• Hiking in Wicklow Mountains National Park

    From the small town of Glendalough (meaning valley of the two lakes), lies many different trails within the Wicklow Mountains National Park. With varying lengths and difficulty levels, we decided to do the popular and rewarding Spinc Loop (White Route). Another great day trip from Dublin, that can even be reached by public transport. Below…

  • Day Trip to Northern Ireland

    Cross the border from the Republic of Ireland (in the EU) and explore Northern Ireland (in the UK)! Northern Ireland should not be missed during your travels on this island. If you’re a Game of Thrones fan, you’re in luck. A lot of scenes were filmed in Northern Ireland, you can even jump on a…

  • Day Trip to Blarney Castle

    A highlight of my time in Ireland that I actually wasn’t expecting was the Blarney Castle. The grounds are expansive and beautiful, and getting to walk through the castle ruins and up the tower to kiss the Blarney Stone is pretty cool as well, it would be easy to spend an entire day here. Here…

  • Day Trip to the Cliffs of Moher

    The second most visited attraction in Ireland is not to be missed! Public transport is lacking to get to the Cliffs (or anywhere in Ireland in general). Your best options are to rent a car, or go on a bus tour. I opted for Paddywagon’s Day Trip from Dublin for €45 and wasn’t disappointed! Yes…