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May 16, 2020

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Welcome to Edinburgh’s very own Diagon Alley! Th

Welcome to Edinburgh’s very own Diagon Alley! There’s a few streets throughout the UK that are said to have inspired the magical street of shops in the Harry Potter series but I have to say, I think this is my favorite one I’ve seen in person. The colorful buildings, winding cobblestoned road and small unique stores really do make you feel like you’re in the wizarding world.
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Next up: Scotland! After one more night in Galway,

Next up: Scotland! After one more night in Galway, we drove back to Dublin (happily dropped that rental car off) and hopped on a quick flight to Edinburgh. We decided on The Raeburn for our 3 night stay in Edinburgh and I’m so glad we did! It’s a small boutique hotel that was originally an 1832 Georgian family home. They only have 10 rooms so make sure you book in advance as I’m sure vacancy is hard to come by. In addition, they also have a bright and trendy restaurant and bar with special cocktails and yummy bites! As if this hotel couldn’t get any better, it’s only a 15 minute walk to the city center which makes this a 10/10 hotel find!
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Let’s start from where we left off shall we? Aft

Let’s start from where we left off shall we? After a wonderful lunch at Cullen’s at the Cottage, pay a small fee and take a stroll around the castle grounds and gardens. They’re kept in immaculate shape and it’s a great way to walk off that food baby before the car ride back to Galway!
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Also, did anyone else read the article where two employees maintained the castle by themselves while the hotel was shut down during quarantine?? My favorite tidbit was that they got their exercise by walking around the castle for the daily flushing of all 160 toilets to keep everything in working order 😂.
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We knew we wanted to make it to Ashford Castle at

We knew we wanted to make it to Ashford Castle at some point during the trip so when we saw that it was only about a 45 minute drive from Galway, we hopped in the car and made our way over for some lunch! We had our hearts set on eating at one of the restaurants inside the castle but unfortunately those are only available for guests staying on property. Lucky enough, they do have one restaurant open to the public called Cullen’s at the Cottage situated just outside the gates. Guys, this was hands down one of the best meals we had in Ireland! The seafood was so fresh and the ambiance was really cozy and inviting. I definitely recommend making a reservation as it is quite small. Such a great find!
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We spent the final two nights of our Ireland road

We spent the final two nights of our Ireland road trip in Galway! After our day at the cliffs and the drive over to Galway, we spent the rest of the day relaxing at the very quirky Twelve Hotel. They have a really cozy bar and really good food! The next day, we set out and wandered around the infamous Quay Street and walked through the beautiful Galway Cathedral.
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Instagram vs. Reality: Cliffs of Moher edition.
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Of course a trip to Ireland isn’t complete without a visit to the Cliffs of Moher! You can’t help but be in complete awe as soon as these cliffs come into view. It really is as amazing as they say! And windy. It’s very windy.
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After a short but sweet stay in Killarney National

After a short but sweet stay in Killarney National Park, we made a little detour to a cute little port town called Dingle. Here, the most famous resident is actually a Dolphin named Fungie! Unfortunately he did not make an appearance while we were walking the harbor. On the plus side, we did get some of the most fresh fish and chips (obviously) and some yummy ice cream at Murphy’s! I would also recommend to keep driving up the peninsula to Coumeenoole Beach where you’ll get to witness one of the most beautiful beaches in Ireland! They say if you stick you’re feet in the water, you leave a part of your soul so that you’ll come back one day to collect it. Back in 2013, I did not brave the water as it was freezing and raining, but I was still able to make it back to Ireland even if we did run out of time to make it all the way back to Coumeenoole.
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I had travelled around southern Ireland once befor

I had travelled around southern Ireland once before back in 2013 while I was studying abroad in Barcelona, so as soon as I heard we were going on this trip, I knew right away I wanted to show everyone Killarney National Park. This picture doesn’t even do it justice. It’s so lush and green everywhere you look it really is quite incredible! I can only imagine what the park looks like on a sunny day. We chose to stay at The Lake Hotel and I’m so glad we settled on this gem. It is a refurbished 1820’s manor right on the lake. It had such a homey feel, the friendliest staff, yummy Irish food and we were lucky enough to spend the night next to the fire listening to an Irish folk singer. It really was exactly how you would expect a traditional Irish bed and breakfast experience to be. We only stayed one night as we had much more to explore but we all agreed we would love to come back one day. I couldn’t recommend Killarney National Park and The Lake hotel enough!
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