Exceptional Advice for a Magical Ireland Vacation
I’m sharing the driving in Ireland tips for tourists to safely navigate Irish roads! I’ll begin with a few quick facts (like driving on the left), give you a quick primer on Irish roads, and even share a couple of my favorite tools for navigating in Ireland without GPS. CLICK THE PLAY BUTTON below to […]
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If you’re planning a self-drive vacation it may seem like renting a GPS in Ireland is a no-brainer. The roads seem to twist and turn, with no direct route anywhere! You can’t imagine finding any place easily and may even be regretting your decision to rent a car in Ireland. Related: Everything You Need to […]
In light of Exploring Vacations unexpectedly closing in the past couple weeks- and the emails I have received from travelers who booked their Ireland vacations with this company, only to be left without bookings or refunds- I wanted to republish this article about buying travel insurance for an Ireland vacation. ~ Jody “Do I need […]
For many of us the flight to Ireland is long, includes at least one layover, and takes place overnight, ensuring a bright and early arrival on the Emerald Isle. While the majority of travelers to Ireland think quite a bit about what to pack, not as many think about where to pack it. Simple truth- […]
I answer many questions about travel in Ireland, but the most popular topic- by far- concerns driving in Ireland. One of the most common questions I receive is about Ireland rental car insurance, particularly CDW coverage (Collision Damage Waiver). Ireland Rental Car Insurance and CDW Coverage While you can opt out of the CDW coverage […]
Halloween in Ireland, traditionally known as Samhain (SOW-in), marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning of the ‘darker half’ of the year. Rituals and traditions that we still carry out today were begun in Ireland as far back as 10th century- including pumpkin carving, the wearing of costumes, and trick or treating. Ireland, an already magical […]
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