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Screebe Waterfall Connemara: A Quick Roadside Stop on the R336
Screebe Waterfall Connemara: a small roadside waterfall on the R336 with peat-brown water. Parking, how long to stay and whether it’s worth the stop.
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Cartron Harbour: A Quiet Wild Atlantic Way Discovery Point
After Furbo Beach, a short drive further along the coast brought us to Cartron Harbour — known in Irish as Céibh Bhaile na hAbhann, and also called Ballynahown Pier. We only planned a quick stop here. We ended up staying for almost an hour. Where It Is Cartron Harbour sits…
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Furbo Beach: A Quiet Escape from Galway’s Crowds
Right after Galway, we headed a short way west along the coast to Furbo Beach — and after the crowds in the city, it was exactly the reset we needed. Where Furbo Beach Is Furbo Beach, also known by its Irish name Trá na bhForbacha, sits at coordinates 53.24980057329895, -9.222696027646146,…
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Galway, Ireland: Our Honest Impressions and Visitor Guide
Galway, Ireland was one of the bigger cities on our road trip itinerary, and it’s easy to see why it’s so popular — colourful streets, a lively riverside, and a genuinely historic centre. That said, our visit also came with a fair bit of hassle finding somewhere to park and…
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Gleniff Horseshoe Drive: Route, Viewpoint, and Tips
After Glenade Lough, we crossed over into County Sligo for one of the absolute highlights of this part of Ireland: the Gleniff Horseshoe. If you’re travelling through this region, this is genuinely a must-see — just be ready for a narrow road and not many places to pull over. Our…
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Glenade Lough View: Cliffs, a Monster, and a Wrong Turn
After leaving the Arigna Mining Experience and stopping for lunch, we headed north into County Leitrim for our next stop: Glenade Lough View. It didn’t go quite as planned, but a wrong turn ended up showing us more of the valley than we’d originally bargained for. A Detour We Didn’t…
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WOLFBOX G900 Mirror Dash Cam
A 4K mirror dash cam with front and rear recording, night vision, and a clear touchscreen display. Easy to install and great for road trips where you want reliable footage without cluttering your dashboard.
Potensic ATOM 2 Travel Drone
A lightweight foldable drone with an 8K camera, 3-axis gimbal, and AI tracking. Great for road trips, landscape shots, and smooth travel footage without carrying bulky gear.
KRASER Steering Wheel Security Lock
A sturdy and highly visible steering wheel lock that adds an extra layer of protection while your vehicle is parked. Compact and easy to store, it is useful for road trips, campsites, ferry terminals, and overnight stops.