We’ve been visiting Dublin since 2003, returning a number of times over the years since, and this 3-day Dublin itinerary is the one we’d give a friend on their first visit to the city. It pairs a compact, walkable Day 1 around Dublin’s historic core with a Day 2 that mixes Trinity College and the Book of Kells with the Little Museum of Dublin and St. Stephen’s Green, and a Day 3 weighted toward Dublin’s literary and emigration heritage. Below we cover where to stay, how to get around, and whether the Dublin Pass is worth it for a 3-day visit, before walking through each day stop by stop. Use this Dublin itinerary as a starting point and adapt it to your own pace and interests. Each day is built around a logical cluster of attractions, with our lunch suggestions, transport notes, and a Google Maps layer showing all the… Read the rest
Archives for April 2018
Where JK Rowling Wrote Harry Potter in Edinburgh
J.K. Rowling wrote most of the Harry Potter books in Edinburgh Scotland, and you can still visit some of these places today. Rowling moved to Edinburgh in 1993 and once said in an interview: “…Edinburgh is very much home for me and is the place where Harry evolved over seven books and many, many hours of writing in its cafés.” Although she wrote Harry Potter in Edinburgh in a variety of cafes and private places, there are a few places that she worked that you can visit on your trip to Edinburgh! Quick Reference: Where JK Rowling Wrote Harry Potter Here is a quick summary of the four places where we know J.K. Rowling wrote Harry Potter that you can still visit in Edinburgh today: Wu Zhen of China (formerly Nicolson’s Cafe) – 6a Nicolson Street. Where Rowling wrote much of the first book. Now a Chinese restaurant with a… Read the rest
15 Tips to Avoid Crowds on the Isle of Skye
The Isle of Skye in Scotland is a scenic island known for its rugged and dramatic landscapes. It has become one of Scotland’s most popular tourist destinations, with visitor numbers now approaching one million per year on an island with a permanent population of around 13,000. The popularity is well-deserved, but it does mean that planning ahead makes a real difference to your experience. We’ve visited the Isle of Skye many times across every season, and we’ve watched the island change over the years. There have been improvements too, including better parking facilities at popular spots like the Old Man of Storr and a new 140-space car park and toilets at the Fairy Pools. But the core challenge remains: a lot of people want to visit the same places at the same time. Whether you are able to travel off season or need to visit during the busy summer months,… Read the rest