There is something about finally booking a flight to Ireland that makes it feel real, like I am actually going instead of just dreaming. While it is likely that I’ve been planning the trip for a while, when I get those plane tickets, I get so excited—like can’t-sleep-start-the-count-down-can-we-go-tomorrow excited. But before we buy those tickets, […]
Irish Blessings
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I didn’t grow up in an Irish-American household, so St. Patrick’s Day is one of those holidays I never quite got into when I was younger. I thought the day was primarily just an excuse for people to wear green and drink a lot of alcohol (Ha–I suppose this is true […]
How Much Does It Cost? Part III: Food in Ireland
We’re counting up all the expenses for our 2014 trip to Ireland. Parts I and II covered transportation and accommodations. This time we are talking about one of my favorite subjects, food! Not just any food though, so-delicious-I-can-still-taste-it-someone-please-bring-me-some-now food. Food in Ireland The Irish have an incredibly strong connection to the land and sea. Restaurants and pubs […]
Infinite Ireland Meets Bitesize Irish Gaelic
A few weeks ago I was invited to sit down with Eoin from Bitesize Irish Gaelic to talk about our Ireland travel stories.
Creating an Ireland Itinerary
Joe and I officially began planning our 2014 Ireland Itinerary this past week. Squee!