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…

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…