Iridescent Ireland

Guest Post by Hannah Copues

It’s not just a country you associate with leprechauns and U2. People may jest that it’s the worlds emerald isle, but once you’ve scampered ashore on the real Ireland, you’ll realise there’s far more to discover than pots of gold and shamrocks. On understanding that Ireland’s tourist image has been shattered and plagued by an endless sea of clichéd comments, it’s time to assess the real facts.

What are you looking to get out of your trip? Whether it’s darting about the stunning scenic spectacular of mountains, lakes and sea or trawling through the buzzing city streets to find the best pint of Guinness, there is enough diversity to cater for any colourful traveller. There is more than enough beauty to be found in the picture perfect villages of Country Cork and countless high spirited social venues scattered around any Irish city. What’s more is that Ireland is also a country rich in history, culture and is a pivotal point for exciting activity. Why not explore the pre-historic monuments in Belfast and Derry or the medieval castles scattered around more pastoral expanses. Forget the hustle and bustle of public transport and explore to the coast of County Antrim by bike or hike through the rolling mountain ranges of Kerry and Connemara.

If your itinerary lacks structure, the best dwellings to reside are in the big cities of Belfast and Dublin. Oozing with character and a multitude of exciting opportunities, you’ll be bombarded with enough attractive and thrilling options to transform your holiday experience. You’ll have access to amble through cities that thrive off cultural traditions and social events. Meander through landscaped parks, winding streets and don’t forget to visit all the famous historical landmarks. Most importantly, Dublin, Cork and Belfast are homes to all the great places to eat (whether it’s to dig into to the most scrumptious traditional Irish stew or less cultured curry and chips), drink, reside and shop. However, if you do fancy a little diversity and want to escape from an explosion of multiculturalism, it’s more than easy to spurt to the country to discover a hub of natural beauty and exciting outdoor activity. – Travel Feeder, your ultimate photo travel blog

About The Author

Cecil Lee

The author is an avid traveler and photography hobbyist who loves to share with others his travel and photo-taking experience in many popular tourist destinations around Europe, Asia and Australasia. Read the exciting stories with many photos captured on his journeys.