IRELAND + A Few Shorter Adventures | August 2025
I've always been really curious about Ireland. I've zoomed through the Dublin airport several times (it's one of the cheapest ways to get back to the US from Europe because the airport taxes are lower), but had never explored the countryside. Will there be any sunshine? Is everything truly so green? Are there lots of places to see pretty views? Well, now that I've driven through at least a significant portion of the country (it's BIG), I can tell you that yes, the sun shines sometimes, but the sky is often cloudy with a chance of rain. The fields are very aesthetic, with hedges or stone walls dividing property lines, and if you're willing to drive ALL OVER GOD'S GREEN EARTH (literally), you can see some pretty views. Favorite thing about visiting Ireland ? Driving a manual transmission on the left side of the road!! What a fun challenge! That's the kicker...you will need to drive long distances between sights. I suppose you could go to County Kerry or...
