http://backpackpodcast.com One Summer in Europe - For those who wonder, for those who wander... Sat, 17 Dec 2011 23:34:57 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Welcome to One Summer in Europe, the backpacking Europe podcast. Join restless backpackers Ryan and Melissa on this ongoing podcast series as we simulate an extended budget trip around the must-see destinations in Europe, while offering real-world advice to help you create your own European travel adventure. We encourage listener questions and feedback to incorporate into the show, so listen in and tell us where you need help. Ryan Stuckey and Friends clean Ryan Stuckey and Friends questions@backpackpodcast.com questions@backpackpodcast.com (Ryan Stuckey and Friends) © 2009 Rakasa Worldwide, Inc. One Summer in Europe - the backpacking Europe podcast backpacking europe, backpacking podcast, europe podcast, travel europe, hostel, europe trains, summer in europe, europe itinerary, budget travel, http://backpackpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/valid-rss.png http://backpackpodcast.com http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/03/episode-2-dublin/ http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/03/episode-2-dublin/#comments Mon, 02 Mar 2009 23:44:55 +0000 Ryan http://backpackpodcast.com/?p=81 http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/03/episode-2-dublin/feed/ 0 Backpacking Europe,Backpacking Podcast,Book of Kells,Budget Travel Europe,Dublin,Easter Rising,Europe on a Budget,Europe Podcast,Europe Railpass,Guiness Storehouse,Ireland,Kilmainham Gaol 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... 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) TRANSPORT OUT Dublin Airport (with transportation to airport info) Ryanair (for a cheap flight to Paris, but watch for add-on costs) Join us for our next episode as we arrive on the Continent amid the grandeur of Paris! Ryan Stuckey and Friends clean