Skellig Islands – Where Heaven and Sea Meet During our road trip along the west and south coast of Ireland, a visit to the Skellig Islands was also on the list. It was a day with beautiful weather, despite the strong winds. But that shouldn’t spoil the fun when you’re heading out to sea by […]
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Wicklow Mountains – The Garden of Ireland During our road trip along the west and south coast of Ireland, we concluded this journey with a final stop in the Wicklow Mountains. We stayed at Forest View Woodland Lodge, an excellent base for excursions in this beautiful area. The very friendly owners are extremely helpful with […]
Glanteenassig Forest Park – A Hidden Paradise on the Dingle Peninsula I’m always searching for those locations that haven’t yet been discovered by the masses. Of course, you visit the main attractions when you’re in the area, but every now and then you find a gem that remains largely unexplored. Glanteenassig is one such place. […]
Abbey Island – Where Irish Beauty and History Meet During our road trip along the west and south coast of Ireland, we were advised to visit Abbey Island. I can honestly say this was perhaps the best tip we received during our stay in beautiful Ireland. What an incredible place. A unique location where the […]
Fanore Beach – Peace, Space and Patterns in the Sand Between the rugged limestone hills of The Burren and the Atlantic Ocean lies one of the most special beaches on the Irish west coast: Fanore Beach. While most travellers drive straight to the Cliffs of Moher (read more about that here), here you’ll find peace […]
Cliffs of Moher – The Impressive Coast of County Clare Along the west coast of Ireland, where the Atlantic Ocean relentlessly pounds against the rocks, the Cliffs of Moher rise impressively from the sea. These imposing cliffs are among Ireland’s most famous natural attractions – and with good reason. The steep walls, rising up to […]
Inisheer – The Quiet Island of the Aran Islands Off the west coast of Ireland, where Atlantic waves crash against the rocks, lie the Aran Islands – three rugged islands where life seems to move at a different pace. Inisheer (in Irish: Inis Oírr) is the smallest of the three and also the most intimate. […]

