Inspiration
Best winter sun from Ireland
Ranked by what actually matters in January: how warm it really gets, how long you're on the plane, and whether you'll need a jumper at dinner.
8 min read ·
The travel desk
Guides worth keeping.
The stuff you actually need to know before you fly from Ireland: tested, checked and updated when the rules change.
- Flights · 1
- Insurance & health · 1
- Phones & data · 1
- Packing · 1
- Inspiration · 2
Flights
How to find cheap flights from Dublin
The headline fare is only the opening offer. Here's how to find the cheap dates, dodge the extras and know what you're owed when it all goes wrong.
8 min read
Insurance & health
Do you need travel insurance in Europe? (EHIC/GHIC explained)
Short answer: yes. Your EHIC is free and genuinely useful, but it was never designed to fly you home, find your suitcase or refund a cancelled holiday.
7 min read
Packing
Carry-on only: the 7-day packing list
Seven days, one small bag, no waiting at the carousel. It's easier than it sounds, once you stop packing for the person you imagine you'll be on holiday.
7 min read
Phones & data
eSIM vs roaming for Irish travellers
Your Irish plan already works across the EU, mostly. Here's where the small print bites, when an eSIM earns its keep, and when it's money you didn't need to spend.
8 min read
Inspiration
Weekend city breaks under 3 hours from Dublin
Out the office door on Friday, ordering dinner in another country by nine. Twelve short hops that make two nights away feel like a proper holiday.
7 min read
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