Among My Souvenirs

A beautiful country to travel around, Ireland is a fascinating place to explore. Everywhere you go, you’ll come across these spectacular old Irish castles dotted about the landscape. There are remarkably over 3,000 castles in Ireland for you to visit! There are also some amazing castle hotels in Ireland you can spend the night at. While some of the castles are now crumbling ruins, others are very well-preserved; many have even been turned into 5-star castle hotels. Indeed, no trip to Ireland can ever be complete without having seen at least a couple of its amazing castles. The ‘Emerald Isle’ has a long and interesting history of conquest and war, so the Irish castles all date back to different periods. This means that there are lots of different architectural styles on show. Some of the castles look very simple and understated, while others look very grand and impressive. Nearly all of them, however, are set in the most beautiful locations imaginable! Whether you...

In order to fund my expensive habit of going to as many places as humanely possible, I have had to develop some tactics to visit expensive cities on a budget. When I told people I’d booked an impulsive trip to the capital of Ireland after finding flights for £50 on skyscanner, everyone’s response was pretty similar… I hope you have a lot of money.  Apparently, Ireland’s expensive and the capital’s the dearest of all. People advised me that if I was venturing into more rural Ireland, the prices do go down a little. But in Dublin? I’d be bankrupt approximately 30 minutes after stepping off the plane. Ever the optimist, I replied that as I was only going for two days and am used to London prices, so it couldn’t be that bad… Could it? Is Dublin on a budget possible? I put it to the test and ventured to Dublin for a weekend with the aim to spent as little as possible. And here are my tips for saving money in Dublin! Cheap Transport in Dublin From the airport, you ca...