Travel Blog Where History & Wanderlust Meet

Travel Blog about Ireland, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Brittany.

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Welcome to Celtic Wanderlust, a blog where history and travel meet.

I’m Chris, a travel blogger – and a history graduate – living the Celtic experience.

I help history enthusiasts explore the best heritage sites and unique culture of the Celtic nations while enjoying a more authentic travel experience along the way.

Join me as I wander Europe’s westernmost lands, delving into their exhilarating history and unforgettable traditions.

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LATEST BLOG POSTS

What to Do in Kilkenny, Ireland’s Most Charming Heritage Town

20 Best Things to Do on the East Coast of Ireland, From North to South

Galway in One Day | Tips to Visit the City of the Tribes in 24 Hours or Less

A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Galway for First-Timers

The Best Irish Craft Shops in Dublin for Unique Souvenirs & Gifts

7 Great Things to Do in the Boyne Valley, Ireland’s Historic Heart

ABOUT CELTIC WANDERLUST

Celtic Wanderlust is your thoughtful travel guide along the best and least-travelled roads in Europe’s westernmost lands. Experience with me the rich history, unique culture and hidden places that the Celtic regions have to offer.

Start your Celtic journey here and make these historical, mysterious and awe-inspiring lands your next adventure.

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History

7 Great Things to Do in the Boyne Valley, Ireland’s Historic Heart

The Best Lighthouses in Dublin Bay & How to Get There

Huguenots in Dublin | What You Need to Know About the City’s French Heritage

6 Best Places to Visit in Wicklow, Steeped in History

Rennes Historic Centre | A Guide to the City’s Stunning Medieval Streets

5 Fascinating Museums to Learn About Dublin’s 1916 Easter Rising

Culture

The Best Irish Craft Shops in Dublin for Unique Souvenirs & Gifts

Jam-Packed Dublin Literary Walking Tour for Book Lovers

Irish Pub Etiquette | How to Avoid a Cultural Faux Pas

The Best Art Museums in Dublin You’ll Want to Visit

4 Working Distilleries in Dublin You Need to See

Searching for the Best Creperies in Old Town Rennes

Hidden Places

What to Do in Kilkenny, Ireland’s Most Charming Heritage Town

5 Amazing Places to Visit Around Dublin

Unique Things to Do in Carlingford, Ireland + Top Tips to Visit

Top 10 Things to Do in Newquay, Cornwall

A 3-Day Epic Wicklow Road Trip Itinerary

Your Essential Guide to Lahinch, Surf Heaven on Ireland’s West Coast

Genealogy

How to Trace Your Irish Ancestry: the First Steps

New to Genealogy? 7 Tips to Get You Started The Right Way

2018 Lonely Planet Best of the Blogs’ 3 times Winner

Best travel & History Blog 2022

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Bundoran: How a Remote Irish Village Turned International Surfing Destination

Find out how Bundoran, a quaint Irish village in Donegal, reinvented itself as the surf capital of Ireland and what it’s like to ride the waves on the Wild Atlantic Way.

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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. Let me tell you what really happened.