Roundup: Obama’s ancestor brings attention to Moneygall, Ireland; bad tourists ruin it for others in Japan; get tips from AirfareWatchdog on Facebook

Good morning, travelers! Aloha Friday the 13th.

Ireland | Moneygall, Ireland, is playing to their Obama connection. The president’s great-great-great-grandfather emigrated from the speck on the Irish map, and residents couldn’t be prouder. Read Moneygall, Ireland: A village of Obama family-tree huggers.

Japan | Headed for Tokyo? Be on your best behavior at Japan’s giant Tsukiji tuna auction. Sometimes tourists get banned from the famed landmark, like they did recently for several weeks during the busy New Year’s buying season. Read At Japan’s famed Tsukiji fish market, some tourists stink.

Social Media travel | Did you know that AirfareWatchdog is on Facebook? I “joined the group” and saw that George Hobica was interacting with others in the group and offering travel tips under the discussion “Travel to Europe this summer.” It’s a rare treat when the founder of the company offers personal travel advice. (Note: Facebook is free to join.)

– Jen Leo, Los Angeles Times Travel & Deal blogger

[Photo: James Baer / For The Times]

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