The Vagabond Blog – Ireland Travel Guide

You've likely heard of Temple Bar and the Guinness Storehouse. Now get ready for something different. Local expert, Deirdre, helps you explore Dublin like a Dubliner, with these distinctly non-touristy things to do. Non-Touristy Dublin At A Glance 🌼 A Street Market With Added Local Flavour 🚲 A Georgian Dublin Bike Tour  ⛲ Blissful Parks & Europe's Oldest Mall 🛤️ Villages & Coastline By Train 📜 Free-To-Enter Dublin Musems

Do you have just over a week in Ireland? Lucky you! Sales & Marketing Manager, Deirdre, helps you understand the similarities and differences between our various 7 day itineraries. 7 Day Ireland Tours At A Glance Swiftly jump between our 7 Day tours of Ireland using these quick links: 🥾 Jump On An Active Tour of Northern Ireland, Donegal, Sligo & Mayo 🛶 Dive Into Adventure In The West & Southwest (Includes 2 Nights in Dingle) 🏰 Explore Castles & Islands In Clare, Kerry & Cork (Includes 2 Nights in Kinsale) ☘️ Culture & Craic In Ireland's West & Southwest (Includes 2 Nights in Dingle)

Explore Dublin with travel expert John's definitive list of things to do near the Grand Canal Hotel. The Grand Canal Area At A Glance 😋 You are spoiled for dining and drinking options in the area. 🏟️ Within a 10 minute walk you'll find one of Ireland's largest theatres and biggest sports stadia. There's also an historic battlefield, beautiful Georgian architecture, a scenic canal and a windswept beach. 🚉 Take a day trip from Grand Canal Dock train station, only 5 minutes walk away.

Staying in Dublin? Deirdre is a true-blue Dubliner. Discover her favourite restaurants in Ireland's capital for fresh, locally-sourced and delicious Irish food.

Staying in Ireland's capital city? Don't miss Deirdre's easy day trips from Dublin, all within easy reach by public transport. Dublin Day Trips & Public Transport In A Nutshell 🥜 🚞 I Love These Charming Day Trips Around Dublin 🚉 Dublin's Rail And Tram Systems Cover Most Of The City 🚏 For Everywhere Else, Hop On A Dublin Bus 🤑 Save Money & Hassle With This Travel Card

Enjoy travel expert Paige's selection of the best free apps for visitors to Ireland. Paige 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 ℹ️ Convert Currency, Check Weather & Book Hotels 👀 Plan Things To Do 😋 Find Places To Eat

When should you tip in Ireland? How much? And who should you definitely NOT tip? Ireland travel expert, Johnboy, has the answers. TIPPING IN IRELAND AT A GLANCE 😋 Tipping in Irish Restaurants and Pubs 💳 Can I Use A Credit Card To Tip? 🚖 When Should I Tip Irish Taxi Drivers? What About Hotel Staff? 😎 Do I Tip My Tour Guide & Activity Suppliers On Tour?

How can your business become a B Corp? Tour guide Brian shares tips and tricks from Vagabond's journey to become Ireland’s first travel B Corp. How To Become A B Corp At A Glance What Is A B Corp? 🤔 How To Become A B Corp 💚 5 Business Areas To Focus On ✋ Why We Became A B Corp ☘️ B Corp Recertification 🌅

Discover Danielle's expert guide to the weather, what to pack and where to go during a July vacation to Ireland. July in Ireland At A Glance 🌤️ Warm Weather & Long Daylight Hours 🧳 What To Pack 🕙 Is Ireland Crowded In July? 🎉 Festivals In Ireland in July 🥽 Things To Do In Dublin

What is VAT? Travel expert John helps you understand Irish sales tax and how you can claim it back after your vacation to Ireland.