Comments on: Update from the Emerald Isle http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/07/29/update-from-the-emerald-isle/ Common sense advice on money saving tips, how to get out of debt, high interest savings accounts, cd rates, money market accounts, mortgage rates, money management and more. Sun, 19 May 2013 04:12:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: It’s a Wonderful Life and the Value of Social Capital ? Get Rich Slowly http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/07/29/update-from-the-emerald-isle/comment-page-1/#comment-109290 It’s a Wonderful Life and the Value of Social Capital ? Get Rich Slowly Wed, 19 Dec 2007 21:31:52 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/07/29/update-from-the-emerald-isle/#comment-109290 [...] wanted to go,” I said. “But while you guys were partying in an Irish bar, I was actually in Ireland.” Keith [...]

[...] wanted to go,” I said. “But while you guys were partying in an Irish bar, I was actually in Ireland.” Keith [...]

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]]> By: m http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/07/29/update-from-the-emerald-isle/comment-page-1/#comment-94165 m Thu, 02 Aug 2007 15:40:00 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/07/29/update-from-the-emerald-isle/#comment-94165 totally agree with the walking - its the best way to see a city. In London there is a fantastic company called London Walks (google for it) leaflets at the Portrait Gallery(Also fantastic) for £5 or £6 you get a two hour Blue Guide tour of bits of london youwould walk past and never realise the history behind it. I take friends who live in london and they love them too! totally agree with the walking – its the best way to see a city. In London there is a fantastic company called London Walks (google for it) leaflets at the Portrait Gallery(Also fantastic) for £5 or £6 you get a two hour Blue Guide tour of bits of london youwould walk past and never realise the history behind it. I take friends who live in london and they love them too!

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]]> By: Luke http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/07/29/update-from-the-emerald-isle/comment-page-1/#comment-94060 Luke Wed, 01 Aug 2007 02:15:44 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/07/29/update-from-the-emerald-isle/#comment-94060 I REALLY want to go to the UK next year and my wife is thinking Italy. I will keep trying to convert her. With that said, I think it would be cool, for selfish reasons, if you wrote a bit about your trip there when you get back some details :) I am kinda like you...Not in a 'cheap' way, but when I travel myself, I don't waste money like when I go with a group... Have a blast until you get back... I REALLY want to go to the UK next year and my wife is thinking Italy. I will keep trying to convert her.

With that said, I think it would be cool, for selfish reasons, if you wrote a bit about your trip there when you get back some details :)

I am kinda like you…Not in a ‘cheap’ way, but when I travel myself, I don’t waste money like when I go with a group…

Have a blast until you get back…

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]]> By: J.D. http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/07/29/update-from-the-emerald-isle/comment-page-1/#comment-94058 J.D. Wed, 01 Aug 2007 02:04:47 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/07/29/update-from-the-emerald-isle/#comment-94058 Hm. It wasn't my intention to insult my wife's parents. I am truly grateful for their generosity and the opportunity they've given. I re-read this post and I can see how it might come across as insulting, but that certainly wasn't my intention. People travel differently. What one person enjoys, another may not. They're not wrong for not wanting to buy meals from a grocery store, and they're not wrong for liking organized tours. They just do things differently than I would left to my own devices! Hm. It wasn’t my intention to insult my wife’s parents. I am truly grateful for their generosity and the opportunity they’ve given. I re-read this post and I can see how it might come across as insulting, but that certainly wasn’t my intention.

People travel differently. What one person enjoys, another may not. They’re not wrong for not wanting to buy meals from a grocery store, and they’re not wrong for liking organized tours. They just do things differently than I would left to my own devices!

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]]> By: null http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/07/29/update-from-the-emerald-isle/comment-page-1/#comment-94040 null Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:08:22 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/07/29/update-from-the-emerald-isle/#comment-94040 I love you how keep thinly insulting the people who've bankrolled your trip. Might want to rethink it, it comes across as obnoxious. I love you how keep thinly insulting the people who’ve bankrolled your trip. Might want to rethink it, it comes across as obnoxious.

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]]> By: guinness416 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/07/29/update-from-the-emerald-isle/comment-page-1/#comment-93915 guinness416 Mon, 30 Jul 2007 18:32:15 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/07/29/update-from-the-emerald-isle/#comment-93915 Did you take that photo JD? It's nice - looks like a Paul Henry painting. Did you take that photo JD? It’s nice – looks like a Paul Henry painting.

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]]> By: Adam http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/07/29/update-from-the-emerald-isle/comment-page-1/#comment-93895 Adam Mon, 30 Jul 2007 15:22:07 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/07/29/update-from-the-emerald-isle/#comment-93895 Walking London is GREAT. You are so right that you see so many great sites in London (the same is true in Glasgow, I know from personal experience). BUT, you are also right that The Tube is great. It is so easy to navigate. It's been about 8 years since I've been on it, and I almost guarantee I could still find my way around from memory. Enjoy the rest of the trip. Walking London is GREAT. You are so right that you see so many great sites in London (the same is true in Glasgow, I know from personal experience).

BUT, you are also right that The Tube is great. It is so easy to navigate. It’s been about 8 years since I’ve been on it, and I almost guarantee I could still find my way around from memory.

Enjoy the rest of the trip.

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]]> By: plonkee http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/07/29/update-from-the-emerald-isle/comment-page-1/#comment-93879 plonkee Mon, 30 Jul 2007 11:34:10 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/07/29/update-from-the-emerald-isle/#comment-93879 I love train travel. Its not quite perfect in the UK or Ireland, but you can get to some pretty good locations with much less stress than driving. But then again, I am one of those wierd people that would love to travel from London to Singapore by train - straight through that'd be about 2-3 weeks. I love train travel. Its not quite perfect in the UK or Ireland, but you can get to some pretty good locations with much less stress than driving. But then again, I am one of those wierd people that would love to travel from London to Singapore by train – straight through that’d be about 2-3 weeks.

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]]> By: Claire http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/07/29/update-from-the-emerald-isle/comment-page-1/#comment-93874 Claire Mon, 30 Jul 2007 09:07:23 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/07/29/update-from-the-emerald-isle/#comment-93874 As one of your British readers I'm really glad you had such a good time in London, and that you found a lot of good things to see. London is an expensive city, even for the inhabitants, and it's gratifying to see that people are still willing to come and visit. I'm also glad you enjoyed our free museums. The UK government hugely subsidises these national museums as they are seen as treasures for the nation. This is true of museums in Cardiff, Edinburgh and Belfast as well as London. In other cities museums are free due to University subsidies (e.g. in Oxford and Cambridge). However I would like people to consider that museums are expensive, and the government money is not enough to keep them running. They rely heavily on donations. If anyone is planning on going to museums in London, please consider dropping some change in the donation bins (they're generally by the entrances) in any currency - especially if you particularly liked the exhibits! This will ensure that our children and grandchildren can continue to see these treasures, and will enable more and more of the exhibits to be preserved and studied. Enjoy the rest of your trip! As one of your British readers I’m really glad you had such a good time in London, and that you found a lot of good things to see. London is an expensive city, even for the inhabitants, and it’s gratifying to see that people are still willing to come and visit.

I’m also glad you enjoyed our free museums. The UK government hugely subsidises these national museums as they are seen as treasures for the nation. This is true of museums in Cardiff, Edinburgh and Belfast as well as London. In other cities museums are free due to University subsidies (e.g. in Oxford and Cambridge). However I would like people to consider that museums are expensive, and the government money is not enough to keep them running. They rely heavily on donations. If anyone is planning on going to museums in London, please consider dropping some change in the donation bins (they’re generally by the entrances) in any currency – especially if you particularly liked the exhibits! This will ensure that our children and grandchildren can continue to see these treasures, and will enable more and more of the exhibits to be preserved and studied.

Enjoy the rest of your trip!

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]]> By: MetaMommy http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/07/29/update-from-the-emerald-isle/comment-page-1/#comment-93863 MetaMommy Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:38:04 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/07/29/update-from-the-emerald-isle/#comment-93863 On a related note, I've started <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Popes-Children-Irelands-New-Elite/dp/0717139719/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/104-1964966-9617559?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1185755316&sr=8-1" rel="nofollow">The Pope's Children</a> by David McWilliams on the emerging Irish elite, though I haven't finished it yet. It's interesting, along the lines of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Freakonomics-Revised-Expanded-Economist-Everything/dp/0061234001/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/104-1964966-9617559?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1185755654&sr=1-1" rel="nofollow">Freakonomics</a>, but WRT the Irish. Though the author seems to be a bit of a sensationalist, some topics include the ballooning consumer debt problem and keeping up with the Jones'. On a related note, I’ve started The Pope’s Children by David McWilliams on the emerging Irish elite, though I haven’t finished it yet. It’s interesting, along the lines of Freakonomics, but WRT the Irish. Though the author seems to be a bit of a sensationalist, some topics include the ballooning consumer debt problem and keeping up with the Jones’.

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]]> By: H. Wren http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/07/29/update-from-the-emerald-isle/comment-page-1/#comment-93862 H. Wren Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:16:14 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/07/29/update-from-the-emerald-isle/#comment-93862 I'm so envious, since I would like to be on vacation right now! When I was in Dublin last summer, I managed to save a lot of money on food by filling up at breakfast, since it was free at my hotel, then having another large-ish meal at lunchtime, when restaurants were cheaper (and when many of the city's coffee shops were open, which have decent cheap food), and then relying on things I picked up at grocery stores or snacks for dinner. This, in my opinion, is one of the best things about traveling solo -- being able to pick your own schedule re: eating and other activities. Most of my family and friends do not like walking and/or museums as much as I do. (There are some pretty good, and cheap [between 7 and 10 euro per person] Korean and other Asian restaurants up near Parnell Square. I ate at a few of these, since I was staying in the area, and they were a nice and relatively affordable change of pace for meals....) I’m so envious, since I would like to be on vacation right now! When I was in Dublin last summer, I managed to save a lot of money on food by filling up at breakfast, since it was free at my hotel, then having another large-ish meal at lunchtime, when restaurants were cheaper (and when many of the city’s coffee shops were open, which have decent cheap food), and then relying on things I picked up at grocery stores or snacks for dinner. This, in my opinion, is one of the best things about traveling solo — being able to pick your own schedule re: eating and other activities. Most of my family and friends do not like walking and/or museums as much as I do.

(There are some pretty good, and cheap [between 7 and 10 euro per person] Korean and other Asian restaurants up near Parnell Square. I ate at a few of these, since I was staying in the area, and they were a nice and relatively affordable change of pace for meals….)

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]]> By: Amy Jo http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/07/29/update-from-the-emerald-isle/comment-page-1/#comment-93861 Amy Jo Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:09:16 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/07/29/update-from-the-emerald-isle/#comment-93861 What did you think of the Global Cities exhibit @ the Tate Modern? I was so excited to see such an exciting exhibit on a subject near and dear to me! http://www.tate.org.uk/modern/exhibitions/globalcities/default.shtm What did you think of the Global Cities exhibit @ the Tate Modern? I was so excited to see such an exciting exhibit on a subject near and dear to me!

http://www.tate.org.uk/modern/exhibitions/globalcities/default.shtm

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]]> By: MoneyChangesThings http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/07/29/update-from-the-emerald-isle/comment-page-1/#comment-93856 MoneyChangesThings Sun, 29 Jul 2007 22:51:26 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/07/29/update-from-the-emerald-isle/#comment-93856 Probably late for J.D., but the Philly Inguirer just ran a good story on doing London on the cheap http://www.philly.com/philly/travel/20070729_Doing_London_on_the_cheap.html Probably late for J.D., but the Philly Inguirer just ran a good story on doing London on the cheap
http://www.philly.com/philly/travel/20070729_Doing_London_on_the_cheap.html

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]]> By: Kate Davis http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/07/29/update-from-the-emerald-isle/comment-page-1/#comment-93843 Kate Davis Sun, 29 Jul 2007 19:16:07 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/07/29/update-from-the-emerald-isle/#comment-93843 I'm glad you enjoyed the museums in London. It is a shame that you did not have the opportunity to go the Natural History Museum, I think it is worth a visit for the building alone. It is a wonderful example of Victorian architecture, they also have some great interactive displays. It has probably been 10 years since my last visit and I'm now thinking it is time for me to visit again. I agree with you about walking around London. I visit frequently with work and it is always get off the train and straight on to the tube - all rush rush rush. Sometimes, just stopping and walking between locations can be very pleasant as you get the opportunity to see more of the city. I’m glad you enjoyed the museums in London. It is a shame that you did not have the opportunity to go the Natural History Museum, I think it is worth a visit for the building alone. It is a wonderful example of Victorian architecture, they also have some great interactive displays. It has probably been 10 years since my last visit and I’m now thinking it is time for me to visit again.

I agree with you about walking around London. I visit frequently with work and it is always get off the train and straight on to the tube – all rush rush rush. Sometimes, just stopping and walking between locations can be very pleasant as you get the opportunity to see more of the city.

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]]> By: Andy http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/07/29/update-from-the-emerald-isle/comment-page-1/#comment-93842 Andy Sun, 29 Jul 2007 19:07:42 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/07/29/update-from-the-emerald-isle/#comment-93842 Sweet thanks J.D. Sweet thanks J.D.

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]]> By: J.D. http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/07/29/update-from-the-emerald-isle/comment-page-1/#comment-93838 J.D. Sun, 29 Jul 2007 16:13:01 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/07/29/update-from-the-emerald-isle/#comment-93838 Andy, our trips have been booked through <a href="http://www.railtours.ie/" rel="nofollow">Railtours Ireland</a>. I think they've done a great job. If you decide to use a tour company, they're a fine choice. If I were doing these activities again, though, I would self-book and drive, or at least look at this as an option. Andy, our trips have been booked through Railtours Ireland. I think they’ve done a great job. If you decide to use a tour company, they’re a fine choice.

If I were doing these activities again, though, I would self-book and drive, or at least look at this as an option.

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]]> By: Jonathan Street http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/07/29/update-from-the-emerald-isle/comment-page-1/#comment-93837 Jonathan Street Sun, 29 Jul 2007 15:41:46 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/07/29/update-from-the-emerald-isle/#comment-93837 I agree with you totally on walking being a fun, and in my opinion the best, way to see a city. It's been over a year since I did any serious travelling but I always made a point to spend the first day anywhere new just getting familiar with the place. This typically involved lots of wandering and a reluctance to consult a map. I got lost plenty of times but discovered things I never would have done otherwise. I agree with you totally on walking being a fun, and in my opinion the best, way to see a city. It’s been over a year since I did any serious travelling but I always made a point to spend the first day anywhere new just getting familiar with the place. This typically involved lots of wandering and a reluctance to consult a map.

I got lost plenty of times but discovered things I never would have done otherwise.

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]]> By: Eoin Prout http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/07/29/update-from-the-emerald-isle/comment-page-1/#comment-93836 Eoin Prout Sun, 29 Jul 2007 15:26:31 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/07/29/update-from-the-emerald-isle/#comment-93836 I'm impressed that you are able to keep within your budget. We Irish generally think that the prices here are extremely expensive, the term "Rip Off Ireland" is in common usage here. I live next to the Cathedral in Cobh, what did you think of the town ? I’m impressed that you are able to keep within your budget.
We Irish generally think that the prices here are extremely expensive, the term “Rip Off Ireland” is in common usage here.

I live next to the Cathedral in Cobh, what did you think of the town ?

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]]> By: WearyTraveler http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/07/29/update-from-the-emerald-isle/comment-page-1/#comment-93834 WearyTraveler Sun, 29 Jul 2007 15:22:49 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/07/29/update-from-the-emerald-isle/#comment-93834 If you're looking for a hobby that will get you outside and in the fresh air, check out geocaching (www.geocaching.com). I travel extensively and always take my GPS. This hobby has taken me to places that I never though existed. If you’re looking for a hobby that will get you outside and in the fresh air, check out geocaching (www.geocaching.com). I travel extensively and always take my GPS. This hobby has taken me to places that I never though existed.

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]]> By: Andrea >> Become a Consultant http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/07/29/update-from-the-emerald-isle/comment-page-1/#comment-93832 Andrea >> Become a Consultant Sun, 29 Jul 2007 14:45:32 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/07/29/update-from-the-emerald-isle/#comment-93832 Wow, when I backpacked Europe 10 years ago, I lived on $50 *Canadian* a day. That was about the same as $30 or $35 US. However, I can understand why your in-laws want to go to pubs and restaurants. I'd probably do that a little more now, too. Wow, when I backpacked Europe 10 years ago, I lived on $50 *Canadian* a day. That was about the same as $30 or $35 US. However, I can understand why your in-laws want to go to pubs and restaurants. I’d probably do that a little more now, too.

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]]> By: Andy http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/07/29/update-from-the-emerald-isle/comment-page-1/#comment-93828 Andy Sun, 29 Jul 2007 13:14:59 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/07/29/update-from-the-emerald-isle/#comment-93828 This is a particularly exciting post for me as I'm going to Ireland in October. Was there a specific tour company you booked your rail/bus tour with? I've been exploring this option and would love to hear more! Have fun! This is a particularly exciting post for me as I’m going to Ireland in October.

Was there a specific tour company you booked your rail/bus tour with? I’ve been exploring this option and would love to hear more!

Have fun!

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