Ireland

• Pickpocketing around Temple Bar and O'Connell Street in Dublin.
• Overpriced tourist trap pubs in central Dublin — ask locals for recommendations.
• Rental car damage claims — photograph your rental from every angle before driving off.

• Good healthcare but can be expensive for non-EU visitors. Travel insurance recommended.
• EU citizens can use EHIC/GHIC for public healthcare. Pharmacies are widespread.

• Routine vaccines only. No special requirements.

• Visit a real local pub — not just tourist bars. The conversation is the experience.
• Drive the Wild Atlantic Way or Ring of Kerry for breathtaking scenery.
• Say 'Sláinte' (slahn-cha) when toasting — it means 'health'.

• Don't call Ireland part of the UK — it's an independent republic (Northern Ireland is part of the UK).
• Don't order an 'Irish Car Bomb' cocktail in Ireland — it's offensive given the country's history.
• Don't skip the countryside — Dublin is great but Ireland's soul is in its rural landscapes.

Tip 10–15% at restaurants if service charge isn't included. Bartenders appreciate a round-up but don't expect tips at pubs.

Casual and practical. Layers and waterproof jackets are essential. No dress codes at most restaurants.

Historically very Catholic but rapidly secularizing. Churches welcome visitors. Be respectful during services.