The Cliffs of Moher & I — Destination Dreamer Diaries

The moments in our life when time ceases to exist are sparse. The moments when we can pause, breathe, and tangibly see and feel where we are, are rare.

When I went to the Cliffs of Moher, I had one of these moments.

The Cliffs of Moher & I; June 2019. — The Cliffs of Moher & I; June 2019

Is It Worth Visitng the Cliffs of Moher?

Yes, without a doubt – visiting the Cliffs of Moher is an extraordinary excursion in Ireland you won’t to miss.

I was on a coach tour all over Ireland. We went early in the morning to avoid crowds and hopefully luck out with the weather… and we did.

Admiring the other side of the Atlantic Ocean at the Cliffs of Moher; June 2019. — Admiring the other side of the Atlantic Ocean at the Cliffs of Moher; June 2019

Ireland, like New Zealand, is known for having cloudy, unpredictable weather. I somehow lucked out this day and got to soak up the cliffs; which didn’t disappoint.

The pictures really don’t do it justice, though. The way the sun hit the crevices of the cliffs, how the water mirrors them below, how the birds fly around like gnats because they seem so trivial against something so grand…

…these are the moments.

The moments when the camera can’t capture the scene, where I meet more Aussies and chat with them about how much I love how they take time to travel and say, “no worries”, where every single late night babysitting after an already long day was worth it, where I realize I’m a true nomad... but that this is how I like it. These are the moments: the pinch me, remember me, never forget moments...

… the moments we need to make sure we continue to strive to have.

Want to see my trip to the Cliffs of Moher in Action?

Check out my vlog below!

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About the Author

Hi, I'm Stephanie Safdie, a travel writer and content creator based in Paris. Since living here, I've spent years exploring the city and regularly update my Paris travel guides with firsthand experience while also exploring destinations across Europe and beyond as a solo female traveler. I've been solo traveling for the past decade, having visited more than 70 cities and nearly 30 countries before turning 30.

Before moving abroad, I grew up moving all around the United States, having lived in New York City, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, and Tampa – which sparked my desire to discover and experience new places and cultures from a young age.

As a true writer at heart passionate about being open-minded, adventurous, and diaristic – it's my goal to share honest, practical travel advice, local insights, detailed itineraries, and real-life experiences that go beyond typical tourist recommendations. With over 200 guides published on Destination Dreamer Diaries, I’m here help you plan the most memorable trip of a lifetime with confidence.

When I'm not traveling or working professionally in content creation, you'll find me doing just about anything creative: writing, practicing my photography skills (the large majority of photos featured on this blog were taken during my own travels), playing my music at open mic nights, editing videos for my YouTube channel, cooking, or creating travel content.

Last updated: June 3, 2025