West ireland

The Travel Tester hops on board the Paddywagon Tour to discover South west Ireland: great scenery, tasty food and a lot of good craic!

Our trip to Ireland must be the most insane, all-encompassing road trip we’ve ever attempted. We’re talking over 2000km (most of it on the tiniest roads we’ve ever seen), a ridiculous amount of roundabouts and only 7days to circle the entire island *laughing hysterically*. Our very first day set the scene for what would be an epic week in the land of castles, green hills and dramatic cliffs. We left Dublin in the early morning for what would be a long and wet ride to county Cork. By the way…

10 Places You Must Visit on the West Coast of Ireland. There is so much to do on the West Coast of Ireland from cities, to villages, to the countryside and the dramatic coastline, here are my suggestions on what to do and where to go on the West Coast of Ireland! #discoverireland #ireland #irelandroadtrip #westcoastofireland

West Ireland is filled with vibrant nature, culture, and history. The Western coast is a popular destination for adventure and Guinness lovers

People relax along the rugged coastline of Achill Island, Ireland, back in 1940.

Ireland is such a beautiful country and I feel absolutely privileged to be born and bred here. I never tire of discovering new and stunning places in this country and I love sharing all my finds with my followers. As a family, we regularly go on road trips around the country, looking for the most

Jamie Ditaranto is a traveler in a love triangle with writing and photography. Follow the drama on Twitter @jamieditaranto and Instagram @jamieditaranto. Ditaranto joined SmarterTravel in 2015. She loves ecotourism, cities with history, and discovering local hangouts. Though she likes all the continents equally, she holds a special place in her heart for rainy little islands. Her work has also appeared online at USA Today, Huffington Post, Business Insider, and other publications. You can…