Beautiful green Ireland comes to life through the stories and photography of our Wander writers. Find out where to go, how to visit churches and castles, and even drop by a corner pub for a pint on your Irish vacation.
No visit to Dublin is complete without exploring its literary history. Combine the love of everything literary with Dublin's beloved pubs in a Dublin literary pub crawl. Read on for the highlights. Dublin, a city steeped in literary history and rich cultural...
Visiting an Irish pub should be on the itinerary for every visit to Ireland. Here are a few tips to help you navigate the etiquette of Irish pub life. Push open the heavy wooden door and enter the snug, dimly lit interior. It welcomes you like an old friend with a...
Revel in an afternoon tea at Adare Manor and discover a tradition that quests for beauty, gentility, and joy in life's simple pleasures. Some say tea is gentle. Indulge in an afternoon tea inside the great estate of Adare Manor, and you will discover it is also...
Stargazing is one of the most exciting activities you can engage in while in Ireland. Some places have a better night sky than others, so check out the top sites to see Ireland's night sky. Ireland is one of the best countries to experience stargazing. The nights...
Waterford, Ireland, is home to one of the most recognizable luxury brands in the world. Bring Travel Home with a gift of Waterford Crystal. I always associated Waterford Crystal with Christmas. For the first few years of my marriage, I would congregate with others...
Ireland is a glorious country to visit, and there’s certainly plenty to do and see. If you are overwhelmed by the choices don’t worry, as here we have put together a list of a few things you simply must do while you are visiting Ireland. Wander With Wonder contains...
The Parknasilla Resort and Spa stands like a courtly estate on Kenmare Bay along Ireland's famous Ring of Kerry in Sneem. The Parknasilla Resort & Spa stands like a courtly estate along scenic Kenmare Bay. This Irish manor-house hotel along Ireland's famous...
County Kerry is an enchanting part of Ireland's southwest region. Its landscape features miles of rugged coastline along the Wild Atlantic Way, picturesque mountains that are both captivating and haunting, and a lush green countryside with farmlands, grazing sheep,...
I had the privilege to eat at Ballymaloe House—a luxurious estate in rural East Cork, about 20 miles from the city of Cork—during a recent visit to Ireland. Ballymaloe House, and its famed The Ballymaloe Cookery School have been recognized around the world for...
At Ireland’s Park Hotel Kenmare, I'm floating on the edge of an infinity pool at the Sámas Spa, letting the jets and warm water sooth my muscles. Moments before, I was sitting in the aroma sauna, soaking up the heat, before enjoying a tropical rain shower. After...