Anne Driscoll continues her rambles around Ireland, sharing cultural nuances and observations as she adapts to life in her new home. And so let me hand you over to Anne …. Three Years In Ireland: It’s exactly three years and ten months since I first arrived in Ireland and in the last month, […]
Anne Driscoll’s July Ramblings From Ireland
Time again for an update from Anne Driscoll who shares her keen observations of life in the west of Ireland. She lives in the Irish speaking part of Ireland in County Galway and is even trying to learn the language. Here’s what she’s been up to for June 2017… St. Colmcille’s Holy Well: It’s […]
How to Tour Ireland Your Own Way
One of the reasons why travelers dislike travel packages is they find them restrictive and inflexible. Packaged trips don’t really give you a say on the itineraries, accommodation, restaurants, or stops along the way. The only real advantage of these packages is they take you from point A to point B, without you having to […]
A Guided Tour Of Derry With An American Twist
Derry is a bustling city in Ireland’s northwest, the only completely walled city in all of Ireland. Steeped in history, this vibrant city is an amazing destination for anyone planning a trip to Ireland and Northern Ireland. Founded nearly 1500 years ago, you can be sure there are plenty of stories to be told of […]
Ireland’s Thin Places
New Year resolution season is here. But fear not! Today’s post about ‘thin places’ shall not take you on a tour of Ireland’s gyms. Instead, we’ll explore the Celtic concept of thin places – surreal physical spaces where heaven and earth seem to touch. Now, I’m well aware “surreal physical spaces” is a term that […]
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