Where will we go next?
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Saturday, August 22, 2026: “Man”-splaining
From the top on a clear day it is said one can see the six kingdoms. The kingdom of Scotland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Man and Heaven. May 1897 mining… Read more
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Friday, August 21, 2026: Isle of Testosterone
It is time to leave Ireland and ferry over to the Isle of Man. What’s there? We don’t know, but we want to find out and report back to our… Read more
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Thursday, August 20, 2026: More Trouble
We are now on our own and will spend the morning on an in-depth walking tour of Belfast. We want to learn more. Our guide with DC Tours, Miley, is… Read more
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Wednesday, August 19, 2026: The Unsinkable or is it Unthinkable?
Belfast received permission from Queen Victoria to become a city in 1888. The massive City Hall was built from 1888-1901 as a commemoration. Belfast was a large industrial city: ships,… Read more
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August 18, 2026: The Antrim Coast
Portrush in Northern Ireland was a holiday place for Unionists. It has a different culture than the Republic of Ireland. As an example, there are only three bars in the… Read more
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Monday, August 17, 2026: Northern Ireland
In Ireland three bars close every day. The decline started when indoor smoking was banned in 2002. Then they opened the beer gardens. Then there was a crackdown on drunk… Read more