Located near the city of Cork in Southern Ireland, the Blarney Castle is one of the most famous castles in Ireland. Built by one of Ireland’s most powerful and influential chieftans, Cormac McCarthy roughly 600 years ago, the castle attracts droves of visitors to this day. Much of that has to do with the legendary Blarney Stone, which is said to give you the gift of eloquence upon kissing it.
If you have seen the Game of Thrones, you are probably familiar with the Dark Hedges. This location was featured prominently in the highly popular HBO series. If you are a big fan of the show, or if you just want to see this amazing grove of trees in person for yourself, then this is the guide for you.
Until I visited Belfast, I didn’t truly realize just how amazing the city really is. It is a city that is steeped in history, and so much of that history can still be explored. When I visited, I felt like I was taking a trip back in time thru some of Europe’s most historical moments. This is one of the things that makes the city of Belfast so special.
Dublin is such an amazing city with an amazing history. With such an amazing and storied history, it may come as a surprise to you that Dublin actually has the youngest population in all of Europe. In fact, over half of the population of Dublin is under the age of 25. With this youthful undercurrent, Dublin can be an exciting place to visit and explore. It is definitely one of my favorite destinations that I have visited.
The county of Kerry in Ireland has some absolutely amazing and beautiful places to see within it. So much so that we consider it a must-see for anyone who is thinking about visiting Ireland. However, it is also a pretty big area, and planning what to see and how can be a pretty daunting task unless you have some guidance.
Well fear not, because that is exactly what we plan to give you in this guide to visiting the Ring of Kerry. We are going to explain to you what the Ring of Kerry is, as well as touch on some of the top attractions that you can view on this famous Irish road trip.
No place exemplifies the coastline in Ireland, with its steep, rocky cliffs and crashing waves, more so than the Cliffs of Moher. To say that the cliffs are scenic and beautiful would not be going far enough. It is some of the most beautiful coastline that we have ever visited, and we have seen beautiful coastlines in many parts of the world.
There are many ways in which you can take in these beautiful cliffs, and we plan to fill you in on those secrets in this article. So if you are planning a trip to Ireland in the near future, make sure you take good notes and bring that camera along.
One of the more amazing castles that we got to see in Ireland was the Dunluce Castle in Northern Ireland. The castle itself has seen better days, as you can see by the pictures, but the location where the castle was built is absolutely breathtaking. Talk about your prime real-estate.
The Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland is some of the most unique and beautiful coastline in the world, and one of our favorite places in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Over 40,000 unique basalt columns, created by an ancient volcano, extend from the ground like a giant jigsaw puzzle. It is an amazing sight to behold.
Suspended above the crashing waves of Northern Ireland’s rugged coastline, the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge is one of those rare places that feels both thrilling and timeless. This Carrick-a-Rede Bridge visitor guide sets the stage for exploring a landmark where natural beauty and human craftsmanship meet spectacularly. Whether you’re drawn by the adrenaline of crossing the swaying bridge or the sweeping views of Rathlin Island and Scotland beyond, your journey begins the moment you step onto the coastal path.
Come with us as we tour some of the American war memorials in Bastogne, Belgium. Bastogne was the site of a major military engagement between US and German forces during WWII, in what has become known as the Battle of the Bulge.
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