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First Trip to Northern Ireland

First Trip to Northern Ireland

When people talk about traveling to Ireland, I usually only hear about the Republic of Ireland. But the island has a hidden gem: Northern Ireland, which is part of the UK. Unpopular opinion, but I actually think Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland is more worth visiting than the Cliffs of Moher across the border. If you’re planning your first trip to Northern Ireland, here’s everything you need to know. Getting There and Getting Around On your first trip to Northern…

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First Trip to Portugal

First Trip to Portugal

On my first trip to Portugal, I piggy backed off a road trip my husband and I took through Spain. Check out my previous First Trip to Spain post for more details. Southern Coast Taking it slow, in classic road trip style, we ventured along the southern coast. Faro and Lagos are good stopping points for food and drink. Outside of Lagos, do not skip the coastal boardwalk hike to Ponta da Piedade which showcases beautiful twisted arched rock formations…

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First Trip to Spain

First Trip to Spain

Hola! Come along as I take you on a road trip through Spain. To get around Spain I rented a car. Compared to prices in the US, renting a car was very affordable and it gave my husband and me a lot of flexibility when traveling between cities. That said, if I were traveling solo, I would have chosen the train instead. Spain has an extensive rail network and it is a very common way to get around. There are…

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