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Compress Donegal 3→2 days (skip Malin Head), Connemara 3→2 days (skip Inishbofin), Kerry 3→2 days (Dingle + Skellig/Ring of Kerry). Cork Aug 27-28, drive to Dublin eve Aug 28, buffer day Aug 29, game Aug 30. Update all section file date headers and Kerry itinerary.
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# Roadtrip Wiki — Summer 2026
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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.
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**Departure:** Tuesday, August 4th, 2026 from Walldorf, Germany
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**Return:** ~September 2nd, 2026
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**Vehicle:** Electric car
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## The Route
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Walldorf, Germany (Aug 4 — early start, catch morning ferry)
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↓ drive to port
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Hoek van Holland → Harwich (Stena Line, daytime, already booked)
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↓ drive north with stops (Cambridge, York, Lake District, Liverpool)
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Liverpool / Heysham
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↓ Steam Packet Company ferry
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Isle of Man 🏝️ (~2–4 days)
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↓ ferry to Belfast or Dublin
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Belfast (start Wild Atlantic Way from north)
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↓ drive Wild Atlantic Way 🚗 north → south (day hikes at each stop)
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Dublin (arrive by Aug 29)
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↓ Aug 30: College Football at Aviva Stadium 🏈
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↓ Aug 31: Bon Jovi concert (possible) 🎸
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↓ Sep 1: Ferry Dublin → Cherbourg, France (overnight)
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Cherbourg → Paris → Strasbourg → Walldorf (Sep 2, ~10h drive)
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## Confirmed Dates
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| Date | Event |
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| Aug 4 (Tue) | Depart Walldorf; morning ferry Hoek van Holland → Harwich |
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| Aug 30 (Sat) | **College Football: Aviva Stadium, Dublin** (Aer Lingus Classic) |
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| Aug 31 (Sun) | Possible Bon Jovi concert, Dublin |
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| Sep 1 (Mon) | Ferry Dublin → Cherbourg (overnight) |
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| Sep 2 (Tue) | Drive Cherbourg → Walldorf (~1,000 km) |
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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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| [01](locations/01-hoek-van-holland-ferry.md) | Hoek van Holland → Harwich | Ferry (booked) | Daytime crossing; EV can't charge on ferry |
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| [02](locations/02-england-to-iom-ferry.md) | England: Harwich → Liverpool | Drive + stops | Cambridge, York, Lake District; EV charging guide |
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| [03](locations/03-iom-ferry.md) | Isle of Man Ferry | Ferry logistics | Heysham or Liverpool → Douglas |
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| [04](locations/04-isle-of-man.md) | Isle of Man | Island destination | 2–4 days; limited EV charging |
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| [05](locations/05-belfast.md) | Belfast | City + WAW start | Titanic, Causeway Coast; start WAW from here |
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| [06](locations/06-wild-atlantic-way.md) | Wild Atlantic Way | Cycling route overview | Timeline + EV summary |
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| [06a](locations/06a-donegal.md) | Donegal | WAW section 1 | Aug 10–12; cliffs, bog, remotest section |
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| [06b](locations/06b-sligo.md) | Sligo | WAW section 2 | Aug 13–14; Benbulben, surf, megaliths |
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| [06c](locations/06c-mayo.md) | Mayo | WAW section 3 | Aug 15–17; Westport, Achill, Croagh Patrick |
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| [06d](locations/06d-connemara.md) | Connemara | WAW section 4 | Aug 18–20; Sky Road, bog, Kylemore |
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| [06e](locations/06e-galway.md) | Galway | WAW section 5 | Aug 21–22; city, Aran Islands, best workation base |
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| [06f](locations/06f-clare.md) | Clare | WAW section 6 | Aug 23–24; Cliffs of Moher, Burren, Doolin |
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| [06g](locations/06g-kerry.md) | Kerry | WAW section 7 | Aug 25–26; Dingle, Skellig or Ring of Kerry |
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| [06h](locations/06h-cork.md) | Cork | City stop | Aug 29–30; English Market, Kinsale, Blarney |
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| [07](locations/07-dublin.md) | Dublin | End anchor + events | Aug 30 football, Aug 31 concert |
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| [08](locations/08-return-via-france.md) | Return: Dublin → Walldorf | Ferry + drive | Dublin → Cherbourg → Walldorf by Sep 2 |
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## Key Ferries
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| Route | Operator | Duration | Status |
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|-------|----------|----------|--------|
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| Hoek van Holland → Harwich | [Stena Line](https://www.stenaline.co.uk) | ~6.5h daytime | **Booked** |
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| Heysham or Liverpool → Isle of Man | [Steam Packet](https://www.steam-packet.com) | 2.5–3.5h | Book ASAP |
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| Isle of Man → Belfast | [Steam Packet](https://www.steam-packet.com) | ~2.75h | Book ASAP |
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| Dublin → Cherbourg | [Irish Ferries](https://www.irishferries.com) | ~19h overnight | Book ASAP |
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## EV Notes
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- **Cannot charge on any ferry** — plan battery state for each arrival port
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- UK charging: Gridserve (motorways), Pod Point, Tesla Supercharger
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- Isle of Man: limited network, charge overnight in Douglas
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- Ireland: ESB ecars network; good coverage in cities, sparse on WAW
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- France return: Ionity and Tesla at autoroute service areas
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---
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## For AI Assistants
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See [.ai-context.md](.ai-context.md) for full trip context, file format conventions, and instructions for extending this wiki.
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See [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) for contribution guidelines.
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