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Brian Barry combines the roles of Senior 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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A Driftwood group standing in front of their tour bus on a beach

What Happens On A Driftwood 6 Day Northern Ireland Tour?

14th February 2024
Are you yearning for mystery, magic and adventure? Jump onboard your Drifter tour vehicle to join expert tour guide Brian for a incredible journey of discovery through Northern Ireland and Ireland's northwest. Jump to any point in our day-by-day itinerary: ๐Ÿ˜ Day 1 - Dublin to Mayo ๐Ÿš Day 2 - Mayo to Donegal ๐ŸŒณ Day 3 - Donegal to Derry โ›ฐ๏ธ Day 4 - The Causeway Coast ๐Ÿ›ณ๏ธ Day 5 - Belfast to Strangford ๐Ÿ‘‹ Day 6 - Strangford to Dublin
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Evening light catches waves on Waterford's Copper Coast

Stunning Photos of Ireland's Ancient East

23rd October 2023
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 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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Wild foraged fruits and berries from Ireland

The Best Food Tours in Ireland

18th September 2023
Explore these delicious Irish food tours while travelling around Ireland with us. Foodie expert Brian has also included brewery/whiskey experiences for your delectation. Harvest... Forage... Slurp... Sip... Munch! The Best Irish Food Tours At A Glance ๐ŸŒŠ Harvest and taste seaweed on a Kerry beach ๐Ÿฎ Meet grass-fed buffalo and munch their mozzarella ๐Ÿฅƒ Slurp smooth Irish whiskey at the Jameson Distillery ๐Ÿงš Forage in wild Clare hedgerows for fairy potatoes and wild garlic ๐Ÿด Take a guided walking food tour of the most exciting food scene in Ireland ๐Ÿบ Meet Irelandโ€™s original female brewer and at an historic Kerry pub ๐Ÿ”ฅ Taste an Irish coffee like no other, brewed al fresco ๐Ÿ˜‹ Become an Irish breakfast guru
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Interior of Trinity Library

The Best Books to Read About Ireland Before Your 2025 Trip

2nd March 2023
Get a flavour for this magical land with our updated list of the best books to read about Ireland.
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Was This The Best Ever Family Tour Of Ireland?

24th November 2021
Ride along with VagaGuide Brian as two lucky families experience the ultimate tour of southwestern Ireland and the Wild Atlantic Way.
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Vagabond tour group on bikes and ready to go cycling in Killarney National Park, Ireland

What Happens On An Active Vagabond 7 Day Tour of Ireland?

16th November 2021
Take a deep breath! Your incredible 7 day tour of Ireland starts here. Get ready for flexible activities, friendly locals, stunning natural scenery and newfound travel buddies. Jump to any day of the tour with these links: ๐Ÿ˜ Day 1 - Dublin to Clare via Galway City ๐Ÿš Day 2 - Clare to Dingle ๐Ÿป Day 3 - Free Day in Dingle โ›ฐ๏ธDay 4 - Kerry and Portmagee ๐ŸŒŠ Day 5 - Skellig Islands Tour ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ Day 6 - The Beara and West Cork ๐Ÿ‘‹ Day 7 - The Parting Glass
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