We Take (the) Liberties in Dublin
We gush about our neighbourhood, which is way cooler than we are, full of artists and food and drink and history. And did we mention drink?
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The Gift of Gab? Irish Stereotypes Debunked
We get into some common Irish stereotypes: are they really lucky? Do they really drink that much? And what's with the belt buckles?
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Dublin Libraries We Love!
Although we've only lived here a few weeks, we already feel good about the Dublin libraries we've discovered - here are our top three so far!
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Top Green Spaces in Dublin: Enjoying the Great Outdoors
Summer is here, and we're enjoying it immensely! Here are our three favourite green spaces in Dublin, with a handful more.
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Bloomsday 2023: We Indulge in the Joys of Joyce
Everything you need to celebrate Bloomsday this June 16th, anywhere in the world (we promise, it won't be hard)!
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We Feel the Bern – Bernini, that is! – in Rome
Choosing favourites is hard, but we've gone and done it anyway: Bernini, who has left his mark all over Rome! Here's the best of the best.
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Free Art in Rome!
The best things in life are free! Like these examples of free art in Rome from world-class artists: Bernini, Michelangelo, and Caravaggio.
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The Papal Basilicas (II): The Big Daddy of Them All
In an earlier post we talked about three of the four papal basilicas at Rome: Santa Maria Maggiore, San Paulo Fuori le Mure, and San Giovanni Laterano. We saved the…
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The Vatican Gardens: A Hidden Gem!
We find peace in the Vatican - not in the museum, but in the Vatican Gardens, which are one of the best things we've done in Rome!
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The Pantheon in Rome: We Marvel at the Marble
We gush, just a little, about the Pantheon, a not-ruin from ancient Rome that should be on every tourist's itinerary.
