In this article, we share our favorite castles to visit in Ireland, what to expect in each and how to plan your visit. Ireland has a staggering amount of castles. Sources about how many there actually are vary, but as the saying goes, you can’t throw a stone in Ireland without hitting a street sign directing you to one castle or another, especially once in the countryside! However, not all castles are created equal. Some Irish castles are absolutely breathtaking: their grey walls dominate the surrounsing countryside and evokew tales of ancient battles, dramatic events and ghost stories. Others are a little more than a  pile of rubble in a…

4 day Northern Ireland with kids Itinerary : how to see Derry, the Giant’s Causeway, Carrick-a-rede Bridge and Belfast area with children. I don’t often use the word ‘breathtaking’, to describe a place. I find the term abused, inaccurate and lazy, a little bit like a ‘hidden gem’ or ‘best-kept secret’. However, when a turn of the road suddenly revealed the rugged beauty of the Northern Ireland coast, it took my breath away.  It came out with an ‘oh wow’ sound and left me uncharacteristically speechless! Before I came to Northern Ireland, I had no idea it was as beautiful as it is and now I count the Antrim Coast…

All you need to know to plan a trip to Ireland in January: what to expect from the weather, what to pack, the best things to do in January in Ireland. January is the heart of winter in Ireland. It is a dark and wet month, more suited to sitting in front of a fire with a cup of hot chocolate than sightseeing: however, this doesn’t mean visiting Ireland in January is a bad idea! While you will need to wrap up well and come to terms with rather short hours of daylight, January in Ireland also has some perks, ranging from smaller crowds to lower prices and pretty spectacular…