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  • The Cliffs of Moher

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    There was one sight I was looking most forward to seeing in Ireland, and that was the Cliffs of Moher. When we started planning our trip, I knew this was a must-see destination. Towering at heights up to 702 feet and stretching along the coastline for 5 miles, these cliffs are the definition of majestic.…

  • Two Great Places to listen to Traditional Irish Music in Galway.

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    If you are like me, one of the things you were looking forward to most when it came to visiting Ireland was listening to traditional (“trad”) music in a local pub. When we arrived in Galway one of the first things we did that evening was go to a pub and listen to trad music.…

  • Our 3 Favorite Restaurants in Galway.

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    We didn’t spend much time in Galway because we were only in Ireland for a week, but while we were there, we had GREAT meals at these three restaurants that we would highly recommend you visit during your stay: Ard Bia at Nimmos This fun little restaurant served up some delicious creative Irish dishes. When…

  • Summer Infant 3Dlite+ Convenience Stroller Review

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    When you travel with a 10-month old who isn’t yet walking, the stroller you choose to take is incredibly important. Before making a purchase, I read reviews, researched, and talked to others about their choice of an umbrella stroller, which ultimately led me to the Summer Infant 3Dlite+. I originally bought this stroller to take…

  • Galway, Ireland

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    When planning our week-long vacation to Ireland we knew we only had time to stay in a few cities and branch out from there in our rental car. The first city we chose to stay in on our adventure was Galway and it did not disappoint! Galway is the perfect Irish town to get acclimated…

  • Best Pour of Guinness in Galway

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    After Mallory and I landed in Dublin for our vacation in Ireland, one of the first things I wanted to do was enjoy a Guinness. I am not much of a Guinness drinker in the States, but I knew when I was in Ireland, I wanted to enjoy the beverages of the Irish. We hopped…

  • Renting a Car in Ireland

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    When Mallory and I began planning our trip to Ireland the first decision we needed to make was whether or not we were going to rent a car. We knew that we wanted to see as much of Ireland as we possibly could on our seven-day trip there, we just didn’t know how we were…

  • Pack like a pro with Shacke Paks

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    For many, packing for an upcoming trip may be overwhelming. A few years ago, a friend who had just traveled to Europe recommended that Mallory and I buy two sets of Shacke Paks. Before owning these, I typically attempted to pack my duffel in an organized fashion, you know, shirts on one side of my…

  • Patagonia Black Hole Duffel Review

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    I don’t know about you, but when I travel I like to travel lean and functional. We also typically try to travel without checking luggage if possible. It gives me a headache when I see people rolling their “carry-on” bag through the airport or down a cobblestone street in Europe. Don’t even get me started…

  • Hello world!

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    Welcome to our blog and our first post. Over the past few years, Mallory and I (Graham) have wanted to start a blog, but we could never find something that we were truly passionate about and cared enough to consistently share about. Here, you will find our posts on what we really want to share.…