Castles & Country Manors
Any bucket-list trip to Ireland and the British Isles is going to include visits to castles and country manors. But a trip created with Old Sod Travel is bound to include...
Celtic Origins of Halloween Traditions
Did you know that many of the Halloween traditions we use today originated on the Old Sod? In Ireland, the Celtic celebration of Samhain (pronounced saa-win) dates back to before the 10th century when...
Just Back from Ireland!
Plans are underway for the 6th Coyne Cup. We expect to announce the destination and timing in the next few weeks. Now is a great time to start planning your next...
An American in Dublin
In April I was attending a trade conference in Dublin. One of my colleagues suggested that I contact her brother in law, Keith, and see if we couldn't arrange a...
Where to pay tribute to WWII while visiting England
The recent observance of the 75th Anniversary of D-Day in England was a reminder of all the attractions and sites to visit that honor and educate people about World War...
Visiting Northern England
Have you ever considered a vacation in the British Isles without setting foot in Edinburgh or London? If you enjoy exploring beautiful coastlines, mountains, and lakes; visiting castles and historic...
St. Andrews: The true “Home of Golf”
Most Americans have heard of St. Andrews in Scotland. Located by the North Sea, the ancient town is home to St. Andrews University, where Kate Middleton met her Prince. The...
Destination Ireland: Dublin, Donegal, Belfast, and more
Those of us that work at Old Sod Travel, love Ireland! It's why we do what we do. So when other people recognize things in or about Ireland that are...
