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  • Take a Trip to Ireland

    Take a Trip to Ireland

    Ireland is a fabulous getaway for a relaxing trip amongst greenery, coastal views and land. The island has tremendous history, especially with its neighboring countries and the UK. Northern Ireland is still owned by the UK and is a trickier area to visit, as it has regulations. Southern Ireland is popular to explore the quaint and small coastal towns, see castles and explore a majority of the island. Before your trip to Ireland research the history to get a better understanding of the Country and the North and South.

    Traveling Ireland can be done by a group tour or solo and renting a car on your own and crafting your own itinerary. It’s important to note, that in Ireland they do drive on the opposite side of the road and the steering wheel is also on the other side, making driving a bit more complex. I recommend research the areas you want to go to and understanding the road conditions. When driving off the main highways the roads can be very small, windy and not an easy drive! Especially down by the famous, Ring of Kerry, I recommend avoiding those roads and getting a private tour car to take you around instead. Having your own car is great to go on your own pace and make your own stops. However, a group tour can provide more history, take you to unknown places and help orient you to Ireland and all the sights as well. If you opt for a group tour, I recommend choosing a smaller bus tour, under 20 people and closer to 10 people if you can. Also understand where you maybe going on your Ireland trip and be sure to also see the non-tourist sights and checkout some of the beauty of the land and nature.

    Flying into Ireland is easy if you land in Dublin. It’s a quick and cheap taxi ride into the city; maybe 30 minutes or 30-40 euro depending on where you are going. However, because Ireland is an island you may have weather interruptions with your flights if there is a storm. Of course, unlikely, however, when I flew in there were high winds that prevented us from landing. More rain and wind came within days which also affected our plans and itinerary. There is also a train and shuttle bus that operates throughout Ireland to help bring tourist back to Dublin and to the Dublin airport.

    The weather can change in Ireland at any time and moment. It’s possible to have rain storms and then sunshine and rainbows or another random down pour with the sun. You just don’t know what the weather will be in Ireland, however, you can expect wet, damp air and rain. I was told it rains 365 days a year! Although, I did get lucky and have sunny days on way in and out of Dublin. Be sure to pack waterproof shoes or boots and jackets. Check the weather before your trip to Ireland and get a sense of the temperature before you go as well! In general, while traveling Ireland, you can expect cold and wet weather year round.

    How long you need in Ireland is subjective to your travel needs and how much you want to do or see. It’s easy to spend two weeks or more on the island! However, if you wanted to go at a quick pace, you could also probably spend eight days roaming the country. Many of the towns are small and you don’t need more than a night or two at places. Ending your trip in the South at Killarney or Cork and staying there three days or more could be quite peaceful and allow for a day of rest and relaxation. There are also day trips you can do from these places to see additional sites. The Dingle Peninsula is popular and there are day tour buses that go out there. The roads to that area and cliffs are known to be dangerous and hard to drive.

    When planning your trip to Ireland consider what you care to see and what tourist sites excite you! Also take some time to get off the tourist route and be in nature, see the coastal views and explore the pubs and small Irish towns. The country has a lot of high vibrational energy and vortexes. Just being there will change you energetically and hopefully you develop new appreciate for the greenery and land as well. The Irish people are very welcoming and kind as well! Being a tourist in Ireland should be no problem. I do recommend having an itinerary and schedule before you go and taking time to plan your days and stops. Ireland is not the kind of place to just wander or drive through aimlessly. You will want to invest time and energy into planning your Ireland trip and researching places to go and stay. If you have extra time, perhaps consider a stop in Scotland as well.

  • Knotts Scary Farm – For Halloween!

    Are you looking for a haunted and spooky, eclectic way, to celebrate Halloween?!?

    Get to Knotts Scary Farm. Knotts Berry Farm, transforms itself at night, and changes from an amusement park, into a scary Halloween attraction. Complete with scary mazes, haunted decorations, and Halloween fun, I’d recommend going. Personally, I love the Halloween ambiance, complete with fog, haunted houses, and characters that roam the park and scar the sh*t out of you. Talk about a freak show? Knotts Scary Farm will scare the hell out of ya, and take ya on a ride.

     

     

     

     

     

     

    I can’t lie, I’m no Halloween Amusement Park expert. I got into Knotts Scary Farm, with my friend, who got us media passes. Let me tell you, media passes made the Knotts Scary Farm experience SO much better!! We got to cut the lines, got VIP, and got into their opening night celebration. It was AWESOME.

    I’d recommend Knotts Scary Farm to anyone who wants to have some thrills, adventure, and celebrate Halloween. Yes, do go with someone that can help you have a hoot and holler. It’s quite amazing how they make the park come alive, complete with make up, tricks, Halloween gags, mazes, and more. I can’t say too much, because it’s an experience. Go to Knotts Scary Farm and have an adventure! You will get scared, you will scream, and you will have a good time.

    My advice — Take the adventure. Have a memorable night. Enjoy celebrating Halloween!

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • Queen Mary Dark Harbor for Halloween

    Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor – Fear Lives Here.

    Make Your Halloween extra exciting this year, and take a trip to Long Beach to experience Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor Halloween! Queen Mary is a historical tourist attraction by day, and transforms to into a Halloween scare park at night. Come prepared to get scared, and be willing to go through some haunted houses, frightening mazes, and more. Dark Harbor is the real experience, complete with real true ghost stories, real haunted places, ghosts, spirits, and more. It will make your hair raise, give you a thrill, and show you history while getting haunted, spooked, and more.

    Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor is LA’s Leading Halloween Attraction

    Explore Dark Habor with tickets as low as $20. While every year is different, no experience is ever the same. 2018 Dark Harbor is filled with a variety of scary mazes, with each haunted maze having a different theme. For older folks, who need a bit more, there is even speak easy bars all over, and hidden behind secret doors in the halloween mazes. It’s entertaining, scary, and a fun way to make the trick or treat holiday a bit more thrilling, and fun. I can say, that wandering in the dark, amongst ghost and people dressed as goblins, is very entertaining. Engaging in the game of finding the hidden bars, and trying the secret special cocktails made the night even more fun.

    This halloween haunted scream fest brings an eerie and cheerful tone to halloween traditions. While some people choose to dress up, and wear some halloween costumes, it’s totally not necessary. You will be met by many people in masks and very good make up. Dark Harbor goes an exceptional job with their characters, costumers, and variety of goblin sea captains, monsters, and more. They even retell real ghost stories in the attractions, and showcase historical haunted scenes. Whether you believe in spooks and spirits, the Queen Mary Dark Harbor experience will open your eyes to so much more.

     



    This spooky halloween spot is worth going to for an adventure and scare!

    Prepared to walk, go through dark haunted houses, and be met by random creatures and more. Wear your best walking shoes, and casual attire is totally okay. There are many options for food, including tasty kettle corn. Besides mazes, Dark Harbor has live entertainment, some shows, clown shows, swing rides, and more. A local radio station may even be present and have music, dance offs, raffles, and other contests. If you need something more, you can also sign up for their VIP ticket, cut lines, get into special bar areas, and have a first class seat above everyone else, with a lounge. Be sure to check out the bars, complete with haunted themes and a variety of beverages. I tried whiskey tasting for the first time.

    Although Dark Harbor is geared toward an older crowd, there were all kinds of ages present. From millennial, to YouTube influencers, to Disney actors, and more, this halloween attraction is suitable for anyone who is open to getting scared and having a fun evening. You’re never too old, to be a kid again, celebrate Halloween, and have a thrilling evening under the stars. Plus, doing halloween at a real haunted spot, takes the whole experience to a whole new level. You won’t regret going to Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor!

    Queen Mary is a Real Haunted Historical Site.

    The Queen Mary is a historical iconic ship from the 1930’s. It is currently docked and stations in Long Beach, California. It operates as a tourist attraction, hotel, and has other events and museum attractions year around. You can even get married aboard the The Queen Mary! Although it’s not as well known as the Titanic ship, it has it’s own stories, and a lot of history and haunted moments.