Best CouchSurfing Request EVER

Once upon a time, the CouchSurfing community in Cork was very active. There was a group outing at least once each week.  This week was no different.  I didn’t go as often as I should have, but since I’d convinced a new member to come down and meet all the lovely, friendly people, I made …

Top 5 in Cork — x 3!

Cork, Ireland   I was recently asked to do a guest post for GotSaga.com about the Top 5 in Cork.  I asked if they wanted County Cork or Cork city, but by the time I got the answer, it was too late!  I was already off and running — I had THREE top 5 lists!  …

Cork-surfers.

30 Oct. 2010 Cork, Ireland I think we can all agree that, whenever it is humanly possible, you should use puns.  It is one of the clearest, simplest laws of nature.  Not worth debating, really.  I mean, on my first trip to Cork, I sent out couch requests with "Cork-surfing" as the subject line, because …

Tramore, Ireland: Fenor Bog

22 Sept. 2010 According to a helpful and informative sign (shown a few pics down), “Fenor bog is a place of peace…”  I must say, it was quite lovely and peaceful when we stopped by that afternoon.  The sign goes on to say that “…21 out of the 31 Irish Butterfly species occur here.”  Gosh! …