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A Solo Trip Through Ireland And Scotland

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For anyone contemplating a solo trip abroad, allow me to recommend Ireland and Scotland. It was my first solo trip and it was super easy to do! 

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Scotland

Days 1 and 2: Edinburgh

I flew to Edinburgh via Condor business class. Immediately upon dropping my stuff off, I went to get food and drinks (it happened to be my birthday).

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In Edinburgh, I walked the entirety of the Royal Mile, saw the castle, hiked through Holyrood Park up to Arthur’s seat, and then wandered over to the Princess gardens and saw Scott Monument.

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Day 3: Glasgow

Stayed at the Z hotel. Wandered through George Square, shopping on Buchanan street, took the subway to Byres road to see the Botanic gardens and walked the river walk.

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Ireland

Day 4: Dublin

I stayed at the Harding Hotel. Dublin is super easy to see all in one day.

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Day 5: Cliffs of Moher

Took a day trip via bus (about a 3-hour drive) to the Cliffs and Galway city. I booked this ahead of time through Viator. The cliffs are beautiful and very scenic.

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