Northern Ireland

10-Day Ireland Itinerary: 3 Road Trip Routes

Beautiful Irish Countryside

Though it’s a small country, planning out the perfect 10-day Ireland itinerary can be quite overwhelming when you consider just how much there is to see and do in the Emerald Isle. And while you certainly can’t see everything if you’re only spending 10 days in Ireland, you have a lot of options available to you. Whether you’re looking to explore historic cities, see some iconic natural sites or get … Read More

The Perfect 3, 4 or 5 Days in Northern Ireland Itinerary

The Causeway Coast

Planning out a Northern Ireland itinerary is an excellent option for those who want to see more of this area than a simple day trip along the Causeway Coastal Route or a day or two exploring Belfast. If you have 3, 4 or 5 days to dedicate to exploring Northern Ireland, you can actually see a lot of the country and experience some of the island of Ireland’s most incredible … Read More

The Ultimate Giant’s Causeway Day Trip from Belfast

The Giant's Causeway

Planning a Giant’s Causeway day trip from Belfast is one of the most popular days out from the Northern Irish capital. Located on the County Antrim coast in the north of Northern Ireland, the Giant’s Causeway is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and it is about as spectacular as you might think. In recent years, visiting these basalt rock formations has increased in popularity but that doesn’t take away from … Read More

The Perfect 1, 2, or 3 Days in Belfast Itinerary

Belfast City Hall

Belfast isn’t usually top of the list for Irish destinations but this is a gross oversight. Just 1, 2, or 3 days in Belfast can offer you a world of insight into the island’s captivating history but also delivers tons of unexpected gems in and around the city. A typical Belfast itinerary is actually a speedy affair on a bus from Dublin but do yourself a favour and stay a … Read More

7 Best Stops on the Dublin to Belfast Drive

Malahide Castle is the first stop on the Dublin to Belfast drive

If you’ve been planning a road trip in Ireland, one of the routes you’re likely curious about is the Dublin to Belfast drive or vice versa. The Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland’s capital respectively, both have enough sights and scenes to keep any visitor busy and are luckily only a two-hour drive from one another. We’ve picked some of the most worthwhile stops between the two cities, and we’ll … Read More

Dublin or Belfast: Which Irish City to Visit?

Belfast City Hall

When considering a visit to the island of Ireland, two major cities immediately jump out: Dublin and Belfast. In an ideal world, free of both monetary and time constraints, we would have the opportunity to spend some time soaking in the cultures of both cities. But alas, we live in the real world and a visitor to Ireland is often faced with a difficult decision; Dublin or Belfast?  In this … Read More