I spent a week tracing the wild west coast of Ireland, starting in Londonderry and winding my way through the rugged hills of Donegal, past the sheer cliffs of Downpatrick Head, across windswept Achill Island, and into the lively streets of Galway. I stayed in camping pods and youth hostels, driving a small, rusty old car that felt like part of the adventure itself, meeting new friends along the way and sharing the road, the stories, and the spontaneity that made the journey unforgettable.