Tip for tourists in Dublin - If you want to drink with locals on the weekends, go to Camden street or around the Grafton street area, not Temple bar! :)
Same thing that ive been saying. I've traveled to many countries and Ireland was the most welcoming, friendliest, helpfful, talkative of all. I really felt soooooo welcome. Loved it so much I'm going back this year.
We went to the west of Ireland. The country roads are very narrow, often with jagged stone walls off to the passenger side. Big tour busses would come past in the other direction, and we’d literally be squeezing out shoulders together, as if that would make our rental car skinnier! We had no mishaps, but be prepared for narrow, shoulderless roads. We got off the beautiful Wild Atlantic Way on a one track dirt road for awhile around Clifden and got held up a a herd of sheep. We didn’t feel confident about backing up for 3 miles, so we just sat there, enjoying this extremely Irish experience. Ireland is a wonderful country-literally the greenest place I’ve ever been. If you rent a car, you can get to places otherwise unavailable. We got to Corcomroe Abbey for instance. Very cool!
I briefly had a layover in Dublin and I really liked the city , what I noticed is that the people have a certain wittiness about them friendly but tongue and cheek they reminded me of my family ❤
I was in Ireland a couple days ago and I love it!!! I visited both sides because i stayed in Dublin, but I did the Game of Thrones tour. I enjoyed every minute in Ireland. So many things to see, so much to do, to eat and to drink. Thank you for always bringing awesome information about amazing places!
You’ve or anyone has never heard a Northern Irish accent? Liam Neeson is like legendarily limited to only speaking in his native accent. He’s been in some pretty big movies.. just saying
Enjoyed your video as always. As an Irishman I don't think of us as two different countries even though politically we are. Your video made me think of how confusing it must be for tourists. Regardless, Irish people treat tourists very well no matter which part you are visiting.
As someone from Northern Ireland I do. If I go for a weekend down south I feel like I am getting away. If I have a weekend break in Northern Ireland it's not the same as I don't feel that I'm getting away.
@@gallowglass2630 yes I think you're correct, I'm a northern republican from the border and I would never ask someone this, would not even enter my mind to ask someone this
This is great as always! We are going to the Republic in a week for the first time. We will do another trip just for Northern Ireland. No need to speed through. We are going to enjoy spending time with the locals and sightseeing. We are also staying at Kinnitty Castle after seeing you stay there in another video and Airbnb in Dingle Peninsula right on the coast. It's going to be a blast and thank you for all the recommendations.
Irish here and read your comment. Dingle is wonderful, great pubs and you can’t miss Conor pass in the mountains just outside dingle, have a great trip ☘️
Was fully expecting to hate this video as someone from Belfast I fully thought this would all be American waffle … but this guy hit every nail on the head , great informative video 🤟🏻
Ireland (the whole country, both parts) has an amazing variety of accents for a small-medium country. There is no one ‘Northern Ireland accent’, there are many, some easier than others to understand. The nicest Ulster accent IMHO is that of Donegal (which is in the republic 🤔 (Northern Ireland is comprised of six of the nine counties of the province of Ulster, the other three are in the republic)). But all over the island there are accents which are difficult for even other Irish people to understand!
City accents are noticeably different from rural accents whichever Irish province we are from.Then there is folks around Ballymena Co Antrim who speak like Scots......last time I returned to my birthplace...they asked me what country I was from....no kidding !
The only place I personally had a problem understanding anyone was in Cork. A gentleman told me a story and at the end I said that was the longest word I've ever heard! He laughed and slowed it down for me. They "sing" when they talk inwas told by others from other parts. 😊
@@PS-ru2ov you are absolutely wrong....Ireland IS one country where jurisdiction has been partitioned under two seperate jurisdictions...were still a single country and a single nation as we have been for over two thousand years...northern ireland is a jurisdiction not a country...26 counties under the independent irish state and 6 counties under the uk state...
I went last year just did Ireland cause I had only 1 week. Highly recommend Ireland! Like he said, the people are so kind. Guiness is just top-notch and is a must drink even if you don't like stouts.
@Robert Kelly no the most easterly point In Ireland is burr head on the Ards peninsula in co down. The most easterly point in the Republic is wicklow head near wicklow town.
As a Northern Ireland native, this video is great. Would echo what's said here regarding NI - beautiful part of the world with very friendly and helpful people. Happy to give any advice to anyone thinking of travelling here.
As a southerner I'm delighted to see Northern Ireland doing well, getting its share of tourists. I have visited many times, mostly for business but have never met anyone, of either political persuasion, I didn't get on with.
Excellent video with plenty of good information. One of the things I remember most from a trip to the Republic was the cab ride from the airport to our hotel in Dublin. The driver gave us a history lesson about the Post Office that still had bullet holes from the Easter uprising in 1916.
I went to Ireland on a solo trip in 2022. It was WONDERFUL! I absolutely fell in love with the people. I stayed mostly on small towns. Fennit was by far my favorite on the West Coast. And I also fell in love with Belfast. It was the last place I went before taking the ferry to Scotland and it kind of reminded me of my hometown of Louisville KY. A city, but not as fast paced as say Dublin and a bit more spread out. Everyone should visit. The people are the real draw in both Countries. ❤
Is Ireland really enjoyable as a solo traveler? I'm saving up for a trip next winter but I'm worried I might not have a good time cuz I'll be going alone. I'm still excited to go regardless!
What part of Scotland did you get into from Belfast? I’d consider going into Scotland in spite of the travel advisory for the UK right now. I’m going in January (solo also - the best way to go!)
@@kohakuhime7887 I absolutely LOVED it. The people were so nice. I stayed in small towns for 95% of my trip though and just like anywhere cities are busy and less friendly feeling.
@@melaniexoxo I took the ferry from Belfast to Carinryan. Then a bus up to Glasgow and a train to Edinburgh. After three days there I rented a car and drove around Scotland. It was MUCH easier driving in Scotland than Ireland IMO. But if you don't want to drive there are other options.
Great advice about the Emerald isles. Beautiful Country. My Mum was from the South but moved further North to Co Donegal as a little girl. I still have lots of family in Connemara, Galway. The wild Atlantic way is full of folklore and music 🎵☘️✨🙏🐴😊
Thanks for this great intro to both Ireland and Northern Ireland. I haven’t visited any of them yet. But I am going for business to Belfast in 3 weeks and plan to stay a bit longer and explore both. I am a travel and landscape photographer. So I am excited to see some beautiful ocean sceneries.
I like both, but I spent more time in NI. I visited during cold summer and the landlord turned on heat for me during summer. So I felt super cozy. You don't have to do it! But they are just so friendly.
Good tip for tourists is that Capel St is now pedestrianised so you can dine outside there at the restaurants that now have seating outdoors. Best visited when the weather is warmer in the summer months.
Great video, hope it encourages people to come and visit our beautiful island. When you're here, you will see no distinction between either states. With the exception of currency, it's all just Ireland and should be viewed thay way if you are planning on visiting. Visiting north and south will be completely seemless and you should come visit both
Your video has really won me over, and I can't wait to see more of Belfast through your vlogs! Keep up the great work, and please bring on the next one soon! ❤
Love northern Ireland the people are so friendly ,some amazing scenery, fantastic restaurants and pubs ,I visit often ,great video ,reguards from co mayo .
Went to Dublin last September to see Garth Brooks. Amazing people, it was a party in Croke Park with 82,000 beautifully mad Irish fans but you can expect that everywhere. Also if you’re a music fan, a tour of the Irish Rock n Roll museum is a must. It’s literally round the corner from the Temple Bar pub
@@gallowglass2630 yes I understand that and I'm not complaining, just that Americans tend to pay more attention to those events, more than I care to. I called a client back in the US after her funeral and he asked if I observed the two minutes of silence. I told him I didn't hear of it in Ireland. I did see the ⚽ crowd singing "Lizzie's In A Box" so those guys know their history.
@@timmmahhhh I don't agree with the lizzies in the box thing no need for that But the reality is that she wasn't ever the head of state of ireland since her reign began 3 years after ireland was declared a republic and no longer a commonwealth realm ,its not disrespectful to say that its just a fact and naturally press coverage is going to reflect that.
visited belfast a few months ago, awesome city. Walk the mural tour youreself, saves you money and saves you from potential biased tour guides. Locals were very friendly even in shankill/ falls road areas. The topic of the troubles came up as I was curious, the locals were very informative and it definitely opened up my perspective. I would advise being respectful. Definitely would travel there again, pretty cheap and some surprisingly good food. If you like to pound some brews it's also a great spot.
Great video, the Wolter’s are the unofficial First Family of Ireland as least where tourism is concerned. You guys need some kind of medal from the President for what you do for us ☘️
Tip for anyone of Irish heritage visiting Ireland - Highly recommend a visit to the National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology. Everything you want to know about ancient Irish heritage and culture over thousands of years you'll find in there. It's in the centre of Dublin and free to enter.
A good tip for tourists coming to Ireland is that Wiclow is also a good place to travel to in Ireland. another thing about Ireland is that you will find a lot more people in the east then the west.
If you’re in either city for more than a few days, the Hop on Hop off buses are a great way to see the city, pick a few stops to go back to for a longer period and to hear/see each city’s history from a local. It’s also a great way to get a mental landscape of the city. If you can’t have a good time in both of the countries, you’re really not trying. 🤣 Oh, an absolute must see is Newgrange. Predates both Stonehenge and the pyramids.
@@kippsguitar6539 Jaysus, ever mentioned politics in front of an Umerican?!? Never-mind a chip, bloody solid log of timber and probably a gun behind that!
Exciting fun fact: In 2024 there will be a new budget carrier based in Belfast, called Fly Atlantic. Hopefully this addition will bring the flight prices down!
Good job, lad - fair, balanced and enthusiastic! Two things: (1) The Book of Kells is located @ Trinity COLLEGE in Dublin - not a castle. (2) There are a few castles in Ireland, but most of what you showed - and most of what you will see in rural Ireland are ruined monasteries. Shut down by Henry VIII and the Tudors and later ravaged by Oliver Cromwell.
Hi Karen how are you. Greetings from Ireland. This is a nice video. Here it’s cool and a bit wet - waiting for the warmer weather to arrive. What’s it like with you. Wish you a lovely day 😊 Michael
A typical American perspective unsurprisingly did not mention that another way to get to a good many places in Ireland and Northern Ireland is on the train on Irish Railways (Iarnród Éireann). Travelling across Ireland on the train is a really nice experience.
Save most of NORTHERN IRELAND and border towns Ireland HAVNT got a train service or even track outside the city's.. Some of us do travel 100 MILES by road. Flights 2023 cheaper to Belfast
@@Minime163 On the Dublin to Sligo train right now - do it twice a week. It's busy with students Friday evening and Monday morning during semester time, but otherwise it's very comfortable and quiet.
Stay clear of political conversations. It is considered impolite to engage that way. There is a long and complicated history, that is still very passionate under the surface. If you are not a part of the culture, it would be ill advised to voice opinions. If it should happen to come up ( it likely won’t); simply listen and learn something.
I had a day trip to Belfast, flying from Gatwick, and did a lot, going to the Titanic museum, and on the open bus tour. In 1 day it´s possible to do a lot too, but I definitely want to explore more by car.
been to both northern and southern ireland, coming from scotland i regularly visit both, and love them,, favourite area in northern ireland is fermanagh and in southern ireland its donegal.
Yeah, Donegal is actually the most northerly county on the island of Ireland. A quick check of the map will show you malin head in Donegal is the most northern point on the island.
I´m Argentine and I have to say: Long live The Republic of Ireland, long live the cream stout beer and long live MacAllister and Admiral William Brown!!! Argentina ♥ The Republic of Ireland
You have used the term "to rent a car". On this side of the Atlantic we also say "car hire" and you may need to use "hire" when looking it up in a directory or when looking for the firm where you are to pick up the car.
You should have a look. Lovely countryside. It will feel different to you is my guess. Some British looking things such as miles, the pound and mainly monolingual signage. But the people, accent, architecture, scenery, the feel is very Irish.
I travelled to 10 different countries last year and the friendliest people by far were from Northern Ireland (surprising given my London accent) As they told me 'we're friendly to outsiders, but not friendly to ourselves' Ireland had the second-friendliest
Most folk are kind and decent regardless of wherever their from. Just treat people the way you would to be treated and you'll likely have people being polite.
@@raftonpounder6696 Just sharing my experience, please don't tell me to wise up! Not my intention to offend at all. People are very friendly in Belfast, I always enjoy going there. The small town where I was born and raised though, as well as other areas within County Antrim, hasn't been quite the same experience for myself, friends and family. It just depends on the area for sure!
Mm one useful aspect is, if having come from the States into Shannon or Dublin by air, the easy return journey. Thanks to Pres Kennedy's visit in 1963, there is back to the States (and the only 2 european airports with this) pre- clearance, for both US homeland security and US customs. Thus on arrival back in the US, your luggage is on the domestic carousel...!!
I must say, I loved Ireland and Northern Ireland, I always wanted to visit it and is such a lovely place, people in both countries and landscapes! I've enjoyed your videos because everything you said is true. I just started to watch them yesterday. Is expensive, yes, also all UK and Faroe Islands are, but definitely is worthy!
A coach tour for the Game of Thrones filming sites is a fantastic day out and you will see a lot of Northern Ireland. I did this and give it a thumbs up 🙂
@@raftonpounder6696 I wouldn't recommend tourists go to republic marches are either,or even GAA matches in Northern Ireland because these are partisan events which tourists should keep out of.
Paul one of best culture displays in world on 12 th of July. Pick town on list country or city. Some areas contentious due to radical republicans. But to miss it is a shame.
People in Northern Ireland are not that kind and helpful as you speaking of. I was in Belfast with my friends before Brexit and we were lost, looking for train station so we kindly asked two taxi guys if they could help us by showing on map where we exactly are. But guys instead of telling us asked where are you from? When we said from Slovakia and we are on holidays here, they just said oh ok so go back home.. But when we travelled down to Dublin - Bray and Greystones than were people exactly kind talkative and happy to help with directions and telling you best spots to look for
Was born and lived in Co Antrim,.... drove all over Ireland in those days when the signposts were always in Gaelic....and a lot of them even pointed in the right direction...thoroughly enjoyed making friends...one border post was tense due IRA threats....another post was fine.
Good job on describing the nuances accurately, where other tourist guides often make factual errors. Just wondering though, why did you say that Ireland has “ +20 counties” when you could have given the exact number, 26!
Nice video although you only really mentioned Dublin (and briefly the Ring of Kerry) for the Republic. No mention of the difference (prices, accents, culture) when you get out of the capital city. The bohemian, laid back vibe of Galway, the Wild Atlantic Way, The Burren, Cork's warmer, wilder feel (and lovely musical accent) etc. etc. Many tourists make the mistake of only visiting Dublin (nothing wrong with that per se, it's just not a great representation of the real Ireland) without going elsewhere.
I know you said it's cheaper to fly into Dublin and travel up to Northern Ireland, but that's not always the case and depends on whether or not the area you're travelling from has direct flights to Belfast or not. Sometimes you can get flights much cheaper to Belfast than to Dublin, like from Valencia to Belfast tends to be much cheaper with Ryanair than Valencia to Dublin. Belfast is also served by low cost carriers that Dublin isn't served by, like EasyJet, which can also make it much cheaper to travel to from other European countries and the UK. It's always worth checking both cities' airports if you don't have 1 specific destination in mind for your whole holiday.
Tip for tourists in Dublin - If you want to drink with locals on the weekends, go to Camden street or around the Grafton street area, not Temple bar! :)
There’s little or no Irish music or Irish entertainment around Camden or Grafton st.
There is music all over but the bar is a trap . Youll get better and cheaper in other places
Yes you are 100 % right, Temple bar is not Ireland, its just a rip off for tourists.
If beer is your thing Porterhouse Temple bar might be the best option if you want to go to Temple Bar
Tips for tourists in Dublin - use the airport only (from a Dub)
As an Irish person I have to say this is the best video I’ve seen explaining the differences. Excellent video. I want to go for a pint with this dude.
Irish people were the nicest and most helpful locals I have met out of all my travels.
Good to know
So are Americans from my experience and Canadian's.
Same thing that ive been saying. I've traveled to many countries and Ireland was the most welcoming, friendliest, helpfful, talkative of all. I really felt soooooo welcome. Loved it so much I'm going back this year.
We went to the west of Ireland. The country roads are very narrow, often with jagged stone walls off to the passenger side. Big tour busses would come past in the other direction, and we’d literally be squeezing out shoulders together, as if that would make our rental car skinnier! We had no mishaps, but be prepared for narrow, shoulderless roads. We got off the beautiful Wild Atlantic Way on a one track dirt road for awhile around Clifden and got held up a a herd of sheep. We didn’t feel confident about backing up for 3 miles, so we just sat there, enjoying this extremely Irish experience. Ireland is a wonderful country-literally the greenest place I’ve ever been. If you rent a car, you can get to places otherwise unavailable. We got to Corcomroe Abbey for instance. Very cool!
I briefly had a layover in Dublin and I really liked the city , what I noticed is that the people have a certain wittiness about them friendly but tongue and cheek they reminded me of my family ❤
We call it banter .. glad you enjoyed your visit here in Dublin!
I was in Ireland a couple days ago and I love it!!! I visited both sides because i stayed in Dublin, but I did the Game of Thrones tour. I enjoyed every minute in Ireland. So many things to see, so much to do, to eat and to drink. Thank you for always bringing awesome information about amazing places!
Please come back
I went to Ireland and Northern Ireland in 2019. We had so much fun! We are going back in August.
we loved it too
@@woltersworld Which counties did you visit?
Going out to Belfast from L.A. in September!!! Can not wait!!!! Great video!!
You’ve or anyone has never heard a Northern Irish accent? Liam Neeson is like legendarily limited to only speaking in his native accent. He’s been in some pretty big movies.. just saying
he speaks in a very.... and i mean VERY watered down Ballymena accent, pretty sure you can find clips of him speaking in his real accent on talkshows.
Enjoyed your video as always. As an Irishman I don't think of us as two different countries even though politically we are. Your video made me think of how confusing it must be for tourists. Regardless, Irish people treat tourists very well no matter which part you are visiting.
Yes as i said above people who want to know which part is the best are probably not from the nationalist community i may be wrong
As someone from Northern Ireland I do. If I go for a weekend down south I feel like I am getting away. If I have a weekend break in Northern Ireland it's not the same as I don't feel that I'm getting away.
Stop saying Northern Ireland. There are Nine counties in the North of Ireland. Three of those counties are in the Republic .
@@Jake-jr2zh 🤣
@@gallowglass2630 yes I think you're correct, I'm a northern republican from the border and I would never ask someone this, would not even enter my mind to ask someone this
This is great as always! We are going to the Republic in a week for the first time. We will do another trip just for Northern Ireland. No need to speed through. We are going to enjoy spending time with the locals and sightseeing. We are also staying at Kinnitty Castle after seeing you stay there in another video and Airbnb in Dingle Peninsula right on the coast. It's going to be a blast and thank you for all the recommendations.
Irish here and read your comment. Dingle is wonderful, great pubs and you can’t miss Conor pass in the mountains just outside dingle, have a great trip ☘️
Was fully expecting to hate this video as someone from Belfast I fully thought this would all be American waffle … but this guy hit every nail on the head , great informative video 🤟🏻
This guy is great. Really nice.
Perfect timing, as I'm putting the finishing touches on my Ireland trip planning for June ☘
Ditto!
Hope ye both enjoy here caution the weather can be unpredictable cause it could be sunny then raining the next 😅😅😅
From an Irishman here...Great guide, well done.
Thank you Liam
Ireland (the whole country, both parts) has an amazing variety of accents for a small-medium country. There is no one ‘Northern Ireland accent’, there are many, some easier than others to understand. The nicest Ulster accent IMHO is that of Donegal (which is in the republic 🤔 (Northern Ireland is comprised of six of the nine counties of the province of Ulster, the other three are in the republic)). But all over the island there are accents which are difficult for even other Irish people to understand!
Sending this comment to my gf to stroke her ego
City accents are noticeably different from rural accents whichever Irish province we are from.Then there is folks around Ballymena Co Antrim who speak like Scots......last time I returned to my birthplace...they asked me what country I was from....no kidding !
The only place I personally had a problem understanding anyone was in Cork. A gentleman told me a story and at the end I said that was the longest word I've ever heard! He laughed and slowed it down for me. They "sing" when they talk inwas told by others from other parts. 😊
its not one country its two countries not one is the US and Canada one country no its not same with NI and Ireland are two different countries
@@PS-ru2ov you are absolutely wrong....Ireland IS one country where jurisdiction has been partitioned under two seperate jurisdictions...were still a single country and a single nation as we have been for over two thousand years...northern ireland is a jurisdiction not a country...26 counties under the independent irish state and 6 counties under the uk state...
I went last year just did Ireland cause I had only 1 week. Highly recommend Ireland! Like he said, the people are so kind. Guiness is just top-notch and is a must drink even if you don't like stouts.
Interesting fact: The most northerly part of the Republic (Malin Head), is actually the the most Northerly part on the Island.
And the most easterly point In Ireland is northern Ireland
@@bouse23 Wexford Waterford actually
@Robert Kelly no the most easterly point In Ireland is burr head on the Ards peninsula in co down. The most easterly point in the Republic is wicklow head near wicklow town.
As a Northern Ireland native, this video is great.
Would echo what's said here regarding NI - beautiful part of the world with very friendly and helpful people. Happy to give any advice to anyone thinking of travelling here.
As a southerner I'm delighted to see Northern Ireland doing well, getting its share of tourists.
I have visited many times, mostly for business but have never met anyone, of either political persuasion, I didn't get on with.
Why is the signage not bilingual in NI ? It is in Wales.
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@@PanglossDr The Irish language has unfortunately been politicised by some in Northern Ireland
@@BertOfBelfast Thanks, you don't need to tell me. I am a native speaker.
@@PanglossDr You asked...
I went to both a few years ago, Dublin was amazing and i def wanna go again this year or next!
It’s been awhile for Ireland on your channel thanks and st Patrick’s day is coming
Excellent video with plenty of good information. One of the things I remember most from a trip to the Republic was the cab ride from the airport to our hotel in Dublin. The driver gave us a history lesson about the Post Office that still had bullet holes from the Easter uprising in 1916.
I've had the same taxi experience. 😀 thanks for the kind words
Be aware of history lessons being one sided. Irish on Irish caused country to split.
@@joprocter4573 English playing good cop/bad cop manipulated Ireland from 1169.
I went to Ireland on a solo trip in 2022. It was WONDERFUL! I absolutely fell in love with the people. I stayed mostly on small towns. Fennit was by far my favorite on the West Coast. And I also fell in love with Belfast. It was the last place I went before taking the ferry to Scotland and it kind of reminded me of my hometown of Louisville KY. A city, but not as fast paced as say Dublin and a bit more spread out. Everyone should visit. The people are the real draw in both Countries. ❤
Is Ireland really enjoyable as a solo traveler? I'm saving up for a trip next winter but I'm worried I might not have a good time cuz I'll be going alone. I'm still excited to go regardless!
What part of Scotland did you get into from Belfast? I’d consider going into Scotland in spite of the travel advisory for the UK right now. I’m going in January (solo also - the best way to go!)
@@kohakuhime7887 I absolutely LOVED it. The people were so nice. I stayed in small towns for 95% of my trip though and just like anywhere cities are busy and less friendly feeling.
@@melaniexoxo I took the ferry from Belfast to Carinryan. Then a bus up to Glasgow and a train to Edinburgh. After three days there I rented a car and drove around Scotland. It was MUCH easier driving in Scotland than Ireland IMO. But if you don't want to drive there are other options.
Hey Mark, next time you are in Northern ireland, visit tollymore forest Park, get location on the foot of the Mourne mountians
Like your son's man bun a 4:00. I also love Mark, how you show photos and videos from your years of travel for b-roll and not just current stuff.
Great advice about the Emerald isles. Beautiful Country. My Mum was from the South but moved further North to Co Donegal as a little girl. I still have lots of family in Connemara, Galway. The wild Atlantic way is full of folklore and music 🎵☘️✨🙏🐴😊
So she was from the west, not the south?
In Ireland we consider Galway the west. The south is like County Cork through Wexford, etc. The Deep South in American terms
Countries
I was in both places in October 2022 , I wish I could come back, Galway and Belfast, such beautiful places
Thank you!! Happy Saint Patrick’s Day. ☘️
Thanks for speaking so nicely about Ireland.
Thanks for this great intro to both Ireland and Northern Ireland. I haven’t visited any of them yet. But I am going for business to Belfast in 3 weeks and plan to stay a bit longer and explore both. I am a travel and landscape photographer. So I am excited to see some beautiful ocean sceneries.
@woltersworld - Thank you for all these great videos! They've been so helpful in preparing for our first international trip to Ireland.
I like both, but I spent more time in NI. I visited during cold summer and the landlord turned on heat for me during summer. So I felt super cozy. You don't have to do it! But they are just so friendly.
Ireland is the best
Hey Mark, my family just came back from Northern Ireland last Wednesday and I really enjoyed it.
Good tip for tourists is that Capel St is now pedestrianised so you can dine outside there at the restaurants that now have seating outdoors. Best visited when the weather is warmer in the summer months.
Great video, hope it encourages people to come and visit our beautiful island. When you're here, you will see no distinction between either states. With the exception of currency, it's all just Ireland and should be viewed thay way if you are planning on visiting. Visiting north and south will be completely seemless and you should come visit both
no it should not be view as all just the Island of Ireland its two different countries with two different governments etc
@@PS-ru2ovit’s the same
Excellent commentary, Mark. More than ever I am determined to visit these countries.
Thank you.
We'll be in Galway the week after next. We're so excited 😁😁
So you're in Galway now, enjoy. Good weather today.
Next week we visit London, Edinburgh and Dublin (from there back to Cologne). I am so excited!!
Your video has really won me over, and I can't wait to see more of Belfast through your vlogs! Keep up the great work, and please bring on the next one soon! ❤
Love northern Ireland the people are so friendly ,some amazing scenery, fantastic restaurants and pubs ,I visit often ,great video ,reguards from co mayo .
Another great an respectful video. Both sides of this beautiful island are STUNNING
Went to Dublin last September to see Garth Brooks. Amazing people, it was a party in Croke Park with 82,000 beautifully mad Irish fans but you can expect that everywhere. Also if you’re a music fan, a tour of the Irish Rock n Roll museum is a must. It’s literally round the corner from the Temple Bar pub
I was there during that, we didn't go but yeah it was all over the media for sure. They covered that more than the queen.
A huge percentage including 26 000 from tyrone were from NI,which underlines how connected the two parts are
@@timmmahhhh Obviously she wasn't our queen we are a republic
@@gallowglass2630 yes I understand that and I'm not complaining, just that Americans tend to pay more attention to those events, more than I care to. I called a client back in the US after her funeral and he asked if I observed the two minutes of silence. I told him I didn't hear of it in Ireland. I did see the ⚽ crowd singing "Lizzie's In A Box" so those guys know their history.
@@timmmahhhh I don't agree with the lizzies in the box thing no need for that But the reality is that she wasn't ever the head of state of ireland since her reign began 3 years after ireland was declared a republic and no longer a commonwealth realm ,its not disrespectful to say that its just a fact and naturally press coverage is going to reflect that.
Visit Inishown in Donegal, a place where the north is south of where you stand, and many still refer to the Republic as The Free State.
Thank you so much for your educational video. I was always uncertain about the two countries until I saw your video.
One country
Recognise your location Wolter - did you enjoy Kinnitty Castle ? Spent 2 years there back in the late 70's when it was a forestry college !
Love your show and info, thank you!!!!
visited belfast a few months ago, awesome city. Walk the mural tour youreself, saves you money and saves you from potential biased tour guides. Locals were very friendly even in shankill/ falls road areas. The topic of the troubles came up as I was curious, the locals were very informative and it definitely opened up my perspective. I would advise being respectful. Definitely would travel there again, pretty cheap and some surprisingly good food. If you like to pound some brews it's also a great spot.
Belfast is safer than Dublin and I'm from the South.
Love the info in your videos! Cheers
Great video, the Wolter’s are the unofficial First Family of Ireland as least where tourism is concerned. You guys need some kind of medal from the President for what you do for us ☘️
Ireland sounds so interesnting to visit.
This is a good synopsis of our little island. Normally Americans don’t quite get it right but you did ☘️
cool to see you in our country
Absolutely love Shannon airport! A little more expensive but we really like smaller airports and it’s great!
thank you for this. i learnd a Lot. more power and God bless you
Thank you so much for this!
I’m from Dublin, I love it when on my travels when people ask me are you British , when I say no I’m Irish the response is ALWAYS that’s better.
As a Canadian, we get the same reaction,except it's in regard to Americans rather than British.
You're talking to retards then
Brits are better
@@terryomalley1974 And Kiwis versus Aussies.
@@Ukfairgrounds In what way?
My mothers people were from the south of Ireland, my father’s from what is now Northern Ireland. I would like to see both.
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Tip for anyone of Irish heritage visiting Ireland - Highly recommend a visit to the National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology. Everything you want to know about ancient Irish heritage and culture over thousands of years you'll find in there. It's in the centre of Dublin and free to enter.
Thanks for this video. Great info.
Amazing video! Thank you for the great info, tips, and footage! I hope to visit both countries in the near future!
You will love them both
@@woltersworld Thank you! I can't wait! =)
Great info!
A good tip for tourists coming to Ireland is that Wiclow is also a good place to travel to in Ireland. another thing about Ireland is that you will find a lot more people in the east then the west.
Hey Mark, great video and awesome tips
Ah I just got back from Ireland and Northern Ireland! I wish I saw this video while I was there. But I did watch your Don'ts to prepare!
If you’re in either city for more than a few days, the Hop on Hop off buses are a great way to see the city, pick a few stops to go back to for a longer period and to hear/see each city’s history from a local. It’s also a great way to get a mental landscape of the city. If you can’t have a good time in both of the countries, you’re really not trying. 🤣 Oh, an absolute must see is Newgrange. Predates both Stonehenge and the pyramids.
Lol no use the public transport since they are much cheaper.
@@enthusiastisch1922 once we know a little more about the city geographically, we typically use public transportation or a Bolt/Uber.
Great video.☘
Ireland is amazing- the people are some of the warmest, funniest people in the world. I would stay out of the politics though 😀
Good advice, chip.on their shoulder
@@kippsguitar6539 Jaysus, ever mentioned politics in front of an Umerican?!? Never-mind a chip, bloody solid log of timber and probably a gun behind that!
Exciting fun fact: In 2024 there will be a new budget carrier based in Belfast, called Fly Atlantic. Hopefully this addition will bring the flight prices down!
Fingers crossed
Good job, lad - fair, balanced and enthusiastic!
Two things: (1) The Book of Kells is located @ Trinity COLLEGE in Dublin - not a castle. (2) There are a few castles in Ireland, but most of what you showed - and most of what you will see in rural Ireland are ruined monasteries. Shut down by Henry VIII and the Tudors and later ravaged by Oliver Cromwell.
Thank you so much. That was very helpful 🙂
Hi Karen how are you. Greetings from Ireland. This is a nice video. Here it’s cool and a bit wet - waiting for the warmer weather to arrive. What’s it like with you. Wish you a lovely day 😊 Michael
A typical American perspective unsurprisingly did not mention that another way to get to a good many places in Ireland and Northern Ireland is on the train on Irish Railways (Iarnród Éireann). Travelling across Ireland on the train is a really nice experience.
If your travelling from Dublin to sligo my advice is don't do it by train it's like something you'd see in India except no one on the roof
Save most of NORTHERN IRELAND and border towns Ireland HAVNT got a train service or even track outside the city's.. Some of us do travel 100 MILES by road. Flights 2023 cheaper to Belfast
@@Minime163 On the Dublin to Sligo train right now - do it twice a week. It's busy with students Friday evening and Monday morning during semester time, but otherwise it's very comfortable and quiet.
@@Minime163 Is there not a direct train from Dublin Connolly to Sligo?
@@TheLastAngryMan01 yes but refer to my last comment to see how awful it is
Best video to explain the difference🙏🏾
Stay clear of political conversations. It is considered impolite to engage that way. There is a long and complicated history, that is still very passionate under the surface. If you are not a part of the culture, it would be ill advised to voice opinions. If it should happen to come up ( it likely won’t); simply listen and learn something.
Yes they have a chip on their shoulder, that's good advice
Yes they have a chip on their shoulder, that's good advice
I had a day trip to Belfast, flying from Gatwick, and did a lot, going to the Titanic museum, and on the open bus tour. In 1 day it´s possible to do a lot too, but I definitely want to explore more by car.
been to both northern and southern ireland, coming from scotland i regularly visit both, and love them,, favourite area in northern ireland is fermanagh and in southern ireland its donegal.
Honestly we don't like the Republic of Ireland being called southern Ireland, no such place, think about it Donegal is hardly in southern Ireland
Yeah, Donegal is actually the most northerly county on the island of Ireland. A quick check of the map will show you malin head in Donegal is the most northern point on the island.
@@donalbarry8790 This! It always irks me.
@@donalbarry8790 "We" Who's we? You representing the millions of people of Ireland now? Wise up.
5.2 million in the republic ,26 counties
I´m Argentine and I have to say: Long live The Republic of Ireland, long live the cream stout beer and long live MacAllister and Admiral William Brown!!! Argentina ♥ The Republic of Ireland
Long live Ireland
You have used the term "to rent a car". On this side of the Atlantic we also say "car hire" and you may need to use "hire" when looking it up in a directory or when looking for the firm where you are to pick up the car.
I'm British and been to the Republic 10+ times but never to Northern Ireland. It would be nice to check it out some time
You should have a look. Lovely countryside. It will feel different to you is my guess. Some British looking things such as miles, the pound and mainly monolingual signage. But the people, accent, architecture, scenery, the feel is very Irish.
I wonder why not Northern Ireland Ankit British tourists avoid it
@@raftonpounder6696 Norhern Ireland friendly to an extent in city and town centres.
@@raftonpounder6696 myth,
@@RobertK1993 correct, I got asked to leave a pub there a couple of times because of my accent
I travelled to 10 different countries last year and the friendliest people by far were from Northern Ireland (surprising given my London accent)
As they told me 'we're friendly to outsiders, but not friendly to ourselves'
Ireland had the second-friendliest
@@raftonpounder6696 just the general thing you get told in England; everyone hates the English 😆 and within England, everyone else hates Londoners 😅
@@raftonpounder6696 thank you, I soon learnt the stereotype wasn't true!
I'm so glad to hear that we treat our tourists well at least! As someone who lives here though, I can't say I experience the same 😂
Most folk are kind and decent regardless of wherever their from. Just treat people the way you would to be treated and you'll likely have people being polite.
@@raftonpounder6696 Just sharing my experience, please don't tell me to wise up! Not my intention to offend at all. People are very friendly in Belfast, I always enjoy going there. The small town where I was born and raised though, as well as other areas within County Antrim, hasn't been quite the same experience for myself, friends and family. It just depends on the area for sure!
This comment section will be SPICY. Love you, Mark.
I'm having fun here.
More like butthurt
Mm one useful aspect is, if having come from the States into Shannon or Dublin by air, the easy return journey. Thanks to Pres Kennedy's visit in 1963, there is back to the States (and the only 2 european airports with this) pre- clearance, for both US homeland security and US customs. Thus on arrival back in the US, your luggage is on the domestic carousel...!!
Very good video it’s inspire me😉
Wicklow, the Garden of Ireland, anywhere in West Cork/ Kerry, Connemara, wild Atlantic way,I could go on forever!
I must say, I loved Ireland and Northern Ireland, I always wanted to visit it and is such a lovely place, people in both countries and landscapes! I've enjoyed your videos because everything you said is true. I just started to watch them yesterday. Is expensive, yes, also all UK and Faroe Islands are, but definitely is worthy!
What do you mean both countries
Book of Kells is in Trinity College. Its a university, not a castle.
A coach tour for the Game of Thrones filming sites is a fantastic day out and you will see a lot of Northern Ireland. I did this and give it a thumbs up 🙂
Very cool tour
Good video. I would be cautious about visiting some places in the North during the Marching Season in July.
@@raftonpounder6696 I am sure they are,which is exactly why they should not go
@@raftonpounder6696 I wouldn't recommend tourists go to republic marches are either,or even GAA matches in Northern Ireland because these are partisan events which tourists should keep out of.
@@raftonpounder6696 lol
Paul one of best culture displays in world on 12 th of July. Pick town on list country or city. Some areas contentious due to radical republicans. But to miss it is a shame.
@@raftonpounder6696 leave it out this American did a wonderful video.. It is why seeing 12th is important to know all cultures of Ireland n/s
Hey Wolter! I live in Kilkenny, if you're interested in coming down for a Pint let me know :)
Love your town. Hope to get back next year. 1st round on me!
Also any British or Irish Citizen can move between the two countries under the Common Travel Area.
which cheese and onion taytos do you prefer? North or south?
People in Northern Ireland are not that kind and helpful as you speaking of. I was in Belfast with my friends before Brexit and we were lost, looking for train station so we kindly asked two taxi guys if they could help us by showing on map where we exactly are. But guys instead of telling us asked where are you from? When we said from Slovakia and we are on holidays here, they just said oh ok so go back home.. But when we travelled down to Dublin - Bray and Greystones than were people exactly kind talkative and happy to help with directions and telling you best spots to look for
My findings of alot of travel is Republic is the most peaceful. People ever, v helpful. Sadly in north they had alot of troubles
Thanks for sharing… its does😢matters they are both nice countries
Was born and lived in Co Antrim,.... drove all over Ireland in those days when the signposts were always in Gaelic....and a lot of them even pointed in the right direction...thoroughly enjoyed making friends...one border post was tense due IRA threats....another post was fine.
Good job on describing the nuances accurately, where other tourist guides often make factual errors.
Just wondering though, why did you say that Ireland has “ +20 counties” when you could have given the exact number, 26!
There is more motorway per km in the south than in the North plus the motorways in the south actually go to cities.
@6:39 having A craic is different to having THE craic, as well as TAKING the craic.
Hugh fan, iv been to so many countries and got great tips from you, especially Poland, i live in Dublin, next time your here ill give you some tips 🤣
Nice video although you only really mentioned Dublin (and briefly the Ring of Kerry) for the Republic. No mention of the difference (prices, accents, culture) when you get out of the capital city. The bohemian, laid back vibe of Galway, the Wild Atlantic Way, The Burren, Cork's warmer, wilder feel (and lovely musical accent) etc. etc. Many tourists make the mistake of only visiting Dublin (nothing wrong with that per se, it's just not a great representation of the real Ireland) without going elsewhere.
Dublin has less rain. Walls of Derry is best place to visit.
I know you said it's cheaper to fly into Dublin and travel up to Northern Ireland, but that's not always the case and depends on whether or not the area you're travelling from has direct flights to Belfast or not.
Sometimes you can get flights much cheaper to Belfast than to Dublin, like from Valencia to Belfast tends to be much cheaper with Ryanair than Valencia to Dublin.
Belfast is also served by low cost carriers that Dublin isn't served by, like EasyJet, which can also make it much cheaper to travel to from other European countries and the UK. It's always worth checking both cities' airports if you don't have 1 specific destination in mind for your whole holiday.