Are you considering traveling to Dublin or looking for an itinerary through Ireland? Keep reading to learn the three reasons we love Dublin, Ireland. Or skip straight to the Best 7-Day Itinerary Through Ireland – Part 1: Itinerary for the full itinerary.
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Introduction
I’ll spare you the details of the mundane planes, taxis, and walks necessary to reach Dublin. Just keep in mind that it is one of the shortest flights to Europe from the USA.
What to say about Dublin? Like most metropolitan areas, it has anything that strikes your fancy: the Guinness Storehouse and Temple Bar area for the vacation drinker, Christ Church, Dublin Castle, Trinity College, and St Patrick’s Cathedral for the historical and architectural types, museums, great food, tours, shops, and pubs, all within a walkable distance. For me, three things stuck out about Dublin.
Side Anecdote: Rude Europeans?
I have always heard that Europeans are rude to Americans. But through my travels, I learned differently. While touring Trinity College, I was told by the guards that I was the spitting image of Hugh Jackman in Wolverine while I was wearing a Captain American shirt. On a different trip, wearing the same shirt in the Vatican, I was told by the guards that I looked like the twin of Gerard Bulter in 300. Needless to say, I now own two of those shirts.
The Book of Kells – Three Reasons We Love Dublin, Ireland
The Book of Kells is a religious book of illustrations made around 800 A.D. It is kept in the Old Library at Trinity College, and tours should be pre-booked. The book’s pages are only turned every eight weeks, so for me, it is a must-see when I return to Dublin.
The European Culture – Three Reasons We Love Dublin, Ireland
Second, the European Culture. Dublin and its people share many similarities with the U.S. However, as you walk around the city and interact with the locals, you will notice slight differences that make almost everything exciting and entertaining.
Everything Made In Ireland – Three Reasons We Love Dublin, Ireland
Third, everything is made in Ireland. I first noticed this with the toilets, each stamped “made in Ireland.” The same is true for the ketchup packages and almost every other item that I picked up. It might make me a nerd, but this was cool to me.
Conclusion
Traveling to Dublin, Ireland is exciting and interesting in many ways and vary from person to person. Reading this post will give some insight into what to expect in Dublin. For an in-depth list of attractions in Dublin and in other parts of Ireland read Best 7-Day Itinerary Through Ireland – Part 1: Itinerary.
See Part 3: The Old Military Road and Sally’s Gap
PS: Traveling is much more enjoyable when you are physically fit. Check out my journey through CrossFit.
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