Guinness: A little taste of Ireland

You really can’t go to Ireland without seeing Guinness everywhere. Walk into just about any pub, from a tiny village bar in West Cork to a busy city pub, and there it is - that beautiful dark pint with the creamy white head.

Guinness dates all the way back to 1759, when Arthur Guinness signed a 9,000-year lease on the St. James’s Gate Brewery in Dublin. Talk about thinking long-term! I can barely commit to a streaming service for a year.

Guinness has become part of Irish culture, and there’s something special about enjoying one in an Irish pub. Maybe it’s the atmosphere, the conversation, the music, or simply knowing you’re actually in Ireland.

And what about those famous health claims? Guinness does contain some antioxidants from the roasted barley and is relatively low in calories compared with many other beers, but let’s not get carried away. It’s still an alcoholic drink, so I wouldn’t exactly count it as a serving of vegetables!

But on our Emerald Isle Awakening Retreat, you’ll have the opportunity to experience Guinness the Irish way - sitting in a local pub, soaking up the atmosphere and perhaps enjoying a pint with the women you’ve shared this incredible journey with.

And honestly, isn’t that what travel is about?

Experiencing the place, enjoying the moment, and making memories you’ll talk about for years.

So, Guinness, anyone?

Sláinte!