Who has never thought of traveling to the green Dublin? The friendliness of its people, its wonderful literature, its delicious gastronomy, its famous pubs, its popular music ... But this Irish city is much more than a beautiful castle, a refreshing Guinness or the well known Temple Bar. Do you want to descover what makes Dublin such a special city? Then you must stay with us and discover how its citizens live.
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RELAX AT STEPHENS GREEN
St. Stephen Green is a small park located at the end of Grafton Street in the south part of Dublin. One of the favorite places not only for tourists, but for the Irish people, and not for nothing! In it you can lie on the green grass and enjoy the afternoon breeze, maybe reading a book, having a picnic ... or just watching life go by!
Going to this park after a long day has become really popular both among students and among workers.
DRINK A GUINNESS
You aren’t thinking about leaving Dublin without having a beer in one of its typical bars, are you? The truth is that it will not take any effort, you will not have to worry about finding a place to do it or go ask around, the Irish capital has practically a pub in every corner - and some in the middle - so let’s go into one of the thousands of bars you will find and enjoy its warm atmosphere and its cold beer.
So get ready to dance, jump and sing like a real Irishman!
TAKE AN IRISH COFFEE
Authentic Irish whiskey, a lot of sugar and, of course, delicious coffee, it does not sound bad at all, right? Not only they will look perfect in your Instagram pictures thanks to their layers and more layers of cream and caramel, but they are delicious! You can order it at any bar or restaurant in town, and we ensure you that you will not regret it.
As curiosity, we tell you that this drink was born thanks to a delay in a Pan American flight during a particularly hard winter, did you know it?
EAT AT THE IRISH WAY
Any good trip is full of all kinds of local food, and Dublin was not going to be less. In its tasty dishes reign the potatoes, to which you can add garlic and form a Colcannon, or a chopped onions creating a Champ.
Remember these names when you take a look at the local menu: Irish stew, Boxty and Coddle. Simply delicious!
GRAFTON STREET PURCHASE
We've already told you about this famous street, but now we're not going to relax under the Irish sun, but we're looking for action! A famous shopping street around the world, located in the center of the city. One of the liveliest and most popular in Dublin.
And if you cannot afford to spend your money in one of their designer stores, do not worry, you can always walk along the street mixing with the locals and rest a little while having a coffee or a drink, the choice is up to you!
WATCH A LITERARY PUB
Did you think a pub was just for drinking and dancing? You were wrong! Ireland is known for its incredible literary talent. In these bars you can marvel at ancient writings of true literary geniuses. In addition, several of these pubs feature actors who represent works by Joyce, Beckett and Wilde, among other artists of the lyrics.
WHERE TO STAY IN DUBLIN
Surely that after reading this article you’re dying to visit the city, you find the flight and let us recommend you the best hostels in Dublin. How do these five look like to you?:Kinlay House Dublin, The Four Courts Hostel,Avalon House, Barnacles Temple Bar House and Spire Hostel.
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