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Rick Steves Ireland (Twenty first Edition)

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Rick Steves Ireland (Twenty First Edition) is a comprehensive travel guide that invites readers to explore Ireland's captivating landscapes and rich cultural heritage. Authors Rick Steves and Pat O'Connor provide practical advice on planning your trip, including recommended itineraries, public transport tips, and must-see sites. The guide also offers in-depth historical context, dining recommendations, and cultural insights to enhance your travel experience.
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You might enjoy this guide if you're planning a trip to Ireland and want insightful tips on the best places to visit, practical advice on cultural experiences, and a thorough understanding of local history. It's perfect for adventure enthusiasts and travellers looking to explore Ireland's vibrant cities and stunning countryside with the expertise of seasoned travel authors.

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Rick Steves dives into the heart and soul of the Emerald Isle with this bestselling comprehensive guide, fully updated for 2023

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Now more than ever, you can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when travelling through Ireland.

From rustic towns and emerald valleys to lively cities and moss-draped ruins, experience it all with Rick Steves! Inside Rick Steves Ireland you'll find:

Fully updated, comprehensive coverage for planning a multi-week trip through Ireland.

Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favourites.

Top sights and hidden gems, from the Rock of Cashel and the Ring of Kerry to distilleries making whiskey with hundred-year-old recipes.

How to connect with local culture: Hoist a pint at the corner pub, enjoy traditional fiddle music, and jump into conversations buzzing with brogue.

Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight.

The best places to eat, sleep, and relax with a Guinness.

Self-guided walking tours of atmospheric neighbourhoods and awe-inspiring sights.

Trip-planning tools, such as how to link destinations, build your itinerary, and get from place to place.

Detailed maps, including a fold-out map for exploring on the go.

Coverage of Dublin, Kilkenny, Waterford, County Wexford, Kinsale, Cobh, Kenmare, The Ring of Kerry, Dingle Peninsula, County Clare, the Burren, Galway, the Aran Islands, Connemara, County Mayo, Belfast, Portrush, the Antrim Coast, Derry, County Donegal, and much more.

Covid-related travel info and resources for a smooth trip.

Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Ireland.

Planning a one- to two-week trip? Check out Rick Steves Best of Ireland.

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Reviews for Rick Steves Ireland highlight Rick Steves as a beloved guide for North American travellers, praised for his lively and informative neighbourhood walks and engaging commentary on historic sites. The book is appreciated for its clear structure, with Steves offering practical advice and insightful, guilt-free travel tips. Readers find his guidebooks both humorous and empowering, as he encourages respect for local cultures and creates meaningful travel experiences. Steves' guides are also lauded for their detail and accessibility, aiming to unlock the hidden charms of Europe while promoting ethical travel values.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781641714570

Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 December 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Rick Steves

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 114.0mm

Height: 202.0mm

Weight: 505g

Pages: 616

About the Author

Since 1973, Rick Steves has spent about four months a year exploring Europe. His mission: to empower Americans to have European trips that are fun, affordable, and culturally broadening. Rick produces a best-selling guidebook series, a public television series, and a public radio show, and organizes small-group tours that take over 30,000 travelers to Europe annually. He does all of this with the help of more than 100 well-traveled staff members at Rick Steves' Europe in Edmonds, WA (near Seattle). When not on the road, Rick is active in his church and with advocacy groups focused on economic and social justice, drug policy reform, and ending hunger. To recharge, Rick plays piano, relaxes at his family cabin in the Cascade Mountains, and spends time with his son Andy and daughter Jackie. Find out more about Rick at www.ricksteves.com and on Facebook.

Connect with Rick:

facebook.com/RickSteves

twitter: @RickSteves

instagram: ricksteveseurope

Pat O'Connor, an Irish-American, first journeyed to Ireland in 1981, and was hooked by the history and passion of the feisty Irish culture. Frequent return visits led to his partnership with Rick, his work as a tour guide for Rick Steves' Europe, and co-authorship of this book. Pat, who loves all things Hibernian except black pudding, thrives on the adventures that occur as he slogs the bogs and drives the Irish back lanes (over 2,000 kilometers annually) in search of new discoveries.

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