Welcome to Dublin

The first thing I saw when the airplane started it's decent towards Dublin Airport were deep green fields lined with hedges. I had fallen asleep during the 2h flight from Nuremberg and thought IrlandBaca lagi
The first thing I saw when the airplane started it's decent towards Dublin Airport were deep green fields lined with hedges. I had fallen asleep during the 2h flight from Nuremberg and thought IrlandBaca lagi
A rainy day (surprise!) seems perfect for train travel. Sit back, relax, catch up on some sleep. We found the Irish to be very helpful and willing to engage in a friendly chat. From the bus driver,Baca lagi
If there's something we learned about Cork, it's that a) most of the attractions are *not* within walking distance and b) one afternoon is far too little time. We couldn't get affordable and easilyBaca lagi
The English Market is one of the highlights of Cork center - perfect place to get a snack, try some local smoked fish and get a souvenir. We also found that the Irish like to play it safe and power upBaca lagi
Walking around Cork, we noticed two identical statues of an old lady holding onions (later we found out there were more), which intrigued me. As it turns out, the 'Onion Sellers' are inspired byBaca lagi
The Ring of Kerry is an approximately 180 km long scenic car route that takes you past varied landscapes on winding (and sometimes bumpy) mountain and seaside roads around the Iveragh peninsula. WhileBaca lagi
Daniel O'Connell, also known as the 'Liberator' is a historical hero to many Irish. Under the English rule during the early 1900's, the Irish Catholics were not allowed to live their own culture, wereBaca lagi
According to our bus driver, who chatted away with interesting stories about the Ring of Kerry, infused with some good ol' Irish humor, Waterville was Charlie Chaplin's preferred holiday escape. AsBaca lagi
In Sneem, we made a short stop so people could get an ice cream, use the bathroom or, in my case, recover from the onset of motion sickness as the road had been a bit too bumpy and curvy...Baca lagi
... the landscape is in stark contrast to the rich, green pastures on the other side of the mountain range. The hills are covered in dry, yellow grass strewn with boulders and rocks of varying sizes.Baca lagi