Tag Archives: travel to Dublin
One Perfect Day in Dublin
On my recent trip to Dublin I was asked by an American traveler, ‘if you had one day in Dublin, what would you do?’ We were sitting at breakfast munching on fresh-baked brown soda bread while sunlight streamed through the … Continue reading
The Affordable Side of Dublin
Things have changed in the city that used to be called one of ’the most expensive capitals in Europe’. It’s affordable again. During the boom years of the Celtic Tiger, you had to search to find value, but now the … Continue reading
An Itinerary Just for You
Have you ever wanted a travel writer to design an itinerary just for you? Keep reading. If you have been to Dublin before (or even if you haven’t) you may be one of the readers who has sent me an … Continue reading
Afternoon Tea with an Artistic Twist
When I first moved to Dublin, one of the traditional experiences I found most enticing was afternoon tea. In the States it can be difficult to find good scones or good tea, so to me, the tradition of sitting down … Continue reading
Filed under Cuisine as Cultural Experience, Dublin, Hotels, Life in Ireland
Walk on Water
One Irish tradition I got accustomed to very quickly is walking. The Irish love to walk – after a meal, through a park, along the sea – it barely matters where and it certainly doesn’t matter what the weather is … Continue reading
Filed under Dublin, Life in Ireland
Happy St Patrick’s Day!
Happy St Patrick’s Day from Ireland’s capital city! It was the warmest day of the year so far – and perfect weather to head out into town and enjoy the parades, costumes, and craic. Here are some photos from the … Continue reading
Filed under Photo Essay
Most Memorable Meals in Europe
I’ve spent the last 2 1/2 years eating my way through Europe. From fish and chips to gourmet meals, currywurst from a street cart in Berlin to fine dining with white linen – I’ve eaten it all. It’s part of … Continue reading
Filed under BEST OF Lists, Cuisine as Cultural Experience, Restaurants
