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The One Hotel Room in Ireland I Never Wanted to Leave: Harvey’s Point, Donegal

by Candace Sampson

As a travel writer, I’ve learned not to get too attached to a hotel room. On press trips, you’re usually in and out within hours. There’s little time to linger, not with so much waiting outside your door. So it’s rare that I feel the urge to go rogue and lock myself in a room. …

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How I Fell in Love with Irish Oysters at Croagh Patrick Seafoods

by Candace Sampson

Before I visited Ireland, two things rarely crossed my lips: whiskey and oysters. I used to think it was because I wasn’t a fan, but turns out, it’s because I have impeccable taste. Obviously, my palate is refined enough to rival the world’s greatest chefs because I can tell you that Irish whiskey and Irish …

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Bushmills Things to Do: A Wee Village with Big Adventures

by Candace Sampson

If you love whiskey, then a trip to Bushmills Distillery in Northern Ireland is like receiving a call from the mothership to come home. What choice do you have? You simply must go. But when you arrive and realize you’re a long way from home, and that despite your best attempts, you cannot survive on …

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A Day in Derry: Your Ultimate 24-Hour Guide

by Candace Sampson

You’ve got a day in Derry, a mere 24 hours to absorb as much culture, history, and cuisine as you can. Ack! Where to even begin? Derry (aka Londonderry or The Walled City) has so much to see and do, you’ll definitely find yourself wishing you had more time. But alas, a day in Derry …

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