A gang of masked men broke into the National Museum of Ireland in Dublin on Wednesday night and made off with four rhino heads.
Museum officials said in a press release that the thieves overpowered a security guard and tied him up. They then entered a storeroom and ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Thieves Steal Rhino Horns From National Museum Of Ireland
A gang of masked men broke into the National Museum of Ireland in Dublin on Wednesday night and made off with four rhino heads.
Museum officials said in a press release that the thieves overpowered a security guard and tied him up. They then entered a storeroom and ...Landmarks Worldwide 'Go Green' For St. Patrick's Day
Did you know the color originally associated with St. Patrick was blue? The saint was said to have used the three-leaved shamrock, a green-colored clover, to explain the Holy Trinity to the pagan Irish. Today, the symbol and its color have become ubiquitous features of ...Survey Ranks 'World's Most Unfriendliest' Countries
Have you ever been to a country that just seems to give tourists the cold shoulder? Now, there are some figures behind those unwelcome feelings; the World Economic Forum has put together a report that ranks countries based on how friendly they are to tourists.
The ...Globalgig Brings Affordable Mobile Internet For World Travelers
Smartphones, tablets and laptops have all made travel easier and more enjoyable. Those devices help keep us connected to friends and family, allow us to more easily share our experiences and provide the ability to stay productive while on the road. But of course, all of ...Can You Afford To Stay At A Celebrity-Owned Hotel?
Tennis star Andy Murray, one of the U.K.'s most famous athletes and the reigning Olympic gold medalist, recently purchased the Cromlix House Hotel near his hometown of Dunblane, Scotland. Now closed for renovations, the country manor is expected to reopen in the spring, ...Missing Cruise Ship Spotted Off Coast Of Ireland
A cruise ship that went missing back in January was spotted drifting toward the coast of Ireland late last week. The M/V Lyubov Orlova was on its way to the scrapyard when it broke away from a Canadian tug in international waters last month and hadn't been seen since. It has ...Around The World Without Flying, Irish Guy Wages War On Thoughtless Living
Traveling around the world without flying, Ireland's Niall Doherty quit his regular 9-to-5 job a little over a year ago, choosing to pursue his passions and help others escape mediocrity. Living a nomadic life ever since, Doherty has never stayed in one place more than ...'Twilight' Film Debut Brings Travelers From Around The World
"Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 2" opens worldwide on November 16 and fans of the series have some unique options for getting excited about the final installment. Fan clubs, cinemas and tour operators from around the world are offering special events, viewings and even a ...Video: Naked Ham Man In Banned British Commercial
I knew it was going to be a good day when I woke up this morning, turned on the computer to browse the news on CNN.com, and came across a hot naked man singing to a ham sandwich.
Admittedly, such imagery isn't to everyone's taste (seriously? But there's cured meat!). But ...
Vagabond Tales: The Rewarding Adventures Of 'Genealogy Tourism'
The house pictured above is a very drab house. It's cold. It's empty. And no one has lived in it for over 120 years.
Sure, there is a fresh layer of green paint on the door, but that was put there by the neighbors. Why they did that I'm not sure, because this house ...Naughty Women, Leafy Men And Shameful Anti-Semitism: Church Art The Church Would Rather Forget
Historic European churches and cathedrals are high on many travelers' to-see lists. People admire the soaring vaulted ceilings and richly colored stained glass windows. Look closer, though, and you'll see things you weren't expecting.
Like this lovely lady at the ...Want To Buy An Irish Castle? Now's Your Chance!
If you're in the market for a new home, why not think big and buy a castle? There are several for sale in Ireland and now that middle income has been defined as up to $250,000, many are within the means of the middle class.
Take Cloghan castle, shown above. It's in ...Ten Dublin Literary Attractions
Dublin is known worldwide as the capital of Ireland, hosting landmarks such as the Spire of Dublin, Trinity College and St Patrick's Cathedral. Along with the UK's Edinburgh, Melbourne, Australia, Iowa City in the U.S. and others, UNESCO recognizes Dublin as a City of ...Insane Cliff Diving Footage From Ireland
Two very unique things happened in the Aran Islands last month: people talked on the street conversing only in Gaelic, and world-class divers threw themselves off of an 89-foot-high platform into a rectangular blowhole known as the Serpent's Lair.
A collection of ...
Four Dublin Attractions Not To Be Missed
One of Europe's oldest and greatest cities, Dublin not only retains its historic and cultural identity, but hosts a variety of current, relevant attractions. With a wide variety of friendly bars, stylish shops, elegant restaurants and sidewalk cafes, deciding what to do ...A Conversation With Michael D. Higgins, The President Of Ireland
Ireland's president has been a poet, a factory worker, a statesman and a traveler. At 71, he's still very much the crusading liberal interested in social justice issues in Latin America, the Middle East and around the world. He grew up poor in Limerick and followed a ...Gun-Running Ship On Display At National Museum Of Ireland
A historic gun-running ship from Ireland's struggle for independence has gone on display at Dublin's National Museum of Ireland.
The Asgard was built in 1905 for Erskine and Molly Childers, leading Irish nationalists. In 1914, they used the vessel to run guns to the ...GQ Names 'Most Underrated Cities' In Europe
Have you ever touched down on your hard earned vacation only to find you've landed in a tourist trap? GQ decided to help ensure none of their readers stands in a long line again. As part of their August issue, the magazine has put together a list of cities where ...Vandals Break Stone of Destiny, Sacred To High Kings Of Ireland
Ireland's famed Lia Fáil Standing Stone, better known as the "Stone of Destiny," has been vandalized.
The stone, which stands upon the Hill of Tara in County Meath, was smashed with a hammer on all four sides. Chips broke off from it but were not found, ...Collect And Share Travel Experiences With AFAR
Pinterest became the hottest social network this year, with millions using the site to collect and search for recipes, design ideas and inspirational quotes. Many travelers have used Pinterest for planning and sharing trips, tips and destinations (you can find Gadling here). ...
