Ireland’s second largest city, Cork has a lot to offer.

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There’s a reason Ireland is on so many people’s bucket lists—it’s simply incredible.

READ: 20 Best Places to Visit in Ireland

Little turds lodged themselves into the tread of my hiking shoes. I thought about how this was going to make my rental car smell for the next two days. I wasn’t entirely thrilled by the prospect.

READ: 11 Celtic Ruins and Ancient Sites in Ireland Not to Miss

There are plenty of options for Bed and Breakfast in Ireland and Northern Ireland, but standards vary wildly. Here's how to chose the right Irish B&B.

READ: Choosing a Bed and Breakfast in Ireland (and the Best B&Bs in Ireland!)

We love road trips – there is nothing better than seeing a country one mile at a time. And no drive in the world is more epic than The Wild Atlantic Way in Ireland - the world's longest coastal touring route. From castles to sea cliffs - this is a stunning journey!

READ: Road Tripping on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way

The Powerscourt Estate and Gardens outside of Dublin, Ireland feature some of the finest gardens in all of Europe. Powerscourt blends beautiful flowers and sculptures with a sense of Irish wit and wonder.

READ: Being Royal at The Powerscourt Estate and Gardens

One man’s terrorist is another man’s freedom fighter. It all depends on your perspective in Northern Ireland.

READ: A Black Cab Tour of the Belfast Murals

The Solis Lough Eske Castle Hotel in Donegal, Ireland is one of the world's top luxury hotels and is a perfect romantic getaway.

READ: Luxury at Solis Lough Eske Castle Hotel in Donegal

“What do you want to do?” Laura will ask. And I’ll answer, “I don’t know, want to walk around?” That’s how many of our conversations go after dinner when we travel.

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A walking tour where the stops aren’t announced until you actually get to them. And in reality, a bit is sorted out along the way.

READ: An Unexpected Dublin Walking Tour

The Irish love their drink, and with good reason – they have so much of the good stuff!

READ: Drinking Our Way Across the Emerald Isle

“You Are Now Entering Free Derry” – these are the six most powerful words in understanding the period known as The Troubles in Northern Ireland. …

READ: The Troubles Murals of Derry, Northern Ireland

Luxury. That word sums up the experience of staying in a castle. For many visitors to Ireland, sleeping at least one night in a castle is at the top of their list.

READ: Experiencing Castle Hotels in Ireland

So much about this 5000-year-old mound is a mystery.

READ: One of the World’s Most Ancient Sites — Newgrange Passage Tomb in Photos

The Cliffs of Moher stretch for eight undulating kilometers along Ireland’s west coast.

READ: Everything is Sunny at Ireland’s Cliffs of Moher

Southwest Ireland is full of beautiful coastline and majestic views, but which is the best drive to do if your time is limited?

READ: Ireland’s Dingle Peninsula or Ring of Kerry

Mizen Head is not a place where you end up accidentally.

READ: The Craggy Coastline of Mizen Head

A drive through Ireland means you have to stop to take pictures of pretty much everything. First stops: the ruins of Glendalough and the Rock of Cashel.

READ: Visiting the Ruins of Glendalough and Rock of Cashel