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Why Travel With Kids Is Good For All Involved

Thumbnail image for Why Travel With Kids Is Good For All Involved by Contributor February 5, 2012 Our Travel Tales

Nancy Sathre-Vogel, long-term traveller and mother from the free-wheeling, Family on Bikes shares her reasons why travel is great for kids…and parents too.

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Four Things We Loved About Ireland

Thumbnail image for Four Things We Loved About Ireland by Andrea and John August 16, 2011 Northern Europe

As our Irish Road Trip series draws to a close we reflect on the things we loved about the country and a few things we didn’t. We’ve also listed our top tips for exploring the country yourself.

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Ode to Irish Brown Bread

Thumbnail image for Ode to Irish Brown Bread by Andrea August 13, 2011 Food

My favourite foodie find in Ireland was a simple one.

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Hiking in Ireland: Wicklow Mountains National Park

Thumbnail image for Hiking in Ireland: Wicklow Mountains National Park by Andrea August 7, 2011 Northern Europe

Our last stop on our Irish road trip took us to the Wicklow Mountains National Park where we spent a lovely afternoon hiking in the hills.

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Kissing the Blarney Stone

Thumbnail image for Kissing the Blarney Stone by Andrea August 5, 2011 Northern Europe

Where I lay my lips upon the legendary stone of Ireland’s Blarney Castle.

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Life in the Poison Garden

by Andrea August 2, 2011 Northern Europe
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In the shadow of one of Ireland’s most famous attractions lies a fascinating garden of toxic plants.

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Irish Whiskey Jameson Style

Thumbnail image for Irish Whiskey Jameson Style by John July 30, 2011 Gulps and Gobbles

A 15 minute drive from Cork to Midleton gave us a chance to experience Jameson whiskey and learn a few things too.

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When Money Gets Wasted on the Road

Thumbnail image for When Money Gets Wasted on the Road by Andrea July 28, 2011 Europe

Despite our best efforts we sometimes waste money on the road. How do you cope?

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Ireland’s County Kerry: Dingle and Iveragh Peninsulas

Thumbnail image for Ireland’s County Kerry: Dingle and Iveragh Peninsulas by Andrea July 24, 2011 Northern Europe

The peninsulas of southwest Ireland offer iconic experiences of beautiful beaches, charming towns and mountains hugged with fog.

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Exploring The Burren and Cliffs of Moher

Thumbnail image for Exploring The Burren and Cliffs of Moher by Andrea July 19, 2011 Northern Europe

Just south of Galway lies a beautiful area with limestone mountains and at least a day’s worth of natural and historic sites.

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