Little slice of bri
Travel, Writing, and Everything in-between
My Favorite Trip of 2017
2017 was the year of travel for me. Back in January I was in Ireland for three weeks with my friend Catherine (as well as Amsterdam for a day or two). In April, I went to Vancouver, Canada for my birthday. In August, I was in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico with family and then in December I visited Ireland, Switzerland, and Italy with my friend Sheila. Out of it all, What was my favorite place?
Easy.
The Aran Islands on the West Coast of Ireland.
I already wrote a whole post about my day on Inishmore (which you can read here), but I felt like it needed another one just so you could all really understand how much I loved it.
The island itself was one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been, but what made Inishmore my favorite place I visited in 2017 was the feeling I got during the trip. It was like I was free. My heart was light, my skin clear, and my anxiety took a backseat for once. Sure, riding the bike up and down the hills was hard, but it didn’t bother me. Nothing did, and that was the best gift the world could have ever given me.
During that day, I was able to forget about everything bothering me for a good 12 hours. I got to sit at the edge of a cliff and wonder at the majesty of the world. I ate one of the best lunches I’ve ever had in my life. I bought a ring (that I subsequently lost a week later). Catherine and I pet a dog outside the tourist shops whilst buying postcards and tokens from Irish Mythology.
The whole day was perfect, and you don’t get many days like that.
Now, here’s to 2018, and hopefully exploring more of this stupidly massive world.
What was the best trip you took in 2017? Doesn’t matter if it was just to the park down the road, or across the world, I’d love to hear about it!
It’s almost time for 2017 to end, and I don’t know about ya’ll but it’s been a very weird year. I had some very good months, and some very bad ones, but it all went by so fast. I’d also like to say a quick thank you to every one of you who have visited my blog this year. You’ve made my life a little brighter, and I’m glad you all seem to enjoy my posts 🙂
Thanks for Reading! See you in 2018!
Little slice of bri 
Looks amazing. It’s on my list of things I’d like to do in Ireland.
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Definitely a must do!! No waiting in lines or tourist traps just a beautiful little island 😊
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I’ve never heard of Inishmore before, but you sure make me want to visit! Thanks for sharing your beautiful moment there. I’m from Canada, but until September 2017, I was living in England with my other half. We spent three months at home before heading to Australia. My best trip of 2017 was visiting British Columbia and Alberta, specifically the Rocky Mountains. I had never seen them before, and they left me wanting more! If you haven’t been, I highly recommend going soon. Winter or summer, they are breathtaking. –Ally
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I went to Canada for the first time ever in 2017! Absolutely loved it, and can’t wait to get back and perhaps go more towards the East Coast. Your trip sounds amazing and wow what a jump across the world Canada-England-Australia. Thanks for commenting Ally! The Rocky Mountains are definitely in my to-do list. Fingers crossed I get there sooner rather than later.
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Three weeks in Ireland sounds incredible!! I will definitely add this to my travel bucket list. xx
Beachin’ Traveler
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It was the best! Definitely a must do for everyone. Nothing better than a three week long vacation anywhere tbh. Thanks for commenting!
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