Going to be in Ireland for 2 months, help me out :)

thebigbiffo

Americangirl1 wrote: »

Thanks for the info!!! And thanks for uhhh calling me hot, lol.

motion seconded. motion passed. you are hot

Americangirl1

PCPhoto wrote: »

Ireland for 2 months is a fair amount of time - if you have enough money you should have plenty of time to see a whole lot and visit different parts of Ireland.

theres plenty to see in Dublin - but theres loads outside Dublin too, if you keep posting theres usually someone (in after house and other forums) ..... then when it comes to your time here you may have made "friends" and might be lucky enough to experience a boards.ie (after hours) drinking session

I'm sure there will be people out there who will offer to drive you to different parts of Ireland (they'll probably been working in Dublin and going home at the weekends) ... Personally I'm from Cork - but don't go home very often.

the scenery and "traditional" life is easier to find in the west of Ireland, people are friendlier and landscapes are in general better - but you will still find plenty of friendly people in Dublin and still plenty of scenic places.

places to visit outside Dublin ...Galway, Donegal, Kerry, Cork, Waterford, Kilkenny.....even small towns like Sligo can be good for a night out.....so pretty much anywhere.

I suppose it all depends on what you are into.... regards music, achitechture, pubbing, clubbing.

you could spend a day or two wandering the streets of Dublin.... visiting some of the traditional statues and monuments, buildings etc ..... see Ireland's oldest pub, Irelands smallest pub, Ireland's highest pub ...Dublin's Highest pub.(Johnny foxes pub - supposedly used by the IRA for meetings in the past)

Ireland is reasonably expensive - especially if you plan to live here for 2 months.... do you have a place to stay or are you planning on staying in hostels etc ... are you planning to work ?

Where in America are you coming from ? - I was on holidays there with my girlfriend over the summer - we managed to visit (Toronto, Niagara (ok they are Canada), San Francisco, Hawaii (Big Island), Maui, Las Vegas and New York)

No I don't plan to work, not unless someone would hire me under the table. lol, and if that were the case then I would stay for 3 months. I wont have a visa so I can't work.
I know it's expensive, but i've been saving up mad money, and I plan on staying in Hostels more then likely.

I've summed it up, and I can afford it for 2 months, lol.

Im coming from Virginia

PCPhoto

oh ... and reeses are hard to get over here so bring a decent supply - Hershey chocolate is not available at all.

Americangirl1

PCPhoto wrote: »

oh ... and reeses are hard to get over here so bring a decent supply - Hershey chocolate is not available at all.

:eek: WHAT, A LOW SUPPLY OF REESE'S CUP'S:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek: I will suffer greatly!!! akjakjLDAJLAJDSJALSDAJDLdsadflasdjljsd NO Hershey chocolate!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!??!?!?!

LOL, i'll be fine, but that is crazy. lol

Gunsfortoys

Watch out for the jealous Irish women, they won't like the fact you look good with blonde hair.

Americangirl1

Gunsfortoys wrote: »

Watch out for the jealous Irish women, they won't like the fact you look good with blonde hair.

Please don't tell me I'm going to have to fight anyone, what are the do's and don'ts of relationships ect... Are they different then in America.

Are you implying that Irish women don't look good with blonde hair.
I've met some pretty Irish girls, I think they look exotic in a way.
I would be jealous of them more like it...

NothingMan

PCPhoto wrote: »

oh ... and reeses are hard to get over here so bring a decent supply - Hershey chocolate is not available at all.

You can get Hersheys. I use to get a cookies & creme bar with my lunch in Spar. Besides, cadbury's will kick any American chocolate's ass.

You should check out couch surfing, it's a great way to travel and sleep for free. Friends of mine do it and they've played host to some cool people and all is they ask in return is that you're cool and maybe return the favor someday.

They also cooked them dinner which was nice.

dearg lady

Don't mind them tellin you not to come here. Ireland is not without it's problems but I still love it, and it has a different appeal than other places in Europe.

I'm from Dublin and I love it, but I'd recommend takin a few trips elsewhere in Ireland too, midweek you can ususally get cheap train tickets and buses are pretty cheap in general. It's be nice to see few other spots, Galway, Sligo, Donegal, Kerry, Mayo are all lovely.

If you're staying in hostels it should be easy to meet people, tho of course, most won't be irish! Couchsurfers is another good way to meet people,a nd ya don't have to stay with people on it, you can just meet up with them.

there is an abundance of pubs in Dublin, and everyone will have different favourites, what kind of music/bars are you into?

You'll be here for Paddys day too, which is always a day of insane drinking, very very messy.

irishgrover

Obaraten wrote: »

Whats with all the Galwegians on this thread? back to Connaught with ye!

ya know we don't actually need to go to Dublin to get an internet connection !

Americangirl1

NothingMan wrote: »

You can get Hersheys. I use to get a cookies & creme bar with my lunch in Spar. Besides, cadbury's will kick any American chocolate's ass.

You should check out couch surfing, it's a great way to travel and sleep for free. Friends of mine do it and they've played host to some cool people and all is they ask in return is that you're cool and maybe return the favor someday.

They also cooked them dinner which was nice.

Well how the heck do you do this couch surfing... I don't know if that would be safe for me, traveling alone if its what I think it is.
And I wouldn't be able to return the favor, considering I live with my mom to help her with bills and such, I don't think she would like that...I do help her out and such, but it is still her home, lol. Love my mom,

crazyderk

Americangirl1 wrote: »

:eek: WHAT, A LOW SUPPLY OF REESE'S CUP'S:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek: I will suffer greatly!!! akjakjLDAJLAJDSJALSDAJDLdsadflasdjljsd NO Hershey chocolate!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!??!?!?!

LOL, i'll be fine, but that is crazy. lol

You can get reeses cups and nutragious bars in Spars (like a 7-11) theyre doing them more and more!

Dont get fooled by Dunkin donuts and tim hortons in Spars though - theyre fake fake I tell ya!

So are the Oreos Stupid spanish Oreos they suck!

Do's and Don'ts of Irish relationship culture - Again I refer to Copper face Jacks there you will see Irish Culture

Making out with someone is like giving them your Phone no over here! everyone does it! (yes im sure that will gross you out!)

Virginia was legend I lived in Williamsburg and worked in Busch Gardens! although that was like 8 years ago! (Jebus where does the time go?)

NothingMan

Americangirl1 wrote: »

Well how the heck do you do this couch surfing... I don't know if that would be safe for me, traveling alone if its what I think it is.
And I wouldn't be able to return the favor, considering I live with my mom to help her with bills and such, I don't think she would like that...I do help her out and such, but it is still her home, lol. Love my mom,

There's a website, you sign up say where you'll be going and see who offers you a spare bed or at least a couch, or as others said just chat and meet people.

I understand the trepidation about travelling alone and being in a strangers house so it may not be for you but it's an option.

You don't have to return the favor but it's that community spirit that made the idea a success. Obviously if you live with family noone would expect you to put them up.

Or you could just keep chatting on here, make some friends and when ya come over there may be no shortage of couches on offer.

Americangirl1

crazyderk wrote: »

You can get reeses cups and nutragious bars in Spars (like a 7-11) theyre doing them more and more!

Dont get fooled by Dunkin donuts and tim hortons in Spars though - theyre fake fake I tell ya!

So are the Oreos Stupid spanish Oreos they suck!

Do's and Don'ts of Irish relationship culture - Again I refer to Copper face Jacks there you will see Irish Culture

Making out with someone is like giving them your Phone no over here! everyone does it! (yes im sure that will gross you out!)

Virginia was legend I lived in Williamsburg and worked in Busch Gardens! although that was like 8 years ago! (Jebus where does the time go?)

Ahh the amusement park, awesome. I'm from the south of Virginia tho. Near the boarder of WV. I basically live on the state line to both.

Everyone makes out...like sponatanously?? I've heard different things about the dating culture there, but I don't know how much of it is true...

Americangirl1

NothingMan wrote: »

There's a website, you sign up say where you'll be going and see who offers you a spare bed or at least a couch, or as others said just chat and meet people.

I understand the trepidation about travelling alone and being in a strangers house so it may not be for you but it's an option.

You don't have to return the favor but it's that community spirit that made the idea a success. Obviously if you live with family noone would expect you to put them up.

Or you could just keep chatting on here, make some friends and when ya come over there may be no shortage of couches on offer.

Well what the website then??? lol

NothingMan

Americangirl1 wrote: »

Everyone makes out...like sponatanously?? I've heard different things about the dating culture there, but I don't know how much of it is true...

Basically instead of talking to lovely young ladies and getting a phone number to perhaps woo them later a guy will either try hump your leg on a dance floor until you tell him to fúck off or if you're interested give him a mooch.

Aparently girls slowly back their ways across rooms via directione from their friends until they "accidentally" bump into the fine young man they had their eye on.

Relationship may occur if you wake up the next day and they're still as hot as you found them while drunk.

NothingMan

Americangirl1 wrote: »

Well what the website then??? lol

www.couchsurfing.org

crazyderk

NothingMan wrote: »

www.couchsurfing.org

I actually met a couple recently who did something similar to this but it was more to do with apartment minding and pet sitting

Theyre from New Zealand but traval the world quite cheaply by minding peoples pets the only issue is that you cant really go to far a field as youve to come back and feed the pets!

Its a good idea, but I think more for students and bag packers, I like the comforts of my hotels!

Mr Benevolent

Oh the OP is going to get a major shock when she gets here. I'd really suggest going to Germany instead. Cheaper, the people are nicer and there's far more scenery. Oh, and the cities are nicer too.

NothingMan

The girls already said she wants to come to Ireland. Which rocks btw. Why are people bashing our country.

I'm loving the tags on this thread too

John_Rambo

Sticky_fingers, OPENROAD, Frada and Canis Lupis Could you please not post about stuff you genuinely don't know about? The girl is visiting a foreign country and you are talking shyte.

Americangirl1, like every country, there are people who will knock the capitals, be it insecurity, ignorance, lack of education or just pure jealousy... You are coming to Dublin, that's that, no point in listening to ill traveled people who are just going to put it down because of their own agendas.

"Dublin is good fun but is very expensive"

Laughable. You won't eat for less money anywhere else in the country, the museums and galleries are free unlike most capitals in Europe and the hotels are almost as cheap as the hostels.

Dublin is a warm, vibrant, friendly city, but, like everywhere, keep your wits about you. You won't have a problem socialising or making friends. The whole country has a huge pub culture, that's where it all happens. Don't knock Temple Bar completely. It's a great place during the day and afternoon, lots to see.

The country is fantastic. I holiday in Ireland a few times a year and still have loads to see.

Enjoy.

Bonaparte

Hi,
it would be easier to recommend places if you mentioned what your into.

but heres a few things anyhow:
The dice bar,
Shibeen,
Anseo,
The Bernard shaw,
Sweeneys,
Sin E,
Doyles,
O'Donoghuges on baggot st,
Th Long Hall,
The Foggy Dew,
The Mezz,
Whealans,

Too mention but a few. Dice bar is good and nice vibe. Can suggest more if you say what your looking for.
I would disregard anyone who mentions copper face jacks.

Also,
Ifi cinema,
Ivy gardens,
bolck T might have stuff on.
There are also open air cinemas on somtimes.

http://dublin.lecool.com/dublin/en/today/
http://entertainment.ie/
http://www.totallydublin.ie/
http://dublineventguide.com/

good luck.

Ps. There are lots of Hipsters around

Americangirl1

Confab wrote: »

Oh the OP is going to get a major shock when she gets here. I'd really suggest going to Germany instead. Cheaper, the people are nicer and there's far more scenery. Oh, and the cities are nicer too.

Please, I said I was coming to Ireland and thats that...geez people. Why you have to be such a stick in the mud??

NothingMan wrote: »

The girls already said she wants to come to Ireland. Which rocks btw. Why are people bashing our country.

I'm loving the tags on this thread too

YES THANK YOU, how many times do I have to say it. lol
The tags on this thread are pretty funny, but the rest of the song bashes
american women...

John_Rambo wrote: »

Sticky_fingers, OPENROAD, Frada and Canis Lupis Could you please not post about stuff you genuinely don't know about? The girl is visiting a foreign country and you are talking shyte.

Americangirl1, like every country, there are people who will knock the capitals, be it insecurity, ignorance, lack of education or just pure jealousy... You are coming to Dublin, that's that, no point in listening to ill traveled people who are just going to put it down because of their own agendas.

"Dublin is good fun but is very expensive"

Laughable. You won't eat for less money anywhere else in the country, the museums and galleries are free unlike most capitals in Europe and the hotels are almost as cheap as the hostels.

Dublin is a warm, vibrant, friendly city, but, like everywhere, keep your wits about you. You won't have a problem socialising or making friends. The whole country has a huge pub culture, that's where it all happens. Don't knock Temple Bar completely. It's a great place during the day and afternoon, lots to see.

The country is fantastic. I holiday in Ireland a few times a year and still have loads to see.

Enjoy.

Thank you for the info.

Americangirl1

NothingMan wrote: »

Basically instead of talking to lovely young ladies and getting a phone number to perhaps woo them later a guy will either try hump your leg on a dance floor until you tell him to fúck off or if you're interested give him a mooch.

Aparently girls slowly back their ways across rooms via directione from their friends until they "accidentally" bump into the fine young man they had their eye on.

Relationship may occur if you wake up the next day and they're still as hot as you found them while drunk.

Uhhh ok, lol. So I should just think of them as horny dogs, wanna hump ur leg and then pant away like a lil dog... Lol jk. I'll make sure to bring a rolled up newspaper. I heard that the women there don't go up to the men at all really, the men have to do the work... I'm very socialble and I find it quit easy to go up to a guy, if what I was told is true then I'm sure I'll havealot of fun approaching the men... Lol

Americangirl1

I mean, this couch surfing. You either meet up with them or they can actually spare you a place to sleep... I mean which is it. I would definately not mind doing this since I visted the site. Definately save me alot of money... More info or experiences please.

NothingMan

Well I haven't done it myself but friends of mine have hosted 2 couples in the last few months. Basically the people found them on the site, looked like a place they'd like to stay and contacted them. My friends looked on their profile and feedback and decided to invite them to stay.

One was a couple who arrived and had a chat spent the days doint their own thing and had a few drinks with them in the evening. Then the second night cooked dinner for all 4 of them as a thank you.

Second couple were bro & sis, similar experience except they had a great laugh with the 2 of them and partied it up one of the nights.

Chances are they'll never see them again but they'll leave possitive feedback for them and if they ever decide to stay somewhere with the site they'll have more chance of finding somewhere.

madrabui

http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=1105

Couchsurfers meet up frequently in Dublin. It's a handy way of meeting people or car sharing if you decide to you on a trip. Keep an eye on the website.

Beruthiel

Americangirl1 wrote: »

Second, I would really not like to go to France by myself, considering the men there are very sexually aggressive towards American women.

LOL
Have you ever been to France?!
French men aren't aggressive towards women.