Tag Archives: Ireland

My mission

Posted on January 10, 2024 by caroldwyer

This was intended as my response for yesterday’s bloganuary prompt. However, while in the middle of copy / pasting my draft into a post last night, the power went out. Wind was kicking up and before the outage, I heard … Continue reading →

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What I ponder the most between past and future

Posted on January 5, 2024 by caroldwyer

Today’s writing prompt is difficult; it depends on what aspect of life as to whether the past or future is more often on my mind. Sometimes, there’s a healthy balance between the two. My best friend from high school and … Continue reading →

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Where I attended college

Posted on January 3, 2024 by caroldwyer

During high school, a teacher who taught communications took my homeroom on a tour of West Chester University of Pennsylvania. I remember that I loved the campus, with its old architecture among a lush setting. Although I wasn’t sure where … Continue reading →

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Favorite memories of international adventure for World Photography Day

Posted on August 20, 2020 by caroldwyer

I’ve been reflecting quite a bit lately on my summer 2014 trip to Ireland, with hopes to return someday. One of my favorite experiences came from an unexpected bus ride out to country’s rugged west. The day passed with on … Continue reading →

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A few travel bucket list destinations, their highlights and studying tourism

Posted on December 14, 2019 by caroldwyer

An online tourism class I mentioned in a previous post has since started and some content in the first chapter inspired this write-up. Following a textbook paragraph about top destinations around the world and what makes them stand out, there … Continue reading →

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Travel plans change, new adventure awaits

Posted on September 20, 2016 by caroldwyer

An opportunity to visit England this summer changed unexpectedly, yet I’m hoping that it’ll only lead to another chance soon. I have until early May 2017 to use my airline ticket, so I figured, why not make it up by … Continue reading →

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Favorite experiences in Ireland – Part 2

Posted on March 23, 2015 by caroldwyer

Grafton Street, one of Dublin’s shopping districts, was bustling with artistic displays and merchants selling colorful flowers. Its creative atmosphere is perfect for the statue honoring one of Ireland’s musicians, Philip Lynott of Thin Lizzy. I’ve always liked their song … Continue reading →

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Favorite experiences in Ireland – Part 1

Posted on March 16, 2015 by caroldwyer

Signs of Irish spirit have been popping up everywhere as a beloved holiday approaches once again. In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, I’m reflecting on so many great memories from my first trip to Ireland; I’d love to be there … Continue reading →

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A writing opportunity to inspire more travel

Posted on February 9, 2015 by caroldwyer

Bulletin boards covered with study abroad fliers have inspired wanderlust throughout my college years. Recent international travel experience has further encouraged me to feel more positive that I could make it happen. So whenever I see another flier detailing an … Continue reading →

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What I learned from my first international travel experience

Posted on November 21, 2014 by caroldwyer

Just as I wrote about preparing for the trip to Ireland, I also wanted to do so with a reflective post. Two weeks after we returned to Philly, my travel group met to discuss experiences from our time abroad. But … Continue reading →

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