The article discusses the irony of how tourists, often unaware of their surroundings, venture out under the guise of exploration. It juxtaposes the safety of guided tours, like the one headed to Glendalough, against the potential dangers of urban environments. The authors highlight the juxtaposition of cautious travel against more organic, risky experiences, prompting readers to ponder the balance between the thrill of adventure and the safety net provided by structured excursions.
'We all know, and lazily accept, that going out for a night or down the country for a week is a more efficient way of getting mugged than wandering down a dark lane at midnight.'
'It was a showery day on Dublin's Nassau Street and a gaggle of American tourists in windbreakers, fresh from a visit to the Book of Kells, were bunched at the door of their tour bus.'
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