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Ireland Travel Tips

From the ultimate packing guide to transfers from Dublin Airport...

Our Ireland travel tips section is your essential guide to all aspects of the Emerald Isle.

A Vagabond group hiking through Annascaul Valley

Adventure Travel in Ireland - The Easy Way

25th September 2024
You'll be surprised at how easy it is to experience adventure in Ireland. Discover our favourite Irish walks, islands and out-of-the-way places.
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A couple in a green rowboat on a lake with a church in the background in Ireland

When is The Best Time to Visit Ireland in 2025?

28th August 2024
Read Danielle's guide to decide on the best time to visit Ireland. Travel expert Danielle covers airfares, hotel prices, festivals, national holidays and β€” of course β€” Irish weather and climate. Best Time To Visit Ireland At A Glance 🌀️ Ireland's Famous Weather 🌼 Ireland in Spring... And Also Summer πŸ‚ Ireland in Fall/Autumn... And Also Winter πŸ₯³ Public Holidays & Festivals To Note
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Tour guests waiting to board a row of minibus tour vehicles in Dublin, Ireland

What To Pack For Ireland: Paige's 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 Paige'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 🧳 My Recommended Ireland Packing List 😎 Pack These Extras For The Win 🀠 What You WON'T Need 🚫
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Green valley in Ireland

Sustainable Travel Tips You Can Start Using Today

22nd August 2024
How do I travel more sustainably? Lower your impact with these easy-to-do tips from Vagabond Sustainability Executive Edwina. Sustainable Travel Tips At A Glance πŸ§‹Say No To Disposable Coffee Cups πŸ«™Avoid Single-Use Plastic Plastic 🧳 Travel Light, Buy Local 🀝 Spend With Sustainable Businesses 🚊 Use Public Transport & Avoid Tourist Traps 🌳 Fly Green, Offset Your Emissions 🐌 Practice Slow Travel
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Two figures viewed from behind while they are standing looking at a green field in Ireland with sheep in it

How You Can Trace Your Irish Roots

9th August 2024
Trace your Irish heritage all the way back to its roots with Ireland history expert Derry. Read his step-by-step Irish genealogy guide including tips and links to lots of free resources. Tracing Irish Roots At A Glance πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Do Your Homework πŸ•΅οΈ Study Clues In Your Name πŸ†“ Use These Free Geneaology Tools πŸ›¬ Visit Archives in Dublin and Elsewhere In Ireland 🎯 Widen Your Net Beyond Ireland
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A vibrantly blue bike leans against the railing of an ivy-coloured Georgian front door as a female walks by

Deirdre's Non-Touristy Things To Do In Dublin

24th July 2024
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  β›² Blissful Parks & Europe's Oldest Mall πŸ›€οΈ Villages & Coastline By Train πŸ“œ Free-To-Enter Dublin Musems
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