The Gateway to Western Ireland Galway is a lively and inviting city, but so many of my American friends have never even heard of it. That, in and of itself, is a crime. But Galway also acts as an excellent base from which you can explore the rugged and varied …
“A city so beautiful it breaks the heart again and again.” I’d wager British poet Alexander McCall Smith never wrote a truer sentence than that in his entire career. Scotland’s wonderfully rugged landscape and cheeky sense of humor are captured perfectly by its capital city, Edinburgh. I lived there for …
An introvert walks into a hostel. It sounds like the start of a joke, right? One of the hallmarks of introversion is a need to have your own space to retreat to after a period of socializing. By that definition, spending the night with twelve roommates crammed in a small …
Home again, home again. Moving back home has given me the chance to explore the places where I grew up with new eyes. Outside of the obvious places to visit like Yale University and Mystic Seaport, Connecticut is home to beautiful natural landscapes and hikes, adorable (and delicious) locally-owned restaurants, …
Little city, lots of pubs. I have written previously about my love for Galway, and one of its main charms is its personality. For such a small city, Galway will never fail to deliver when it comes to having a good night out. You can’t walk down a single cobblestone …
Galway – a bustling city in a sleepy town’s body. Galway is a city that marches to the beat of its own drum. The surrounding countryside is equal parts heartbreaking and welcoming, and the people sure know how to have a good time. Picture everything you imagine an Irish city …
When life gives you historic snowfall, make lemonade? I began writing this post sat in a cafe in Belfast. Sounds like a typical afternoon for me if we’re being honest. But you see, I was supposed to be flying about 30,000 feet over an ocean at the time. I’d like …
A Dream Hike The Cliffs of Moher are probably one of the most recognizable landmarks in Ireland. They grace postcards, tourism advertisements, and pretty much any novelty trinket you could ask for. I had first been to the Cliffs back in college when I was working at an archaeological dig …
Good weather? Head to Connemara. On one unsuspecting Sunday back in November, we were blessed with a rare occurrence – good weather. Many a joke are made at the expense of Ireland’s weather, but on that lovely morning the sun was shining and the sky was blue. Of course, this …
“Why would you want to go so far?” “What if something happens to you while you’re there?” “Aren’t you afraid?” Whenever I talk to people about where I am traveling next or where I dream of going, questions like these often pop up. Whether I’m going to school across an …
