Ireland is no stranger to beautiful countryside, but one mountain stands about the rest, metaphorically, at least. Croagh Patrick is located in County Mayo, one of the western counties and five mil...

No matter where their journey started, the Pilgrims of the ancient world set out in search of change. Many were searching for new beginnings, a chance to start over and experience life elsewhere. S...

The Volunteer State comes alive in the spring. Few places offer such a wide variety of options encompassing everything from scenic mountains and world famous music festivals to Dollywood.

New York City is well known for its dense city, its skyscrapers, and architecture. Having so much history compacted in such a small area can be overwhelming to anyone, especially to someone looking...

What better way to get a real feel for a city than the energy and vibrancy of a festival? New Englanders take great pride in their historic home, and their love for the city is on full display duri...

Celebrated in John Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress" and parodied in Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales," spiritual pilgrimages are still a sacred rite of passage in many religions today. Even if you're not a...

Dublin is undoubtedly the capital of pub and a visit without at least a pint of the black stuff (Guinness to non-natives), is like taking a trip to Italy without overindulging on pizza or pasta. Pu...

Over 100 years ago, Ireland recognized St. Patrick's Day as an official holiday. But in the part decade, it has became more of a heritage and culture celebration than just a holiday. And the Irish ...

Once a religious holiday, the St. Patrick's Feast originated as a celebration of the patron saints of Ireland for over a thousand years. It has gradually evolved into a world-wide celebration of Ir...