The Juniper Journal · Page 10

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A green boat is tied to a weathered red buoy floating on calm water. The boat’s bow and rope are visible, with the water reflecting light ripples.

Ireland Heritage Tours

Visit ancestral villages, explore archives, and connect with your roots through private, guided travel!

Coastal town with colorful buildings on steep hills, overlooking a turquoise harbor dotted with boats and yachts; lush greenery in the foreground and mountains in the hazy distance—perfect for a romantic Spain and Portugal Honeymoon escape.

Amalfi Coast Honeymoon Itinerary

Amalfi Coast Honeymoon Itinerary: Romantic hotels, private boat rides, cliffside dining, and tailor-made Italy honeymoon packages!

The Cliffs of Moher in County Clare at golden hour

IrelandOct 20 · 3 min read

Discover Ireland Like The Reluctant Traveler

Eugene and Sarah Levy’s Ireland episode of The Reluctant Traveler — the Flaggy Shore in County Clare, Sarah’s Devine family roots and St Patrick’s Day in Galway — and how to plan a trip like it.

A car rounding a cliffside bend on the road to Ravello on the Amalfi Coast, with the Lattari Mountains behind

ItalyOct 16 · 9 min read

Self-Guided Tours of Italy: 3 Self-Drive Routes, Costs & Expert Tips (2026)

Three proven self-drive routes through Tuscany, the Amalfi Coast and the Dolomites — with costs from $6,500 per person, what is included, the best seasons and Italy’s driving rules.

Castle Stalker on its small island below snow-dusted mountains in the Scottish Highlands.

CastleOct 15 · 8 min read

Best Castle Tours in Europe: Where to Go and How to See Them

The best castle tours in Europe are in Scotland, Ireland, the Loire Valley, Bavaria and central Spain. The castles worth building a trip around, how long to go, castle hotels, and how to skip the queues.

Mist over the mountains of Glencoe in the Scottish Highlands.

ScotlandOct 15 · 8 min read

Where Was Braveheart Filmed? Every Location in Scotland and Ireland

Braveheart was filmed mostly in Ireland, with Wallace’s village and the mountain scenes in the Scottish Highlands. Every filming location — from Glen Nevis to Trim Castle and the Curragh — what it played in the film, and how to visit.

Custom TravelOct 14 · 5 min read

Paris & London Tour Packages

Craft a custom Paris & London itinerary with expert travel designers. Firsthand insights, curated hotels, Eurostar planning, and tailored luxury experiences.