Exploring the Places No One is Talking About
Part of the reason that I selected Wilderness Ireland as our travel company was because I could select trips that included guided hikes. Our first hike was in the Mourne Mountains in County Down. The hike tried to kill us, but it was worth it. I jest, we were jet lagged and it was a
Ireland is not necessarily known for its cuisine. However, that does not mean that we ate badly on this trip at all. While we did have quite a few toasties for lunch, here are some of our dinners. I did make it a point to try things that were different or unique to the area
On this trip we always had breakfast at the hotel. I did try the Irish breakfast – complete with blood sausage, not bad but not my favorite. The taxi driver that took us to pick up our rental car was full of tips on driving on the left side of the road. After picking up
Arrival to the Emerald Isle When I was first getting this trip booked I read a lot and one thing that I read that stuck with me was, if you are flying give yourself buffer time in cases of flight issues. Listening to that advice saved us a big headache. We were supposed to fly
When I stared planning this trip I realized that I had no idea where to start. I knew some of the things I wanted to see but honestly the idea of planning the whole trip was a little daunting. There is a lot to see and do when visiting any new country. Many of popular
If you follow the McGee Travel Tales Facebook page you might have seen some clips from our recent trip to Ireland. We had a fantastic time and I have so much to share: places to go, places to stay, and experiences that shouldn’t be missed. We got to see castles and bogs and rolling fields
Hello all! Keltin and I are currently on an adventure and I cannot wait to share all of the details with you. I’ve been keeping this trip secret but I’m super excited that it is finally here. In the mean time, here were the some of the most read posts from 2021! #5 | Olympic
For my birthday I decided to practice some macro-photography. I still have a lot to learn but I really loved how these turned out. You can see some of my other macro-photography here. I would love to know what you think! Remember to enjoy the outdoors and leave no trace.
This past weekend my youngest sister and my step-mom ran a half marathon at the Silos in Waco. We got the chance to wander through Magnolia. Despite it being a race weekend, I was surprised that the Magnolia Market was not too busy. We found easy parking and were able to explore without bumping into
Happy Earth Day! Remember to always: Leave no trace Take only pictures, leave only footprints Stay on the trail Treat animals with respect and caution Respect the earth
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