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Brian Barry combines the roles of Digital Marketing Executive and Tour Guide at Vagabond Tours. As a published writer for Lonely Planet and an award-winning travel blogger, Brian loves to share his expert knowledge of Ireland, its myriad destinations and the very best places to go.

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The colourful village of Allihies on the Beara peninsula

Don't Miss The Beara Peninsula!

3rd November 2023
The rugged Beara Peninsula is Ireland as you have dreamed it. Wild, winding roads lead to golden sand beaches and remote, colourful villages. Read our guide to best things to do and sights to see. The Beara Peninsula At At Glance ๐Ÿฆ… An Island Covered In Beautiful Gardens ๐Ÿฐ The Last Stand of Gaelic Ireland ๐Ÿง™ A Magically Mysterious Stone Circle โ†ช๏ธ Ireland's Twistiest Road ๐ŸŒŠ The Village At The End of Ireland
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A man and a woman on a boat trip underneath the Slieve League cliffs in the sunshine

Brian's Guide to Donegal - Coolest Place on Earth?

26th October 2023
Rugged cliffs. White sand beaches. Amazing traditional culture. Donegal expert Brian is not surprised that Lonely Planet have awarded this northwestern county in their Best In Travel 2024 accolades. Donegal At A Glance ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ Where Is Donegal? ๐Ÿค” Is Donegal In Northern Ireland? ๐Ÿ’š What Is Donegal Famous For? ๐ŸŒŠ Things To Do In Donegal ๐Ÿ˜‹ Where To Eat In Donegal
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Aerial shot of scenic Mullaghmore peninsula in Sligo, Ireland

Travel Guide To Sligo: Not So Normal People & Extraordinary Places

23rd October 2023
VagaGuide Brian is here with an updated 2024 travel guide to the famous characters and amazing locations that make Sligo โ€” located in northwestern Ireland โ€” such a special place. ๐Ÿ“ Sligo Is Located In Irelands' Northwest โœ๏ธ Discover Sligo's Famous Poets, Rebels & Artists ๐ŸŒ„ Enjoy Scenic Mountain Landscapes ๐Ÿฅพ Go Surfing Or Hike To Meet A Mythical Queen... ๐ŸŒฟ ...Then Soak In A Seaweed Bath
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Quaint and colourful village street

8 Hidden Towns and Charming Villages in Ireland

6th October 2023
Looking for quaint and charming villages in Ireland? Here are some of travel expert Brian's favourites โ€” he's been exploring Ireland just for you! Quaint Ireland Villages At A Glance ๐Ÿชท Southern Seals & Island Gardens ๐Ÿ˜Œ Easy Living By The River ๐Ÿดโ€โ˜ ๏ธ A Smuggler's Port in Kerry ๐ŸŒŠ Where VagaGuides Vacation ๐Ÿ˜‡ Home To Rebels & An Explorer Saint โ›ฐ๏ธ Where 3 Mountain Trails Meet ๐ŸŒ… Watch Epic Western Sunsets
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A Vagabond group on a hike on the Cliffs of Moher

Cliffs of Moher and The Burren

29th September 2023
Don't just see the Cliffs of Moher; discover the surrounding region of The Burren in county Clare. This otherworldly landscape feels like Middle Earth and has so much to offer! The Burren At A Glance ๐ŸŒ… The Unmissable Cliffs of Moher ๐Ÿค” Where Is The Burren? ๐Ÿฎ How Was The Burren Formed? ๐Ÿค˜ The Burren Rocks! ๐ŸŒธ The Rare Flora of The Burren โ˜ ๏ธ 5,000 Years Of History ๐ŸŽป The Place For Traditional Music  
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An aerial view of Derrynane lake which is surrounded by beautiful landscape and mountains in the distance

Northwest Ireland โ€“ Irelandโ€™s Best Kept Secret

29th September 2023
Discover some of Irelands best-kept secrets โ€” just don't tell anyone! Get set for adventure in northwest Ireland with VagaGuide Brian. Miss Northwest Ireland And You'll Miss... ๐ŸŒฌ๏ธ The Most Iconic Landscape In Ireland ๐Ÿ˜ฎ Ireland's Most Scenic Historic Building ๐ŸŒ… The Only Fjord On The West Coast ๐Ÿ๏ธ A Bay With 365 Islands & A Literary Landscape ๐Ÿž๏ธ The Largest Stone Age Monument On Earth ๐Ÿ‘ธ The Mountaintop Tomb of a Mythical Queen ๐ŸŒŠ Europe's Highest Accessible Sea Cliffs ๐Ÿฐ A Cursed Castle Plus The Most Northerly Point in Ireland
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