Add workation lines to all stops, fix IoM dates, Belfast EV note, toll simplification, update README
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4. **Liverpool → Isle of Man** — Steam Packet ferry (or from Heysham)
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5. **Isle of Man** — 2–4 days sightseeing
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6. **Isle of Man → Belfast** — ferry; start Wild Atlantic Way from the north
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7. **Wild Atlantic Way** — cycling/driving north to south (Donegal → Kerry), ~3 weeks
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7. **Wild Atlantic Way** — driving north to south (Donegal → Kerry), ~3 weeks. Day hikes and optional bike rental at stops; not a cycling tour.
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8. **Dublin** — arrive by Aug 29; Aug 30 college football (Aviva Stadium), Aug 31 possible Bon Jovi
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9. **Dublin → Cherbourg** — Irish Ferries overnight ferry, Sep 1
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10. **Cherbourg → Walldorf** — drive ~1,000 km, Sep 2
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## Key Planning Files
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| File | Purpose |
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| [PACKING.md](PACKING.md) | Packing list for 3 colleagues — documents, electronics, EV gear, clothing |
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| [WORKATION.md](WORKATION.md) | Connectivity setup (SIMs, hotspot) + per-stop workation ratings |
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| [HIGHLIGHTS.md](HIGHLIGHTS.md) | Top 15 must-not-miss experiences across the whole trip |
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## Location Files
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| # | Location | Type | Notes |
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# Isle of Man
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> **Type:** Island destination
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> **Dates:** ~Aug 7–10 (adjust to match your Steam Packet booking)
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> **Recommended stay:** 2–4 days
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> **Best for:** Coastal roads, castles, TT culture, Celtic heritage
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- **Driving:** Left side. Public roads are used for TT racing — in August, normal speed limits apply.
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- **Accommodation:** Douglas has the most options; Peel and Ramsey have smaller B&Bs
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- **Best view:** Snaefell summit on a clear day — genuinely 5 countries visible
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- **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.
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## EV Charging on the Isle of Man
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The island's charging network is limited compared to mainland UK — plan carefully.
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## Day Trip: Causeway Coast
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If you have a second day, the Causeway Coast east of Belfast is unmissable.
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- ⭐ **Giant's Causeway** — UNESCO World Heritage Site; 40,000 hexagonal basalt columns from volcanic activity. Can be busy in summer — arrive early.
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- **EV note:** The Giant's Causeway visitor centre car park has EV charging — top up while you walk the causeway.
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- **Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge** — Suspension bridge to a tiny island; dramatic coastal views
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- **Dunluce Castle** — Ruined clifftop castle, one of Ireland's most dramatic
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- **Bushmills Distillery** — Oldest licensed whiskey distillery in the world (1608)
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- **Roads:** Narrow and hilly — allow extra time. Park up and walk at Slieve League and Glenveagh rather than trying to rush between them.
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- **Currency:** Euro (Republic of Ireland)
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- **Driving:** Left side
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- **Workation:** Poor outside Donegal Town. Schedule light async work only for this section. See WORKATION.md for the full picture.
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## Links
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- [Glenveagh National Park](https://www.glenveaghnationalpark.ie)
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- **Getting around:** Compact and easy to drive. Strandhill is 8km from Sligo town — a quick drive or a pleasant walk along the estuary path.
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- **Seaweed baths:** Book Voya (Strandhill) or Kilcullen's (Enniscrone) in advance in August
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- **Currency:** Euro
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- **Workation:** Good in Sligo town. Decent cafés with wifi; fine for a half-day remote session.
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## Links
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- [Voya Seaweed Baths, Strandhill](https://www.voyaseaweedbaths.com)
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- **Achill:** Bring food and water — limited services beyond Keel village
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- **Croagh Patrick:** Wear sturdy shoes. The summit path is loose quartzite scree. Worth it on a clear day; not worth it in cloud.
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- **Currency:** Euro
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- **Workation:** Good in Westport. Cafés on Bridge Street have reliable wifi. Good base for a morning of work before heading to Achill.
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## Links
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- [Westport Tourism](https://www.westporttourism.com)
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## Practical Info
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- **Base:** Clifden — central for all Connemara sights, has EV charging, good food
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- **Workation:** Clifden has decent café wifi; Galway (next section) is much better for serious work days
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- **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).
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- **Language:** Many signs are Irish-only in Connemara. Navigation apps handle this fine; just be aware.
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- **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.
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- **Currency:** Euro
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## Practical Info
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- **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.
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- **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.
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- **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.
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- **Accommodation:** Book well ahead in August; Galway fills up fast.
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- **Currency:** Euro
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- **Doolin music:** No booking needed for pub sessions. Arrive by 9pm to get a seat; by 10pm it's standing room only.
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- **Burren cycling:** The Burren Way (42km loop) is excellent but hilly. The lanes between Ballyvaughan and Kilfenora are the highlight.
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- **Currency:** Euro
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- **Workation:** Use Ennis for serious work days — good town wifi and cafés. Doolin is rural; treat it as offline.
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## Links
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- [Cliffs of Moher](https://www.cliffsofmoher.ie)
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- **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.
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- **Slea Head cycling:** Excellent — quiet roads, clear signposting, manageable gradients. Allow 4–5h at a comfortable pace with stops.
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- **Ring of Kerry driving direction:** Counterclockwise (Killarney → Kenmare → Waterville → back to Killarney) avoids head-on encounters with the coach tours which run clockwise.
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- **Workation:** Killarney and Dingle both have good cafés with wifi.
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- **Workation:** Good in Killarney (town cafés, hotel wifi). Dingle has 2–3 decent spots. Fine for regular remote work days.
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- **Currency:** Euro
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## Links
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## Practical Info
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- **Book Dublin → France ferry as soon as possible** — late August sailings fill up
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- **Eurotunnel is not an option** on this return route (you'd need to go via UK, which adds a crossing)
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- **French motorway tolls:** Budget ~€60–80 Cherbourg to Walldorf. Télépéage (Liber-t tag) speeds things up but card payment works at all tollbooths.
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- **French motorway tolls:** Budget ~€60–80 Cherbourg to Walldorf. Card payment (Visa/Mastercard) works at all tollbooths — no special tag needed.
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- **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)
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## Links
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