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Welcome to CarpeDiemEire
Hi. We are John and Beata, a Dublin based traveling couple, who simply love journeying through Ireland and beyond. Living by the motto Carpe Diem, we always make the most of our travels wherever they might be.
If you are looking for travel content that varies from short city breaks to road trips through wild countryside, then you’ve come to the right place. You are as likely to find us in the depths of an urban castle as in the heights of a rural mountain. Our goal is to arm you with as much information as you’ll need to plan your own break.
You’ll find specialised guides and travel tips on wide ranging topics such as hiking, road trips, culture, castles, heritage sites, street art and city breaks. So join us and seize the day on your next trip.
In Spotlight on CarpeDiemEire This Week
The Glen Beach Cliff Walk – A Jackpot of Seals and Sea Views
Wicklow’s famous cliff walk spans between Bray and Greystones, an extremely popular day break from Dublin City. However I get the feeling that perhaps people are doing the wrong one. Far less popular, and yet just as aesthetically beautiful is the Glen Beach Cliff Walk. Located less than 2km from the counties eponymous town, this hike boasts spectacular views of the Irish Sea, and of one of the countries best lighthouses, but also a number of beaches that a pod of seals nest in. I think that’s reason enough to
Featured Destinations
These diverse countries feature prominently on the site and are some of our most popular articles. Our itineraries include road trips, hiking, city breaks, and the best bucket list places each country has to offer.
Ireland is enjoyed as much for its nightlife, as days spent exploring its stunning natural countryside. Let me show you the best of my homeland.
Beata’s home country is home to one of Dublin’s finest capitals, but also some of the least explored countrysides on the continent.
The most picturesque country in Europe is a wonderful summer location for hiking, road trips and adventure. It’s our idea of paradise.
Greece
Ireland is enjoyed as much for its nightlife, as days spent exploring its stunning natural countryside. Let me show you the best of my homeland.
Italy
Beata’s home country is home to one of Dublin’s finest capitals, but also some of the least explored countrysides on the continent.
Morocco
The most picturesque country in Europe is a wonderful summer location for hiking, road trips and adventure. It’s our idea of paradise.
Featured topics
Want to take a glimpse into the more specific content on this site without the limitations of international borders? Then this section is for you.
We’ve fallen in love with hiking again during the pandemic, and now it’s a big part of the blog. The great outdoors have never been so great.
The open road and whole countries at your mercy. Is there a better way to travel and see the continent? Not for this eager pair of road trippers.
City breaks- history, good food, museums, culture and street art. Just a few things that spring to mind on why we love a short urban trip.
Street Art
We’ve fallen in love with hiking again during the pandemic, and now it’s a big part of the blog. Content
Castles
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City Breaks
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Latest Posts
The Glen Beach Cliff Walk – A Jackpot of Seals and Sea Views
Wicklow’s famous cliff walk spans between Bray and Greystones, an extremely popular day break from Dublin City. However I get the feeling that perhaps people are doing the wrong one. Far less popular, and yet just as aesthetically beautiful is
The Unique celebrations of Easter in Europe to see in 2022
Europe covers a region of 51 countries, but the cultural differences within are many time that. They can even be clearly seen in something such as Easter. One would indeed assume that a religious holiday would follow the same guidelines
2021: A Year in Photos
What to say about 2021? It’s 2020 stuck on repeat. The similarities are uncanny. It was a year of local travel again, with a few international trips sneaked in. For Beata and I here at CarpeDiemEire we managed to get
Where to see the Christmas Lights in Dublin
There are few things more endearing in a city that you call home than seeing them lit by the annual Christmas lights. Dublin is most certainly no exception. It’s principal shopping streets spring to life with millions of colourful bulbs.
Festive Things to do for Christmas in Dublin in 2021 (after latest government restrictions)
While Dublin might not be the first city that comes to mind for a Christmas break it is not without its merits. It has been working year by year to become a more magical place come yuletide. While 2020 causing a step back to be
Halloween Special: The 25 Most Haunted Places, Houses and Castles in Ireland
Wherever your path takes you in Ireland, local tales of haunting are easy to find. Superstition has always run deep in the country, and it’s fractured historical past is the setting of many an unhappy story. Most of those came
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