It is my fervent hope and goal that we have nothing to worry about due to Covid by the time of our trip. The severity of the virus is down and the requirements imposed by various governments are getting lower and lower. But at the same time, Covid seems to […]
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Do You Need an International Data Plan for Your Trip to Europe?
Yes, you will need a data plan for your cell phone while in Europe. This is true if you are coming on a tour (such as one of mine to Ireland or France), but it is especially true if you will be traveling around on your own. While you may […]
Read MoreThe Best Overlooks in Paris
As someone who loves creating pictures based on wide views, I have spent an inordinate amount of time looking for the best overlooks of Paris. I suppose I do that in every city, but Paris in particular. That’s partly just because I have spent a lot of time there in […]
Read MoreEpisode 9 – Navigating the Roads of Ireland
Episode 8 – Irish Independence
Episode 7: Dingle
I often refer to the Dingle peninsula as “an embarrassment of riches” for tourists. In this episode I tell you why.
Read MorePhotography Gear for Your Ireland Trip
Let’s get you set up with the right photography gear for your trip to the Wild Atlantic Way. Before we talk about that though, let me caution you against rushing out and buying a bunch of new gear for your trip. I wouldn’t do that. It is very likely that […]
Read MoreWhat We Might Do When It Rains
As mentioned previously, it is not going to rain all the time in Ireland, but it will rain on us sometimes. When it rains, what will we do? First, here’s what we are not doing. We are not standing behind our tripods out in the rain, getting wet for no good reason and not getting […]
Read MoreChoosing a Dublin Hotel
Some have asked me about Dublin hotels, so I am putting together a list and some information for you. What Part of Dublin Should You Stay In? I recommend you stay in central Dublin, so you can walk anywhere you want to go. Where might you want to go? Assuming […]
Read MoreYour Arrival in Dublin
Based on my communications with several people going on the tour, is likely you will arrive in Dublin the day before the tour starts. That seems to be what everyone is going. That is a good plan, by the way, as it gives you a day to get acclimated and […]
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