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The Charming Village Of Ardmore, Ireland (+ The Literary Inspiration That Brought Me Here)
Nestled into the coast of County Waterford, tiny Ardmore village boasts some of the area’s most important religious history along with its gorgeous coastal views. On top of that, it may…
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How To Spend A Day Or Two In Naxos Chora (Naxos Town)
The first time I saw a photo of Naxos Chora, I was captivated by the cluster of whitewashed buildings piled atop a hill at the end of a narrow path,…
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Santorini Beyond Oia: A Roadtrip Exploring The Island
Located in the Cyclades, a group of about 220 islands southeast of mainland Greece, Santorini is the most-visited island in Greece, and certainly lives up to the visions of white-washed…
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10+ Hidden Gems On Ireland’s Dingle Peninsula
Once upon a time, the Dingle Peninsula was—in and of itself—a hidden gem. On my first trip to Ireland in 2011 it was still quite unknown for tourists, always overshadowed…
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What To Do In Portugal’s Stunning Douro Valley
There are some places that feel like they’re under an enchantment. They transport you to another time, and make you forget the outside world exists. Portugal’s Douro Valley is one…
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24 Hours On Wild & Beautiful Inis Mor, In Ireland’s Aran Islands
The tiny, historic island of Inis Mor is a place of rugged beauty and stark simplicity, and often a study in contrasts. Home to a magnificent Iron Age fort perched…
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Exploring Dun Aengus (Dún Aonghasa), The Historic Iron Age Fort On Ireland’s Inis Mor (Aran Islands)
Perched perilously at the edge of sheer sea cliffs, Dún Aonghasa (also called Dun Aengus) is a magnificent prehistoric stone fort, believed by many to be the most impressive in…
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A Super Detailed Long Weekend Travel Guide For Porto, Portugal
Boasting vibrantly-colored tiles, steep cobbled streets, Gothic spires, soaring steel bridges, and enough delicious port wine to float a battleship. Porto is the epitome of a charming European welcome. Portugal…