We took a ferry from Tarifa, Spain to Tangier, Morocco, in search of its bohemian and literary past. We bought a package deal at a ferry ticket office across the street from the Tarifa port that included the ferry trip and two nights at Hotel Continental for 164 euros (two adults, 1 infant). Ferry from … Read more
It’s another Sunday afternoon with a fussy baby. Hey, let’s get in the car and drive 121 kilometers to look at another castle! And here is where I made a sad mistake in not researching where we were going first and missed a site I would have loved (more on that later). We were already … Read more
Achill Island is the largest island off the coast of Ireland, connected to County Mayo by a bridge. It is a four hour drive from Dublin but only two and a half hours from our home in Carrick-on-Shannon. The name Achill comes from the Irish word acaill, meaning eagle. In the past, golden eagles could … Read more
Roscommon Castle might not see many tourists but it is worth a look if you are near Roscommon town. The town of Roscommon is about a 30 minute drive from Carrick-on-Shannon or a 1 hour drive from Sligo. The castle and surrounding park is located just outside Roscommon town. Roscommon castle was built in 1269 … Read more
One of the most beautiful ruins in Ireland, Duckett’s Grove is an 18th century estate in Carlow, Ireland. The Gothic revival style building was built in 1830. It was destroyed by fire in 1933. We stayed the night at Avlon House Bed and Breakfast and I highly recommend it. I think this may be our … Read more