Brian - Ireland Destinations Expert

Do you know your Wild Atlantic Way from your Ancient East? VagaGuide and travel expert Brian gives some basic facts about Irish geography in this fun and informative blog. The Wild Atlantic Way At A Glance 💚 Where exactly is the world-famous Wild Atlantic Way? ✌️ Ireland is 1 island with 2 countries;  Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland ☘️ Ireland is not connected to Britain (though, at its closest, Scotland is only 12 miles away) 💶 Both Irish states have their own capital city and currency 🗺️ Ireland is divided into 32 separate counties and four provinces.

One of the first things you'll notice in Ireland is a lack of big cities. Outside of the urban capitals - Dublin and Belfast - charming villages and small towns dot the countryside. Travel expert Brian takes you on a tour through some of his favourites. The Prettiest Towns and Villages in Ireland At A Glance 🌳 Westport 🎻 Dingle 🎨 Kinsale 🏰 Kilkenny 🌊 Kinvara 📽️ Cong 🌼 Kenmare 🦅 Dunfanaghy 🌄 Allihies

Read our travel guide to Skellig Michael and Little Skellig Islands. Expert VagaGuide, Brian, gives you the lowdown on the boat trip, the summit hike and everything in between. The Skellig Islands At A Glance Where Are The Skellig Islands?📍 All About Skellig Michael ⛰️ Skellig Islands FAQs 🤔 Best Time To Visit Skellig Michael? 🗓️ Skellig Michael Checklist ✅ Alternatives To Skellig Michael 🛥️

Get practical Ireland travel tips, learn Irish slang and even cook up an Irish recipe! Here is travel expert Brian's ultimate Ireland travel guide for 2026 & 2027! Ireland At A Glance 🗺️ Ireland 101 🧳 Plan Your Trip 📅 Best Time to Visit 🏞️ 2026 Bucket List 📸 Dublin Travel Tips 😉 Get to Know The Irish 🎻 TV, Books & Music 🥔 The Best Irish Food ☘️ Tracing Irish Roots

VagaGuide and Ireland travel expert, 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 ⛰️ Ireland's Largest Upland Wilderness 🌊 The World's Oldest Operating Lighthouse 🦀 Ireland's Secret Gourmet Capital 🛡️ The Medieval Capital of Ireland 🐚 A Spectacular (But Undervisited) Coastline 🏰 Medieval Ruins & Lost Villages ⚔️ Ireland's First City, Founded By Vikings 🥃 The Most Famous Irish Whiskey Distillery

Get a flavour for this magical land with our updated list of the best books to read about Ireland.