From coast to coast, Ireland’s lush landscapes, literary history and pub culture make it an ideal destination for an adult adventure. Castle hopping is popular — there are about 30,000 of them across the country — and the running joke is that tourists eventually tire of “ABC” (another bloody castle).
Only a handful have been converted into luxury accommodations. Ashford Castle, an 800-year-old stronghold in County Mayo, is perhaps the most famous. But on a recent couples’ trip, we discovered that Ireland’s true romance lies elsewhere: wandering into restaurants, singing along with live musicians, popping into museums and listening to stories in Irish pubs.
Krisha Chachra served eight years on the Blacksburg Town Council and has written for NRV Magazine for a decade. She is a member of The Mama Movement and a proud mom to a curious toddler. Krisha is a community advocate and connector and runs an event production organization that hosts Up on the Roof. Krisha has reported and hosted shows for public radio and television and has freelanced for USA Weekend Magazine, the Honolulu Advertiser and the Alexandria Gazette among others. Her book about returning to Blacksburg, Homecoming Journals, may be found online or in local bookstores.
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