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Ireland Travel Skills

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πŸ‘οΈ 244K viewsπŸ“… 14 years ago⏱️ 1:20:42
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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

my favorite mode of transportation in Ireland is by car and we'll be talking about that for sure

the Irish are generally courteous drivers it's we tourists who are fouling things up over there

it's the character of the Irish people who keep me coming back

the music of Ireland for sure that keeps me coming back

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Use a money belt and call your credit card company before traveling
βœ“Buy the Heritage Card and Heritage Island pamphlet for sightseeing savings
βœ“Stay in locally owned B&Bs to meet people and save money
βœ“Get an early start and have a good map when driving in Ireland
βœ“Book non-stop flights to Europe and then a short hop to Ireland

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Driving on the other side of the road β€” Get used to it, take your time, and pull over to let faster locals pass
Navigating street signs with mixed miles and kilometers β€” Look for 'km' to indicate kilometers, otherwise it's miles

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to travel around Ireland efficiently
QWhat are the best ways to save money on sightseeing and lodging
QHow to handle driving in Ireland
QWhat are the key historical and cultural sites to visit

Port Highlights

Galway3 Happy Bacon
Belfast3 Happy Bacon
Cork3 Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description↓

Rick Steves European Travel Talk | Join Pat O'Connor, co-author of Rick Steves' Ireland guidebook, as he shares tips and insights for traveling in Ireland. We'll get a glimpse of Ireland's fascinating history and meet the friendly people of this charming country. Our travels will take us through both the Republic and Northern Ireland, including Dublin, Waterford, the Aran Islands, Dingle Peninsula, Belfast, Derry, and the Giant's Causeway. Subscribe at http://goo.gl/l6qjuS for more new travel talks! (Please note this presentation was filmed April 14, 2012 and any special promotions or discounts mentioned are no longer valid.) For more travel information, visit http://www.ricksteves.com.