Derry, Northern Ireland - things to see and do

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Writer: Peter Bergström

I attended a Halloween party in Derry, Ireland (Northern Ireland), which is the most exciting experience one can have during Halloween, and I highly recommend it. There was much more to the city that I wanted to share. Please join me!

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Game of Thrones in Northern Ireland - 10 filming locations

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Game of Thrones in Northern Ireland that we intend to take you to. If you've been following our journey around Ireland, you've already seen several of these, but we thought it would be fun to put them all together in one post. Northern Ireland was more packed with Game of Thrones locations than we realised, and because we love this TV show, following in the footsteps of the series became a journey in itself.

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Visiting Skellig Michael - Star Wars in Ireland

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Did you know that several scenes in Star Wars were filmed in Ireland? When planning our trip to Ireland, we decided early on that we wanted to visit Skellig Michael. Peter was very enthusiastic about visiting the steep rocky island with the old monastery. It turned out that visiting Skellig Michael wasn't easy... but today we can still tell you about this dramatic island!

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What is it like to travel by motorhome in Ireland?

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Writer: Helena Bergström

We recently tried travelling by motorhome in Ireland for two weeks. So, what is travelling with a motorhome in Ireland really like? We've had a lot of experience in terms of roads, campsites, campervan hire etc. that we're sharing today. If you have more, similar or different experiences, please share them with us!

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Belfast, Northern Ireland - 10 things to see and do in Belfast

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Belfast is the largest city in Northern Ireland, yet it's not too big to easily walk around the main sights. This exciting city offers pleasant neighbourhoods, atmospheric pubs and lots of street art. There are also attractions such as the HMS Caroline and the Titanic Museum. Here are 10 things to see and do in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

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Titanic in Belfast - guide to the Titanic Museum in Belfast

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Titanic Belfast, this special Titanic museum in Northern Ireland, won the 2016 award as the world's leading tourist attraction. We can understand why! Coming here, where the Titanic was once built, is a very special feeling. Titanic Belfast offers a journey through the ship's dramatic history. Right next door you can step into the dry dock where the ship was built or drink a beer in the halls where she was once designed. This is world class!

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The sacred monastic village of Glendalough - and Ireland's highest waterfall

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Our last two motorhome trips in Ireland were to the sacred monastic village of Glendalough and to Ireland's highest waterfall, Powerscourt. Walking around the old (and new!) graves in the medieval monastic village of Glendalough was a very special experience. The waterfall provided a spectacular end to the motorhome trip. But, even though we returned the motorhome, the trip in Ireland was not over!

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Kilkenny is more than beer - rain and castles in Kilkenny

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Kilkenny is not just beer! Kilkenny is also a medieval Irish town with a beautiful castle. We have now travelled almost all of Ireland by motorhome. Join us for the final leg, to a fascinating old monastic village and to Northern Ireland's capital Belfast. But first - a visit to a castle in Kilkenny!

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Rock of Cashel - The Royal Rock of Cashel in Ireland

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Writer: Helena Bergström

The Rock of Cashel, or Cashel of the Kings, is a historic site in County Tipperary, Ireland. The Royal Rock of Cashel in Ireland is home to the very a lot of history. Among other things, the High Kings of Munster hung here and St Patrick himself came here. And the very first version of Guinness was brewed here.

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Blarney Castle in Cork, Ireland - kissing the Blarney stone

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Blarney Castle in Ireland is located just outside the city of Cork. As well as visiting the castle itself and kissing "The Blarney Stone", you can walk around the extensive gardens, which include mysterious stone formations and a poisonous garden. This castle has everything a real castle should have!

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