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Best virtual tours and virtual field trips to visit Ireland from your own home!
A selection of the best virtual tours and virtual field trips in Ireland to see the beauty of the Emerald Isle without leaving your house. Perfect for armchair travelers and travel planning! Visiting Ireland is a full-body experience. Your eyes see the country’s beauty, your skin tickles under the caress of the Irish wind, your ears resound with the screams of the bird, your nose takes in the Irish clean air and your palate delights in the earthy Irish foods and drinks. A virtual your will never replace these experiences however, virtual field trips or virtual tours as they are also called, can be an excellent way to get a…
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The best things to do in Wicklow and you will love this stunning Irish county
Handpicked selection of the best things to do in Wicklow, stunning county in the east of Ireland with gorgeous hikes, historical sites, towns and much more!
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Ireland travel essentials you’ll actually need on your Ireland vacation
A carefully curated list of Ireland travel essentials: what you need to pack for your Ireland adventure, whatever the season. Packing for a trip can be an exciting time, full of anticipation of days to come and outfits to wear. However, if the country you are packing for is Ireland, it can also be a stressful time. With the weather as moody as the changeable Irish one, how can you make sure you pack the right things? This is where I can help!
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St Patrick’s Day cupcake recipe you can make with the kids
Easy to follow St Patrick’s day cupcake recipe you can make with your kids! St Patrick’s day is a big celebration in Ireland and a day kids and adults await fondly. Schools are closed, the parade is on and cheer is in the air, green outfits turning the Emerald Isle even greener! A fun way to mark the day, both in Ireland and abroad, is to take inspiration from it and do some St Patrick’s Day-inspired baking. In our house in Dublin, we love cupcakes, and since this year the parade is off (thanks, coronavirus, can you go away already?), today we have made Paddy’s Day-inspired ones! This is our…
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Russborough House: all you need to know for visiting (and why we think you’ll love it!)
All you need to know to plan a visit to Russborough House and Gardens, a wonderful estate with wonderful House tours, nature walks and kids attractions perfect for a family day out near Dublin. If you are looking for an easy and fun day out near Dublin, then I recommend you plan a day at the Wonderful Russborough House and Gardens, one of our favorite family hangouts in the Dublin area Located in Blessington, a short car ride from Dublin, Russborough is a stately home surrounded by wonderful lands, now open and equipped to welcome visitors of all ages. The estate comprises of a beautiful, elegant home, large gardens, a maze, a very well…
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Dublin Bay Boat Tours: a fun and unusual way to see Dublin from the water
Dublin Bay Boat Tour review. How to get tickets, what to bring, what to expect: all you need to know to plan a day out on the water The other day, we wanted to do something a little different with the kids and my eye got quickly caught by the of Dublin Bay cruises, a company offering boat trips in Dublin. What they offered seemed great fun: motorboat trips around Dublin Bay, with promises of great views on the gorgeous coastline around the city and the Irish sea. We were intrigued and now that we are back, I can confirm the day was a success! This a fun activity to…
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Visiting the Cliffs of Moher: all you need to know
Practical guide for visiting the Cliffs of Moher, stunning sea cliffs in the West of Ireland. Travel tips, advice, need to know.
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Mount Usher Gardens: why and how to visit this stunning corner of Ireland
All you need to know to plan a visit to Mount UIsher Gardens, one of the most famous and beautiful gardens in the country. Garden visits are not really my thing, however, there are some gardens in Ireland that are so beautiful, they turn even my gardening-averse personality into a garden-loving one: Mount Usher Gardens in Ashford, Wicklow, are such a garden. Mount Usher Gardens are a world-renown garden, often praised by local and international visitors and publications as one of the loveliest in Ireland and are a true pleasure to visit. Nestled into a sheltered valley along the river Vartry, in Co Wicklow, they have a lovely collection so…
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Greenan Maze and farm: the labyrinth and farm you and your kids will love
Our review of the lovely Greenan Maze and Farm in Co Wicklow. Discover why this is one of our favourite places for a fun-filled family day out with the kids in the Dublin area. Trips to local farms are our go-to activities to keep toddlers active and busy on a sunny day and, among the many within easy reach from our home in Dublin, Greenan Farm is probably the one we like most of all. Located in Co Wicklow, the farm is only a short drive from Dublin, so it is easy to visit even if you only have a few hours available, and has several things to keep entertained…
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The best things to do in Killarney, Ireland
Visitors’ guide to the best things to do in Killarney, Ireland. Plan your stay in Killarney with our travel guide to this gorgeous corner of Ireland. Killarney is one of the most popular vacation spots in the whole of Ireland and all it takes is to look out your car or train window as you approach the town to see why. Pretty, colorful and surrounded by nature of incredible beauty, Killarney is the Irish town you have in mind when you dream of Ireland and, for many, the highlight of their Irish trip. There are many things to do in Killarney, to suit most types of travelers. In this guide,…
