Passport in one hand and my bag in the other, I stepped out of Dublin International Airport, blinking into the unfamiliar light like a lost puppy. After fumbling my way to the nearest taxi stand - one of many options including rental cars and buses within the cozy airport, I finally slid into the leather seat of a high-end BMW taxi (yes, quite the norm here). The ride into the city was serene. Lush greenery lined the roads, and my silver-haired driver, polished and articulate