2016 RV Adventure – part 1

2016 RV Adventure – part 1

You can take it with you…if you’re driving an RV. That’s been one of my favorite assumptions, and we are off on a 10-day RV adventure to see how it works in reality. Thanks to the good folks at Planet RV in Broward County, Florida, we’ve been able to schedule...
Killarney – a gem of a National Park

Killarney – a gem of a National Park

Killarney National Park is 25,400 acres in size, contains three lakes and just to its west is the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks, the highest of all Ireland’s mountain ranges.  Centerpiece of the park is the almost 10, 000 acre Bourn Vincent Memorial Park (which all the locals...
The Ring of Kerry tour done the right way

The Ring of Kerry tour done the right way

Possibly one of the most popular bus tours is the Ring of Kerry in southwestern Ireland.  Promising picturesque countrysides, exciting mountain roads and panoramic seaside vistas; it’s got something that seems to appeal to everyone. Starting at Killarney, the typical...
Loop Head Peninsula – great sites sans crowds

Loop Head Peninsula – great sites sans crowds

If there is poor relative of the Cliffs of Moher, it’s the Loop Head Peninsula. Just slightly further south along the Wild Atlantic Way, the Loop Head Peninsula has its own soaring sea cliffs, coastal walks, fascinating geology, beautiful lighthouse, historic battle...
Doolin, Ireland for caves, castles and coastal walks

Doolin, Ireland for caves, castles and coastal walks

Doolin is what you get when a seaside village meets a barren limestone landscape. Rugged beauty – yes. Crazy caves – check. Quaint little cottages – yep. Doolin Following the signs for the Wild Atlantic Way, as you crest the hill coming down into Doolin, your eye is...