Public Transportation: Your New Best Friend in Ireland and Beyond

1. Save on the journey, spend on the destination.
The adjustment from dollars to Euros or pounds can be a daunting one for many. With the weekly cost of groceries, of medication and school supplies and everything you need to live comfortably in Europe, the possibility for travel can quickly seem out of reach. When you take advantage of public transit, though, weekend trips don’t have to break the bank; my last round-trip ticket from Galway to Doolin was five Euro less than a private tour bus would have cost. That sum might not seem like much at first, but these little choices add up over a month or semester, and help you spend your money where it really counts: on a Gaeilge poetry book or other memento of your trip, extra souvenirs for your friends, or a letter home. And if all else fails, save your money for a cup of coffee when it’s pouring down rain– trust me, you’ll need it.2. See what you want, when you want.
