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The Guesthouse on the Green #3
What Goes on Tour: The Irish Guesthouse on the Green Series, Book 3
Moira and Maureen O’Mara have left their home at O'Mara's Irish Guesthouse overlooking St Stephen's Green. They're off to spend quality time away together, but they aren’t on your usual mother-daughter trip. Oh no, Moira and her mammy have just arrived in Vietnam!
It’s Maureen’s dream to sail on a Junk (who knew?), and as for Moira, she’s come along for the ride under duress. Maureen feels her youngest daughter's floundering, and this trip might just be the making of her.
Join them on an unforgettable adventure as they travel on the hop-on-hop-off bus from Ho Chi Minh to Hanoi.
Sally-Ann, who has travelled from Australia, has very different reasons for being in Vietnam. She and her late husband served there during the war, but what’s brought her back to a country she vowed she’d never return to?
By the time the bus pulls into Hanoi’s Giap Bat bus station, these three women's lives will be forever changed.
It’s Maureen’s dream to sail on a Junk (who knew?), and as for Moira, she’s come along for the ride under duress. Maureen feels her youngest daughter's floundering, and this trip might just be the making of her.
Join them on an unforgettable adventure as they travel on the hop-on-hop-off bus from Ho Chi Minh to Hanoi.
Sally-Ann, who has travelled from Australia, has very different reasons for being in Vietnam. She and her late husband served there during the war, but what’s brought her back to a country she vowed she’d never return to?
By the time the bus pulls into Hanoi’s Giap Bat bus station, these three women's lives will be forever changed.
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Published June 19, 2025
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Michelle Vernal
68 books394 followersMichelle Vernal is a bestselling author of warm, witty, and uplifting Irish fiction. Born in England to parents from Liverpool – often called “Little Ireland” – she grew up on her mum’s tales of Iocal families, music, and humour. Later, she lived, worked, got engaged, and travelled extensively in Ireland, experiences that inspire her much-loved novels, including the hilarious Guesthouse on the Green series. Her stories, filled with heart, humour, and unforgettable characters, have earned her a loyal readership worldwide.
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April 16, 2024
Absolutely hilarious x
May 5, 2019
What Goes on Tour: Guesthouse on the Green: The Guesthouse on the Green Book 3 is by Michelle Vernal. This series is about an Irish family who own a Guesthouse in Dublin. When Maureen (the mother) decided to retire and move, Aisling (one sister) decided to take over and run the guesthouse. Moira decided to help her while she also worked. The other siblings wanted nothing to do with the place. Maureen is definitely a character. She talks to anyone who will listen and even to those who don’t want to listen. She gets herself into so many embarrassing (to her children) situations. She keeps busy with her groups and friends. She and her friend Rosemary decided to travel to Vietnam. Her children thought she was completely crazy. However, she persisted; but when Rosemary backed out, she was going anyway. Her daughter, Moira, decided to go with her since she had just broken up with her boyfriend and who had vacation time at work. After all, someone had to go with Mammy to keep her in line.
Off to Vietnam they went. They were not on a tour; but were going to find their own way across the country, stopping wherever they wanted and going where they wanted. Maureen had her own itinerary in mind which they somewhat followed. As these two Irish women head across Vietnam, the fun begins. The things they get into, the things they see and do are amazing. Michelle Vernal manages to describe the places in Vietnam in such as way that you seem to be with them on the busses, taxis, and bicycles that they use. They meet many interesting people and visit unique and wonderful places as they cross the country. It is an adventure to travel with them.
The book is wonderful and keeps you reading. It is hard to put down; but easy to get back into it. I just wonder what the family is going to get into next.
Off to Vietnam they went. They were not on a tour; but were going to find their own way across the country, stopping wherever they wanted and going where they wanted. Maureen had her own itinerary in mind which they somewhat followed. As these two Irish women head across Vietnam, the fun begins. The things they get into, the things they see and do are amazing. Michelle Vernal manages to describe the places in Vietnam in such as way that you seem to be with them on the busses, taxis, and bicycles that they use. They meet many interesting people and visit unique and wonderful places as they cross the country. It is an adventure to travel with them.
The book is wonderful and keeps you reading. It is hard to put down; but easy to get back into it. I just wonder what the family is going to get into next.
November 9, 2025
I am enjoying this series - trying not to buy all of them but I already read the next one, "Rosi's Regrets" and have "Christmas at O'Mara's" started from the segment at the back of the book. This was a different book as it took place in Vietnam. Moira and her Mammy go on a trip Mammy planned with a friend who had to have surgery and couldn't go. Moira is recovering from a misguided nascent love affair with a married co-worker and an alcohol problem. Mammy insists she accompany her to her bucket list trip to Vietnam. It was like a travelogue and informative. The trip was better than Moira envisioned, until the end when Mammy fell and broke her ankle hiking in the boonies. Moira is my least favorite O'Mara but I saw her gain maturity in this book. On to the next!
June 11, 2019
The Guesthouse on the Green Book 3
This book was the most interesting of the 3 books it actually surprised me as I thought it might might move slowly I was afraid mother and daughter might spend their trip fighting. Clearly it was time for this mom to step in at a time when her daughter’s life was heading downhill. I enjoyed their day to day experiences as they traveled this foreign country, for sure you did your research of and the area the exotic food they were exposed to. It was exciting to see their personal relationship improve, it could have continued to be stressed., a good trad,
This book was the most interesting of the 3 books it actually surprised me as I thought it might might move slowly I was afraid mother and daughter might spend their trip fighting. Clearly it was time for this mom to step in at a time when her daughter’s life was heading downhill. I enjoyed their day to day experiences as they traveled this foreign country, for sure you did your research of and the area the exotic food they were exposed to. It was exciting to see their personal relationship improve, it could have continued to be stressed., a good trad,
November 23, 2019
I got this as a free book on kindle and really enjoyed it,I realised it was third book in a series but was about one of the characters.
I have now read first two,this was the better one,I laughed and cried in equal measure.
I’m lucky enough to have a sister in Australia and travel over a lot to see her and husband.
We go on wee breaks when I go over and the mammies relationship with daughter moira,reminds me of me and my sisters younger days,
Thought provoking and full of great characters,I’ll read more from this author.
Highly recommend
I have now read first two,this was the better one,I laughed and cried in equal measure.
I’m lucky enough to have a sister in Australia and travel over a lot to see her and husband.
We go on wee breaks when I go over and the mammies relationship with daughter moira,reminds me of me and my sisters younger days,
Thought provoking and full of great characters,I’ll read more from this author.
Highly recommend
January 16, 2023
Fun. Not what I expected, which was a romance. This was a story about a mother and daughter getting to know themselves and each other better. If I were someone who dreams of visiting Vietnam, this would probably have made me long to go immediately - lots of detailed descriptions of the cities and scenery. I doubt you'd have problems with reading this as a standalone, but it is the third in an enjoyable series. It reminds me of the Marian Keyes family books.
September 21, 2019
Funny & Truthful
I have to admit this story kept me smiling the whole way throughout. Even more eye opening was the fact that a trip like this could have gone the exact same way had I been traveling with my own Mother.
Very kind and loving read, great message regarding Mother & Daughter relation!
I have to admit this story kept me smiling the whole way throughout. Even more eye opening was the fact that a trip like this could have gone the exact same way had I been traveling with my own Mother.
Very kind and loving read, great message regarding Mother & Daughter relation!
April 2, 2020
This is the 3rd book in The Guesthouse on the green.
It was enjoyable and it journaled the travels of Mammy and one of her daughters in Vietnam. It highlighted their relationship and mended some bridges that had occured from the death of the father. It was good, but I didnt enjoy it as much as the first two. So on to the 4th.
It was enjoyable and it journaled the travels of Mammy and one of her daughters in Vietnam. It highlighted their relationship and mended some bridges that had occured from the death of the father. It was good, but I didnt enjoy it as much as the first two. So on to the 4th.
December 7, 2020
Great book and entertaining as all get out!
I laughed and laughed and then I cried as well. Such a wonderful , heart warming story. I absolutely love this series. Oh, to have had the opportunity to spend a trip like that with my Mom. Despite all their peculiarities, this family is a joy. And, the entertainment factor is there on every page. They are a hoot!
I laughed and laughed and then I cried as well. Such a wonderful , heart warming story. I absolutely love this series. Oh, to have had the opportunity to spend a trip like that with my Mom. Despite all their peculiarities, this family is a joy. And, the entertainment factor is there on every page. They are a hoot!
July 12, 2019
Easy reading
Enjoyable book exploring the relationship between mother and daughter who are both struggling after the death of their husband/father. It made me laugh outlined at times , but it also made me think . Well written.
Enjoyable book exploring the relationship between mother and daughter who are both struggling after the death of their husband/father. It made me laugh outlined at times , but it also made me think . Well written.
October 14, 2019
What a fun book!
I haven't laughed so hard over a book in years. Loved the series so far and can't wait to read the next book. The writing kept you wanting the books to last and not end. Will look up this author for other books to read hopefully. This one was riot!!!.
I haven't laughed so hard over a book in years. Loved the series so far and can't wait to read the next book. The writing kept you wanting the books to last and not end. Will look up this author for other books to read hopefully. This one was riot!!!.
October 25, 2019
Once again I wasn’t disappointed with What Goes On Tour it was like putting on your favourite slippers familiar and oh so comfortable. Having read all three books from The Guesthouse on the Green I feel I know each of the characters like they’re old friends.
June 17, 2020
What Goes On Tour
Charming novel of a mother and daughter who travel from Ireland for a month long trip to Viet Nam. Along the the way, we experience, laughter, giggles, and and a closer relationship.
Charming novel of a mother and daughter who travel from Ireland for a month long trip to Viet Nam. Along the the way, we experience, laughter, giggles, and and a closer relationship.
September 21, 2020
I want to be in this family!
This book and the trip Moria and Maureen have taken is something we should all be able to experience..finally getting to know and understand another person is a great gift! You will love every minute of this book!
This book and the trip Moria and Maureen have taken is something we should all be able to experience..finally getting to know and understand another person is a great gift! You will love every minute of this book!
February 2, 2021
Good read
The characters ' personalities continue to fascinate the reader. They play off of each other in surprising ways. Another well written book which makes one anxious to read the next in the series.
The characters ' personalities continue to fascinate the reader. They play off of each other in surprising ways. Another well written book which makes one anxious to read the next in the series.
January 8, 2022
Maureen and Moira O'Mara travel through Vietnam together. Some serious moments but otherwise many laugh out loud moments between the two. As well as dealing with grief and understanding how to cope with life and move forward.
January 18, 2022
This is book 3 in this enjoyable series. In this instalment, Mammy and Moira head off to Vietnam for a mother/daughter holiday. Moira is not looking forward to the trip. They meet a new friend along the way, and the book details the highs and lows of the trip. Very enjoyable.
January 3, 2024
Love this series, wonderfully written! I am a fan!
Great characters, can not wait to start the next book! The adventures are fun, I never thought I would want to go to Vietnam, but it was made appealing!
Great characters, can not wait to start the next book! The adventures are fun, I never thought I would want to go to Vietnam, but it was made appealing!
May 4, 2019
Another wonderful and humorous instalment in the Guesthouse on the Green series as Mammy and Moira travel Vietnam.
I love the series and can't wait for book four!
I love the series and can't wait for book four!
May 11, 2019
What goes on Tour
Wow I feel as though I've just visited Vietnam , Mammy and Moira' journey through Vietnam meeting Sally made it feel so real . I eagerly await the next instalment
Wow I feel as though I've just visited Vietnam , Mammy and Moira' journey through Vietnam meeting Sally made it feel so real . I eagerly await the next instalment
May 14, 2019
Fun read
This book was one of the funniest, most enjoyable books I have read. I laughed out loud on quite a few occasions.
This book was one of the funniest, most enjoyable books I have read. I laughed out loud on quite a few occasions.
August 28, 2019
Love the mother and daughter discourse!
September 28, 2019
Enjoyable
Very cute and funny book about mom/daughter relationship. Lovely descriptions about their trip taken together and people they meet. Good read.
Very cute and funny book about mom/daughter relationship. Lovely descriptions about their trip taken together and people they meet. Good read.
October 31, 2019
Thoroughly enjoyable.
I only hope my own journey through Vietnam is as much fun as Maureen and Moira's. A wonderful addition to the series in a very different setting.
I only hope my own journey through Vietnam is as much fun as Maureen and Moira's. A wonderful addition to the series in a very different setting.
December 15, 2019
Laugh out loud funny. Can't wait to read the next book.
March 2, 2020
Was funny adventure
Recommend story just for adult fun.Nice story of adventure for both mother & daughter, With a Eye-opener. end,Recommend novel lovers
Recommend story just for adult fun.Nice story of adventure for both mother & daughter, With a Eye-opener. end,Recommend novel lovers
March 12, 2020
I absolutely love these books. I sat there smiling and I bet people wondered what I was smiling at. It was Maureen (Mammy). What a character. I love her and cant wait to start the next episode!!!
Thank you Michelle for bringing me such entertainment.
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Thank you Michelle for bringing me such entertainment.
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April 30, 2020
Loved it.
So glad I found this series. My favorite one so far.Can't wait for book four.Michelle is one of my favorite authors now.
So glad I found this series. My favorite one so far.Can't wait for book four.Michelle is one of my favorite authors now.
December 3, 2020
Another reliant instalment!
Love his Irish series and the trip to Vietnam was a great side issue with lots of giggles on the way. Couldn’t put it down. Must find the next one.
Love his Irish series and the trip to Vietnam was a great side issue with lots of giggles on the way. Couldn’t put it down. Must find the next one.
December 6, 2020
Armchair adventure with a laugh or two
What an adventure, travelling in Vietnam with laughs along the way, and the undemanding easy read, a nice break from lock down!
What an adventure, travelling in Vietnam with laughs along the way, and the undemanding easy read, a nice break from lock down!
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