Ireland is enchanting. It’s the land where the emerald hills heave and the Guinness flows like the river Liffey. It’s the place where the music forces you to jig and the landscape urges you to admire. But most importantly, Ireland is a country where charm & a smile comprise the daily attire and hospitality & kindness are a common virtue. After this recent Saint Patrick’s Day, I’ve been inspired to commemorate five instances of Irish kindness I experienced when traveling the Emerald Isle. These little moments, I’ll treasure more than any pot o’ gold. (more…)
Tag: Ring of Kerry
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A Brief Visit to Killarney
I truly wish I could have spent more time in Killarney.
When I first arrived I asked random people on the streets to point me in the proper direction and I made it after a quick walk without any problems. I even picked up a fellow backpacker along the way. Ross from Liverpool was to be teaching English for three months in a small village nearby. Unfortunately for him, all the buses and trains to this area were suspended for the rest of the weekend so he was stranded. (more…)