Glendalough Monastic Site, Co. Wicklow, Ireland Brief Historical Background of St. Kevin of Glendalough (c. 498-618) Saint Kevin of Glendalough (c. 498-618), an Irish monk, is known as the first abbot and founder of the Glendalough Monastery in County Wicklow, Ireland. In the 6th century, St. Kevin, born into an aristocratic family from Leinster, Ireland, studied with three priests in Glendalough as a boy. His studies inspired him to found a monastery at Glendalough. After m

An Irish Day Tour, Trinity City Hotel, and the Dublin City Center It was a clear, crisp day in the month of May in the Republic of Ireland, and the wind carried a welcomed chill. The pandemic travel restrictions had finally been lifted throughout the European Union, and it was time for me to make a trip across the Atlantic to see the beautiful Emerald Isle of Ireland. During this trip, I stayed at Trinity City Hotel in Dublin, the lovely, boutique style hotel that I highly re

For many years I dreamed of visiting the Emerald Isle of Ireland and seeing its many historical landmarks and legendary landscapes. The Cliffs of Moher, located in County Clare, in the Province of Munster is an exquisite wonder of the world, and on a clear, chilly morning in the month of May, I was finally able to stroll across this breathtaking landscape and breath in the fresh, crisp air, nearly 705 feet (214m) above sea level. For this excursion, I took an Irish Day Tour

This beautiful historic library called the Long Room in the Old Library of Trinity College Dublin, is located in Dublin, Ireland and is a must see for travelers who love exploring historical European universities and colleges. In addition to its stunning architecture, this library houses over 200,00 books guarded by majestic marble busts of legendary scholars such as Plato, Socrates, and Shakespeare. This library also holds the oldest known Irish harp, also known as Brian Bor

One of my favorite places in all the world is the Chateau De Versailles, just an hour train ride from the great city of Paris, France. Nestled within this legendary estate lies the English Gardens that were well beloved by Marie Antoinette (1755-1796), the Queen of France from 1774-1792. I hope you enjoy these precious vignettes I was able to capture and as always safe travels! Nadine Traveler