Monday, November 25, 2013

Tell me a story...



*I received a complimentary Traditional Irish Storytelling tour from Hidden Dublin Walks for the purposes of review.  


I mentioned before that everyone in Dublin is a storyteller.
That's because Ireland has a long and rich heritage of myths and legends.
On a foggy morning, Gina and I entered a magical bus thatched cottage and
were whisked back in time to a land of vikings, pookas, fairies and giants.  And, of course, Leprechauns.

Traditional Irish Storytelling Bus Tour

Our guide on this magical journey was Dylan who is an enthralling storyteller,
a real life seanchaĆ­ of the ancient tradition.  Snug in our cottage with the curtains drawn,
Dylan sat on a stool in front of a fire and told us the most wonderful stories.

Traditional Irish Storytelling Bus Tour

Traditional Irish Storytelling Bus Tour

As he weaved his tales, we were transported both in our minds
and in reality.  After each story, the doors of the cottage would open and we stepped out to a new location that completely brought the stories to life.

Traditional Irish Storytelling Bus Tour

Traditional Irish Storytelling Bus Tour

I could just imagine the fairies flitting about and leprechauns watching us from the trees.
Gina and I were grinning like kids the whole time and completely engaged.
You can read more about the tour on her blog Sweet Serenity.

Traditional Irish Storytelling Bus Tour

Traditional Irish Storytelling Bus Tour

Traditional Irish Storytelling Bus Tour

 At one spot we were joined by a time traveling servant who emerged from the woods and moved us with his story of betrayal and murder.

Traditional Irish Storytelling Bus Tour

Traditional Irish Storytelling Bus Tour

Back into the cottage for a story of a tricky merman who collected the souls of sailors.
Before we knew it we were alighting at this lonely beach and on the look out for the flick of a tail flashing in the waves.

Traditional Irish Storytelling Bus Tour

Traditional Irish Storytelling Bus Tour

Traditional Irish Storytelling Bus Tour

Traditional Irish Storytelling Bus Tour

It was a cold day, but our hosts warmed us up with a pint of lager and a haunting song
before taking us back to reality and the modern day.
 Traditional Irish Storytelling Bus Tour

I was so sad for it to end.  I wanted it to go on and on. ( The 2-hour tour is well worth the €25 price.)
 But the feelings of magic and wonder I experienced that day have really stayed with me.

 This tour and so many of the people I met in Dublin reminded me that storytelling is
such a powerful way of communicating and connecting with people.
That is exactly what I want to do with this blog.

So, I've decided to start a new monthly link up
that focuses on storytelling and sharing a special moment.

You know how I live for those special travel moments,
so on the first Friday of each month I'm going to host a Travel Moment Link Up.

The first one will be Friday, December 6th and I can't wait to read the stories
of your travel moments.  So be sure to pop in and link up!

I won't be serving you a pint of lager or singing you a haunting ballad
but I will connect with you by reading your special stories and telling you mine.

I hope you are as excited as I am!

Will you be joining in the Travel Moment Link Up?
Do you already have a story in mind?



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  *I received a complimentary Traditional Irish Storytelling tour from Hidden Dublin Walks in
partnership with Failte Ireland for the purposes of review.
All photos, writing and opinions are my own.
As always, I promise to be open, honest and transparent with my readers.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.


20 comments:

  1. Fantastic! - Magic bus, storytelling, myths, legends and beer! Great photos, as always, Selena :-)

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  2. What a fun bus to travel in!! And such a different kind of tour, so fun!!
    Ever since you posted about your moments while traveling, I've been thinking more about mine. It will be a fun link up!

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  3. What a great idea! I'll have to get thinking :)

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  4. Wow, this sounds like so much fun! It's so neat that they have something like this! Can't wait for the new link-up :)

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  5. I already read Gina's story and it looks like a lot of fun! I wanna do that too!

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  6. What fun!! I have to say that this company could not have a better marketing strategy than to have you write about them in your blog! Makes me want to be on that bus with you! And as always your photos tell the story brilliantly almost as brilliantly as your words! Love the Travel Moment Link-up idea!!

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  7. I love the link up idea! So many people are visiting Ireland... I think it's inevitable that I make that my next destination.

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  8. This sounds like such a wonderful experience. I've never heard of a tour like that, it's an ingenious idea.

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  9. That sounds like the best tour! Definitely a little out of the ordinary and a great way to experience the local story-telling traditions. Excited to hear about the link-up! Can't wait to join in :-)

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  10. I cannot believe I have never seen one of those buses!!! It's so effing cute!

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  11. I think it's a pretty new tour. There is some info on their site on how they built the bus. It was fantastic. We spent some time with the guys later over lunch. It's a really interesting venture. 

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  12. I'm really excited about the link up. I love reading about those special moments!

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  13. They are all involved in the Dublin theater scene and made it so special. I still love a good story!

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  14. You should definitely go! I'm so glad that TBex was there. It was great. I want to explore more of Ireland in the near future. 

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  15. Thanks, Gay. It's so easy to do the reviews when they are awesome. When they aren't, it gets much harder. :p But I have to be honest. You've always had the gift of encouragement and your sweets words mean so much to me! I hope you'll join in on the link up!! xoxo
    Selena

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  16. I am thinking Greece! What do you say? We had such a fabulous time in Dublin. Wonderful memories. Would love the pics! x

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  17. SO jealous! I can't wait to read about it on the blog!!

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  18. Johno here from www.extremeireland.ie Really Glad you enjoyed the tour. I was curious about your blog name is it based on the brilliant Dr. Zeuss book "Oh, the places you'll go". One of my little girls favourites ( well maybe one of my favourites ).

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  19. Thanks, Johno! Every moment in Ireland was amazing. It's a great book and the idea speaks to me. I just always want to go places :D

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