Kinsale, Ireland

 

 

In this episode, FAQ is: Where was your favorite place on your 90-day trip?

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Today's Destination is Kinsale, Ireland

Today's Mistake- Leaving my phone at the San Francisco airport counter

Travel Advice: Keep your cool, especially when it's hot.

 

FAQ: Where was your favorite place on your 90-day trip?

 

Answer: I can't give you a favorite place overall, but I can give you one for each country. Let me start with the first country, the Philippines. I so enjoyed the snorkeling in El Nido, on the island of Palawan. It was an adventure in itself, as I landed in Manila, then in Puerto Princesa, and then took a bus to El Nido. Once I arrived, it was beautiful, tropical, and walkable. There were many nearby beaches to visit. The town had some good restaurants, and it was easy to converse in English with most people. Everyone here was friendly and relaxed, so they were on "island time" for the most part. The fresh fruits and fish dishes were memorable.

 

 

Today's destination: Kinsale, Ireland

 

One of my favorite small towns in Ireland is Kinsale. I was there in the 1980s and again forty years later, and it's still a quaint, beachy, Spanish-looking town.

 

Getting to Kinsale is only about 40 minutes by bus from Cork, where there is an airport. But it's not so easy to get to if you are in Dublin, because that's another 4 hours by bus or train. It's in the southeast part of the Island of Ireland and is a harbor town with plenty of boats and history.

 

City Tours, operated by Don and Barry, which are Historic Strolls and start downtown Kinsale. They are recommended by Rick Steves and by me. Don and his wife Jill are local legends regarding history and local storytelling.

 

 

Today's Mistake- One big mistake: Leaving my phone at the San Fran airport counter

 

 

Today's Travel Advice-Keep your cool, even when it's hot.

 

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