A child is seen walking across a lush green lawn towards Dublin Castle, a historic fortress with a prominent round tower and grey stonework. The castle stands under a cloudy sky, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and visitors enjoying the grounds.
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Is Dublin in the UK, EU, or Northern Ireland? Your Questions Answered (By a Local)

Are you wondering, “Is Dublin in the UK? The EU? Europe?”  Well, you’ve come to the right place.  As an American living in Dublin, Ireland, I get questions like this a lot when I travel back home. While I admittedly didn’t know much about Ireland before moving here, I’m surprised by how many people want…

a glass half full with whisky sits atop a beige counter top.
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13 Best Whiskey Tours in Dublin (According to a Local) (2024)

Looking for the best Dublin whiskey tours? I’m happy to say you’re in the right place! As a Dublin local and whiskey lover, I’ve spent a fair amount of time exploring Dublin’s local whiskey scene. Dublin has some amazing distilleries and whiskey-tasting experiences you won’t find anywhere else. There are many ways to enjoy Dublin’s…

buildings on a hillside, with green rolling hills and the blue Mediterranean sea to the right.
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One Day in Taormina, Sicily: Itinerary + Things to Do (2024)

Need help planning a one-day Taormina itinerary? Then you’ve come to the right place! The beautiful Sicilian town of Taormina, with its ancient Greek theater, charming medieval streets, and stunning views of Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea, is a popular travel destination. I stayed in Taormina during my 10-day Sicily road trip. Not only…

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3 Day Dolomites Itinerary: An Adventure-Packed Long Weekend in the Italian Alps

Looking for the perfect 3-day Dolomites itinerary? Then you’ve come to the right place! The Dolomites are truly stunning, with towering peaks, dramatic rock formations, and the most beautiful alpine meadows in Europe. With such breathtaking beauty, it’s no wonder the Dolomites have a UNESCO World Heritage Site badge. In this post, I break down…