Two North Korean diplomats tried to claim diplomatic immunity when they were arrested in Stockholm for smuggling cigarettes.
The man and woman, who were caught driving their tobacco-filled car off a ferry from Helsinki, have been taken into police custody. Apparently, ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Two North Korean diplomats arrested for smuggling
Two North Korean diplomats tried to claim diplomatic immunity when they were arrested in Stockholm for smuggling cigarettes.
The man and woman, who were caught driving their tobacco-filled car off a ferry from Helsinki, have been taken into police custody. Apparently, ...Through the Gadling Lens: inspirational nature shots from our Gadling Flickr pool
As you know by now, today we're bringing attention to climate change and ecotravel here on Gadling. Personally, climate change and taking care of the environment is an issue that I've thought about a whole lot since becoming a parent -- and to be honest, my daughter has ...Through the Gadling Lens: photographing skies
Oh, how I'd love to regale you with my brilliant photographic skills in capturing the sky's majesty!
I'd love to, but I can't.
For some reason, I'm really, really horrid when it comes to shooting skies. Oh, I can manage to get a good sunset photo here and there, and ...Gadling picks the world's best "second cities"
We like winners. Whether it's the winning army of a war or the world's fastest 100 meter runner, we lavish attention and praise on the victors and relegate the losers to the dustbin of history. The same is true of travel - the most important travel cities like New York, ..."I just wanna dig into that eyeball": Will Ferrell guest stars on Man vs. Wild
Smut bust at Sweden's airport authority: 7 fired, 1 quit
Sweden's airport authority had problems with its computer systems ... caused by porn. An investigation has revealed that LFV Group employees were passing the time on adult websites while at work. Seven have been fired, and one employee quit as a result. Particularly ...The Daily Show on a Socialist Sweden
Will Ferrell (yes, that Will Ferrell) joins Bear Grylls for episode of Man vs. Wild
Actor-comedian Will Ferrell recently braved some frigid conditions in Sweden while joining Bear Grylls for a taping of the popular Discovery Channel show Man vs. Wild. Ferrell called the experience, which included rappelling down frozen waterfalls and drinking his own urine ...Ten Great Unknown Treks
Every adventure traveler knows about the Inca Trail or the Annapurna Circuit. They're amongst the best known hikes in the world, and the amount of traffic on those trails reflects that. While they both offer amazing scenery and a great travel experience, that experience can ...Clean living in Stockholm
Scandinavians are recognized as being on the cutting edge of environmentally-friendly innovation. Nowhere is this clearer than at Hammarby Sjöstad, a community of apartments in Stockholm designed to reduce carbon footprint and generally enable clean living. Large ...Hotel Hellsten a must in Stockholm
You expect a certain sleekness when you step into a Scandinavian hotel. The region is known for its nascent design talent, and a pedestrian property would detract from your experience. To get the full flavor of Stockholm, park yourself at the Hotel Hellsten. Comfort and ...Off-beat travel experiences people actually pay for: 6 worst vacation ideas
When it comes to yard sales, there's an adage "One person's junk is another person's treasure." When it comes to vacation experiences, you might say the same thing.
Some folks can't seem to get enough of a Disney theme park, while others wouldn't step a foot in one. Being ...Christmas festival in Sweden offers a special holiday treat
When a nation becomes a commodity: The Country Brand Index 2008
We live in an era of global brands. McDonald's, Starbucks, H&M, Coca Cola, Australia... Wait, what??? You read correctly, Australia recently won the top spot of the 2008 Country Brand Index. Nation branding, as it's officially referred to, is the theory and practice of ...Would you leave The States if Obama loses?
Election day is next Tuesday and Americans are poised to make one of the most critical decisions in US history. With Obama leading in many polls, Democrats have allowed themselves to be cautiously optimistic. As such, you probably haven't heard as much of the "If the Dems ...Gadling Take Five : Week of August 30-September 5
This week, as the Olympics ended, we welcomed blogger David Breisch to the Gadling fold. This was a busy week of diverse travel options, breakthroughs and oddities.
Jerry tuned us into what travel to a volcanic island is like with two separate posts. The first post, of ...Woman goes down baggage chute with her baggage. Whoopsie daisy.
I don't want to laugh but this is too funny: A 78-year old Swedish woman misunderstood check-in procedures at Stockholm-Arlanda Airport and along with her bag, she also stepped onto the conveyor belt and fell down the baggage chute. She was rescued by baggage handlers and ...Weekend tip: Stockholm goes all out for 08.08.08
Tomorrow (08.08.08) not only marks the start of the 2008 Olympic Games, but it's also the day for Stockholm's Go08 festival. Why does the 08.08.08 date carry significance for Stockholmites? It's their telephone area code; in Swedish they're often referred to as "08ers." So ...Airport reminder: Do not check-in people!
Authorities at Sweden's Bromma Airport didn't find it funny or entertaining when they were made the scapegoats of a stunt by private television station Kanal 5. A heavy bag was brought to the check-in counter and during procedures, the bag was opened and a dwarf hopped out. ...Drunken Swedish elk attacks toddler
Having lived in Scandinavia, I love stories that involve moose or elk, and with so many running around the northern country, it's not hard to find them. The animals sometimes do weird things, like run amok on subways. But today's bit of Scandinavian news is even weirder; it ...
