Irish Citizenship Test (for fun)
A large number of people just became citizens of Ireland. Some of the discussion on social media centered around a fun and fictitious "
Fresh and New Experiences
The October Bank Holiday (last Monday in October) marks the end of the “tourist season” in Ireland and is fast approaching. So, now we...
Bank Holidays and Other Trip Planning Considerations
One of the terms you may hear or see while planning a visit to Ireland is “bank holiday”. Most of the bank holidays can be translated to...
What Should I Order in an Irish Pub?
Believe it or not this is the number one question we are asked on tour! It may seem that the obvious answer is Guinness, but many people...
Genealogy Tips
Many people who contact us for tours know they have Irish blood and would like to visit the county or town of their ancestors, but are...
Dietary Restrictions & Irish Restaurants
Many people have dietary restrictions that vary from being a vegetarian, to food sensitivities, to severe food allergies. Any of these...
Irish-English vs. American-English
After living in Ireland for a few years, we seamlessly switch between Irish-English and American-English. OK, it’s almost seamless....
Pre-Trip Homework
Update: 20-May 2016 This blog is for those who believe trip preparation is as much fun as the trip. The subject is not about putting...
Irish Reading and Viewing
Original: 28-July 2013 Update: 17-August 2013 Over the years I have been asked about books to read before visiting a country, and I have...
Staying Alive - A Year in Ireland - Part 3
Since moving to Ireland we’ve had experiences that provided us with many fun stories, but getting our Irish Driving License has proved to...