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.
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 six...
Wander With Wonder is about reaching out and making connections with people around the world. This team of writers contributes to give voice and wings to the people we meet and the places we visit. Enjoy a few of our greatest 2017 wow moments and may it show a world...
On my recent travels to Ireland, I had the pleasure of being hosted by the Butler Arms Hotel. It's located in the small resort village of Waterville, which rests on Ireland's rugged Wild Atlantic Way. Nestled along Ballinskelligs Bay, on the Ring of Kerry, Waterville...
While the idea of staying in a castle sounds fun, I wasn’t sure about my plans to sleep in Lough Eske Castle in Donegal, Ireland. Would it be cold, creepy and full of ghosts? Probably some Irish castles are, but not Lough Eske Castle. While I was in Donegal recently...
We stood in the Drumcliff cemetery in County Sligo, shadowed by Ireland’s famous mountain Ben Bulben, gazing down at the famous poet’s grave. One of my fellow travelers asked uncertainly, “So was he a bit of a creep?” We’d heard a lot about William Butler Yeats in the...
Ireland is not really known for its craft cocktails. Really, it’s the land of Guiness, whiskey, sheep - and really good pubs. But, when Carlyle Fairfax Smith, who represents Ireland’s Blue Book Hotels here in the U.S., mentioned that a Black Velvet is one part...