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  • Dublin city center
    Dublin,  See & Do

    How to spend 2 days in Dublin and love it: best things to see and must-have itinerary [Updated 2025]

    April 11, 2025 /

    2 days in Dublin, Ireland. Detailed recommended itinerary: best things to see in Dublin in 2 days, where to eat, best tickets and attractions

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    December 31, 2021
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    Hot Wiskey: how to make a delicious irish Hot Toddy this Christmas

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    Dublin,  Ireland with kids

    Kids attractions in Dublin you and your kids will love

    March 5, 2025 /

    Children's museums, indoor play areas, parks and family-friendly attractions in Dublin for locals and visitors. Our handpicked selection of the best kids' attractions in Dublin.

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    November 11, 2021

    The best things to do in Dublin: unmissable Dublin attractions you’ll love

    March 31, 2020
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    Dublin,  See & Do

    How to see Trinity College Dublin and the Book of Kells (and why you’ll love them)

    January 4, 2022 /

    All you need to know to plan a visit to Trinity Colleg Dublin and how to see the Book of Kells: tips for visitors.  Trinity College and the Book of Kells are two of the most famous attractions in Dublin and among the most beautiful and fascinating spots in the city. Located in Dublin city center, overlooking monumental College Green, Trinity College is a historic Dubin university dating from 1592. Inside its imposing and stunning campus, you can admire its beautiful architecture, get a taste of college life but mostly admire the incredible Book of Kells, a medieval manuscript like no other.  This is all you need to know to…

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    Kids attractions in Dublin you and your kids will love

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    Ireland with kids,  See & Do

    Fairy Castle Loop: all you need to know about this family friendly Ticknock Walk

    January 5, 2021 /

    What to expect on the Fairy castle Loop, family friendly Ticknock walk with beautiful views over Dublin City and the bay If you are looking for a beautiful family walk in Dublin parents and kids will like, then I highly recommend you head to the area of Ticknock and the Fairy Castle Loop. This is a lovely, easy hike with beautiful views over Dublin and it is perfect when you want to stretch your legs and find yourself surrounded by nature but cannot stray too far from the city and do not want a strenuous mountain walk. The loop takes less than 2 hours to complete and while there is…

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    Irish-style oatmeal bar recipe: the delicious Irish flapjack

    March 25, 2020
  • Dublin,  See & Do

    The best things to do in Dublin: unmissable Dublin attractions you’ll love

    March 31, 2020 /

    A handpicked selection of the very best things to do in Dublin: best Dublin attractions for visitors, tours and things to do to get to see the best of Dublin! Dublin is a lovely city, full of historical attractions, museums, pretty corners, restaurants and fun things to do. I have been living in Dublin for over fifteen years, and I love showing the city to my friends when they come for a visit. They never expect Dublin to have so much to offer and many of the Dublin attractions: while big-ticket attractions such as the Guinness Storehouse are world-famous, many other Dublin gems are simply not known, until you come…

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    March 11, 2020

    Dublin Bay Boat Tours: a fun and unusual way to see Dublin from the water

    March 14, 2020
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    Dublin,  Travel Tips

    How to get around Dublin: essential guide for visitors

    March 27, 2020 /

    All you need to know to plan your stay in Dublin: public transport options and need to know transport tips for a stress-free trip Dublin is the biggest city in Ireland and while most of its main attractions are within walking distance from each other in the city center, chances are you will need to get public transport at least once during your stay. We have spoken before about the best way to get from Dublin airport to your hotel, so today we are focusing on how to use public transport in Dublin city. This post contains affiliate links. Should you make a purchase through them, we might make a…

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    May 13, 2020

    Visiting the Cliffs of Moher: all you need to know

    March 12, 2020
  • Dublin,  See & Do

    Dublin Bay Boat Tours: a fun and unusual way to see Dublin from the water

    March 14, 2020 /

    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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    Dublin,  Ireland with kids

    Playgrounds in Dublin your kids will love

    March 6, 2020 /

    Our selection of the best playgrounds in Dublin: outdoor and indoor playgrounds in Dublin chosen by our kids

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  • Dublin,  Ireland with kids

    Dublinia: our review of one of the best family attractions in Dublin

    March 5, 2020 /

    Our review of Dublinia, the Dublin's Viking and Medieval History Museum. Find out what to expect and why we think this is one of the best things to do in Dublin with kids, whether you are local or visitor to Dublin Fair City.

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    Dublin,  Travel Tips

    How to get from Dublin airport to Dublin city center

    January 9, 2020 /

    How to get from Dublin airport to the city center. easy guide to Dublin airport transport options and the best ways to get from Dublin airport (DUB) to your accommodation. Dublin airport is right to the North of the City, a 30-to-45-minute drive away from city center locations such as Trinity College, Grafton Street and the river.  Unlike other cities in Europe, there is no metro or train connecting Dublin airport to the city however, there are several, easy transport options to suit all budgets. This is my guide to the best ways to get from Dublin airport to Dublin city center. 

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