Are you planning a trip to Dublin with the kids and wondering, “How to keep them entertained for two whole days?!” No worries! Dublin is like a treasure chest of family-friendly adventures waiting to be discovered. From fascinating museums that are more fun than a barrel of monkeys to parks where the kids can run...Read More

If you ever get tired of the Fair City and want to spend your weekend exploring Irish history, mythology, and place names, consider hopping on one of these day trips from Dublin. All the locations we recommend also double down as perfect trails for hiking and walking – a great treat for your body and...Read More

How often does it rain in Dublin? Rain is something we have to accept if we live in Ireland. In Irish Gaelic, we say: Tá sé ag cur baistí, literally “It (He) is putting the rain” – perhaps referencing some higher power that showers this misery on our heads as an inside joke, again and...Read More

Dublin is ideal for tourists, offering a perfect blend of size and charm. It’s big enough to boast a variety of fascinating sites and attractions, yet small enough to explore on foot. Whether you have a few days to enjoy each spot or just a day or two to pack in as much as possible,...Read More

Choosing the ultimate Dublin Pub When deciding on the best pub in Dublin, you’ll find that the process is similar to selecting the finest pizzeria in Rome: it’s a real brain-twister! Dublin offers a variety of options, from Victorian bars and authentic local Irish pubs, affectionately called ‘Old man pubs’, to trendy cocktail bars, converted...Read More

Dublin city history uncovered through its best museum collections One common question from travellers, especially those arriving to Dublin during the autumn-winter-spring season, is “What do we do if it rains?” As a rule, rain is an uninvited participant we account for on every tour. You cannot make your travel plans for Ireland contingent upon...Read More

As sure as night follows day, it’s 9 o’clock somewhere in the world and an obliging bartender has just raised his hand to a wooden shelf, lifting a sturdy bottle down in one swift but precise movement. As the bottle is opened, a familiar smell fills the air and all around cast an approving nod...Read More

Reasons to visit the Book of Kells exhibition: 1. Ogham stones Medieval pre-Christian Ireland had its own alphabet, ogham, which consisted of 20+5 letters. Ogham in its early stages is primarily found on tombstones all around Ireland, Isle of Man and Western parts of Britain, but based on what we read in the medieval Irish...Read More

There are quite a few shops in Dublin. If you’re like me, that can be a blessing or a curse (no more jackets, Garvan!!). But for those of you who will have precious little time in Dublin, you shouldn’t waste it looking at stuff you can buy back home. So here’s the nearly complete list...Read More

Belfast is a strange place. It’s nearly a non place. Its history is scattered and shattered like a jigsaw puzzle blown apart, with less than half of the picture in place 20 years ago and still a work in progress. You will see this all around: in the patchwork of Belfast’s street art, eclectic and...Read More