Internet access - WiFi
By law all public-access internet points must keep records of web sites viewed by customers, and even the customer’s ID: expect to be refused access if you don’t provide identification. Hotels providing Internet access are not required to record IDs if the connection is provided in the guest’s room, although if the connection is offered in the...
By train
Trains in Italy are generally good value; frequent, but of mixed reliability.
The railway market in Italy has been recently opened to competition, so on some high speed routes you have the choice between “Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatori” (privately owned) and “Trenitalia” (state owned). On every other route, the state is the sole player, with either Trenitalia or a regional operator...
Dublin, Ireland is one of the oldest cities in the world but it is also one of the most modern. As such, a visit to Dublin can provide tourists with an even balance of the city's historical roots and its promising future.
No matter what kind of activities you are interested in you will likely be able to find them in...
There is so much to see in Italy that it is difficult to know where to begin. Virtually every small village has an interesting location or two, plus a couple of other things to see.
Etruscan Italy.
If you have limited time and no potential to travel outside the main cities, then don’t miss the amazing collection at the Etruscan Museum at...
Ever want to see the west coast of Ireland? Then check out the 1 Day Connemar & Galway Tour. On this tour visitors will visit Connemara National Park, explore the many different shapes and rock formations, cross one of Ireland's amazing bogs and stroll on the beach.
Visit on the most mysterious regions of Ireland with the 1 Day Connemar &...
Ever wanted to kiss the Blarney Stone? Then check out the Cork 1 Day Tour in Dublin. On this tour visitors will visit the Blarney Castle, for a chance to kiss the famous Blarney Stone and see the historic Rock of Cashel.
Visit the beautiful Dublin and its countryside with Cork 1-Day Tour and see majestic views and with a touch...
Food is expensive in Ireland, although quality has improved enormously in the last ten years. Most small towns will have a supermarket and many have a weekly farmers’ market. The cheapest option for eating out is either fast food or pubs. Many pubs offer a carvery lunch consisting of roasted meat, vegetables and the ubiquitous potatoes, which is usually good...
It’s more than just a stereotype: Ireland’s highlights are indeed the stuff of knight’s tales. That’s at least true for its myriad of fascinating castles, dramatic cliff shores, lush rolling pastures and rugged hills. Many of the country’s main attractions are of a sturdy kind of beauty. There’s the megalithic tombs of Brú na Bóinne, older than the Egyptian pyramids...
No stay in Ireland is complete without sampling its magnificent language, mother tongue to thousands across the island. Areas where Irish is the first language are known as Gaeltacht (Gayl – tockt)and can be visited most notably in Counties Donegal, Galway, Kerry and Cork. However, a few common phrases are easy to pick up and go a long way in...
Visitors to Ireland will find that the Irish are one of the nicest nationalities in the world. However, it will depend upon the region you are in whether or not locals will provide helpful advice. When lost, as may often happen given the road signs are quite different to other nations, ask in a local shop for advice and let...
