Ireland

First time in Ireland and I tried to approach it with open eyes rather than preconceptions. Cork was the base and a good one — central, manageable, and with strong food options including the best Guinness I've ever had. Cliffs of Moher was the big set piece and fully justified the trip. Two things …

Ireland is undeniably beautiful. Cliffs of Moher and the area around Galway have a visual quality that photographs don't capture fully. I enjoyed fresh oysters in Galway and appreciated stunning coastal scenery. That's all real. But weather is reliably wet was more of a problem than I expected base…

This was my third visit to Ireland and I keep finding new reasons to return. This time I explored beyond Cork and discovered a completely different side of the country. Cliffs of Moher never loses its impact no matter how many times you've seen it. The food still makes me happy in ways I can't full…

We chose Ireland for our honeymoon and it was perfect for us. The romantic atmosphere in Cork at night, the drama of Giant's Causeway, the intimacy of small restaurants serving Irish stew — all of it added up to exactly what we were hoping for. legendary pub culture became an unexpected gift — some…

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 gav…