Ireland is a country where its better to focus on its rural, natural beauty than its cities. Sure, some of the cities in Ireland are nice, but when you think of Ireland, you likely picture its endless green countryside. If you’re renting a car, you’ll have no problem exploring the Emerald Isle. Without a car, …
Ireland is a country that’s more known for its rural beauty than for its metropolis cities. Yes, spend some time exploring Dublin, but get out of the city and see the Irish countryside. From endless fields of green to dramatic cliffs and everything in between, you’re to leave Ireland with a memory card full of …
It’s been ten years since I first visited Rome. I studied abroad in Ireland and they had something called “Reading Week”, which was basically just a week of no classes so you can study for your final exams. Instead of studying, I took a weekend trip to Rome. I still passed my exams and got …
London and Paris are both fabulous European cities to explore. Plus, both are great choices for a first visit to Europe. Both cities have a great public transportation network, loads of things for tourists to do, and have the added bonus of being easily connected by train. If you just have one week for a …
To really explore the Netherlands, you’ll need more than a long weekend. However, I’m a fast paced traveler and like to see as much variety as I can in a short time (plus I have limited vacation time). I find that it helps me decide which places I need to come back to and which …
In January 2014, I started my study abroad at Ireland’s University of Limerick. Over the next four months, I toured a lot of the country, visiting most of the tourist hot spots. But there was nowhere quite as beautiful as the dramatic cliffs in western Ireland. Ireland’s Cliffs of Moher look beautiful in photos, but …
Belgium sits in central Europe and offers a lot for visitors to do. There’s delicious food, amazing architecture, beautiful churches, and some great museums. While some may think you need a week or more to really explore, I think four days in Belgium can give you a great overview. And because many travelers also visit …
I’ve heard many people say that Paris is overrated and not worth much time. I disagree, but I will add the caveat that it is important to have reasonable expectations. Paris is not always clean, Parisian waiters can be rude, and the top sights will be packed with other tourists. Despite all of that, Paris …
If you’re planning a trip to Chile, you may be wondering how much you should budget. How much are hotels? What should you expect to pay for tours? How much should you budget for food? This article will answer all of those questions so you can create a realistic Chile travel budget. About My Travel …
Colorado is a big state with so much to see and do. There’s four national parks, some great cities, and more outdoor adventures than you could imagine. If you love being outdoors, try to give yourself as much time as possible. But, if you are limited on your vacation time, here’s three great options for …
