Rathbaun Farm Our first full day in Galway was definitely a busy one. We started off with a scavenger hunt around the city, taking pictures of famous sites and asking locals for directions. Once we got a feel of the town we’d be spending the next three nights in, we were off the Rathbaun Farm for a tour, live music, … Continue Reading →

The visit to the Aran islands has been my favorite trip thus far. After a short bus ride to the ferry, most of us rode on the top level of the ferry. It was a bit bumpy and cold, but it was quite beautiful looking out over the water. Once we arrived on the island we got into smaller vans … Continue Reading →

I was mesmerized by the class’ visit to Kylemore Abbey. Seeing Kylemore Abbey was particularly rewarding for me because I had compiled a travel guide page for this majestic castle. Before we reached Kylemore Abbey, I got the chance to share my research findings of the castle, providing the necessary historical facts and background so my colleagues could get a … Continue Reading →

It was another great day in Ireland. Killarney is beautiful with tons to do. A group of about seven and myself went hiking through a national park to start the day. We walked along nice rivers with the hope of reaching a castle. Unfortunately we were stopped by a flood on the trail but we still tried to persevere through … Continue Reading →

Today we drove through the countryside of Ireland to the town of Dingle and farther then around a hook of the coast. With no embellishment, this landscape was the most beautiful I have ever seen. Before reaching Dingle, the hills slanted down around both our sides, different shades of green with hedgerows between them as partitions, sheep in flocks, each … Continue Reading →