Derry is a large city with a compact tourist area surrounded by the only walled city in Ireland and the last one to be built in Europe. It is also the place to connect with the causes and events of the Troubles. Unless you were born after 1998, you were immersed in the problems and violence of Northern Ireland vicariously through the news.
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Ambling the Antrim Coast
The Antrim Coast has some of the nicest coastal scenery as well as the most exciting hike in Ireland. But you need to get off the Antrim Coast Road, which is neither on the coast not as scenic.
Beachcombing in Ramelton
Enjoy dramatic hikes and spectacular vistas at Horn Head. Feast on delicious ice cream and cappuccinos at the golden sand Marble Hill Bay Beach. Delight in beautiful views of Ballymastocker Beach. This day trip is a series of inland roads with side trips to coastal cliffs, arches and beaches.
Rambling to Ramelton
On this drive you can see Quintessential Ireland with white sheep on green hills and stone walls bordering paddocks. Enjoy narrow lanes to isolated vistas of forts and coastlines. Visit neo-Gothic cathedral and enjoy a meal in Letterkenny. Relax in non-touristy antique Ramelton.
Drizzling in Donegal
Admire the turquoise water lapping the Silver Strand beach. Enjoy spectacular vistas at Slieve League cliffs — if it isn’t fogged in. Feast on delicious cappuccino and pastry in Killybegs. Explore the stone buildings and castles of Donegal. Delight in the stone round tower of the Church of the Four Masters.
Campanile of Pisa, Florence and Venice
One of the unique features of Italy are the free-standing towers called campanile. I wonder how may tourists appreciate that the famous towers are always bell towers associated to churches or monasteries?
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Ireland North
Why Should You See Ireland North? The north of Ireland has the most hidden gems and the least-visited places. Here you can see wave-pounding coastal views, dramatic cliffs, turquoise-tinged beaches, gorgeous gardens, view-encrusted hikes, and ancient Neolithic ruins. The Ireland North Itinerary includes counties Mayo, Donegal, and Meath in Ireland, as well as Derry andContinue reading “Ireland North”
Staying Trim in Ireland
No this not a post about dieting. Admire the quintessential Norman Trim Castle. Enjoy the peaceful 12th century Bective Abbey. Be amazed by the 5000 year old Neolithic Newgrange.
Neolithic Newgrange
Brú na Bóinne is one of the oldest sites in Europe, built around 3200 BC — over 500 years older than the first pyramid at Saqqara, Egypt (2667 BC)! How did they build it and why?
Travelling to Trim
Enjoy the dramatic architecture of Sligo Abbey. Where did those pointed arches and stone tracery come from? Appreciate the tranquil views of Glencar Lough viewpoint and waterfalls. See Quintessential Ireland – white sheep on green hills – at the Gortmaconnell trail head. The best part was how few tourist were here.
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