Researching Castle Hotels in Ireland? I have never stayed anywhere that has as much character as Abbeyglen Castle Hotel in County Galway, Ireland. What a hoot that hotel is! It was a highlight of our Ireland road trip, and its colors and cast of characters would fit perfectly into a Wes Anderson movie. Abbeyglen Castle… [Read More]
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Connemara Heritage Centre in Ireland is WONDERFUL!
The Best Unique Tourist Attraction in Ireland? Sometimes the best tourist attractions are the ones you least expect. My husband, baby, and I were on day three of our Ireland road trip, and as our car rumbled up the path from Clifden to the Connemara Heritage and History Centre of Ireland, I tried to figure… [Read More]
Kylemore Abbey, Ireland: Surprising Beauty and History
Castles in Ireland aren’t always what they seem… Ireland is a country of castles. In fact, the Emerald Isle has so many castles that on each day of our Ireland road trip, we saw no fewer than two castles per day, just chilling by the side of the road. Many of these castles date back… [Read More]
A Handsome Man Emerges from the Travel Suitcase
Much is said about travel fashion for the ladies, but what about male clothes for the road? Happily, both my husband and I got to try out some apparel from a hot company during our Ireland trip, and here are the dramatic results. The hot company in question is called prAna, and you may recall… [Read More]
Where in Ireland to Find the World’s Best Rainbows
Before we left for our week-long travels in Ireland, our downstairs neighbor demanded we bring back a gift: at least one pot o’ gold from the end of a classic Irish rainbow. Little did I know how easy it would be to find those rainbows in Ireland! (The gold, not so much.) Why does Ireland… [Read More]
How Smart Is This Boutique Hotel in Galway, Ireland?
“You could sleep at a hotel right in Galway City,” explained my Ireland informant when my husband and I were planning our week-long Ireland trip, “OR, you could stay in the cute town of Barna, just a few minutes outside of Galway City, at one of the most famous foodie hotels in Ireland.” “Famous food?”… [Read More]
