Visit Ireland in the Fall: Hidden Gems, History, and Legends Await
If you're planning a trip to Ireland and looking for things to do, then get ready to immerse yourself in the rich history.
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Gina Duncan
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Singing About Molly Malone
When you visit Dublin, you will find Molly Malone is the most talked about woman in the city. They mention her at the Irish Rock 'n’ Roll Mu
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Emma Toland
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Trouvaille: Darting Along The Coast Of Ireland
An expansive transportation system, known as the DART, lines the coast and surrounds the sprawling city of Dublin. Each stop showcases...
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Stokes O'Shields
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Italy's Art is a Religious Experience
If you’ve ever visited Italy, you know how romantic the country is. There is something warm and slow and beautiful about it, from the...
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Katy Matello
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Seeking Silence in Auschwitz
An Auschwitz Jewish Center Fellow on a travel study in Poland reflects on her visit to Auschwitz.
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Gina Duncan
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A Guide to The Most Haunted Cities in the World
From Europe to the United States, ghost tales bring chills and excitement. Ghostly destinations are guaranteed to spook even those who...
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Gina Duncan
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Voices from the Road: Yeoman Warders Sharing a Living History
The Tower of London is one of the most visited destinations in the United Kingdom and a tour with a Yeoman Warder brings its history to life
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Gina Duncan
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Much Ado About Oxford: A City Guide
There isn’t anything more fitting a visit to the medieval city of Oxford than seeing a Shakespeare play under the trees as the sun sets...
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Stokes O'Shields
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The Search for Mantequilla
This summer we are connecting people, food, and travel. We love the stories that come out of sharing a meal with others and what food...
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Stokes O'Shields
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Finding Connections Languages Apart
One evening, my mom and I popped into a shop in Barcelona to grab some snacks before heading back to our hostel. We had been in Europe...
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MyRooftopStories Team
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Our Favorite Travel Photos
Travel has been halted, and we are getting a little stir crazy. In past years we have traveled to Egypt, Morocco, the Olympic Peninsula,...
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Gina Duncan
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Look for the Signs: Part 2
These photos of signs are a virtual postcard of my travels. They highlight the destinations I have visited around the world. It’s a bonus...
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Gina Duncan
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Look for the Signs: Part 1
I like to take pictures of signs. I don’t know if my attraction to them is the fun lettering, vivid colors, or the messages displayed....
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MyRooftopStories Team
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The Best Beach Towns
Trips to the beach are some of my favorite summer memories. The hours of undefined relaxation, sunsets over the water, and a cool ocean...
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Gina Duncan
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The Shoes They Left Behind: Marching with the Roman Army Along Hadrian’s Wall
The soles of hundreds of people lined the wall, from baby to adult size. They were dusty, flattened or ripped apart, tongues hanging out...
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Stokes O'Shields
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The Viking Expert of York
I planned and took my mother and myself on a trip to London. If you ever get the chance to take one (or both) of your parents on a trip...
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Gina Duncan
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Planning to walk the Camino?
Walking the Camino: Start Here The train doors opened in Sarria, and we all piled out eager to begin our first day of walking. Each of us...
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Gina Duncan
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Travel the World Through Movies
Every movie you watch transports you to an actual location on the map or to some made up place from the minds of its filmmakers. Some of...
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Gina Duncan
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The Taize Experience
I learned about the Taizé Community when I attended a Taizé service at All Saints Episcopal Church in Atlanta. I was affected by the...
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Stokes O'Shields
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A Special Visit to the Sistine Chapel
I have had the good fortune of visiting some truly awe-inspiring places. I have seen old and ancient places like Stonehenge, Angkor Wat,...
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Gina Duncan
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It's Not Just About the Feet
My three year old self learned to plié from the moment I slipped my tiny toes into a coveted pair of pink ballet shoes....
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Gina Duncan
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Faith & Travel Series: 8 Reasons To Go On A Pilgrimage
A pilgrimage is a unique travel experience and the reasons why people take one are varied. You may have heard of people going on a...
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Stokes O'Shields
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Faith and Travel Series: Italy's Art is a Religious Experience
If you've ever visited Italy, you know how romantic the country is. There is something warm and slow and beautiful about everything...
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Emma Toland
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Galloping Across the Countryside of Galway
Each horseback riding experience is different from the one before. Riding across the countryside of Connemara, located in County Galway,...
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Gina Duncan
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St. Patrick's Rock
Track the story of St. Patrick and it will take you on an expedition through lush hillsides, majestic cathedrals, medieval villages and...
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Katy Matello
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Studying The Holocaust On A Fellowship
Poland is not the first place you might think of when someone says that they are traveling to Europe for the summer. It's not exotic like...
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Stokes O'Shields
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Create Your Own Study Abroad Experience
I knew I was going to study abroad while in college, but my school had so many interesting classes and events every semester, that I was...
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Stokes O'Shields
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Highway Sing Along Through Ireland
Having the independence of a car while overseas is amazing, but driving in Ireland can be intimidating. Jet lag, being on the lefthand...
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Gina Duncan
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Bored on a Trip with a Group of Teens? Play the Norwegian Foot Game
Please raise your hand if you have ever found yourself with a group of bored teens when the weather squashes your outdoor plans or,...
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Gina Duncan
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In Search of Harry Potter
“Of course it is happening inside your head, Harry, but why on earth should that mean that it is not real?” It was real for me when I...
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Gina Duncan
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My Summer At Home With Airbnb
When I set out to spend the Summer staying at Airbnb in seven different locations of three countries I wondered if it would be weird...
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Gina Duncan
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How to Spend the Perfect Day in North Berwick, Scotland
North Berwick is one of the quaint seaside towns in East Lothian on the shores of the Firth of Forth. When you get off the 30...
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Gina Duncan
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Party the Latin Way, In London
A walk along the River Thames on an exceptionally warm August day I discovered a special event right under the London Bridge, the Latin...
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Stokes O'Shields
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Don't Lose That Feeling When You Come
While in Italy this summer, traveling on a group trip, we had some free time in Rome. I knew I wanted to see Bernini's David, but I had...
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Gina Duncan
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You Have Never Experienced a Highland Games Until You Accidentally Experience One While in Scotland
We heard the first undeniable notes of the bagpipes before we saw the colorfully clad pipers. We were finishing up our breakfast of...
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