In this episode, we recap our recent trip to Ireland, sharing stories from Dublin, Cork, and Kilkenny and reflecting on why this journey meant so much to both of us.
We talk about classic Dublin adventures, including visits to the National Gallery of Ireland, a vintage tea bus tour, unforgettable meals, chaotic run-ins with strangers, and a lively night at a Christmas-themed pub that perfectly captured the magic Tristen remembered from her time abroad.
Our trip continued to the countryside outside Cork, where we stayed at a cozy Airbnb hosted by Declan and Marie, who quickly became our honorary Irish parents. We share stories about Irish hospitality, homemade baked goods, cheeky humor, and meaningful moments at Blarney Castle, where Tristen recreated a study abroad photo and Dolcie honored her mom by spreading some of her ashes.
We ended the journey in Kilkenny with one of Tristen’s study abroad friends, fitting castles, cathedrals, and historic pubs into a single day. This episode is a reflection on friendship, nostalgia, grief, and the beauty of travel not going exactly to plan—but still being everything you hoped for.
