I spent a year traveling across Ireland. There were 4 popular spots I loved, and 2 that didn't live up to the hype.

I loved the colorful, artsy town of Kinsale. Nishtha Chaudhary I spent a year living in Dublin and traveling across Ireland as a student. During that time, four spots — including Howth and Kinsale — stood out to me as must-visit places. However, I found Blarney Gardens and the Cliffs of Moher a bit underwhelming. When I moved to Ireland in 2022, I had two specific goals in mind. I wanted to step inside Trinity College's gorgeous library, and I also hoped to finally see the Cliffs of Moher, ...