Category Archives: Getting Around

Just Chilling in Louies Crib

Each year nearly ten million people visit Versailles, and I can totally understand why. After a quick breakfast at the hotel, Jenny, Delaney and I hopped aboard the RER train and headed to the palace. along the way we were … Continue reading

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Je Prends Paris

Our first challenge upon arriving in Paris was navigating from the airport to the hotel. It was only 8 in the morning and all of us were bleary from lack of sleep, but we needed to drop our bags off … Continue reading

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Paris Is Always a Good Idea

Last summer, immediately after returning from Dublin, I discovered Delta was having a fare sale. Not only that, but the tickets were for business class fares on international flights. Having been upgraded to business class on my return from Dublin, … Continue reading

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Don’t Believe A Word

My final day in Ireland began with a delicious breakfast at a cafe called Rhubarb before I checked out of the Conrad. I stored my bags and set out for a final day of adventure. I had hoped to meet … Continue reading

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Where The Streets Have No Name

Today marked the end of my road trip. I returned the plucky little Ka that carried me so far. 1,614 kilometers altogether. I made the drive from Belfast to Dublin in record time, turned in my car and caught the … Continue reading

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There Are No Strangers Here…

Hello friends! My trip around Ireland has nearly come full circle, but I managed to squeeze in a bit more adventure first! I decided to take a scenic route to Belfast and drove up through Sligo towards Ballyshannon. That route … Continue reading

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Getting Schooled in Sligo

Sligo, Ireland is a veritable treasure trove of super smart tour guides. Today’s journey was perfectly timed to take advantage of their astounding stories. I got an early start but it came to a screeching halt when I nearly drove … Continue reading

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Inconceivable

The Cliffs of Moher were first on tap today. It was hard to get an early start after dancing most of the night with Ian and Mick at the Fire in Cairo concert. Fire in Cairo is the Cure tribute … Continue reading

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There Once Was A Girl On Vacation

The first part of my day was a short trip to heaven. I left Dingle and headed west. The sun was peeking in and out of clouds as I drove through the twisting coastal roads. I got behind a big tour … Continue reading

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Words Fail Me

West of Dingle is a bit of heaven. I have no words. Only pictures. Enjoy! p

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