"Last year, I moved from New Jersey to Spain. Instead of flying home for the holidays, I wanted to experience something new that would hopefully be a salve to the constant political disappointment I've been feeling as a Black woman living in the country. As much as I love my family, being in the US stresses me out."
"Though Barcelona (my current city) comes alive during December with Christmas markets, festive lights, and a wave of tourists, I was craving greenery, the tranquility of nature, and maybe a sprinkle of luxury (at least for a few days). I knew I'd find that in Ireland, which I've loved every time I've visited. Less than a month before Christmas, I did some last-minute planning to make my dream trip a reality."
"I set my sights on County Cork I've been to Ireland a few times, and multiple people I've met abroad have encouraged me to visit West Cork. The somewhat underrated foodie destination is covered in farmland and remnants of Ireland's once-abundant temperate rainforests. My curiosity was fully piqued, so I booked an extended weekend at Liss Ard Estate in the town of Skibbereen."
A move from New Jersey to Spain led to choosing Ireland over a US holiday. The trip concentrated on West Cork and Dublin with minimal planning conducted less than a month before Christmas. A desire for greenery, nature's tranquility, and occasional luxury prompted a stay at Liss Ard Estate near Skibbereen. West Cork offered cinematic green landscapes, farmland, and remnants of temperate rainforests alongside an underrated food scene. The itinerary included visits to the Irish Sky Garden by James Turrell. The trip served as a personal splurge and involved meeting many friendly fellow travelers.
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