Dublin Castle is not your stereotypical castle. Right in the heart of Dublin, it is still being used as government buildings. And it has been added onto and parts have been rebuilt over the years. It was one of my…
Visiting the Book of Kells at Trinity College in Dublin
The Book of Kells is one of Ireland’s greatest treasures. It is an illuminated manuscript of the Four Gospels dating from more than 1000 years ago. While we were visiting Dublin last summer we were able to go to the…
5 Things to Do at Blarney Castle
The only time in my life so far that I have stood in line to kiss a rock was at Blarney Castle. One of the most famous castles in Ireland, Blarney Castle is home to the Blarney Stone which gives…
Top 3 Reasons to Get a London Pass
We were lucky enough to be able to tour London for a total of 8 days. Because we knew we would be in London for a while and that we wanted to see as much of the city as we…
5 Tips for Tourists Riding the Tube/London Underground
There is really only one real option when it comes to getting around London as a tourist, and that is the London Underground, otherwise known as the Tube. You could rent a car, but then you would be driving in…
3 Things To Do In Regent’s Park
Regent’s Park is a park that came highly recommended to us by Ben’s sister who did a study abroad in London a few years ago. I assumed most parks in London would be somewhat similar, but Regent’s Park was definitely…
How to Catch a Mr. Mime in London in Pokemon Go
I am die hard traveler which Meagan really supports, I am also a die hard Pokemon Go player, which Meagan grudgingly tolerates. Traveling is a huge advantage if you are a Pokemon Go player because you end up in places where…
3 Things To Do In Piccadilly Circus
Piccadilly Circus is known as London’s Times Square. Even though I’ve never been to Times Square, Piccadilly Circus really reminded me of what I’ve seen of Times Square. With lots of shopping, large billboards and street performers Piccadilly Circus is a…
3 Things to do While Visiting Bath, England
Bath is one of the most romanticized places in all of England. This is largely due to its reported healing waters and Jane Austen’s extensive use of Bath as a setting for her books. These aspects continue to draw people…
Visiting Kensington Palace
Kensington Palace was one of the first things we visited while we were in London. Located inside of Kensington Gardens, it is an easy place to get to. How to Get to Kensington Palace: After you get to Kensington Gardens,…