Tom’s Travels – Day 1
After a 2 hour delay my flight to Edinburgh arrived mid-day. Unfortunately the delay caused me to have to skip 2 properties that I was looking forward to, Cromlix and...
Where to Stay in Ireland & Scotland
One of our favorite things about traveling abroad is staying in the coolest hotels and inns (and staying in castles and country manors). While the chain hotels have their place,...
Introducing Our Dublin Office
We are delighted to introduce our newest Trip Managers, Conor Deegan and Siobhan Sherry, who - along with Tanya Oliver - are based in Dublin. They bring a unique expertise...
Castles & Country Manors
Any bucket-list trip to Ireland and the British Isles is going to include visits to castles and country manors. But a trip created with Old Sod Travel is bound to include...
Celtic Origins of Halloween Traditions
Did you know that many of the Halloween traditions we use today originated on the Old Sod? In Ireland, the Celtic celebration of Samhain (pronounced saa-win) dates back to before the 10th century when...
Just Back from Ireland!
Plans are underway for the 6th Coyne Cup. We expect to announce the destination and timing in the next few weeks. Now is a great time to start planning your next...
An American in Dublin
In April I was attending a trade conference in Dublin. One of my colleagues suggested that I contact her brother in law, Keith, and see if we couldn't arrange a...
Where to pay tribute to WWII while visiting England
The recent observance of the 75th Anniversary of D-Day in England was a reminder of all the attractions and sites to visit that honor and educate people about World War...
