Wow! already halfway done with the IIP? Time flies! This week I had a bit of a crazy adventure-I hiked the Wicklow Way! The Wicklow Way is an 81 mile hiking trail in the Wicklow Mountains of Ireland. It is considered one of the most beautiful long distance hikes in Ireland and sits just southwest…

Wow, week 4 already!? Time flies in Dublin! This week I went on a few mini adventures. I checked out a harbor in a little town east of UCD and the Wetherspoons in Dun Laoghaire. I didn’t expect for the ocean to be so easily accessible and beautiful as it has been here. It only…

It’s been a busy week here in Dublin! This past weekend I visited my sister, who lives in Galway. It has so much charm and character—it’s easy to understand how so many have fallen in love with Galway! We spent most of our time at the beaches, which were surprisingly filled with yellow sand and…

Hey there! I’m writing this on the train heading home from Galway. I’ve gotten up to a lot the last week(ish)! This past weekend a friend from the states visited me and we explored Howth and Dublin city. I’m not a big fish eater but enjoyed some stellar Fish and Chips from the Howth Beshoff…

Hi again! I touched down in Dublin a few days ago and have been settling into my new life here. I get to stay in a great accommodation only 20-30 minutes from downtown Dublin which is awesome! EUSA set up a day where I got to learn and try out Gaelic sports like hurling, Gaelic…

Dia Duit (or Hello) in Gaelic! My name is Eliza Meyer. I’m a rising junior at the University of Pittsburgh studying architecture with a minor in business. I’m a native Pittsburgher and love my little city! In my free time I enjoy photography, running, listening to good tunes, traveling, and all sorts of outdoorsy activities….