Day trip from Amsterdam: Keukenhof flower gardens

I have a pretty short bucket list. I am fascinated with flowers and landscapes so three of my top bucket list items are to: see the rice fields in Vietnam visit the lavender fields in France and go to the tulip festival in the Netherlands. Every spring you see the perfect image of tulip fields and …

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Non-touristy weekend guide to Amsterdam

Amsterdam is one of the most interesting cities in the world. In the time span of one hour of strolling around the city you could stumble upon a family packed farmer’s market, a carnival in the middle of the Red Light district, a blitzed out tourist after partaking in the coffee shops, or a museum …

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DAY TRIP FROM DUBLIN: MALAHIDE

Before moving to Ireland, many people who lived here warned us of the horrific weather and the expensive rent. We never in our wildest dreams expected to live in a village straight out of a children’s storybook. Malahide, a quintesential small village a 30-minute train ride from Dublin, is the perfect getaway from the bustling city …

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Drop everything and head to Galway, Ireland

Crooked cobblestones, rainbow-stained buildings, faint smell of sea salt, and unparalleled Irish pride describe the small coastal city of Galway, Ireland in Western Ireland. As the largest city on the western coast of Ireland it is a perfect home base for your Irish adventures to Cliffs of Moher, Connemara, Burren, and the Aran Islands. What …

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Day trip from Dublin: Majestic Howth Cliffs

Even before we moved to Dublin we had heard about beautiful Howth (pronounced “Hoe-th”). Easily accessible by public transit, Howth is the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Logistics How to get there: From the city center (Pearse station is centrally located) take a DART northbound to Howth. Enjoy the 30 minute train ride …

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