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How To Have A Pleasant Experience Sightseeing In Ireland

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December 7, 2020

Taking a trip to Ireland is an excellent way to spend your time and money. There’s a lot to see and do so you’re sure to be blown away by all the fun there is to be had.

Sightseeing is a must, and you should make time to do so on your trip to Ireland. You can put these tips into practice that will help ensure you have a pleasant experience sightseeing and exploring the land and landmarks. Most importantly, choose your company wisely and go with people who will appreciate the trip and what you’re about to see and experience as much as you.

Have A Loose Itinerary

You can have a pleasant experience sightseeing in Ireland by having a loose plan and itinerary of what you want to see and do. Perform your research in advance, such as reading information about the Irish Castles and where to go, and what to expect. Map out your day based on the location of each area or landmark you want to check out, so you waste as little time as possible getting around. Plan out your transportation and the best ways to get around and bring a map with you, so you don’t get lost.

Dunluce Castle (1)

Dress Appropriately

It’s also essential that if you want to have a pleasant time sightseeing in Ireland that you dress for it. It’ll help if you check the weather forecast in advance and make sure you’re not dressed too warm or too cold for the weather. It’s wise to dress in layers that you can take off and put back on as the temperature changes, or if you are spending time both inside and outside. Consider if there is rain or sunshine in the forecast and bring an umbrella and sunscreen along with you.

Bring Your Camera

You’re going to see a lot of amazing places and landscapes when you’re sightseeing in Ireland. While you want to be present and take in the beauty that’s in front of you, you also want to make sure you capture these visits in your memories. You may even want to go home and print out pictures to hang on your walls or make a photo album to remember your trip. Therefore, bring along a good camera and take pictures as you journey about through the land and visit the castles.

Castle Ward

Take Breaks

You’ll have a much more pleasant experience sightseeing in Ireland if you commit to and schedule breaks throughout your days. For instance, take time to eat healthy meals or snacks and rest your feet for a while as you indulge in the local culture and cuisine. Also, make sure you have time in your day to rest on a bench or grab some water if you’re doing a lot of walking. You’ll be more productive and in a better mood if you frequently rest during your trip. Consider going to bed early the night before sightseeing, so you wake up feeling refreshed and ready to tackle the list of places you want to explore.

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Are we nearly there yet? is a new online blog run by me, Kara Guppy, and is named as such thanks to my daughter Eliza who always asks that very question when we are less than 5 minutes up the road heading off on our adventures. You may know me from my other family blog chelseamamma.co.uk