Category: Europe
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A walk through history: Spike Island
About Spike Island is a 104 acre island that’s located in Cork Harbour, Ireland. The island was used as many different things over the years. It was a monastic settlement, a military base, and a prison. Now it’s one of the top tourist attractions in Ireland. Military Base The island’s first fortification was built in…
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Evening Seine River Cruise: A Magical Paris Experience
Taking a cruise on the Seine River, is a popular thing to do in Paris. There are plenty of companies that offer cruises on the Seine River. From day cruises, evening cruises, night cruises, and dinner cruises. I decided to take the evening cruise with Vedettes De Paris, and it was a very relaxing and…
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Visiting the Giants Causeway in Northern Ireland
What is Giants Causeway The Giant’s Causeway is a natural reserve located in Northern Ireland. The Giant’s Causeway is made up of over 40,000 columns of basalt, most of which are hexagonal in shape. It was formed more than 50 million years ago by intense volcanic actions. When lava pushed up through fissures in the…
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Exploring the vibrant streets of Cobh
Cobh is a picturesque town located in Cork city harbor. It’s known for It’s colorful buildings and rich maritime history. It was also the last port of call for the RMS Titanic. There are trains and buses that goes to Cork City. Irish Rail is a popular company that provides trains to and from most…
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Discover Dublin City Center
Dublin City Center is the vibrant core of Ireland’s capital. This area offers historic landmarks, a huge variety and diversity of food and drinks, shopping and live music. Down every street there’s something that brings this area to life, which makes it a popular place to explore. Gaiety Theatre Gaiety Theatre is Dublin’s longest established…
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Experiencing the New York-Dublin Portal: A Unique Connection
When I found out about the New York-Dublin portal, I thought it was pretty cool. One, to see and communicate with people in Dublin from New York in real time. Two, I actually had a trip booked for Dublin and it was happening soon. So I thought, why not experience it on both sides? NYC…
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How to take advantage of your layover
Check the requirements for entering that destination Research the destination: culture, weather, things to do, etc Create an itinerary for your layover Creating an itinerary will not only be your guide to let you know what you’re going to be doing but also help with time management. Check out my blog on how to spend…
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Flamenco Essential Flamenco Show- Madrid
Enjoy a spectacular experience in Madrid with a live Flamenco show. Flamenco Essential Flamenco Show takes place in a small intimate setting. The theater has a stage with seats for the performers. The seats for the audience are on the sides and front of the stage. The Flamenco Essential Flamenco Show is an amazing show;…
