Tag: Ireland

Silverfish are small, wingless insects that can be found in homes and businesses throughout Ireland. They are known for their distinctive silver-grey color and their fast, darting movements. Although silverfish are not dangerous to humans, they can cause damage to books, wallpaper, and other paper-b...

Switzerland is not a member of the European Union, so you will require a visa to live and work there as an Irish citizen. If you want to remain in Switzerland for fewer than 90 days, you can acquire a Schengen visa. However, if you intend to stay for an extended period of time, you will require a wo...

In 1989, I was twenty-one and had traveled to Ireland in hopes of finding work. When I first got to Dublin, I went straight to a hostel that my guidebook had recommended. It was around noon, and I hoped they would let me check in early. They did, indeed, let me check in early. They assigned me...

In a world where the cost of living seems to escalate continually, it’s no surprise that travel expenses have become increasingly burdensome for many wanderlust-stricken souls. The allure of exploring new destinations, immersing in diverse cultures, and creating unforgettable memories has n...

Ireland is the land of lush green fields, Guinness, religious history, and so much more. I’ve begun flying the Irish carrier, Aer Lingus, on my Euro trips because of their extremely reasonable fares, hospitality, and easy stopovers in Dublin. I’ve been to Dublin a few times now and ca...

I use a wheelchair because I have spina bifida. Almost three years ago, I studied Irish Literature and History in Dublin. This year I’m living in Galway, Ireland for work as a writer, actor, model, and director. Here’s what I’ve learned. Leaving Texas for Ireland is already a bi...

This past May, I finally visited Dublin, a city I have had on my travel list for years. Having booked an unbelievable Air Canada flight deal from Toronto, I decided to go with a quick five-night trip. (I will highlight a few Dublin experiences in a separate article). My travel companion joined me fo...

Going to Ireland made me realize I knew nothing about it other than some American stereotypes and Irish music I love. I decided to remain naive or simply have no expectations at all. My self-inflicted ignorance paid off beautifully as Ireland surprised my soul. The first stop was Dublin. Out...

We arrived in Dublin on September 26, 2018 and took a taxi to our homestay which was on North Circular Road. It was very conveniently located, walking distance to a number of locations and close to bus stations and the train terminal. Our daughter who was due to attend a conference in Dublin later i...

Well, it’s day 1 of our trip, if you don’t count the 35 hours flying halfway around the world to get here! Not a particularly bad trip, but it’s SUCH a long way. Having compression stockings and an exit aisle seat made the flights infinitely more bearable. What a relief finally ...

Yesterday we turned in car #1 and took a taxi to our hotel. Our taxi driver was quite garrulous and friendly as are all the Irish. He gave us a tour of the popular spots of Dublin on the way to our hotel. This cost us an extra €8 on the meter from what we expected, and we knew that it would, bu...

I do not have sufficient vocabulary to tell you how wonderful and beautiful it was, so instead I’ll give you a rundown of what we did and how it went. This is an overview — there is so much more I could say about everything, but that would take more time than I have right now and the ...

Firstly, it is necessary to understand the reasons that drove Rome to constant expansion. These can be divided into two main groups: the need for resources and protection from barbarian invasions. The goal of most of the Roman legions’ conquest campaigns was to protect their possessions from r...

St Patrick’s day fell on Sunday, this year. And in line with the tradition of the leading politicians from the Republic of Ireland travel to the White House to commemorate the special occasion, the Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) went to clink glasses with the President of the United State...