- Here’s a brief review of our thoughts on the Ireland trip. In a word, it was perfect! There isn’t much we could recommend to improve upon our experience. Ten days was perfect, especially with weekends on either side for preparation and decompression. The scenery and culture were outstanding, and the main emphasis of the trip–the music and camaraderie–was fantastic! I’m amazed at how much our trip is still on my mind. I’ve been listening to music from our trip often, as well as journaling the memories. What really strikes me these couple weeks later is how much we all bonded on a very intimate level, how much we grew to genuinely care for each other. In summary, you… treated us all to the trip of a lifetime. Tom–what a delightful host! Your knowledge, sense of humour, and graciousness made us all feel instantly welcome in your beautiful land.
- We miss you all already! I’d say we created an ad hoc Irish family. What a trip! I think we really set the bar high for subsequent groups.
- Just want to say thanks to everyone for making this trip such a wonderful event. In ten short days we established friendships that will last a lifetime. Thanks Tom for showing us the biggest welcoming mat in the world.
- Tom, thank you again for share all your stories, local insight to Ireland and setting up the music schedules. Also, I enjoyed your enthusiasm for wanting to share your country’s secrets with us.
- Wow, what an adventure!! Thank you, thank you, and thank you! I am not sure I can say that enough. This trip was incredible, amazing, remarkable, wonderful, incredible, marvellous and also staggering (literally). I am not sure there are enough adjectives to describe it. It was like living at college all over again. I know it has been that longs since I have seen that much music in such a short period of time. We enjoyed all the music so much we never wanted to miss a moment….that is why we could not bring ourselves to head back to the B&B’s early and get more sleep. It was awesome to experience and I am very grateful to have experienced it!
- It is hard say any better way than our adventure to Ireland was PRICELESS. The scenery and friends we made really come back to life while looking at the photos.
- Tom, thanks for being such a gracious and humorous host. I’ve also been chuckling a time or two, thinking about stuff that happened. It really was a fun group.
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© 2012 Enchanted Way Tours Ltd.
Selected artwork © Tom Browning All Rights Reserved
My trip to Ireland in July was so memorable and lovely! The people we toured with became friends right away. Tom, and Paddy, our driver, made everyone feel very welcome and special from Day One. I also liked the laid-back style in which the tour was conducted. We rarely felt rushed and were able to enjoy the “true” Ireland. The music was fantastic and the scenery was gorgeous. I would definitely recommend this tour to any of my friends or anyone who has an interest in seeing the beauty of Ireland! Thank you, Tom, for making my trip so memorable. Loads of laughter and merriment!
August 23rd, 2007 | #
hi tom, just checking out the site & the feedback from the people u brought over, does not surprise me, u seem to have a natural ability to put anyone at their ease so looks like you’ve found the right job, well done.
September 27th, 2007 | #
I did the Johnsmith version of the tour with my wife and 10 new friends in 2006. I created a Web site to remember it and trade comments etc., http://www.fairplaytometour.com.
Tom and John did a great job, and we had an awesome time. We were fortunate that the group really gelled together and stayed up past late each night in various hotels rooms after the pubs had closed. My comment would be don’t give Tom maps in Italian… he can’t read them especially up in County Donegal where those roads are so skinny.
Next time we’ll meet the king of Tory Island for a real visit.
Great trip!! So Far, So Good!
Slainte!
Paul
April 4th, 2008 | #
I had the delight of being on the Counties Cork, Kerry and Clare trip at the beginning of October 2008. A small group true but they couldn’t have come much warmer and friendly. We bonded instantly (thanks Martha. So sorry it had to be that way but I for one was humbled to be part of it)and from that moment on it just got better. Karen, I miss your lousy jokes, Ardith/Anne W. the walks, John your company and generosity, Martha the big hugs, Adrienne your presence, Karen your lovely accent and of course Anne F., Anne W., Jan and Bert for the outstanding music. Tom, I thank you for everything that you did, it was a real pleasure to meet you (you too have a truly wonderful voice) and of course not forgetting Paddy, our safe and steady driver with the dry sense of humour.
Impressions of Ireland itself. The scenery goes almost without saying, truly gorgeous especially in Counties Kerry and Clare. Dingle is a fabulous place but I would be hard pressed to decide my favourite between it and Doolin. The standard and quality of the pub/bar musicians was amazing. I still hear the banjo player from our first night out, the fella singing ‘Dublin in the rare of times’, Pauline Scanlon, Gerry O’Brierne, Geraldine MacGowan and all the others. I thought I didn’t like folk music before this trip but I’ve had to change my mind now. All in all this was a magical holiday and one I strongly recommend (but watch out for the vegetarian lasagne).
Dave, Nottingham, UK.
October 17th, 2008 | #
Hi-still can’t believe it’s over. This was by far the best trip I was ever on. From the From the start it was an experience. Tom , Paddy and John put their heart and soul into seeing that everyone of us felt the soul that is Ireland. From the countryside to the people and the spirit of the music. We travelled or should I say meandered on the bus to some wonderful sites absorbed the history and left with the feeling that I needed to find out more. If anyone wants to experience Ireland and not just check off places these are your guides. Thanks Tom.
July 27th, 2009 | #