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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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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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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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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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Sunset strikes the ruins of Dunluce Castle in Northern Ireland

11 Reasons to Tour Northern Ireland in 2025

28th September 2023
Want to go somewhere different? Nordie expert Brian says that a Northern Ireland tour in 2025 makes sense for lots of reasons. 11, to be exact. Northern Ireland At A Glance ๐ŸŒŠ The Scenery - The North Coast ๐ŸŒ‹ Must-See: The Giant's Causeway ๐Ÿ˜‰ The People - Friendliness Personified ๐Ÿ‘ป The History โ€“ Castles, Ghosts and Ancient Ring Forts ๐Ÿฅพ The Chance Of Adventure ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ It's One Big Game of Thrones Filmset! ๐ŸŒ‡ Belfast: City of Culture ๐Ÿงฑ Storm The Walls Of Derry/Londonderry ๐Ÿ˜‹ A Wee Bite to Eat: Northern Ireland Food & Drink ๐ŸŽธ Northern Irish Music Rocks! โœŒ๏ธ Special Offer: Two Countries for the Price of One!
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Skellig Michael island by Michael75 on Unsplash

Your Ireland Bucket List 2025

18th September 2023
Pure air. Empty beaches. Neon seas. Our Ireland bucket list visits the most untouched corners and incredible experiences for travellers in 2025.
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Evening light catches waves on Waterford's Copper Coast

Stunning Photos of Ireland's Ancient East

4th September 2023
Tour guide and expert on southern Ireland, Brian, just couldn't resist showing you these jaw-dropping photos of the Ireland's Ancient East region. Ireland's Ancient East At A Glance โ›ฐ๏ธ Ireland's Largest Upland Wilderness ๐ŸŒŠ The World's Oldest Operating Lighthouse ๐Ÿฆ€ Ireland's Secret Gourmet Capital ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ The Medieval Capital of Ireland ๐Ÿš A Spectacular (But Undervisited) Coastline ๐Ÿฐ Medieval Ruins & Lost Villages โš”๏ธ Ireland's First City, Founded By Vikings ๐Ÿฅƒ The Most Famous Irish Whiskey Distillery
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