Number 31

~ ~ The old saying goes, “If you want to know what to do, where to visit, or where to stay when visiting a strange city for the first time, there’s no one better to ask than a taxi-driver.” While that holds true a lot of the time, just be a wee bit careful when asking a taxi-driver here in Dublin (or anywhere else, come to that!!) about either eateries or hotels and guesthouses, as often a commission is paid to entice a driver to deliver unsuspecting tourists to, well, shall I be charitable, less than salubrious establishments. This is common practice throughout the world, so if you are ever recommended accommodation, then ALWAYS be sure to ...