Those Who Wander #3 - April 2016

IRELAND
FOR
SOLO
TRAVELLERS
The Cliffs of Moher, pints of Guinness,
myths and legends, and the greenest
grass you have ever seen; Ireland is
somewhere every traveller should
visit at least once in their lifetime.
Already on your list but you can?t convince
your friends to come with you? Don?t worry
about it. Pack your bag, grab your passport,
and board the next flight, because the
emerald isle is a perfect destination for solo
travellers. Need convincing? Here are a few
reasons why.
ACHOICEOFACCOMMODATIONS
Ireland is one of few places that actually has
a decent choice of accommodations that
won?t burst your bank account. Hostels are
always a favourite among solo travellers, and
there are plenty to be found around the
country (many of which are, conveniently,
attached to pubs!).
However, for those who aren?t big fans of the
hostel life, yet don?t want to spend all the
money on a hotel room, I recommend B&Bs.
Irish B&Bs are some of the best in the world;
with friendly hosts and full Irish breakfasts
to start your day, you may never want to
leave.
Owners are helpful and often willing to go
out of their way to help solo travellers
experience the best of what the area has to
offer. This is especially true in terms of solo
female travellers, whom most owners tend
to keep an extra eye out for.
Tip: Keep in mind when booking a B&B; some
are located quite a ways out of town. So if
you don?t have a car, make sure to find
somewhere central or close by.
EASEOFTRANSPORTATION
There?s no need of worrying about having to
rent a car to travel around Ireland (although
it can be fun if you do). The country is well
connected by a network of busses, and for
some routes, trains. Tickets can be purchased
in advance (online or in station) or right
before departure at the station. Student
fares are available, though purchasing them
in person is not recommended as some