27 Year Old From Chicago Visiting Ireland Alone
Jun 9th, 2015, 08:54 AM
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27 Year Old From Chicago Visiting Ireland Alone
Hi Everyone!
I am an active 27 year-old from Chicago spending 15 days in Ireland. I arrive in Shannon on August 25th, and depart Dublin on September 6th. Besides staying near Shannon the first day, I have no clue on where to go, what to do, where to stay, etc. - I saw a few forums, but most were for women traveling alone. I would really like to know where I could find the best route to do what a tourist does, without visiting the typical "tourist attractions" - if anyone has any ideas or anything, please let me know! I will be renting a car for the duration of my stay, so going to and from will not be difficult! Thank you all so much!
Sincerely,
Tschu1222
I am an active 27 year-old from Chicago spending 15 days in Ireland. I arrive in Shannon on August 25th, and depart Dublin on September 6th. Besides staying near Shannon the first day, I have no clue on where to go, what to do, where to stay, etc. - I saw a few forums, but most were for women traveling alone. I would really like to know where I could find the best route to do what a tourist does, without visiting the typical "tourist attractions" - if anyone has any ideas or anything, please let me know! I will be renting a car for the duration of my stay, so going to and from will not be difficult! Thank you all so much!
Sincerely,
Tschu1222
Jun 9th, 2015, 09:25 AM
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Have a look here first http://www.fodors.com/world/europe/ireland/itineraries
Decide what appeals to you, then when you've drafted a rough itinerary come back and ask for input.
Decide what appeals to you, then when you've drafted a rough itinerary come back and ask for input.
Jun 9th, 2015, 11:08 AM
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The Dingle peninsula in the southwest, Kinsale on the southwest coast near Cork, and Dublin are my favorite parts of Ireland. Shamefully, I have not been to Northern Ireland, so don't forget to research that part.
I did not care for Galway in the slightest except as a jumping off point to visit the Aran Islands or the Cliffs of Moher.
I did not care for Galway in the slightest except as a jumping off point to visit the Aran Islands or the Cliffs of Moher.
Jun 9th, 2015, 03:28 PM
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Start in Ennis 1/2 hour from Shannon and a great touring base base for Clare.
Galway is a great base for Galway. Killarney is a great base for Kerry, Cork for Cork and Dublin for the eastern side,
It's past my sensible hour so will come back with better stuff tomorrow.
Galway is a great base for Galway. Killarney is a great base for Kerry, Cork for Cork and Dublin for the eastern side,
It's past my sensible hour so will come back with better stuff tomorrow.
Jun 12th, 2015, 06:52 AM
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Thanks everyone! These are great. I'm trying my best to make a good route for road trip and hit the best places possible while booking b&b's along the way starting Shannon ending in Dublin. Since I have a decent amount of time, I figured this shouldn't be difficult! Please shoot more ideas / suggestions. I really appreciate it!
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Jun 12th, 2015, 07:36 AM
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Belfast and the coastal rd. See Giant's causeway and soak in the beauty of NI. I love Inishmor, take ferry over for the day. You can do that from a base in Galway. I would just do a big loop. Hostelworld list some nice hostels in Ireland. Snoozles in Galway is good. Not sure of your budget but a suggestion with B&Bs.
