I visited the older generation there many times before they passed on.
I may be a little partial to this destination. In my family, one grandmother and two great-grandparents emigrated from Northern Ireland. I visited the older generation there many times before they passed on. Then, I went and explored my heart's second home solo. But you don’t need a connection with Northern Ireland to fall in love with it. From Belfast to Derry, from the loughs (lakes or bays) to the glens, from fables to festivals, there is a lot to do, see, and enjoy in Northern Ireland. Read Solo Travel Northern Ireland: Tips for Belfast and Beyond.