I spent a year traveling across Ireland on a budget. There were 4 spots I loved, and 2 that didn't live up to the hype.

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Nishtha Chaudhary

• I spent a year living in Dublin and traveling across Ireland on a tight student budget.
• During that time, four spots — including Howth and Kinsale — stood out to me as must-visit places.
• However, I found Blarney Gardens and the Cliffs of Moher a bit underwhelming.

When I moved to Ireland, I had two specific goals in mind.

I wanted to step inside Trinity College's gorgeous library, and I also hoped to finally see the Cliffs of Moher...