Before we became travelers, we only knew Waterford Crystal from our wedding registry. We came upon some in Macy’s and noted that it was some expensive “glass”. After having visited Ireland, we have to admit, the Ireland bling known as Waterford Crystal is hypnotic and more...
Titanic Experience via Ireland
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In the past four years, we have taken in two Titanic experiences in the United States: (1) Las Vegas’ Titanic Exhibit and (2) Orlando’s Titanic Experience. These two exhibits display a variety of artifacts from the wreckage and each do a nice job of delivering a well-rounded learning experience and provide a glimpse into what it was like during a time and place left behind. This past March and April, we had the opportunity to take in three more Titanic experiences in Ireland that provided a deeper glimpse into the heart of the ship and its people. Our exceptional, and completely unplanned, timing to the city meant we were in...
Gaining the Gift of ...
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“Disgusting. Nasty. You’re not actually going to kiss the stone, are you? Do you know what the locals do the stone at night?” All of these seemed to be on the minds of the travelers on our tour. Quite honestly, we didn’t know if we would kiss the stone. “So,...
Trippin’ in Du...
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Dublin easily keeps a traveler busy. While we explored Dublin, we took in an assortment of traveler’s delights. “Some experiences we enjoyed while in Dublin included the Kilmainham Gaol, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, An Evening of Food, Folklore, and Fairies @ Brazen Head pub,...
Trippin’ in Du...
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For many traveling to Dublin, the one MUST see location is the Guinness Storehouse. However, for us it was the Kilmainham Gaol. (Gaol simply means jail.) Once upon a time, not too long ago, the jail was where many Irish rebels’ lives ended fighting for independence from British ruling and...
Trippin’ in Du...
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For a capital city, Dublin feels intimate. But make no mistake about it, once you are out exploring after 11am in the city centre, the streets fill and the crowd continues to grow into the evening. This probably has to do with Dublin being home to the vibrant Temple Bar area, a part of the...