Irish travellers
- If you're planning a trip soon, have you considered Ireland? Dubbed
the Emerald Isle, Ireland has captivated travellers for centuries with
its seductive landscapes, and romantic history. Located in the northern
Atlantic Ocean, this little island (well it's not actually little, it's
the third largest island in Europe, and the 20th largest island in the
world) Ireland is part of the United Kingdom.
Irish travellers - It's best known for its beautiful natural scenery,
and the country plays host to 3 World Heritage Sites, and numerous sites
which are being considered as future World Heritage Sites. You've
probably seen sites from around Ireland featured in movies or television
shows, because the natural beauty of the island makes a perfect
backdrop. A quick look at sites such as the Giant's Causeway, one of the
greatest natural wonders in the world, will have you planning a trip to
this exciting country. This island is full of history, dating back well
over 1000 years. Visit some of the important historical sites, such as
Brú na Bóinne, and Skellig Michael.
If site seeing isn't your thing, there are plenty of things for
travellers to do. Of course, the first thing you'll want to do to get
the real Irish experience is to step into a pub and get a taste of what
pub life is like. There are numerous tours available which will take you
to some of Ireland's most famous pubs. There are also literary pub
tours, where you can retrace the steps of famous Irish poets such as
Joyce, Beckett, and Behan, see where they lived and frequented. Of
course, no trip to Ireland would complete without a few rounds of golf.
As many travellers know, Ireland is one of the premier golfing
destinations in the world, with over 400 golf courses and some of the
best ranked golf courses in the world.
