Category Archives: Republic of Ireland

Cemetery Pictures and Burial Practices From Around the World

Posted on May 17, 2021 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

I have often been fascinated by the wide range of burial customs we have seen while traveling around the world. Each different culture, country or religion has their own way of paying tribute to or memorializing their departed. Here are … Continue reading →

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17 Unusual Doors From Around the World

Posted on May 8, 2021 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Sometimes a door is just a door. And sometimes it is a work of art. And sometimes it makes you want to know what is behind it.

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Picture of the Day ~ Blarney Castle, Ireland

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

The first thing that usually comes to mind when ever Blarney Castle is mentioned is kissing the Blarney Stone to receive the gift of gab. But there is much more to see and do here in addition, such as exploring … Continue reading →

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Recap – A trip around the world in pictures

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

On March 13th, we flew out of Los Angeles, with a change of planes in Beijing, which brought us to New Delhi, India. This was the starting point for our seven month around-the-world dream trip. Picking out a favorite or … Continue reading →

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Dublin, Ireland ~ a few more things to see, do and where to eat

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Tuesday and Wednesday, July 22nd and 23rd ~ Dublin, Ireland The Spire of Dublin is the worlds tallest sculpture, located on O’Connell Street. Our time in Dublin was fast coming to an end and we had still not done our … Continue reading →

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Ireland ~ Dingle Peninsula, Voted one of the most beautiful places in the world.

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Sunday July 20th ~ Dingle Peninsula, Ireland Day two of our weekend get-a-way started with a nice breakfast at our little B&B.  It appears that this place has changed names four times.  They may be running from a bad reputation??? … Continue reading →

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Paddywagon Tour, Ring of Kerry and Goat Kings

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Saturday July 19th, Ring of Kerry, Ireland Very early Saturday morning we departed our third hotel in Dublin (Clyde Court) and dropped our roller board suitcases off at what will be hotel number four (O’Callaghan Alexander Hotel) when we return … Continue reading →

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Giant Irish Deer, Bog Bodies, Yeats and Birthday Wishes

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Wednesday July 15th ~ Dublin City We had been told about the bog bodies that had been found, and our curiosity had been peaked.  When we left the hotel, our original plan was to walk a few blocks to restaurant … Continue reading →

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Rock of Cashel and Kissing the Blarney Stone

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Tuesday July 15th ~ Touring through Ireland in Tipperary and Cork What fascinates me the most is the amazing marketing campaign that has somehow managed to get a million people or more a year to travel 1000’s of miles, then … Continue reading →

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What is it with demonstrations wherever we go?

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Monday July 14th ~ Lazy day in Dublin Some times we need a day off from traveling.  Today was one of those days for me. As I have mentioned before, we normally try to book a hotel that is located … Continue reading →

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