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Wiki Enhancements Design — Packing, Workation, Highlights, File Improvements

Date: 2026-08-03
Status: Approved

Scope

Four related improvements to the Roadtrip wiki. All are wiki content changes — no code, no tooling.

  1. PACKING.md — new packing list for 3 colleagues, driving trip, 4 weeks
  2. WORKATION.md — connectivity setup guide + per-stop workation ratings table
  3. HIGHLIGHTS.md — top 15 experiences across the trip; ⭐ markers in stop files
  4. File improvements — fix cycling-as-transport language, targeted improvements per file

1. PACKING.md

New file at repo root. Sections:

  • Documents & Admin — passports (all 3), ferry booking confirmations (Stena Line booked + Steam Packet + Irish Ferries), green card / car insurance covering UK + IE + FR, GHIC cards (EU health coverage replacement), international driving permit if non-EU licence, printed hotel confirmations
  • Electronics & Work — laptops × 3, USB-C chargers, USB-C hub/dock, UK 3-pin travel adapters (needed from Harwich onward), mobile hotspot device (or designated SIM phone), USB charging cables, power bank
  • Car & EV — Type 2 charging cable (mode 2 granny cable as backup), CCS adapter if needed, charging network apps pre-loaded (Zap-Map, ESB ecars, Chargemap, ABRP), warning triangle + reflective vests × 3 (legally required in France), tyre inflator/puncture kit
  • Clothing — waterproof jacket (non-negotiable for Atlantic Ireland), layers for 15–20°C with wind, one smart outfit for Dublin game day (Aug 30), comfortable walking shoes, light hiking boots or trail runners for walks like Croagh Patrick / Slieve League
  • Toiletries & Health — travel sizes, any prescriptions, sunscreen (yes, even Ireland in August)
  • Nice to Have — binoculars (Slieve League cliffs, Skellig Michael boat), reusable water bottles × 3, dry bags for coastal walks, small daypack per person

2. WORKATION.md

New file at repo root. Two sections:

Connectivity Setup

  • Recommended: One colleague buys a Three UK SIM on arrival at Harwich (available at supermarkets/convenience stores). Three UK includes unlimited roaming in Ireland at no extra cost — covers the entire trip from England through Ireland.
  • Isle of Man exception: IoM is a Crown Dependency with its own networks (Manx Telecom, Sure) — most UK and Irish roaming plans exclude it or charge international rates. Verify your specific carrier's IoM policy before departure. If not covered, buy a local SIM in Douglas or use a global eSIM (Airalo etc.) for the 2–4 days on the island.
  • France return leg: Three UK roaming covers France too. No additional SIM needed.
  • Hotspot sharing: One SIM + hotspot covers all 3 colleagues for light work. For heavy video calls simultaneously, consider two SIMs.
  • Apps to install before departure: Slack/Teams offline-capable, VPN if required by employer, cloud sync (ensure files are available offline for dead zones)

Per-Stop Workation Ratings

Stop Wifi/Connectivity Best Workspace Rating
Harwich Good (town) Hotel ⚡ Pass-through
Cambridge Excellent Cafés near Market Square; university library areas ★★★★
York Good Cafés in the Shambles area ★★★
Liverpool Excellent Baltic Triangle coworking; hotel ★★★★
Isle of Man (Douglas) Good Hotels; cafés on Strand ★★★
Belfast Excellent Commercial Court area cafés; hotel ★★★★
Donegal Poor–Fair Donegal Town cafés; expect 4G only in rural areas ★★
Sligo Good Sligo town cafés ★★★
Westport (Mayo) Good Cafés on Bridge Street; Matt Molloy's has wifi ★★★
Clifden (Connemara) Fair Clifden town centre; signal drops outside town ★★
Galway Excellent Coffeewerk + Press (Kirwan's Lane); Áras na Gaeilge; multiple coworking spaces ★★★★★
Clare (Doolin/Ennis) Fair–Good Ennis town for serious work; Doolin is rural ★★★
Kerry (Killarney/Dingle) Good Killarney town cafés; Dingle has decent options ★★★
Dublin Excellent Everywhere; Clement & Pekoe, 3fe, industry-standard coworking ★★★★★

3. HIGHLIGHTS.md

New file at repo root. Top 15 experiences, grouped by type. Each links to the relevant stop file. Corresponding ⭐ added inline to the item in each stop file.

Unmissable Views

  1. Slieve League Cliffs, Donegal — highest accessible sea cliffs in Europe → 06a-donegal.md
  2. Snaefell Summit, Isle of Man — 5 countries on a clear day → 04-isle-of-man.md
  3. Keem Bay, Achill Island — turquoise beach in a cliffside amphitheatre → 06c-mayo.md
  4. Cliffs of Moher at dawn — before the coaches arrive → 06f-clare.md
  5. Slea Head Drive, Dingle — Atlantic edge of Europe → 06g-kerry.md

History & Culture

  1. Skellig Michael — Iron Age monastery on a sea stack; puffins → 06g-kerry.md
  2. Dún Aonghasa, Inis Mór — Iron Age fort on a 100m cliff → 06e-galway.md
  3. Giant's Causeway — UNESCO basalt columns, day trip from Belfast → 05-belfast.md
  4. Castle Rushen, Isle of Man — one of Europe's best-preserved medieval castles → 04-isle-of-man.md
  5. Book of Kells, Dublin — 9th-century illuminated manuscript → 07-dublin.md

Food, Drink & Music

  1. Traditional music session, Doolin — the real thing, every night in August → 06f-clare.md
  2. Seafood in Dingle — best seafood restaurants on the WAW → 06g-kerry.md
  3. Westport pubs — Matt Molloy's (The Chieftains) for trad music → 06c-mayo.md
  4. Galway Latin Quarter — Tigh Neachtain for music; Ard Bia for food → 06e-galway.md

Unique to This Trip

  1. College Football at Aviva Stadium, Dublin (Aug 30) — Notre Dame vs Navy in Ireland → 07-dublin.md

4. File Improvements

Remove cycling-as-transport language

Files to edit — remove or reframe:

  • 06-wild-atlantic-way.md — remove "Panniers vs backpack" note; reframe as a driving route with day hikes and optional bike rental
  • 06a-donegal.md — remove "perfect for cycling" road description; replace with driving + walking framing
  • 06b-sligo.md — remove cycling note; Strandhill is a short drive not a cycle
  • 06c-mayo.md — Achill cycling note: keep as "rent a bike on the island" option, remove loaded-tour framing
  • 06d-connemara.md — Sky Road: reframe from cycling road to scenic drive; keep "rent a bike in Clifden" as optional
  • 06e-galway.md — Aran Islands: reframe from "rent a bike" as primary to "optional day activity"
  • 06f-clare.md — remove Burren Way cycling route reference; keep as a walking/driving area
  • 06g-kerry.md — Dingle Peninsula: reframe as a scenic drive; remove Ring of Kerry cycling counterclockwise tip (keep the counterclockwise direction but for driving); Slea Head Drive already works as a drive
  • 02-england-to-iom-ferry.md — remove "test any gear" cycling reference in Cambridge section

Targeted file improvements

  • 04-isle-of-man.md — add approximate dates (~Aug 7–10); add workation line to Practical Info
  • 05-belfast.md — add EV charger note for Giant's Causeway visitor centre in the day trip section
  • 08-return-via-france.md — simplify toll section: remove Télépéage tag suggestion, note card payment works at all booths
  • 06-wild-atlantic-way.md — update overview to reflect driving trip; remove cycling-specific practical notes section; keep hiking callouts
  • All WAW section files — add **Workation:** line to Practical Info section

File Inventory After Changes

/
├── README.md                  (update: add PACKING, WORKATION, HIGHLIGHTS to intro)
├── PACKING.md                 (new)
├── WORKATION.md               (new)
├── HIGHLIGHTS.md              (new)
├── CONTRIBUTING.md
├── .ai-context.md             (update: note driving trip, not cycling tour)
└── locations/                 (20 files, targeted edits per above)

Out of Scope

  • No changes to file numbering or structure
  • No new stop files
  • No tooling, scripts, or GitHub Actions
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