in the Docklands, home to the offices that have changed Ireland’s fortunes

Dalkey to Killiney: A Coastal Walk in Dublin's Wealthiest Area

This is a walk between Dublin's two wealthiest villages. When you see the views and houses, you'll understand why. I run private guided tours of this walk, The Vista Tour, and I rightly call it the most scenic walk in Dublin. It's a beautiful

Walk from Dun Laoghaire to the Forty Foot Baths Along The Sea

This is a gentle stroll through one of the most beautiful parts of Dublin that will make you feel like a Dubliner, not a tourist. It's just 20 minutes from the city by train but a different world here. The walk goes through four coastal villages that are

See Ireland by bus and skip the stress of planning & driving

I have 116 posts about what to see and do on this website (so far). It's the best content on Ireland anywhere, certainly the most honest. But it's a lot to take in. Some people love the research and planning of a big trip. Others don&

Everything -Every post on this site in one place

Rather than digging through my site, here is every post that I've written. Easy to find. Any questions not answered here? Send me a message and I'll write a post about it. Hotels in Ireland * Michelin Just Announced Its 16 Top Hotels in Ireland * The best