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How We Became A B Corp ... And How You Can Too!

4th July 2024
How can your business become a B Corp? Vagabond Tours Managing Director and Founder Rob 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 🌅
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Understand Sales Tax In Ireland & Get A VAT Refund

25th June 2024
What is VAT? Travel expert John helps you understand Irish sales tax and how you can claim it back after your vacation to Ireland. Sales Tax And VAT Refunds In Ireland At A Glance 🤔 What is VAT Exactly? 📉 Different VAT Rates Sometimes Apply 💰 Is VAT Charged Separately? 🤑 How To Save On VAT
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What's Farming In Ireland Like?

23rd May 2024
Life is good down on the farm with Derry, who grew up in the countryside in Wicklow. Read his tales of farming in Ireland, including facts, figures and funny stories. FARMING IN IRELAND AT A GLANCE Stats On Farming In Ireland Today 🚜 Irish Farmers: A Day In The Life 🧑‍🌾 Farming in Summer, Winter and Spring 🌾 Ireland's Native Cow Breeds 🐮 Sheep Farming in Ireland 🐑
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Is November A Good Time To Go To Ireland?

1st May 2024
Ireland in November is a lovely time of year. Festivities are ramping up ahead of Christmas, you'll get better bang for your buck with hotels and flights and warm, cosy pubs are plentiful! Here are just some of the reasons why Danielle recommends visiting Ireland in November… November in Ireland At A Glance... 🤑 Cheaper Flights & Hotels 🎅🏻 Christmas Markets Kick-Off 🎨 Visit Museums and Galleries 🍻 Relax In The Cosy Pubs 🥾 Enjoy Quieter Hiking Trails
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Female tour guests with Vagabond tour guide smiling at a kayaking centre

7 Reasons Guided Tours Go Beyond Self-Drive

16th April 2024
Less hassle. More friends. Freedom in spades. Compare how small-group guided tours measure up against self-drive vacations in Ireland with this helpful guide. Tours Vs. Self-Drive in Ireland 💰 Tours Are MORE Economical. Fixed Pricing Vs. Astronomical Rental Quotes, Gas, Insurance PLUS Other Fees 📸 You'll See MORE On Tour With Us Than You Would Driving. Let An Expert Guide You! 🗺️ Flexible Tour Itineraries With Choice & Downtime Built-In. Real Independence! 😎 Less Hassle. No Need To Adapt To Driving Stick, Driving On The Left Or Different Road Layouts 🙌 Be More Sociable! Ready-Made Travel Buddies On Tour And The Chance To Meet Friendly Locals 🗺️ No Fiddling With Maps Or GPS. See The REAL Ireland. All The Must-See Sights PLUS Our Secret Destinations. 🕖 Skip Queues At Major Attractions. We Time Arrivals Outside Peak Hours. ✔️ Little Or No Research Involved. We've Been Exploring Ireland Since 2002!
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Keen cyclists with their bikes about to go cycling in Ireland

Best Places To Go Biking in Ireland

5th April 2024
Want to know all about the best places to bike in Ireland? Ronan, our cycling-mad VagaGuide takes you on a spin through all things cycling.
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