At the beginning of 2013, Michael and I declared that this would be the year of travel for us. We loved it so much I think we’ll be trying travel just as much in 2014! My sister gifted us a copy of the New York Times 36 Hours in Europe book and we are having a very tough time narrowing it down to any reasonable list of hopeful destinations. There are just so many places that look amazing, and only a short flight away from Dublin.
But back to 2013. It was an epic year of travel for which we are so grateful. Here’s a little recap!
Rome in a weekend (part one and two) – there was sunshine, and we loved it.
I joined my friend Ursula invited me on a day trip to Kilkenny that was so surprisingly adorable!
We took an epic summer adventure around America to visit family and friends. We spent a week in Colorado and loved the red rocks!
We also managed a 20 minute midwestern road trip to look at barns, as well as a few days each in Chicago, Peoria and Cincinnati!
We joined my family for a week in St. Augustine, Florida. Such a great, relaxing time.
We spent lots of time in Maine this summer – so many adventures on lots of different boats!
We wrangled an invite to a friend’s Maine barn gathering at an orchard that was beyond beautiful.
Then we spent a week at the most serious villa on the coast of Spain. Ugh, these photos of the sunsets from the infinity pool are making me want to go back. So much fun!
We travelled to Carcassonne for a gorgeous wedding and completely fell in love with the city. We’re already plotting a reunion trip! Parts one, two and three.
My mom visited and we took a ferry ride from Howth to Dun Laoghaire – this was my first time seeing Dublin from the ocean!
I got to explore the west of Ireland and enjoyed strolling through the gardens at Cashel House.
And on that same trip got to see Ireland again from the water – this time from a traditional Galway hooker! This was the man with no lifejacket.
It’s hard to believe now, but we took another trip to the United States in late October into November. And my dad and I happened upon this apple tree on the beach in Maine!
Michael and I explored Houston’s museum district using the Design*Sponge guide – those guides never let us down!
And we rounded out the year with a little one night stay in County Monaghan, just an hour and a half from Dublin. We especially enjoyed the boot room!
I am so glad that we traveled so much this year, both around the world and within Ireland. Some of my fondest memories of the year are from these adventures. With each trip, I am reminded what a blessing it is that we have these opportunities to explore places together and with our families. And of course, thank you all for your recommendations for places to go and things to do in our travels. It’s so fun to feel like I have a community of travel resources at my keyboard!
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