Dublin, Ireland
Ireland's capital has to make it on my list.

While I really believe the countryside and the small towns of Ireland are the place to see the true Ireland, I do love Dublin for its history, its energy and for its people.

I have to admit that I tend to be with my friend so I do less touristy things in Dublin.

I do highly recommend spending time in St Stephens Green, the park in the heart of the city.

If you have a nice day, it's a fabulous place to see the Irish out and about living daily life.

Grafton Street is nearby and is a hustle and bustle of locals and tourists alike with shops and cafes lining the pedestrian way.

I'm sure you'll see buskers and musicians playing so stop and be entertained.

The Irish are definitely entertaining!

Trinity College is a must to see the Book of Kells and the Library.

Both are stunning!

On a recent visit I took an historical walking tour and went inside Dublin City Hall which I highly recommend.

It's a beautiful building with statues of some important people from Irish history.

The tour finished at Dublin Castle which is a bit less castle like but is still cool.

The gardens around the castle are lovely!

I think the best thing to do in this European city is to wander some of the streets and pop into a cafe or a pub.

And Dublin is not too big so it's an easy city to walk around.