Galway Things to see and do Articles
Galway, Ireland – Pubs and ClubsNo matter when you get off the bus, after dropping your gear at the hostel you know you’ll want to make the pub one of your next stops – or first, depending on just how much you like your Guinness! Sooner or later, depending on how much you have in the pub, you’ll probably want [...]
Galway, Ireland – Coffee Shops and CafesIf Ireland has surprised me in any way, it is that the coffee here is actually pretty damn good (as opposed to Scotland, where the brew still tastes a bit like it’s been mixed with gasoline).
Even more surprising is that a small city like Galway has so many coffee shops. Quality and atmosphere vary [...]
Galway, Ireland – Books & BookstoresBookstores
For fellow bibliophiles, should you go to any of these places, leave your wallet in the safe at the hostel – especially if you have credit cards. Leave your pack in storage as well, because if your reaction is anything like mine you will want to simply move in to one of these kickass bookstores [...]
If you’ve been reading the other entries of this guide, you may have noticed that I seem to be in a constant state of surprise. This is not far from the truth, as I had very little time to research and prepare for this Ireland trip. I came to Ireland, and to Galway, cold, and [...]
Galway, Ireland – RestaurantsFrom 1847 to 1851, the Irish Potato Famine killed over a million people (and enticed a couple million more to emigrate), but even the survivors were still left hungry. If time and progress – along with Ireland’s newfound economic prosperity – heal such wounds, though, in Galway this healing has taken the form of dozens [...]
Galway, Ireland – ExcursionsGalway is nice, but one of the nicest aspects of the city is how easy it is to leave. Galway’s location makes it the epicenter for exploring the west of Ireland, and most northwestern and southwestern destinations are still only a few hours’ bus ride away.
Bus Eireann is Ireland’s major bus service provider. There is [...]
Galway, Ireland – Contacting the Outside WorldSooner or later, you’ve got to call or e-mail home, but no worries: Galway is pretty nicely teched-up. However, there are a also few things to watch out for…
Phones
Whenever possible, do not make phone calls during the day! Daytime rates are ridiculously high; once you get off the phone and realize you have no more [...]
Unlike the nightmare of finding accommodation in Dublin, Galway is a dream. Considering the size of the city and the amount of travelers it receives, there are plenty of hostels, and below is a partial selection. For more info on hostels in Galway and in Ireland as a whole, check out Independent Holiday Hostels of [...]
