The food in Ireland changed how I think about travel

I travel for food more than anything else, and Ireland shot straight to the top of my culinary travel list. colcannon alone justified the flight, but that was just the beginning. The variety and quality in Cork is relentless — I didn't have a single disappointing meal in 18 days.

Blarney Castle gave context to everything I was tasting. The history and culture feeds into the food in ways you can feel. ancient mythology and culture completed the picture. Already planning a return trip focused entirely on eating my way through a different region.