Tag: Dublin
Learning About History on the Jeanie Johnston
(Dublin, Ireland) Something I wanted to visit when Grant and I were here last winter was the Jeanie Johnston Famine Museum which is on a 19th Century wooden ship. Because it was closed during that sea... Read More
Leisure Cliff Walk Along the Irish Coast
I first heard about this hike last winter while browsing a hobby shop in a quaint little town called Blackrock. The sales clerk behind the counter said, “You’re not from around here”, after she ... Read More
Riverfest: A Day on the Liffey
There is something different about being in Dublin during the summer. I’m comparing it to the winter, when we were last here. It seems the city blooms with life and people. For one thing, the street... Read More
To Airbnb or not to Airbnb
Let’s talk about dwellings. Specifically, dwellings for travelers. Today there are many options for the traveler when seeking a lodging place, from standard hotels to hostels to house swaps. The mor... Read More
Winter in St. Stephen’s Green Park (Video)
February, 2017 (Dublin, Ireland) While we were in Dublin, we spent some time in a nice public park in the heart of the city. It provides a nice natural oasis in the busy city center and is great for p... Read More
Snowboarding on Brush Bristles (no joke!)
January, 2017 (Kilternan, Ireland) Before we attempt to snowboard Zermatt, as this is a cream-of-the-crop skiing mountain, we practiced at Ski Club of Ireland for a few times. And because this is Gran... Read More
Restaurant Review: l’Ecrivain, 1-Star Michelin Rated
January 30, 2017 (Dublin, Ireland) While John was still visiting us in Ireland, we decided to visit another Michelin-rated restaurant in Dublin. We called around and were luckily able to make a reserv... Read More
Visiting Ancient Sites – Newgrange, Monasterboice, Hill of Slane, and Tara
January 28, 2017 (County Meath, Ireland) Grant, John, and I didn’t know what to expect when we set off for this tour. We were lucky in that the tour company didn’t have any other customers besides... Read More