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Dublin’s Best Bookstore Has Been a Bohemian Hot Spot Since the ’80s
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By Ciara mcquillan

Dublin’s Best Bookstore Has Been a Bohemian Hot Spot Since the ’80s

This place has stories for days.

By Ciara mcquillan

Dublin’s Coolest Neighborhoods Shine with Sea Views, Hip Haunts, and Leafy Strolls
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Dublin’s Coolest Neighborhoods Shine with Sea Views, Hip Haunts, and Leafy Strolls

When it comes to the Republic of Ireland's capital city, Stoneybatter, Howth, and Portobello showcase the best of the best.

By Ciara mcquillan

There’s a Murder Mystery Afoot on This Luxurious London Train
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There’s a Murder Mystery Afoot on This Luxurious London Train

Come for the whodunit, stay for the five-course lunch on the Belmond British Pullman.

By Ciara mcquillan

Spend the Night in the Ancestral Home of a Legendary Pirate Queen
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Spend the Night in the Ancestral Home of a Legendary Pirate Queen

Ireland's Ballynahinch Castle has history-and views for days.

By Ciara mcquillan

Join Bonfires and Outdoor Feasts Where Halloween Was Born
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By Ciara mcquillan

Join Bonfires and Outdoor Feasts Where Halloween Was Born

Scare away ghosts with fire. And banshee bingo.

By Ciara mcquillan

Smoke Up These 10 Best Coffeeshops in Amsterdam Before Cannabis Is Banned for Tourist
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By Ciara mcquillan

Smoke Up These 10 Best Coffeeshops in Amsterdam Before Cannabis Is Banned for Tourist

Starting next year, you might not be able to anymore.

By Ciara mcquillan

Grit Meets Glam in Northern Ireland's Artsy Capital City
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By Ciara mcquillan

Grit Meets Glam in Northern Ireland's Artsy Capital City

A classical opera house, a vibrant street art scene and a living museum with connections to the humble banana says it all.

By Ciara mcquillan