First Time to IRELAND Travel Tips

[@wrr1218]

Since I have been to Ireland nine times and it’s my favorite subject people seek my advice. The first piece of advice I share … take a map of Ireland, fold it in half, and then pick a half. Do not try to see the entire country in ten days. The second piece of advice … take time to walk on the Irish soil, breathe the Irish air and most important, meet the Irish people.

[@andreabernhardt]

Great advice! Thank you for sharing 😊

[@g1enina]

I've been travelling to Ireland every year for 40 years and this is the best advice I could give to any traveller. It has been shared with all my relatives back home..

[@andreabernhardt]

Thank you so much!!! I appreciate you sharing it 💚💚💚 How awesome that you get to travel there every year 😄

[@naomhfermin]

I'm Irish but live abroad. I'd say 1) B and Bs. Great welcome and great advice. When driving in Ireland I'd say don't plan too much. I just in A direction. Stopped at a B and B and asked if they had a room. If they didn't they always contacted someone who did

[@andreabernhardt]

Thank you for your added advice! 💚☺️ B and B's are amazing and a great way to experience Ireland 👍

[@GordonLF]

Much impressed by your detailed itinerary. My family thinks that I´m an itinerary freak but yours puts mine to shame.

[@andreabernhardt]

Haha! Thank you 🤣😁😊 It was a lot of work upfront but so helpful while we were there. I think we were able to see more places and make the most of our adventure!

[@twagirayezuemmanuel8651]

Great work done!!

[@andreabernhardt]

@@twagirayezuemmanuel8651 thank you! 💚😊

[@ElizabethMartínezCastro-t5l]

Very useful video, Andrea! I´ll be in Ireland next year and your advices will help a lot! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@andreabernhardt]

@ElizabethMartínezCastro-t5l so glad you found it useful! Happy planning and have a fabulous trip 💚

[@Katwoman4318]

Thank you so much! Heading there on Monday! November 4th!

[@andreabernhardt]

You are very welcome! Have a wonderful trip! 💚

[@shutterbuginfinity]

Such an amazing video thanks for sharing, Ireland is so beautiful 😊

[@andreabernhardt]

@@shutterbuginfinity so glad you liked it! Agreed, so beautiful! 💚

[@mje1625]

My wife and I are planning a trip to Ireland this September. I've watched a bunch of travel tip videos, and this is the best one! Understandable, to the point, valuable, relevant, usable information. No annoying music. No cutesy, staged moments. But after checking out your other videos, I was disappointed to see you didn't do a video on places in Ireland you would suggest visiting. Maybe one is coming in the near future? Fingers crossed!

[@andreabernhardt]

I'm so happy you enjoyed the video! I've watched a ton of videos as well so when I made this one my goal was all of what you said. I plan to make more videos on the various places we went that I loved. Stay tuned!

[@hopemessick7460]

One tip to Add. Should you rent a car, a manual transmission is much cheaper. Happy travels!

[@wa8zcn]

Going to visit in September. Watching a lot of videos. Yours is great

[@andreabernhardt]

@wa8zcn thank you! Enjoy your trip 💚

[@lauranglover521]

@@hopemessick7460 Yes, but the stick is to the left...so that can throw some drivers!

[@sharlynnc8018]

Great tips! Thanks so much!😊

[@andreabernhardt]

@@sharlynnc8018 glad you found them helpful! You are welcome! 💚

[@onemotsomi3505]

How do you keep a straight face when saying something funny 😂😂😂😂. Thank you for the tips.

[@andreabernhardt]

@@onemotsomi3505 haha!😂😂😂 You're welcome 💚😄

[@bridgetische3231]

Great video! Amazing tips!!

[@andreabernhardt]

Thank you for watching! I'm glad you liked it 😄😊😄

[@torreybliss]

Super advice Andrea! Making our first trip there this summer.

[@andreabernhardt]

Thank you! Have so much fun, you'll love it 💚💚💚

[@GiT5UM]

Excellent trip advice. I'm living in Mayo and everything you touched upon is sound advice for even stay at home trippers. Well done Andrea.

[@andreabernhardt]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you found it helpful and I appreciate your kind words!!

[@MamunRashid-b3e]

Excellent description, impressive smile

[@andreabernhardt]

@@MamunRashid-b3e thank you so much! 😊❤️

[@Cosmotravels20]

Fantastic!! So happy I saw your video. Our trip is 10 days in Sept-Oct. 1st time, So Excited!!!

[@andreabernhardt]

Yay! You are going to have so much fun 😊😄😁 10 days is an excellent amount of time to be there

[@hopemessick7460]

Be sure to visit Dingle!!

[@chrislockington6907]

Thankyou so much, this will really help me get motivated to plan our upcoming trip.

[@andreabernhardt]

You are very welcome! Enjoy your trip :)

[@BluShoes96]

Thank you for this video. These were all excellent tips!

[@andreabernhardt]

@BluShoes96 you are very welcome! Glad you found it helpful 😄💚

[@marksellers2499]

Great advice wife and I visited late May this year it was fabulous. I loved driving wouldn’t go without my own car

[@andreabernhardt]

@marksellers2499 thank you! Agreed, you can see so many amazing places when you drive yourself. I love the freedom to explore!

[@pamthetraveler7224]

I'd love to get a copy of your itinerary. It was so thorough! Impressive.

[@andreabernhardt]

Thank you! You can find my itinerary on my website www.photoquesttraveler.com/youtube

[@maureenmaccabe2661]

Lots of great tips!👏🏻

[@andreabernhardt]

So glad you liked them! 😊

[@kerry-annemenard2761]

Thank you for sharing your tips. We are going in June and appreciate the practical advice! Your planning work is awesome and it's so good of you to share! ❤

[@andreabernhardt]

Absolutely! How exciting that you are going in June! I'm glad you found it helpful :)

[@brianna88100]

Great content! Makes me want to plan an Ireland trip!

[@andreabernhardt]

Thank you! You should definitely plan a trip there 😊💚😊💚

[@lindatrowbridge6262]

Thank you for all of the wonderful tips!!!

[@andreabernhardt]

You are very welcome! Glad you liked them 💚

[@TheBubba315]

just starting our planning - loved your video and thank you so much!! :)

[@andreabernhardt]

@TheBubba315 you are very welcome! Good luck with the planning 😄

[@dorothysue1]

Great information. Thank you.

[@andreabernhardt]

You are welcome! Glad you found the information helpful.

[@thissecondhalfadventure]

Great job! We’re in the process of planning a return trip for September and can’t wait!👍❤

[@andreabernhardt]

Thank you! Have so much fun!! 💚💚💚

[@51bravoknives71]

great information! My wife and i are just starting to plan. You cracked me up at times: we’re from Michigan and you sound like you could be as well? (The yeah-no is a solid indicator) 😂

[@andreabernhardt]

@51bravoknives71 haha! I'm from Minnesota, pretty close 😄 Glad you found it helpful! Good luck with the planning. I'm just returning from another trip to Ireland and plan to make some more videos, so stay tuned. 💚😄💚

[@BFNLIONBUZZ]

Such creative videos you’ve on this channel. I just subscribed!

[@andreabernhardt]

Thank you so much! Thank you for subscribing 😄❤️

[@TheFredFred33]

Thank you for this great video and your blog with all the documents very very useful. Very happy and thx for sharing ! 💋

[@andreabernhardt]

You are very welcome! I'm glad you found them helpful 💚😄

[@joha_verse]

Thx so much. This was so helpful. We're going end of May.

[@andreabernhardt]

You are welcome! Glad you found it helpful. Hope you have a fabulous time!

[@VirgiliuM]

Thanks Andrea !❤❤❤❤❤

[@andreabernhardt]

You are very welcome! 😄❤️😄❤️

[@coricurran6935]

Very helpful and appreciated do you have any tips for Scotland or London? Or suggestions on boots or coat waterproof?

[@andreabernhardt]

@coricurran6935 Glad you found my video helpful. I have not been to Scotland. I did London in a day. Lots to see there and I would get a pass for their underground transportation system so you can get around easier. London kind of reminded me of New York. I really like my Muck Boot Company boots or bogs boots are good too. I have yet to find the perfect raincoat.

[@coricurran6935]

@ thank you for your reply!

[@andreabernhardt]

@coricurran6935 you're welcome 💚😊

[@shaunsteele6926]

my first time to Ireland was 2002... I had a great time, but I was young and drunk at the time so that's probably why lol

[@andreabernhardt]

Haha 😄 Now you need to go back 😄

[@Patricu]

Good tips here. Just for the record - Irish bacon is bacon it just comes from a back cut. US bacon is usually thin slices of belly bacon. In general Irish people would regard US bacon as overcooked, so don't be surprised at the difference, just enjoy it!

[@andreabernhardt]

Good to know! Thanks for the info 😄🥓

[@Dreyno]

@@andreabernhardtAmerican style bacon is called streaky bacon here. You can buy it in any supermarket but you won’t be served it in a hotel or cafe.

[@andreabernhardt]

@Dreyno great to know, thank you! 😊

[@narinhuseynli-qh3in]

interesting country

[@andreabernhardt]

Yes it is 😄💚😄💚

[@bartbetz3395]

Is that Ireland itinerary spread sheet you made available to share? That looks amazing ! 😊

[@andreabernhardt]

It sure is! You can download it from my website www.photoquesttraveler.com/youtube

[@bartbetz3395]

Awesome! I love your videos. So detailed and informative. We’re planning a 2 week trip in September flying from Portland, Or into Dublin. Curious what airline you used to fly there?

[@andreabernhardt]

@bartbetz3395 thank you so much! We used Delta. You will have so much fun!!! 💚

[@deirdredooling9436]

Thank you for your video 🍀

[@andreabernhardt]

You are so welcome!

[@fedeliaspector8262]

Hi! We’re all planned and booked for September. I just found your video, and thank you! I noticed you have an itinerary chart in the video? Not sure if it’s yours, but is it something you can share? Thanks again!

[@andreabernhardt]

Yes, I'm happy to share my itinerary! You can find it on my website: www.photoquesttraveler.com/youtube I hope you have a great time 💚

[@fedeliaspector8262]

Thank you so much!

[@Witchaven]

In Ireland, if you don't like the weather, just wait 5 mins. It is very changeable, one minute the sun can be splitting the skies, next minute the heavens can open. So yes, bring some rain gear if going walking. Normal bacon (or rashers) here is back bacon, it's not ham. If you want American style bacon ask for STREAKY bacon, asking for crispy bacon will mostly work too but you may just get normal back bacon just done crispy. The type of fuel your rental car takes will usually be on a label next to filler cap or in the inside of the fuel flap.

[@andreabernhardt]

Totally agree! It's crazy how weather can change so much in one day and even in 15 minutes 😀

[@Percy26candy27]

I leave in 4 days I’m freaking out haha. I’ve never left the country and bought tickets last night

[@andreabernhardt]

You will have a great time! Good luck and have fun 😄

[@nancytran784]

We are leaving end of June. First time going out of the country. We are going on a tour. Very excited 😊

[@andreabernhardt]

@@nancytran784 you will have a blast! Enjoy every minute 💚

[@khadzak7496]

Thanks for these nuggets of info.👌🏽🇮🇪 one query ! Do you have any tips for someone who will not be renting a car ? Trains, buses etc ? Please please … Love your quirky sense of humour & your expressions 😀

[@andreabernhardt]

You are very welcome! Here are my tips for bus and train travel. Thank you 😀 Bus and train tips - We did a train from Limerick to Dublin in 2007 and it worked great - Planning is very important as you can't just get up and go, you are more reliant on a time schedule - busses run less times on Sundays - you may have to walk from a bus stop a ways to get to your destination - what luggage you bring is very important cause you have to transport it on a bus and train and walk more - when someone says it's just a short distance to walk, double what you are thinking it would take - best part is you don't have to drive if you aren't comfortable with it - you can take bus tours of popular places - It just takes a little more planning and you may not see everything you would like to - it is a great way to visit Ireland for the first time though

[@amybreazeale860]

We enjoyed this thank you! What city wasn’t nice?? lol

[@andreabernhardt]

Glad you enjoyed it! I'd hate to give that city a bad rap. Hoping it was just our experience. I would still go back to the city based on the scenery in the area.

[@Kristendelores]

In timestamp 5:03, what car is that? Going to Ireland in a month and that appears to be the size we need for our rental. Thank you for all the great tips!

[@andreabernhardt]

Glad you liked the tips! I believe it was a Seat ATECA that we rented. I had not heard of it prior to renting but it was a great size and just what we needed.

[@debbieghalib]

new to rain pants...do they fit over your pants? so buy a size up?

[@andreabernhardt]

You wear them over your pants. I usually wear size medium, and that's the size I got, and they fit great. These are the ones I have: amzn.to/401ifL9 I like to wear leggings under mine so I didn't have to size up. Depending on what you plan to wear under them, it could make a difference.

[@Official_Evara]

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[@andreabernhardt]

Hi! 👋❤ So glad you love this video 🥰 Thank you!!!

[@bussleberry]

Can you share your itineraries? As downloadable pdfs?

[@andreabernhardt]

I will work on putting them together in a pdf. 😊

[@johnsledz8823]

I’d like a copy of that itinerary also. I do something similar for my Europe trips.

[@CarolEmmons-tx2kj]

Would love to see your itinerary as well

[@andreabernhardt]

I have the itinerary available on my website now: www.photoquesttraveler.com/youtube

[@WillemienNel]

Thank you so much! downloaded all your pdf files so helpful!

[@szatanica1]

What's a wash cloth? :) How is it different from a towel? :)

[@andreabernhardt]

Wash clothes are the perfect size to wash your face 😄

[@victorianorris7917]

What about laundry? Do hotels help with that?

[@andreabernhardt]

@victorianorris7917 I haven't done laundry while I was there. You can always contact the hotels you will be staying to inquire. I remember seeing a laundry option at some of the hotels we stayed at for a fee. I know I've seen laundry options at some gas stations too.

[@nicoledonnelly6477]

I love ierland but can u do armagh and tullysaren next its in ierland

[@andreabernhardt]

I haven't been to those areas. I'll have to add that to my list to check out next time I'm there 😊

[@caracoates4834]

Are stores closed on Sundays?

[@andreabernhardt]

It depends on the town and time of year. For the most part, stores are open on Sundays. If you are there between October and March they usually have more limited hours and some stores and restaurants/pubs close for the winter season.

[@caracoates4834]

@@andreabernhardt Thank you.

[@andreabernhardt]

@@caracoates4834 you're welcome 😊

[@pmac22]

The smallest roads start with L and have 3/4 numbers, Google maps will send you down these little roads so ignore that direction! Back bacon is what you usually get for your breakfast, streaky would be unusual but might come with pancakes. Generally, the staff get the tip even when it's on the card, but we always check. If you're just visiting cities, I wouldn't bother with a car.

[@andreabernhardt]

Great tips and clarification! Thank you for sharing! Good to know about the L roads 😄

[@angelaratzay9034]

😂streaky bacon is not eaten by people as a rule it is used to feed the pig we had pigs when I was growing up if we had a whole pig the streaky was boiled with all sorts of scraps it was called fodder.

[@seinfeldchik]

Planning a trip to Ireland and England next year. Would you recommend Northern or Southern as a first time visitor?

[@andreabernhardt]

I haven't been to Northern Ireland yet. I would recommend anywhere along the wild Atlantic way. The whole west coast of Ireland is stunning to see for the first time.

[@jeffvansloten1897]

Im coming in September. Going to Dublin, Galway and Belfast. Any of these not hospitable??

[@andreabernhardt]

You will have so much fun! I haven't been to Belfast. I would see the Wicklow Mountains while you are in Dublin. So many great spots near Galway 💚 Enjoy!

[@chrislockington6907]

Can I have your spreadsheet PLEASE?

[@andreabernhardt]

Yes, I'm working on getting it finalized. I'll let you know when it's ready 😊

[@andreabernhardt]

I have the itinerary available on my website now: www.photoquesttraveler.com/youtube

[@valeriealejandre4836]

What part of Ireland was not hospital to u?

[@andreabernhardt]

@valeriealejandre4836 I'm hoping it was just our experience, so I have chosen not to share where it was.

[@worksmartful]

Seems like you had great experience with the car rental. What company did you use? Have been reading about a lot of negative reviews about car rental in Ireland.

[@worksmartful]

and if you could share how to look for the family/triple room, that would be great. Thanks in advance.

[@andreabernhardt]

We used a travel agent to get our rental car. I believe it was Sixt.

[@andreabernhardt]

@worksmartful it was a challenge to find a large room with multiple beds. I would look for hotels that I liked, then go to their website and see what rooms they had available.

[@gabrielsmith2935]

Which city wasn't nice haha I'm so curious now..

[@andreabernhardt]

I decided not to share the town because I'm hoping it was just our experience, and it was just an off day. Sorry I didn't satisfy your curiosity! 😔

[@DerekTJ]

Tap water is free btw

[@andreabernhardt]

👍 always an option too!

[@Onequietvoice]

... and good!

[@lars-gunnarronnkvist5116]

👍

[@andreabernhardt]

😄😄😄

[@lars-gunnarronnkvist5116]

@@andreabernhardt 💗

[@sicarox]

I want to know the city that wasn’t friendly!!!

[@andreabernhardt]

I'm hoping it was just our experience there, so I don't want to give it a bad rap. I still loved the town itself. 💚

[@jgog59]

Technically, they’re not two different countries. They’re two different jurisdictions. Like going from state to state people in northern Ireland can be Irish with Irish passports or British British passports or both. I don’t know of any rental agencies that have any difference between the two jurisdictions

[@andreabernhardt]

Thank you for sharing your perspective

[@jerrybarnes6611]

@@andreabernhardt I'm glad somebody did, you were just out the gate when you pissed off possible the whole Irish nation.

[@markbeames7852]

2:00 so let me get this straight -- guests of the hotels in Ireland are locked INSIDE during what the management determines to be appropriate sleeping hours, according to them. Therefore, should there be a need to evacuate for say a bomb, a fire, a flood or a horde of snakes (I know I know - it's Eire, there are none) then there is no way to get out?? Surely you have to be kidding. Right?

[@andreabernhardt]

Excellent point! I thought the same thing, what happens if we have to get out in an emergency. We weren't locked in with a key but the locks were different from what I was used to so it took some time to figure it out.

[@brendanward9877]

Rubbish, doors open from the inside just like in America, there’s no leprechauns either just in case you thought there was…

[@julibeswick-valentine3690]

Not all hotels are locked up at night especially in the larger towns and cities. Just talk to reception and they will give you heads up on how to get in and out at night or early mornings.

[@markbeames7852]

Thank you so much!!@@julibeswick-valentine3690

[@dagnyrobertson7390]

You mentioned there was one city where they weren’t friendly. I’m planning our trip now and one wanna avoid that town

[@andreabernhardt]

Even though they weren't the friendliest, I would still visit there again. There were only a few people and I don't want those few to ruin the reputation of the town.

[@ryanh4551]

Can I PayPal you for that pdf ? Thanks

[@andreabernhardt]

I'm working on getting something together

[@andreabernhardt]

I have the itinerary available on my website now: www.photoquesttraveler.com/youtube

[@queaniesincetip4363]

Yikes - locked in? What if there's a fire?

[@andreabernhardt]

I'm sure we would get out in an emergency.

[@SeanHardman-t3m]

Where in Ireland was Guinness Beer and Irish Whiskey born and invented? What Century on Ireland was Guinness Beer and itish Whiskey invented?Where did my Family The Hardiman's come from. In Ireland ?

[@andreabernhardt]

Great questions! I dont know...when and where?

[@SeanHardman-t3m]

@@andreabernhardt thss a question for any in Ireland

[@andreabernhardt]

@SeanHardman-t3m Ah! Hopefully, someone can help answer that. 😊

[@SeanHardman-t3m]

Yes

[@SeanHardman-t3m]

@@andreabernhardt i hope so

[@mississippi7224]

Just pay by cash. Staff will appreciate it much more as some companies take away parts of the tipps from the credit card bills.

[@andreabernhardt]

Great tip! Thanks 😊

[@MrJohnsolomon]

We like our roads actually, they're beautiful. Much nicer than motorways everywhere, that would cause major disruption to our tranquil way of life. We do have big roads, called motorways, you can find these on a map. Electrical outlets in bathrooms where people can come in tired, drunk, drugged or innocent and electrocute themselves. Insurance requirements. Plus safety building regulations. We do call bathrooms bathrooms when there is a bath there. A toilet, when there's a toilet. And nothing if you ask for an empty room. Cars are small because we're logical. Ireland has a high level of car ownership in which most you'll have just a single traveller. No need for big cars unless you're carry others 😮.

[@andreabernhardt]

Thank you for your clarification on these topics. I love the small roads as well, they are beautiful! I love Ireland and everything about the culture. I wanted to convey the differences so people are aware when they travel to Ireland. When you travel to a different country it's nice to know what to expect.

[@Onequietvoice]

Tap water in ireland is good. Bring a refillable bottle, do not buy bottled water.

[@andreabernhardt]

Yes, it's definitely a good option ❤️👍

[@gallowglass2630]

all good tips ,but there are cultural things that need to be mentioned ! Never call us irish british or a part of the UK it may seem a small thing but they are historical reasons we are not part of the UK and its not just a quirk of politics 2 never order a carbomb or black and tan cocktail in ireland especially not the carbomb because people were actually killed by those things in both the republic. They are other things but those are just annoyances whereas the things above tourists can't get wrong.

[@andreabernhardt]

Thank you for sharing the cultural perspective. I appreciate your additional tips.

[@troytempest290]

I’m hoping to visit this summer from Liverpool, I’m torn between staying in Westport or hiring a car & staying in a different hotel each night but I’m concerned about the Invasion of “asylum seekers”.

[@andreabernhardt]

@troytempest290 There's benefits to both! You could stay in one place and really immerse yourself in that one area. Seeing all the different areas is nice too though!

[@beatrice1739]

Cars are not small, only your car was small.

[@andreabernhardt]

@beatrice1739 in comparison to the United States, the cars are smaller than someone might be used to.

[@frisbeetarian34]

You will not be locked in your hotel room haha

[@andreabernhardt]

They won't lock you in on purpose. But some do lock the doors at night and if you get up early and try to go outside it might be locked.

[@Success4u247]

I would Like to let you know they Northern Ireland, is not a different country. The country you visited is full Ireland. And the it is occupied by the British empire. Irish people take grave exception to the six country’s of our country being called a different country. We have 32 country’s 26 are in the southern part. Very soon we will have 32 counties back. So to be politically correct just call it the north.❤ Thanks for the up load

[@andreabernhardt]

Thank you for the clarification 😊

[@peggygraham6129]

Actually you can rent a car as big as you want.Just ask!

[@andreabernhardt]

True, but I wouldn't recommend driving a huge vehicle on those roads!

[@thomasdwyer641]

arm watch neck watch ect. ect. turn your phone off

[@andreabernhardt]

A watch is a good idea to have! I always have my phone with me because I use it as a camera mostly :)

[@Morningstar-xz5bl]

Whats left of Ireland Irish nearly a minority now

[@andreabernhardt]

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