National Geographic Traveler: Ireland

by Christopher Somerville

On every page, you'll find in-depth information on Ireland's rich history and culture, along with helpful hints on how to get around and how best to visit each site. Illustrated with 170 beautiful color photographs and two dozen maps, the guide also showcases several three-dimensional drawings that detail the intricate architectural features of Kilmainham Gaol in Dublin and the myriad plants found in the Burren heath. Insider tips from National Geographic and local experts point out favorite or little known sites and events, and dozens of sidebars highlight experiences that allow the visitor to truly get inside the local culture, such as learning traditional dance in Galway, taking Irish language classes in Ennis, or volunteering to help restore the country's native boglands.This newly revised and updated guide, written by one of England's most acclaimed travel writers, covers every region in Ireland, including Dublin, the cosmopolitan capital city; County Kildare; the enchanting Wicklow Hills; the limestone terraces of eerie Burren; Yeats Country surrounding Sligo Town, offering insight into one of Ireland's great poets; and Northern Ireland, beginning with vibrant Belfast and moving on to Ulster, Derry, and other historic spots of note.

Aimed at active travelers who want authentic, enriching, cultural experiences and expert advice from a trustworthy source, National Geographic Travelers provide ways for people to experience a place rather than just visit, and give the true feel of each destination not easily found online.

Genres: Travel, Ireland, Nonfiction, Reference

400 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2000

About the author

Christopher Somerville is a travel writer & 'Walking Correspondent' of The Times. His long-running ‘A Good Walk’ series appears every Saturday in the Times Weekend section. He has written some 40 books, many about his travels on foot in various parts of the world

Reviews

[Emily Hauptmann · Rating 4 out of 5]

I borrowed a dozen books on Ireland from the library and the 2021 version of this book was my favorite. There are so many beautiful hand drawn illustrations.. that always makes me happy. But also the way people visit Ireland means a lot of city hopping and the layout of this book makes it more manageable. the only things I think could be improved are a few of the photos are clearly outdated and the spine of the book has already started to come apart. A travel guide should be able to withstand a lot of use and this one just honestly didn’t physically hold up very well.

[Pooja Singh · Rating 3 out of 5]

More information on Ireland as a country than as a travel guide.

[Jodi]

This is one of the most terribly written things I've ever attempted to read. I really want to finish as this is where we're now hoping to go for our honeymoon, but it had been a struggle to get through.

[Anna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Beautiful pictures, but the actual information is scarce and largely better-suited for armchair travel than actual practical use.

[Rod · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great pictures, a few cool walks, and some good info. Frommer's had far more useful info for planning a trip.

[Ruth Kyle · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am ready for my vacation.

[Elanna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Aggiornata, concisa e pratica. Meno approfondita della guida Touring Club dal punto di vista culturale.

[Ceilidhchaos · Rating 3 out of 5]

missing some information on important archaeological sites. otherwise great book. no information on open hours.