Whether you are living in or just visiting a foreign country I think that it’s always worth getting to know some of the local music. It’s a great way to immerse yourself, and you will always think of your time abroad when you hear those songs again. I also recommend listening to music whenever you … More Spain’s Best Music Genres
The guy who checked us out of our hostal was named a cool Russian guy named Ivan, and he almost made Dublin worth visiting when he dropped this pun on us, “Ivan you to have a nice trip”. Justin’s Inn in Dublin should give Ivan and the HR person who hired Ivan a raise. We … More Ireland Trip Part 6: Going Home
We made all of our travel plans in advance, and we decided that it would be a good idea to take a day trip from Dublin to the opposite side of Ireland to see the cliffs of Moher. Now normally we don’t do day trips. But looking back I am so happy we did. If … More Ireland Trip Part 5: A Day Trip
Ah Dublin. The city that inspired James Joyce, and gave the world Guinness and Jameson. A city that has countless legends, and some of the best pub culture in the world. It’s also one of the most visited cities in Europe, either top 5 or top 10, depending on your source. Sounds like a solid … More Ireland Part 5: Dublin
As you can see this city has two names, Derry and Londonderry. Which is correct depends on who you ask. The old Irish name for the city was Doire, which has been anglicized into Derry, and means “oak grove”. Then in the 1600s the city was given over to a bunch of guilds from London … More Ireland Part 4: Derry/Londonderry
Not to be confused with the Causeway Coastal Route, which is for drivers, the Causeway Coast Way is a 31 mile (51 km) path from Portstewart to Ballycastle. Our original intention had been to hike the ENTIRE coastal route, but we just didn’t have the time. So we chose the choicest bits in the middle, and … More Ireland Part 3: The Causeway Coast Way
Our first day in Belfast was so jam packed with cool stuff, we weren’t sure anything else could compare. But, as we were surprised to find out, Belfast has many neat things to offer visitors, and we ended up not having nearly enough time to truly enjoy everything. Day 2 The Belfast City Hall Museum … More Ireland Part 2: More Belfast
