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This trip was easily our favorite city of the trip for most in our travel group. We got to Paris about 3:00 in the afternoon. Our first adventure was to the Louve where we got to see many famous paintings and sculptures including Mona Lisa. That night we rapped up with a nice dinner andContinue reading “Spring Break #3 Paris, France”

This trip was beautiful and wet! The first night we got there it was gorgeous. Sunny and 50 degrees outside. We decided to go for dinner then sit down by lake Geneva for the night to relax from our long day of traveling on a train. The next day wasn’t the best. We noticed rightContinue reading “Spring Break #2 Lausanne, Switzerland”

Munich Germany was are first stop during our spring break trip. This was one of my favorite cities we visited during our 1 week vacation. The city was booming with beautiful architecture everywhere you went and the main square was fantastic. We got to see the famous Glockenspiel clock and we also got to seeContinue reading “Spring Break! #1 Munich Germany”

This week students, faculty, and I will be traveling to Dublin for our “Dublin trip”. During this trip we will get to see the obvious Dublin city and explore new shops and experience new pubs. We will also be heading south and staying a night in Waterford where we will be seeing the famous KillkennyContinue reading “Dublin Trip”

Even being in Ireland for one day I could tell that a lot of the people here had a good sense of humor and life. They seemed very kind, genuine, and helpful. The first week is when I really noticed this. Going to the local grocery store and chatting with people I could see thatContinue reading “Thoughts on characteristics of the Irish”

By Jaren Johnson Even for those of us with no Irish background, Ireland is a destination that grabs our attention.  Pleasant with beautiful landscape, compelling history, interesting folklore, and a good presence in pop culture, Ireland is probably one of the most well-known countries for adventurous travellers. Doing substantial research and video watching I canContinue reading “Ireland: What to pack for your trip.”

The weather here has been quite interesting to say the least. It can go from sunny and beautiful to raining and hailing in minutes. Last week we had some beautiful weather! A lot of friends and I went to the beach often and explored the town of Louisburgh where we are staying. This last weekendContinue reading “Weather in Ireland”

Ireland has been treating me good this past week and a half. As soon as I got onto our bus on our way to Louisburgh I could see the drastic change in scenery from the states. It is absolutely beautiful. Green rolling hills of grass and sheep kept me busy on my way to Louisburgh.Continue reading “Arriving in Ireland!”

Soon, 10 days to be exact, I will be on a plane heading over the big pond to enjoy my time in a new country, Ireland. I am filled with excitement and curiosity as I wait for that day to come. For now my days will be filled with packing, organizing, and enjoying my timeContinue reading “Soon to be in Ireland”