When you think of Ireland, your mind conjures images of sweeping green meadows, lush rain forests, and stark towering cliffs. You can now add surfing, just like when you think of Hawaii and California, but minus the palm trees and sun-drenched beaches. On a stopover in the small coastal town of Lahinch in County Clare,…
On the grand Ring of Kerry scenic route, deep in the southwest region of Ireland, is the idyllic town of Sneem. With quaint atmosphere and colorful appearance, Sneem is a popular tourist spot. Cheery pubs, restaurants, and cozy shops line the town square. Sneem was the winner of Ireland’s Tidey Town National Competition in 1987….
You’ll find peace and serenity walking around the former moat of the Tower of London, a medieval fortress known for torturing prisoners and home of the Crown Jewels. Green space has replaced water. Now a flood of flowers has created a fantastic carpet of vibrant colors. In honor of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, the Tower…
Obrien’s Tower stands at the Cliffs of Moher’s highest point. It’s Ireland’s most popular and dramatic landscape, rising high above the Atlantic Ocean. The cliffs are on Ireland’s west coast in County Clare, along the Wild Atlantic Way, a rugged and majestic coastline trail and driving route. Our visit in early June required wearing our…
Thirty miles north of Boston you’ll find it. A gorgeous spit of land called Cape Ann right on the Atlantic coast. It’s a scenic wonderland up and down Route 127A. Rockport is among a collection of cozy seaside villages ripe for exploring. I arrived early in the morning and found a metered parking spot a…
