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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.

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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 🧳 My Recommended Packing List 😎 Pack These Extras For The Win 🤠 What You WON'T Need 🚫
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A plate of pancakes with raspberries on top surrounded by pink flowers and a knife and fork

Pancake Tuesday and Simple Irish Pancake Recipe

9th March 2020
Breakfast or dinner. Pancake Tuesday or National Pancake Day. Try this simple Irish pancake recipe anytime.
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A guest capturing a picture of Connemara

7 Tips for Taking Better Travel Photos

8th January 2020
Simple and effective tips for better travel photography - even with a cellphone!
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Kevin with his fellow Driftwooder passengers going on a horse-drawn jaunt

Driftwooder Diary: Traveling Solo in Ireland

26th July 2019
Meet J. Kevin Chapman. Kevin is an intrepid solo traveler who so-loved his 7 Day Driftwood Treasure Ireland Tour in late 2018, he came back to do the 6 Day Driftwood Northern Island Tour in 2019! Kevin kindly offered to reflect on his experience for anyone considering solo travel to Ireland.
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Your Essential Skellig Michael Survival Guide

20th May 2019
Explore the incredible Atlantic island monastery of Skellig Michael with us.
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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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