We Americans Moved to Ireland! - Travel Vlog

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After visiting 12 cities in 12 months in North America, we moved to Ireland for three months. There were lots of preparations to make: storage, phones, securing a rental car, and flights. Watch our video for some tips you might want to use if you're moving to Ireland (or elsewhere in Europe) from the USA.
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If you're flying into Dublin and want to rent a car, consider getting one from the Tadg Riordan Tallaght Toyota dealership www.trmtallagh.... They offer short-term rentals. We had our vehicle for three months, but we were told that a person can rent one for just a day as well. It was a great experience working with Keive Murphy at Tadg Riordan Tallaght.
If you're flying to Ireland from the USA, consider flying Icelandair and taking advantage of their stopover option. To see how amazing it is, take a look at our Iceland Adventures: • Our Iceland Adventure
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[@CelticMickWalks]

I moved to Ireland in 2008 from Canada and never regret the decision.

[@toddstevens13]

I see you wore your Canada sweatshirt to throw off the locals that you are Americans. Well done.

[@sarahlabeb4328]

I wanna be like you . Old and retired.

[@woodenclogs5830]

Very nice digs guys! Looking forward to experiencing Ireland with you.

[@chrisplusmelissa]

It's quite the place!

[@rji980]

Prediction...you will settle on Italy

[@chrisplusmelissa]

You never know.

[@nualapower9323]

I'm looking forward to seeing your adventures in Ireland. That's my people. My parents are from Ireland and I still have lots of relatives there.

[@chrisplusmelissa]

It is a lovely place.

[@dwaynedavis2358]

We had a family trip last year to Ireland 🇮🇪 . A Great place to visit that's even more impressive than the Cliffs of Moher are the Kerry Cliffs. The Kerry Cliffs are off of the Famous Ring of Kerry. It's 1,000 ft higher, no tourist and Great Pubs on the water in town.

[@chrisplusmelissa]

Thank you so much for the tip... we might just go there now!

[@sarahann530]

The Kerry Cliffs are only 300 ft higher why exaggerate. You must be American

[@dwaynedavis2358]

I stand corrected they are 1000 ft high not higher. Sorry for any distress the er caused 😅

[@sarahann530]

@@dwaynedavis2358 I realize being American you are likely to be poorly educated but Accuracy is important .

[@chrisplusmelissa]

@@dwaynedavis2358 No worries. In our travels, we've learned that it's not easy getting all the facts straight. We've also learned that most people we come across are delightful.

[@riovox187]

2nd , Cheers! :)

[@_alienblood]

I hope you dont find things too expensive here inflation is out of control atm we need a change of government.

[@chrisplusmelissa]

We've actually found prices to be better here on a lot of things. Inflation is pretty bad in the states.

[@Dreyno]

How do you think a change of government will affect the rate of inflation? It’s mostly outside forces that the Irish government has zero control over.

[@_alienblood]

@@Dreyno Really the biggest inflation is government tax revenues bord gais sold off by the government 2 billion profits last year that could of been offset against inflation esb sold off 4 billion profits last year a housing crisis 15 years now not 1 regulation in rent inflation or house prices all nama prorporty sold to canadian pension funds last year over 30 percent of our energy needs was wind and yet prices still went up 90 percent of alchol and petrol and diesel is tax and carbon tax!

[@Wrisx]

As an Irish person your more than welcome in Ireland, stay safe and have fun❤ God Bless!

[@TatianaCelticWind]

Greetings from Galway 🙌😉

[@ArcadiaJunctionHobbies]

Ireland is crazy expensive. But if you get a decent job it is a fantastic country to live in. Low crime and a billion places to visit and things to do. Also, the food in Ireland is superb.

[@chrisplusmelissa]

We enjoyed it immensely.

[@onnnbbb]

Look I understand compared to the us and allot of Europe the crime is low, but in saying that there is still a massive problem with crime only in certain towns/villages but if you avoid putting yourself in a situation you should be fine, the area where I live and grew up in the northwest is lovely but once you look under the surface you'll find allot of dark, depressing, and really just sad things I'm not going to go into it but Im sure you get the picture, drugs and alcohol mixed with poverty can really mess people up, honestly alcohol more than anything has brought allot of problems

[@AlainnCorcaigh]

Dublin is expensive , everywhere else in Ireland is extremely affordable

[@ArcadiaJunctionHobbies]

@@AlainnCorcaigh I live in Sligo and like the rest of the country it is a colossal rip-off. It's just that Dublin is more of a rip-off.

[@ArcadiaJunctionHobbies]

@@onnnbbb there is no poverty in the Republic of Ireland. People here on welfare take home 3 times the salary of a Polish or Portuguese worker and I can tell you for a fact that the crime rate here is literally nothing compared to most of the world. Alcoholism! Have you ever been to Eastern Europe?

[@Raggman42]

Welcome to Ireland 🇮🇪 my friends as many many Irish have moved to the United States of America 🇺🇸 over many many years it's great to see Americans coming to Ireland 🇮🇪 to live in Ireland 🇮🇪 aswell. My only advice is mix with the people and say hello we love friendly people and I promise you you'll get back lots of course every one is entitled to a off day as well 😆 🤣 😂 enjoy the craic and may you both have plenty of it too 😆 🤣 😂 😹

[@TheBusterhund]

Moved from California to Germany in Aug. looking for a house to buy and then moving on to Ireland. Split our time between the two

[@gerardflynn7382]

Are you enjoying our horrible weather?

[@miat1327]

What jobs can get me to Ireland?! I’m so lost and confused and sad. I feel like a failure but I know I need OUT of the US

[@chrisplusmelissa]

I have a consulting/software development job that can be done from anywhere, so it makes it easier to work in different places. Just keep researching. Take it one day at a time. It's ok to fail at things, in fact it's good because that means you're trying and it also means you're learning. You're not a failure, you're just up against a tough time in life.

[@Metabrotropic]

Have yall learned the wonders of the immersion heater yet? 😅 That was probably the biggest culture shock.

[@chrisplusmelissa]

No we haven't. Tell us more.

[@ramosmceligot6223]

@@chrisplusmelissa You have to plan ahead for hot water. In your hot press, copper tank. Modern ones have timers now though.

[@AlainnCorcaigh]

my insurance is less than €450 a year . Where is 1000 a month coming from

[@chrisplusmelissa]

That was the cost of our coverage for the 2 of us back in the USA. The system is broke there.

[@jakekelly2436]

I moved to ireland in 2003, been here for 21 years!

[@lovey1973]

Stereotypical Americans. Going to Europe and rocking the Canada sweater. Lol I joke, I joke. I remember when I was in New Zealand, I wasn't even the one driving but it seemed so weird to be on the left side of the road.

[@chrisplusmelissa]

I am totally used to it now and it didn't take too long to get in the groove of driving on the other side. Melissa is quite proud of her Canada sweater!

[@donnahenderson4727]

Have a great time in your new flat. Biggest surprise for about Ireland was the palm trees. Can’t wait to see more.

[@chrisplusmelissa]

Ha ha... we noticed a few too!

[@rhonaalexander630]

Have a wonderful time in Ireland, waiting for your next video!🍀

[@chrisplusmelissa]

Thank you! We have quite a few adventures already completed... just working on getting the videos edited. :)

[@BostonBoss]

🍀☘️🇺🇸

[@phildibello1141]

Again, really well done, guys! [first]

[@teresababe92]

What town did you live in in Ireland?

[@chrisplusmelissa]

We lived in Kinsale for 3 months. It was lovely.

[@prashanta1881]

I'm following your channel from couple of days super exploring Ireland nature

[@NewLife2028]

I appreciate honesty and, I know the truth when I hear it. I´m 58 now planning on retiring in Cork just after 2028, and, I'm sick to my stomach over it. I've lived in Carolina and Florida my whole life. Ireland is a cold, wet, dank place where the food is absolutely the most bland, tasteless pile of nothing of any country on Earth. So, married Irish and have no choice other than staying in the US, which I won't. I´m trying to adapt by getting thin, learning to cook Spanish, French and Italian food at home. IF I can find some English speakers who'd rather Speak Spanish and live in Spain, would rather speak Spanish or are Spanish, I can make life worth living in Ireland. After driving 40 years in the US, I cannot drive in Ireland. I´ve seen way too many serious wrecks causes by US expats in Ireland. Far too easy to forgot other side of the car, other side of the road. A perfect example of how Ireland tried to be weird compare the the world. Right now, I´m HATING the thought of living there. Whereas mitigation for termites was easy in Florida just by buying a first floor of all block, there is no mitigation for Irish Rotting Damp. It can literally destroy your home and there´s no insurance. I though hell was hot and on fire. Apparently not.

[@chrisplusmelissa]

We found Ireland to be delightful. Every place has its problems, but every place also has its special charms. Hopefully you can find some when you move. And getting used to driving on the other side didn't take that long to have it become 2nd nature.

[@NewLife2028]

@@chrisplusmelissa Thank you for your kind and heartfelt response. I could feel the blowup coming between me and my Irish husband over it and, to be honest, he put me in my place tonight. He gave me the choice not to go and, I realized all the reasons I'm leaving the US cannot be mitigated, will only grow and, Ireland is what I make it for myself. Like you said, special charms and people to befriend. Thank you. Okay, Ireland.

[@geraldinemccormick8635]

@@NewLife2028 why don't you stay in illegal infested America with huge crime rates, decrepit cities, looting, burning, hatred, racism and "food" that wouldn't be passed fit for human consumption in this part of the world. No point coming to Ireland with such a negative attitude.

[@philipocallaghan]

😁

[@droneworldbrasil]

How much do you think is the price to rent a car in US? I have paid U$1500 for 2 weeks on Alamo for a vacation in january to go to Disney... never more rental cars in Florida. 🤔😔

[@chrisplusmelissa]

It's likely a bunch for sure.

[@mayralovesmusic]

Hey there what website did you use to find the Toyota rental in IE?

[@chrisplusmelissa]

Try reaching out to the dealership. We worked with Keive at Tadg Riordan Motors Toyota. Tell him we sent you. :) He will guide you through what you need to do.

[@mayralovesmusic]

@@chrisplusmelissa thank you!

[@ontheroadwithyode390]

Hmmmm.....Americans traveling internationally wearing Canadian swag. Was that unintentional or a clever ploy?

[@toddstevens13]

Oh it was a clever ploy, these two are smart puppies. Sorry I just said the same thing, did not get down the thread to see yours.

[@ontheroadwithyode390]

@@toddstevens13 Yup...the ol trick of international travel with a Maple leaf 🍁 instead of stars and stripes! I'm actually Canadian, but would constantly get harassment and bad service in Europe because they assumed I was "Yank". When they figured out I was Canadian I got treated waaaaay differently ( better).

[@toddstevens13]

@@ontheroadwithyode390 Canucks do indeed get treated better, proud to wear the "Leaf: abroad.

[@ramosmceligot6223]

@@ontheroadwithyode390 I met a canadian girl on a train in france . Turned out she was American, sporting a maple leaf. Living here 30 years now.

[@geraldinemccormick8635]

​@@ontheroadwithyode390well Trudeau does no favours for the Canadian reputation. If he's on charge it doesn't say much for the average Canadian who elected a dictator...

[@maragirl1658]

You both are such an inspiration!

[@kevinsullivan6956]

it would be nice if you spoke up.

[@kicharan]

How many bags were you able to bring with you? And what was the cost for the bags?

[@chrisplusmelissa]

Just 3 bags each. We had splurged and tried out Iceland Air's Saga Premium, so the luggage was included in the price ( which was about 1K each. If I remember right.)

[@FlowertheSpaceAlien]

LOVE your VIDEOS!

[@chrisplusmelissa]

you da best!

[@gordosomewhere816]

Avocado report!!

[@chrisplusmelissa]

Ha ha... they are pretty bland around these parts. :D

[@ItsmeeSaoirse]

Hiyah.. Irish gal here. Just found you on YouTude and I'm delighted to join you on your adventure.

[@chrisplusmelissa]

Hello! Thank you for joining us. Hopefully our Ireland upcoming videos are enjoyable.

[@MrHotass81]

Do not rent at the Airport they over charge.