Ireland – Two Days in Dublin
Ireland’s capital city has a reputation for craic (pronounced crack), a Gaelic word connoting a good time and good conversation with friends. My first impression was of a vibrant and future-minded city, at the time decked out in rainbow in honor of Pride. Home to several universities and European headquarters for companies like Facebook and…
Scotland – 2 Days in Edinburgh
Scotland’s capital city is steep with hills and steeped in history. While we were there, a heat wave had brought what is called taps aff weather in Scottish slang. One woman we met said when it is warm like that, you don’t have to ask where your friends are, just go to the park and…
Ireland – Cliffs of Moher
The Cliffs of Moher is a can’t miss moment if you are in Ireland. You might recognize the natural phenomena from scenes in The Princess Bride or Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. The cliffs are a 1.5 hour drive from Galway or 3 hours from Dublin. We had stayed outside of Galway the night…
Packing List for Ireland and Scotland
Ireland and Scotland have been on my bucket list for a long time and to spend two weeks exploring both countries was a dream. The challenge was packing for varying weather, activities, and lots of photos in one checked bag and a personal item. In the end I was actually surprised by how much I…
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Hi, I’m Victoria! PhD student and cat mom living in Washington, DC, traveling every chance I get. I use this blog to share my adventures along with resources to help others travel well, including itineraries, accommodation tips, packing guides, and more.
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