Dublin is organized chaos. It is a mix of soft and hard, modern and old. In one moment you can walk down cobblestone streets with flowers hanging from every lamppost. In the next, the edges of the modern houses are in sharp contrast to the traditional brick ones. And then, suddenly, palm trees.
The traditional Irish weather is overcast, with a strong chance of lots of rain.
Dublin is the largest city and capital of Ireland. Walking around today, you’d never think it started as a Viking settlement. The citizens seem constantly happy, and the sound of clinking glasses and Irish music drift out through the open doors of the many local pubs – seven days a week. Inbetween there’s loud voices speaking polite words.
You can find the Dublin Castle amongst colorful new buildings.
I love Dublin so far. It is welcoming and tourist-friendly. My only objection is that if you can’t party like the Irish – find a hotel outside of the city centre. Irish people believe that a couple of pints a day keeps the doctor away, and sleep is therefore overrated. Lastly, if someone asks you to join them for “strong tea”, you better believe it’s not tea.
I’m in love with these lampposts ❤
Looks like I need to go to Ireland sometime 😉 Nice post!
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You should! It is an amazing country so far:) Thank you!
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Nice overview…don’t miss Trinity College!!
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I’ll make it a priority!:)
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Hi there, as a native of Dublin, I absolutely loved your post and glad to hear you are enjoying yourself. Your lovely photos made me a bit homesick!! Lxx
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I’m glad you liked it Lorraine! I didn’t know you were a Dubliner! Your hometown is really a gem:)
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Sounds like you are having an awesome time there 🙂 Except for the lack of sleep
Dublin sounds like an amazing city, reminds me a bit about Liverpool actually. Enjoy the rest of your stay in Ireland!
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I really am! Haha, I manage:) I haven’t been to Liverpool, but if it is anything like Dublin it must be a great city!
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Your blogs are really good where you give first hand experience of what you have observed. Great..
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Thank you, I’m glad you like it:)
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welcome and stay in touch
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“loud voices speaking polite words” is one of the most perfect descriptions of the Irish spirit I have ever read.
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I’m glad you like it! I found it quite fitting too!:)
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Enjoyed your post. I am in Dublin now and have written a few entries as well. Agreed, they certainly like to laugh and be merry! It’s a beautiful city… as you mentioned, old mixed with modern. http://Www.brilliantviewpoint.com
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Cool, I’ll check out your post! I’m glad you share my impression:)
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Hoping to visit there in a few months. Thanks for sharing!
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Hope you will; it’s worth it! And thanks for reading:)
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I have so many good memories in Dublin! Feeling super nostalgic right now.
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I’m glad I could remind you of them! Dublin is an amazing city ❤
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Beautiful post. Love the photography and descriptions used. I’m quite jealous I haven’t been to Ireland yet.
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One day (hopefully soon), you’ll be the one making me jealous, when you eventually visit! I already miss the place ❤
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One day…one day haha. ❤❤
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I miss Dublin so much. Beautiful city. Hopefully next year I will visit it again :).
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Understandable! I hope you get to do that, Dublin is worth every moment ❤
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I am heading there next month!!! I can’t wait to go through all your tips!
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Oh I envy you so much! Dublin is just everything you think it will be, and then so much more ❤ I hope you will enjoy!
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you should come to Waterford. Ireland`s oldest city. Walk in the underground tunnels, see the viking towers, and taste a Waterford bla! 🙂
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Next time in Ireland! 😀 (whenever that may be, soon I hope <3)
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I agree Dublin is a city of contrast… I love hanging baskets with flowers, Georgian architecture and modern buildings. I also like the night life on Temple Bar.
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I’m glad you agree! Dublin is a really underrated city. Hope to go there again:)
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Dublin is a great place to be where you can relax and feel happy!
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I can’t agree more! I really miss Dublin ❤
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cool post! Really! Living here since almost 4 years now, and still in love for this amazing city! Everything you described it’s exactly how i feel it 🙂
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I’m glad you feel that way! I fell for the city too, and miss Ireland sooo much! Hope to return one day ❤
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This sounds like my kind of city, this looks like my kind of weather! Loved your narrative 🙂
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Nice photos
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