How a Visa Dilemma Led to the Best Road Trip of My Life
10 Photographs From Road Tripping Across Ireland
“Nothing behind me, everything ahead of me, as is ever so on the road.” — Jack Karouac
A road trip is considered the modern conveyance for those who seek to truly experience a location or culture that would otherwise be missed if one were to travel by air or train. Every fork in the road, every viewpoint, pit stop, or wrong turn are all avenues that provide unique opportunities to explore - which adds to the excitement of being bold or just simply being lost. This is a self directed tour; a journey towards a goal that is always subject of the randomness of impulse. Whether it’s to travel cross-country, or just to get away for the weekend, a road trip means “adventure” for those who seek it.
It was August when my girlfriend’s visa expired. The weeks preceding her move-out date went by fast and just like that, she was back in her home country, Ireland. I decided to join her there a week later in order to meet her friends and family, and explore a place that had always been on my bucket list.
Hitting the Road
The road trip started in Dublin and covered 1,583 miles in the span of a week. From the Ring of Kerry to Giant’s Causeway - we followed most of the Wild Atlantic way, took every opportunity to hike, camp, and even sail to places that neither of us had ever seen before! Picnics, which consisted mostly of peanut butter and jelly, took place on seaside cliffs, in castle ruins, and on the beach.
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We want to acknowledge and thank the past, present, and future generations of all Native Nations and Indigenous Peoples whose ancestral lands we travel, explore, and play on. Always practice Leave No Trace ethics on your adventures and follow local regulations. Please explore responsibly!
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