I spent two awesome days in Belfast, and I will definitely come back in the future. Something about the city is enchanting and it really was a great place to visit. I stayed at Arnie's Backpackers, which was a really cool little hostel. The lonely planet describes it as cramped, but I think it's totally charming. The owner, Arnie, is quite a character, and really makes you feel at home (at his home). I arrived in Belfast after a short flight from Glasgow. I settled in at the hostel, and then after a bit of food set off for a walk through the Catholic neighborhood surrounding Falls Rd. Much of the "Troubles" in Belfast centered around the neighborhoods bordering Falls and Shankill Roads (Protestant). The two areas are divided by the Peace Line, which is a
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