Outspoken Traveler

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About Outspoken Traveler

Travel should be about embracing every moment — from the magic of the mundane to the awe-inspiring of nature, cities, the beauty that lingers in small places, and even an amazing meal.

My passion is to seek the magic lurking in every moment you travel to a new place; then let good planning and a dose of serendipity shape as many of the travel moments as possible. And finally, share it with you with a tongue-in-cheek honesty, authentic to my faults, stumbles along the way, and joys.

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Alfred O’Neill

(Author pen name: A.E.S. O’Neill)

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Mulcahy’s: Best Diner in Munster, Ireland? No kidding.

And the winners of: Irish Restaurant Awards Munster Regional Final 2025. Mulcahy’s of Kenmare, Ireland is a very good restaurant. The BEST pate I have ever had. And it was chicken, which I normally avoid. I favor duck. From plate one I was grabbed. The chicken chasseur was exquisite…delicate pieces in a creamy sauce baked inside a pastry cup. Perusing the menu, it was one of those moments when you look up from your menu at the other table: “What are…
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Visiting the Mighty Connemara, Ireland: video that speaks to the awe you will feel.

There are a thousand reasons why the Connemara National Park and region are so legendary. The haunting views. The boggy-laden ground that goes on forever. The lonely hikes and walks in the shadow ominous, bulging mountains. The contrast of greens, browns and the blue of the sky as it battles for dominance wit the constant shifting clouds. Then the sun breaks through and you catch your breath. Connemara National Park: try and go off-season; the bumper months are best…
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Visiting N. Ireland and you missed the Shepherd’s Hut of the Sperrin Mtns?

Justine says it best: “At the Shepherds Hut, you just feel like you’re part of nature. There’s almost a mystical feeling about it to me. And that’s what’s so hard to convey in social media, is that it’s not just the views. It’s not just the hot tub. There’s an actual mystical beauty to it that you have to experience.” Justine is from the U.S., but married a local Irishman, so she has a true perspective on the beauty.…
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The Tuareg: Regal Blue Man tribe of the Sahara

The blue man, a Tuareg tribesman, was incredibly tall. Because of his draping blue robes, his long legs seemed like he was gliding across the sand. It was a slow walk past mud buildings to a mosque that was a thousand years old. As he spoke of the mosque’s royal history, gently animated, he held himself in a constant pose of majesty as if he were the entire tribe, and all their ancient collective pride resided in him. The…
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Now why would Nat’l Geographic call the Sperrin’s one of the most beautiful mountain ranges on Earth?

When you see a place so stunning, yet simple in its beauty, you never forget it. So, Instead of me writing about the Sperrin Mountains of Northern Ireland, U.K., let me show you what I saw. National Geographic, as always, was so damned right.
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Seeking Balance? Lagom (Balance) of Kenmare creates a new standard for Irish B&B’s.

Aren’t we all seeking “balance” in a crazy world? Are our vacations a mix of dreams of both relaxation and fun discovery? Lagom in Kenmare, County Kerry, is a great place to find both. Lagom is a special, unique place of food and rest. Stay here. Eat here. Be sure to say hello to Liz and Brendan, the owners and a wonderful team. First, the restaurant then the rooms. When asked about the name, Lagom, Liz said when they…
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Donald’s buggy ride & stories make any day perfect at the Gap of Dunloe. (County Kerry)

A magic buggy ride in the Gap of Dunloe, county Kerry, Ireland. Humor, wild tales, wild wind. Truly by the roadside.
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A great chowder and a smile to remember. The Bervie BnB, Achill Island, County Mayo

The Bervy, BnB.
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Five Days on Henrietta Street, London.

London had changed. As it always does. London has the best and widest variety of boutique hotels. The Henrietta, by the Experimental Group, was a delightful surprise. I took a chance, especially since my significant other had never been to London and a good hotel room is crucial. I had not been since 2019. The toilet was broken upon our arrival, but the staff stepped in, specifically Christina, and proved that good hotels, especially boutiques, are not just about…
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Leaving on the QM2 from Brooklyn Navy Yard

Brooklyn character!
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Morocco: while the Arab world falls apart, it falls together.

Tuareg Berber guide
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Provence: Pont De Gard, L’Orange, Vaison La Roman, the Monks…France

A trip to Provence, near Seguret…let the tales unfold of history and present. This travelogue will cover: Pont Du Gard, L’Orange, Vaison La Roman, stumbling upon Gregorian monks and the Mistral wind. We start with the mighty Mistral wind. Pont Du Gard: We were staying near the town of Seguret, and the Pont Du Guard, the last full intact Roman aqueduct was not that far away. There was so much to see in the area we were in,…
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