Friday, August 4, 2023 – Cobh to Kenmare The day started with one of my favorite travel activities: a sunrise run in a new town. And if that run happens to be on the water? Even better. As I ran along Cobh’s waterfront, the town slowly woke up around me, and I couldn’t help butContinue reading “The Ring of Beara”
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Stay to the Left, Stay to the Left!
Thursday, August 4, 2023 – Dublin to Cobh Today, we traded Dublin’s city buzz for the Irish countryside, which meant one thing: renting a car. We rented the car near our hotel in the heart of the city, which meant the rental agency was on the top floor of an eight-story parking garage. So myContinue reading “Stay to the Left, Stay to the Left!”
Dublin’s Fair City
Wednesday, August 2, 2023 – Dublin How do you choose a place to eat in Dublin when the online options feel endless? If you’re us, you pick the one with the cheekiest name: The Cheeky Piglet. Cozy, out of the way, and blessed with yet another stellar Full Irish Breakfast, it was the perfect fuelContinue reading “Dublin’s Fair City”
History Lesson
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 – Dublin Can a flight be too short? Apparently, yes. Our trip began in Boston, where we spent a few lovely days with our daughter and son-in-law before boarding an overnight redeye to Dublin. A strong tailwind left our six hour flight with just five hours in the air. That meantContinue reading “History Lesson”