With evocative Celtic forts, ruined monasteries, and other remnants of its rich ancient and early-Christian past, Ireland is like an open-air museum. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #ireland Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves’ Europe travel resources: • “Rick Steves’ Europe” public television series: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show • “Travel with Rick Steves” public …
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Portrush, Northern Ireland: Seaside Resort – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/Bcpm1CRg1Sc Portrush is Northern Ireland’s favorite resort, filled with family-oriented amusements, fun eateries and cheap and cheery B and Bs. More info about travel to Portrush: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/ireland/portrush-the-antrim-coast #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #ireland Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves’ Europe travel resources: • “Rick Steves’ Europe” public …
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Kinsale, Ireland: Historic Town – Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
More info about travel to Kinsale: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/ireland/kinsale-cobh In 1601, Irish patriots, chafing under English rule, conspired with the Spanish fleet to drive the English out. In a dramatic battle around the port of Kinsale, the Irish and Spanish were routed, and Ireland would be denied its independence for three centuries. Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other …
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Belfast, Northern Ireland: Orangemen Parades – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
Take a virtual trip to Northern Ireland with this clip! Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/Bcpm1CRg1Sc In Northern Ireland, Orangemen parades fill village and neighborhood streets with Protestants from Easter through September. The long-established Orange Order — with their signature orange team color — works to defend British rule, and these parades are like pep rallies for the cause of continued …
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