Happy Halloween!  (Don't worry the end of the Viking World just led to the beginning of the Middle Ages in Dublin).  

Hidden Sources of Animal Products in Ireland

Updated: Great news!   Since originally writing this Guinness has gone vegan.   Updating the context to reflect this. 

Vegetarians and vegans: keep an eye out for the following when visiting Ireland:

1. Some Irish (and British) beers: Some Irish beers are likely to have been manufactured with and to contain trace amounts of a fish product called isinglass.  Isinglass can also be an issue with wines.    Guinness used to use isinglass up to a few years ago, but is now vegan. 

2.  Certain breads: much less of an issue now that Guinness is vegan.   But I would recommending checking ingredients and many breads may not be vegan. 

3.  Black pudding:  Made with pigs blood. 

4. White pudding: Also contains meat.  

The food news is that Dublin has numerous vegetarian and vegan restaurants where you won't have to worry about this. 

For more info on vegan and vegetarian food in Dublin check out the Kaufman Green Guide Dublin.


      

Fun fact: Mall of America has no central heating system!

Fun fact: Did you know that Mall of America has no central heating system!  Mall of America uses solar energy, heat given off from light fixtures in stores, and better yet the heat given of by visitors to heat the mall-even in winter!

Here are a few other fun facts:

• Mall of America contains an amusement park.   
• Mall of America has huge numbers of live plants.   
• Mall of America has a completely vegan food stand.   

                                        

5 things not to do on business travel in Ireland

Ireland is a great country full of wonderful people.  There are some things you should not do though if you want to win favor on your business trip. 

1. Drinking too much.  Remember you are on business so while the temptation might be there, don't over do it. 
2.  On the note of drinking, don't order a mixed drink.  Particularly don't do this in a traditional pub. 
3.  Don't spend all your free time at the pubs.  Take some time to explore Irelands rich historical and archaeological heritage. 
4.  Don't stereotype the Irish based on what you have heard about the Irish in the United States.  Much of this is not accurate.  While you might here a lot about Christianity and Ireland, there are plenty of people of other religions in Ireland too.  Dublin has 4 Jewish Synagogues.  There is also a large percent of the Irish population who is atheist.  You might also be surprised to learn that there are also many vegetarians in Ireland and that Dublin contains numerous vegetarian and vegan restaurants. 
5.  The worst mistake you could probably make is referring to the Irish as being British or worse yet incorrectly imply that Ireland is still part of the United Kingdom (it's not).  The Irish are very proud of there independence from the United Kingdom and like to talk about how they suffered under the British. 

Other posts about Ireland on Kaufman Green Books and Guides:
Getting from Belfast to Dublin
Hidden Sources of Animal Products in Ireland
In Honor of Patrick Pearse's Birthday
Ireland is Very Green
Irish Language 101
Per 100,000 residents Ireland has 3.5 traffic fatalities , US 11.6 fatalities
Quick Guide to Tipping in Dublin
Quick Vegan Guide: Dublin Ireland
Should I visit Ireland in the winter?

  For more info on Ireland and Dublin see the Kaufman Green Guide Dublin, Kaufman Green Books World Geography A to L and Now I Know My European Language Colors.     


                              

Exciting news!  My Kaufman Green Guide to Dublin is now available for purchase on amazon.  It can also be borrowed if you have prime or kindle unlimited. 

If you are a vegetarian or vegan going to Dublin this book will be quite helpful.   We also focus on car-free transportation. 


Kaufman Green Guide Dublin