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Film and drama graduate Jade plays a starring role at Vagabond as Sales & Reservations Executive. This Wicklow native has travelled all over Ireland, noting the wild rugged landscapes of Connemara and Donegal as her favourite places. Jade is a wealth of knowledge on all things Ireland.

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Solo Travel to Ireland In 2025

5th March 2025
What is solo travel to Ireland like on a small-group tour? Travel expert Jade answers all of your questions and concerns in this handy guide. Solo Travel To Ireland At A Glance đŸĨ° Ireland Is Super Friendly & Safe 👩‍❤ī¸â€đŸ‘Š New Friendships On Tour Are Very Common 👴 Solo Travel Suits All Ages In Ireland 🚐 Solo Travel Is Better In Small Groups 💰 Your Solo Tour Doesn't Have To Cost More 🌇 Dublin Is A Haven for Solo Travellers
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What To Pack For Ireland: Our Packing List

28th August 2024
You've found Ireland's best small-group tours. You've booked your flights. Next on the list: what to pack? Read Jade's expert packing tips and recommended suitcase sizes. What To Pack For Ireland At A Glance Don't Leave Without These Essentials 🚨 The Best Suitcase Size For Ireland đŸ§ŗ My Recommended Ireland Packing List 😎 Pack These Extras For The Win 🤠 What You WON'T Need đŸšĢ
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Best Free Travel Apps Ireland - Your Essential Guide

17th July 2024
Enjoy travel expert Jade's selection of the best free apps for visitors to Ireland. Jade has included all of her favourites with handy links to download for Android and iPhone. Best Travel Apps For Ireland At A Glance 📞 Keep In Touch With Loved Ones 🌲 Plant Trees & Avoid Single-Use Plastic 🚌 Plan Train, Bus & City Journeys ℹī¸ Convert Currency, Check Weather & Book Hotels 👀 Plan Things To Do 😋 Find Places To Eat
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Planning A Trip to Ireland: 2025 Essential Checklist

18th December 2023
Read Jade's essential travel tips for planning, budgeting and packing for your 2025 small-group tour of Ireland. Planning A Trip To Ireland At A Glance âŗ Book Early for Best Value đŸĨ Purchase Insurance 🛂 Check Your Passport đŸ§ŗ Pack Only The Essentials đŸĻ Notify Your Bank ⚠ī¸ Last Minute Checks
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What to Pack For Your Vagabond Or Driftwood Tour of Ireland?

24th March 2022
You've found Ireland's best small-group tours. You've booked your flights. Next on the list: what to pack? Read Jade's expert packing tips and recommended suitcase sizes. What To Pack For Ireland At A Glance Don't Leave Without These Essentials 🚨 The Best Suitcase Size For Ireland đŸ§ŗ My Recommended Packing List 😎 Pack These Extras For The Win 🤠 What You WON'T Need đŸšĢ
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Are Electrical Adapters Needed for Ireland?

30th July 2018
Yes, if you have American or Canadian electrical devices you will need an electrical adaptor. In Ireland like the U.K. the plugs are three pin (see below). Besides a different shape plug, the voltage is significantly different too. In Europe it can be anywhere between 220-240 Volts, while in the U.S.A. and Canada it is usually 110 Volts.
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