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Celtic Wanderlust!
This blog is your thoughtful travel guide along the best and least-travelled roads in Europe’s westernmost lands.
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Explore my latest road trip ideas, heritage site recommendations, and travel tips for your next adventure across Ireland and the broader Celtic regions. Whether you’re planning or daydreaming, you’ll find practical advice and inspiration to help shape a more meaningful journey.
Top Travel Resources
I’ve been living in this part of the world for over a decade; consequently, I’ve used and tested many companies to travel from Scotland to Brittany and from Ireland to Cornwall. To help you plan your trip, I’ve compiled a list of my top travel companies. These are my go-to resources for travel planning and booking. I hope they will be useful to you, too.
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Where do you want to go?
DESTINATIONS
Discover Ireland and the Celtic nations beyond, and uncover mysterious Neolithic tombs, fabled Christian abbeys, imposing fortresses, opulent manor houses, and more. From Scotland to Brittany, history and folklore are all around you.
East of Ireland
Southeast Ireland
Brittany
Must-See
SPOTLIGHT ON DUBLIN
All you need to know to make the most of your trip to Dublin—a city I’ve called home for the past 15 years. From centuries-old heritage sites to the renaissance of urban whiskey distilleries, Ireland’s capital is nothing short of exciting.
Travel Tales
FEATURED
Journey into the past to reveal the many layers of your next travel destination. Uncover the real stories behind the places on your bucket list.
Bundoran: How a Remote Irish Village Turned International Surfing Destination
How Bundoran, a quaint Irish village in Donegal, reinvented itself as the surf capital of Ireland.
Beyond Braveheart, Uncovering the Real Battle of Stirling Bridge
Eager to put Braveheart’s version of the Battle of Stirling Bridge to rest, I travelled to Stirling to get the real story.
Hit the road
ITINERARIES
The Celtic landscapes and heritage sites are best discovered from behind the wheel. Take a drive through these mythical lands and find out what not to miss along the way.
Where to stay
HOTEL REVIEWS
Need a place to stay? Check out my favourite hotels and more.
