diff --git a/.ai-context.md b/.ai-context.md index 33d348e..1d2ff04 100644 --- a/.ai-context.md +++ b/.ai-context.md @@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ Personal travel planning wiki for a workation road and cycling trip. Lives on Gi 4. **Liverpool → Isle of Man** — Steam Packet ferry (or from Heysham) 5. **Isle of Man** — 2–4 days sightseeing 6. **Isle of Man → Belfast** — ferry; start Wild Atlantic Way from the north -7. **Wild Atlantic Way** — cycling/driving north to south (Donegal → Kerry), ~3 weeks +7. **Wild Atlantic Way** — driving north to south (Donegal → Kerry), ~3 weeks. Day hikes and optional bike rental at stops; not a cycling tour. 8. **Dublin** — arrive by Aug 29; Aug 30 college football (Aviva Stadium), Aug 31 possible Bon Jovi 9. **Dublin → Cherbourg** — Irish Ferries overnight ferry, Sep 1 10. **Cherbourg → Walldorf** — drive ~1,000 km, Sep 2 diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 2c00625..b96fc56 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -42,6 +42,16 @@ Cherbourg → Paris → Strasbourg → Walldorf (Sep 2, ~10h drive) --- +## Key Planning Files + +| File | Purpose | +|------|---------| +| [PACKING.md](PACKING.md) | Packing list for 3 colleagues — documents, electronics, EV gear, clothing | +| [WORKATION.md](WORKATION.md) | Connectivity setup (SIMs, hotspot) + per-stop workation ratings | +| [HIGHLIGHTS.md](HIGHLIGHTS.md) | Top 15 must-not-miss experiences across the whole trip | + +--- + ## Location Files | # | Location | Type | Notes | diff --git a/locations/04-isle-of-man.md b/locations/04-isle-of-man.md index de2a5de..3d26fed 100644 --- a/locations/04-isle-of-man.md +++ b/locations/04-isle-of-man.md @@ -1,6 +1,7 @@ # Isle of Man > **Type:** Island destination +> **Dates:** ~Aug 7–10 (adjust to match your Steam Packet booking) > **Recommended stay:** 2–4 days > **Best for:** Coastal roads, castles, TT culture, Celtic heritage @@ -77,6 +78,7 @@ Slower day: walk in the hills, beaches, Manx Electric Railway. - **Driving:** Left side. Public roads are used for TT racing — in August, normal speed limits apply. - **Accommodation:** Douglas has the most options; Peel and Ramsey have smaller B&Bs - **Best view:** Snaefell summit on a clear day — genuinely 5 countries visible +- **Workation:** Douglas has decent hotel wifi and a handful of cafés on Strand Street. Fine for a half-day of work; not a coworking destination. See WORKATION.md for IoM SIM advice. ## EV Charging on the Isle of Man The island's charging network is limited compared to mainland UK — plan carefully. diff --git a/locations/05-belfast.md b/locations/05-belfast.md index d1a8abd..d31427f 100644 --- a/locations/05-belfast.md +++ b/locations/05-belfast.md @@ -29,6 +29,7 @@ The SS Nomadic is the last remaining White Star Line vessel — the tender that ## Day Trip: Causeway Coast If you have a second day, the Causeway Coast east of Belfast is unmissable. - ⭐ **Giant's Causeway** — UNESCO World Heritage Site; 40,000 hexagonal basalt columns from volcanic activity. Can be busy in summer — arrive early. + - **EV note:** The Giant's Causeway visitor centre car park has EV charging — top up while you walk the causeway. - **Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge** — Suspension bridge to a tiny island; dramatic coastal views - **Dunluce Castle** — Ruined clifftop castle, one of Ireland's most dramatic - **Bushmills Distillery** — Oldest licensed whiskey distillery in the world (1608) diff --git a/locations/06a-donegal.md b/locations/06a-donegal.md index 434a32b..06bccbb 100644 --- a/locations/06a-donegal.md +++ b/locations/06a-donegal.md @@ -43,6 +43,7 @@ Morning: Glenveagh National Park — walk to the castle (3km each way) or take t - **Roads:** Narrow and hilly — allow extra time. Park up and walk at Slieve League and Glenveagh rather than trying to rush between them. - **Currency:** Euro (Republic of Ireland) - **Driving:** Left side +- **Workation:** Poor outside Donegal Town. Schedule light async work only for this section. See WORKATION.md for the full picture. ## Links - [Glenveagh National Park](https://www.glenveaghnationalpark.ie) diff --git a/locations/06b-sligo.md b/locations/06b-sligo.md index 616f664..5794c72 100644 --- a/locations/06b-sligo.md +++ b/locations/06b-sligo.md @@ -37,6 +37,7 @@ Morning: Carrowmore (1–2h). Lunch in Sligo town. Afternoon: drive or cycle the - **Getting around:** Compact and easy to drive. Strandhill is 8km from Sligo town — a quick drive or a pleasant walk along the estuary path. - **Seaweed baths:** Book Voya (Strandhill) or Kilcullen's (Enniscrone) in advance in August - **Currency:** Euro +- **Workation:** Good in Sligo town. Decent cafés with wifi; fine for a half-day remote session. ## Links - [Voya Seaweed Baths, Strandhill](https://www.voyaseaweedbaths.com) diff --git a/locations/06c-mayo.md b/locations/06c-mayo.md index b376341..c2dfb0e 100644 --- a/locations/06c-mayo.md +++ b/locations/06c-mayo.md @@ -41,6 +41,7 @@ Early start for Croagh Patrick from Murrisk (trailhead, 30 min from Westport). H - **Achill:** Bring food and water — limited services beyond Keel village - **Croagh Patrick:** Wear sturdy shoes. The summit path is loose quartzite scree. Worth it on a clear day; not worth it in cloud. - **Currency:** Euro +- **Workation:** Good in Westport. Cafés on Bridge Street have reliable wifi. Good base for a morning of work before heading to Achill. ## Links - [Westport Tourism](https://www.westporttourism.com) diff --git a/locations/06d-connemara.md b/locations/06d-connemara.md index ac7e2a5..db3aa8e 100644 --- a/locations/06d-connemara.md +++ b/locations/06d-connemara.md @@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ Morning: Inishbofin ferry from Cleggan if taking that option (book ahead in Augu ## Practical Info - **Base:** Clifden — central for all Connemara sights, has EV charging, good food -- **Workation:** Clifden has decent café wifi; Galway (next section) is much better for serious work days +- **Workation:** Fair in Clifden town centre; signal and wifi drop sharply outside. Plan heavy work days before or after this section (Galway is the fix). - **Language:** Many signs are Irish-only in Connemara. Navigation apps handle this fine; just be aware. - **Inland roads:** The L-roads and boreens through the bog are far quieter than the N59 in summer and far more beautiful — take them where they run parallel to the main road. - **Currency:** Euro diff --git a/locations/06e-galway.md b/locations/06e-galway.md index 370c620..9b40cb2 100644 --- a/locations/06e-galway.md +++ b/locations/06e-galway.md @@ -37,6 +37,7 @@ Morning: slow walk of the Latin Quarter, Spanish Arch, covered English Market. A ## Practical Info - **Workation base:** Best on the WAW. Coffeewerk + Press (Kirwan's Lane), Artisan Roast, and Java City all have good wifi and table space. Several coworking spaces in the city. +- **Workation:** Best stop on the WAW for remote work. Coffeewerk + Press (Kirwan's Lane) is the standout café. Multiple coworking spaces if you need a full desk setup. Plan your heaviest meeting days here. - **Aran Islands ferry:** Book at [aranislandferries.com](https://www.aranislandferries.com) or [oileain-arann.ie](https://oileain-arann.ie). August is busy — book a day ahead at minimum. - **Accommodation:** Book well ahead in August; Galway fills up fast. - **Currency:** Euro diff --git a/locations/06f-clare.md b/locations/06f-clare.md index 2a268da..2ad7b36 100644 --- a/locations/06f-clare.md +++ b/locations/06f-clare.md @@ -41,6 +41,7 @@ Morning: drive or cycle the Burren — Poulnabrone Dolmen (roadside stop), Green - **Doolin music:** No booking needed for pub sessions. Arrive by 9pm to get a seat; by 10pm it's standing room only. - **Burren cycling:** The Burren Way (42km loop) is excellent but hilly. The lanes between Ballyvaughan and Kilfenora are the highlight. - **Currency:** Euro +- **Workation:** Use Ennis for serious work days — good town wifi and cafés. Doolin is rural; treat it as offline. ## Links - [Cliffs of Moher](https://www.cliffsofmoher.ie) diff --git a/locations/06g-kerry.md b/locations/06g-kerry.md index bca016a..1c518f0 100644 --- a/locations/06g-kerry.md +++ b/locations/06g-kerry.md @@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ Morning: Killarney National Park — Torc Waterfall and a short walk around Muck - **Skellig Michael:** Book at [skelligexperience.com](https://www.skelligexperience.com) or via licensed boat operators. If fully booked, the Skellig Experience visitor centre in Portmagee is a reasonable alternative. - **Slea Head cycling:** Excellent — quiet roads, clear signposting, manageable gradients. Allow 4–5h at a comfortable pace with stops. - **Ring of Kerry driving direction:** Counterclockwise (Killarney → Kenmare → Waterville → back to Killarney) avoids head-on encounters with the coach tours which run clockwise. -- **Workation:** Killarney and Dingle both have good cafés with wifi. +- **Workation:** Good in Killarney (town cafés, hotel wifi). Dingle has 2–3 decent spots. Fine for regular remote work days. - **Currency:** Euro ## Links diff --git a/locations/08-return-via-france.md b/locations/08-return-via-france.md index f5ac81e..070bb44 100644 --- a/locations/08-return-via-france.md +++ b/locations/08-return-via-france.md @@ -59,7 +59,7 @@ If you prefer arriving in Brittany: ## Practical Info - **Book Dublin → France ferry as soon as possible** — late August sailings fill up - **Eurotunnel is not an option** on this return route (you'd need to go via UK, which adds a crossing) -- **French motorway tolls:** Budget ~€60–80 Cherbourg to Walldorf. Télépéage (Liber-t tag) speeds things up but card payment works at all tollbooths. +- **French motorway tolls:** Budget ~€60–80 Cherbourg to Walldorf. Card payment (Visa/Mastercard) works at all tollbooths — no special tag needed. - **German fuel:** If your EV has range to spare, no action needed; otherwise final top-up in France is fine (French electricity is cheap — nuclear grid) ## Links