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episode #2 – Dublin

Posted on 03. Mar, 2009 by Ryan in Previous Episodes

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After starting our European adventure in busy London, it’s time to enjoy the relaxed, welcoming vibe of Dublin.

This feeling is why Dublin is at the top of many travelers’ favorite cities in Europe, and also a very special place for the many English-speaking people of Irish descent from around the world.

On a trip like One Summer in Europe, we recommend about three days and two nights to experience the essence of Dublin.

In this episode, Melissa and I talk about:

basic Irish history to give a proper sense of place
recommended points of interest in Dublin
enjoying a crazy St. Patrick’s day in Dublin
the essential thing you must do with your time in Dublin
after departing Dublin, our approach to the Continent

I also have a conversation with my friend Tim, who is an interesting mix of Irish personality and accent while being an English citizen of Northern Ireland.

Here are some relevent websites for Dublin based on our discussion (in rough order as we talked):

TRANSPORT IN
Sail & Rail (cheap £27 train/ferry combo ticket London-Holyhead-Dublin)
DART (fast train transportation from ferry port of Dun Laoghaire)
Port of Dublin (transportation from city port into city center)

ACCOMODATION
One Summer in Europe (Dublin hostel and budget hotel search page)

SIGHTSEEING
Guiness Storehouse
Trinity College
Book of Kells
The Long Room (of Old Library of Trinity College)
Temple Bar (local info website)
Kilmainham Gaol (the famous jail 3.5 km from center)
Easter Rising (historical background)
Literary Pub Crawl (recommended)
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
One Summer in Europe (other miscellaneous sightseeing activities)