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- New ITINERARY.md: complete day-by-day from Aug 4 Walldorf to Sep 2 home. Includes exact ferry departure/arrival times for all 4 crossings, recommended hotel departure times on driving days, timed daily schedules. Key findings: IoM→Larne (not Belfast) every 2-3 days, Aug 10 sailing fits; Galway→Dingle via Killimer-Tarbert car ferry saves 90km vs Limerick. - IoM restored to 3 nights (Aug 7-10) to fit ferry schedule - Belfast updated: arrival from Larne, not Belfast direct - All section dates corrected; README updated with ITINERARY.md link
Roadtrip Wiki — Summer 2026
A living travel planning wiki for a workation road trip from Germany to Ireland and back. Built to be extended by humans and AI alike.
Departure: Tuesday, August 4th, 2026 from Walldorf, Germany
Return: ~September 2nd, 2026
Vehicle: Electric car
The Route
Walldorf, Germany (Aug 4 — early start, catch morning ferry)
↓ drive to port
Hoek van Holland → Harwich (Stena Line, daytime, already booked)
↓ drive north with stops (Cambridge, York, Lake District, Liverpool)
Liverpool / Heysham
↓ Steam Packet Company ferry
Isle of Man 🏝️ (~2–4 days)
↓ ferry to Belfast or Dublin
Belfast (start Wild Atlantic Way from north)
↓ drive Wild Atlantic Way 🚗 north → south (day hikes at each stop)
Dublin (arrive by Aug 29)
↓ Aug 30: College Football at Aviva Stadium 🏈
↓ Aug 31: Bon Jovi concert (possible) 🎸
↓ Sep 1: Ferry Dublin → Cherbourg, France (overnight)
Cherbourg → Paris → Strasbourg → Walldorf (Sep 2, ~10h drive)
Confirmed Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Aug 4 (Tue) | Depart Walldorf; morning ferry Hoek van Holland → Harwich |
| Aug 30 (Sat) | College Football: Aviva Stadium, Dublin (Aer Lingus Classic) |
| Aug 31 (Sun) | Possible Bon Jovi concert, Dublin |
| Sep 1 (Mon) | Ferry Dublin → Cherbourg (overnight) |
| Sep 2 (Tue) | Drive Cherbourg → Walldorf (~1,000 km) |
Key Planning Files
| File | Purpose |
|---|---|
| PACKING.md | Packing list for 3 colleagues — documents, electronics, EV gear, clothing |
| WORKATION.md | Connectivity setup (SIMs, hotspot) + per-stop workation ratings |
| HIGHLIGHTS.md | Top 15 must-not-miss experiences across the whole trip |
| ITINERARY.md | Full day-by-day itinerary with ferry times and driving departure suggestions |
Location Files
| # | Location | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Hoek van Holland → Harwich | Ferry (booked) | Daytime crossing; EV can't charge on ferry |
| 02 | England: Harwich → Liverpool | Drive + stops | Cambridge, York, Lake District; EV charging guide |
| 03 | Isle of Man Ferry | Ferry logistics | Heysham or Liverpool → Douglas |
| 04 | Isle of Man | Island destination | Aug 7–10; 3 nights; ferry to Larne Aug 10 |
| 05 | Belfast | City + WAW start | Aug 10–11; Titanic, Black Cab Tour, Causeway Coast |
| 06 | Wild Atlantic Way | Scenic drive overview | Timeline with driving times + EV summary |
| 06a | Donegal | WAW section 1 | Aug 12–13; cliffs, bog, remotest section |
| 06b | Sligo | WAW section 2 | Aug 14–15; Benbulben, surf, megaliths |
| 06c | Mayo | WAW section 3 | Aug 16–18; Westport (3 nights), Achill, Croagh Patrick |
| 06d | Connemara | WAW section 4 | Aug 19–20; Sky Road, bog, Kylemore |
| 06e | Galway | WAW section 5 | Aug 21–23; 3 nights; Aran Islands + Clare as day trip |
| 06f | Clare | WAW day trip from Galway | Aug 23; Cliffs of Moher + Burren + Doolin (75km / 1h25) |
| 06g | Kerry | WAW sections 6–7 | Aug 24–25 Dingle, Aug 26–27 Killarney |
| 06h | Cork | City stop | Aug 28; English Market, evening in city |
| 06i | Wicklow | East coast stop | Aug 29; Glendalough, drive to Dublin Aug 30 morning |
| 07 | Dublin | End anchor + events | Aug 30 football, Aug 31 concert |
| 08 | Return: Dublin → Walldorf | Ferry + drive | Dublin → Cherbourg → Walldorf by Sep 2 |
Key Ferries
| Route | Operator | Duration | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoek van Holland → Harwich | Stena Line | ~6.5h daytime | Booked |
| Heysham or Liverpool → Isle of Man | Steam Packet | 2.5–3.5h | Book ASAP |
| Isle of Man → Belfast | Steam Packet | ~2.75h | Book ASAP |
| Dublin → Cherbourg | Irish Ferries | ~19h overnight | Book ASAP |
EV Notes
- Cannot charge on any ferry — plan battery state for each arrival port
- UK charging: Gridserve (motorways), Pod Point, Tesla Supercharger
- Isle of Man: limited network, charge overnight in Douglas
- Ireland: ESB ecars network; good coverage in cities, sparse on WAW
- France return: Ionity and Tesla at autoroute service areas
For AI Assistants
See .ai-context.md for full trip context, file format conventions, and instructions for extending this wiki.
See CONTRIBUTING.md for contribution guidelines.