This long but rewarding detour was inspired by our older son, who had visited Belfast a few months earlier and strongly recommended the Black Cab “Troubles” tour, describing it as one of the most impactful experiences of his trip. Although the Troubles officially ended with the 1998 Good Friday Agreement, their legacy still shapes daily life in Belfast. Physical barriers continue to separate Protestant and Catholic neighborhoods, with gates that close each evening.

On this day of the Ireland portion of our journey, we traveled from Kenmare to Kilkenny, making our first stop in Cork. We rang the bells at St. Anne's and sampled delicacies from the English Market in Cork before spending the remainder of the day in Kilkenny, the Medieval City. In Kilkenny, we explored Kilkenny Castle, strolled along the Medieval Mile, climbed the Round Tower, and had some pints in an Irish pub while enjoying traditional Irish pub music.

The Ring of Kerry is a 111-mile scenic drive is located in southwest Ireland, where the coastline is occupied by tiny picturesque villages and breathtaking views from dramatic cliffsides. The drive can be done all in one day with time left over to see the Muckross House in Killarney.

Founded in the 12th Century, Bern is the capital of Switzerland and features a central district recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The city of Lucerne is known for the Chapel Bridge, a 14th Century covered bridge, its historic architecture, and beautiful Lake Lucerne.

24 hours in Zurich: free walking tour, a walk along Lake Zurich, shopping, clock and watch museum and of course, fondue!

We rented bicycles to cruise this bike-friendly "City of Spires," then had a little family fun by conquering a Dane Escape Room

After flying in from Stockholm, we made just two stops to see Christiansborg Palace and then the National Museum of Denmark

Popular Day Trip from Stockholm: Drottningholm Palace is a 16th Century palace, 40 minutes outside of Stockholm, Sweden.

Stockholm Day 2: walking tour, Nobel museum, City Hall, and Vasa Museum.

We hiked Mt. Fagradalsfjall then we made our way to Reykjavik where we spent a rainy afternoon exploring this City museums and other sights

We visited the Blue Lagoon and the City of Reykjavík during our first day of our 4-day Iceland itinerary.

Our day in Lisbon including a visit to Castle St. George, a walking tour with Sandemans, and evening out in the Baxia neighborhood.