Jan 24th, 2013 at 12:00PM:
How much do we really know about the Vikings? A new exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh asks this question and comes up with some interesting answers.
"Vikings!" collects more than 500 objects from the Swedish History Museum in Stockholm to show a side to Scandinavia's most famous culture that most people don't know.
While most of the public is aware (hopefully) that ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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National Museum Of Scotland Takes New Look At Vikings
Jan 24th, 2013 at 12:00PM:
How much do we really know about the Vikings? A new exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh asks this question and comes up with some interesting answers.
"Vikings!" collects more than 500 objects from the Swedish History Museum in Stockholm to show a side to Scandinavia's most famous culture that most people don't know.
While most of the public is aware (hopefully) that ...Book British Airways, Get Two Free Nights In The UK
Jan 10th, 2013 at 2:00PM:
If you've been thinking about crossing the Atlantic and heading to the United Kingdom, now is a great time to snag a deal. British Airways and VisitBritain have teamed up to offer "The Big British Invite," a promotion gifting free two-night stays when travelers book round-trip airfare out of the United States.
The offer – which is valid through midnight on March 31, 2013, so long as ...Ten Dublin Literary Attractions
Sep 16th, 2012 at 11:00AM:
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 Literature, reflecting the city's rich and varied history of writers and writing.
As the birthplace of James Joyce and ...Bad Flight Saved By Airline Crew, New Laws, Amiable Travelers
Jul 30th, 2012 at 5:00PM:
Last weekend, United Airlines Flight 108 from Newark, New Jersey, to Edinburgh, Scotland, put 2011's Airline Passenger Bill of Rights to the test. It was not planned that way; we did not set out to see if the new regulations would kick in to help in a bad situation. But when things went wrong, rules established by the bill kept a bad scene from becoming a total disaster. I was on board and ...The World's 10 Scariest Haunted Castles
Jun 4th, 2012 at 10:00AM:
From a Czech forest castle reported to house the gates of hell to a gargantuan castle right here in the United States, the world's most haunted castles boast histories rich with frightening details. Specters haunt the halls of these old castles and travelers visit to experience brushes with the paranormal. Some of these castles possess secrets darker than a moonless night, and when ...Six Of The Most Scenic Train Trips In Europe
Apr 11th, 2012 at 10:30AM:
Forget flying around Europe. At 30,000 feet it's impossible to truly experience the continent's remarkable landscapes. Rather than being shuttled around in a plane that only allows a birds-eye view, train trips immerse travelers in the terrain. There's a reason why trains are often thought of as the most romantic mode of transportation: riding the rails makes you feel more connected and in ...Scotland's Balmoral Hotel now offers offers a "Tartan Butler"
Jan 11th, 2012 at 2:00PM:
Curious about your Scottish ancestry? Think you can pull of the tartan? Perhaps you should hie thyself to Scotland and embrace your heritage with the new "Tartan Butler" at Rocco Forte's Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh to guide you.
Andy Fraser, aka the "Tartan Butler" is a master at tracing Scottish heritage, having successfully traced his own clan as far back as the early 13th Century by ...Scottish National Portrait Gallery to reopen after major renovation
Nov 29th, 2011 at 4:30PM: After more than two years and £17.6 million ($27.4 million), the Scottish National Portrait Gallery in Edinburgh will reopen on December 1.
The remodel opens up more of the Victorian building to public view, adds more than 60% to the public space, and introduces several themed galleries, including Blazing with Crimson--a collection of full-length portraits of men in kilts.
The ...Budget Edinburgh: Navigating Scotland's capital on a shoestring
Jun 23rd, 2011 at 9:30AM:
Great Britain isn't at the top of many budget travelers' lists due to the sheer insanity of the exchange rate. Today's dollar gets the American traveler only 0.62 pounds, and for those working on a ramen and couch-surfing budget, that unfavorable ratio can cause a great deal of hardship.
With that said, Scotland and Edinburgh are a world away from the star studded and action packed streets ...Edinburgh through the wide angle lens
Jun 8th, 2011 at 3:00PM:
Spring is ebbing in the Scottish capital of Edinburgh, the best time of the year in northern Great Britain. This historical city blossoms with opportunity as the season changes; green spaces tumble through the city like unrolling bolts of cloth, the castle and the Holyrood Palace glisten with visitors and sleepy residents begin to emerge from the shadows of winter to bustle about the public ...Iceland volcano cancels flights
May 24th, 2011 at 7:00AM:
Here we go again.
After last year's misery from the Eyjafjallajökull eruption, now another Icelandic volcano, Grimsvötn, is causing a new round of worries.
More than 250 flights have already been canceled as a cloud of volcanic ash blows over Scotland. Most of Ireland, northern Wales, and northern England will see the ash later today.
Several Scottish airports have been ...Video of The Day: Edinburgh and getting a feel for the city in 2 days
Feb 16th, 2011 at 5:00PM: Dave Pinke is a traveler based out of New York City. I've featured some of his videos here on Gadling recently. Check out his music-accompanied, fast-paced, and colorful video on San Francisco (where I happen to be stationed this rainy morning) and his envy-worthy video on Reykjavik. Today's choice video is a compilation of shots from his trip to Edinburgh, Scotland. He had less than 2 days in the ...
Q & A with Grantourismo round-the-world slow travel bloggers
Nov 24th, 2010 at 2:00PM:
With all the holiday travel madness just beginning, sometimes it's nice to take a breath and think about taking travel more slowly. I recently had a chance to meet up with blogger Lara Dunston and her photographer-writer husband, Terence Carter, of the round-the-world travel project and blog, Grantourismo while they were traveling through Istanbul. Lara and Terence hosted me at their fabulous ...Scotland festival pass gives you options
Apr 9th, 2010 at 12:00PM: If you're headed to Scotland, check out the new Edinburgh Festivals Passport from Visit Scotland. With this pass, you can make the most of the festivals you attend while you're over in Scotland this August. Theater, dance, music, comedy and art are on the list, handpicked by festival critics. And, you'll even get tips on where you'll find the best street performances, restaurants and bars. The ...Theater, art, and Haggis! A guide to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Mar 31st, 2010 at 1:00PM: Each week, Gadling is taking a look at our favorite festivals around the world. From music festivals to cultural showcases to the just plain bizarre, we hope to inspire you to do some festival exploring of your own. Come back each Wednesday for our picks or find them all HERE.
Known as the "largest festival on Earth", Scotland's Edinburgh Fringe Festival has something for everyone. From ...15 more great cities for drinking beer
Mar 25th, 2010 at 4:30PM:
Last month, the writers at Gadling spent a lot of time at the pub, creating this list of The 24 greatest cities in the world for drinking beer. We had so much fun and got so many great comments, we decided we couldn't stop: we headed back to the bar and asked for another round. Here's 15 more of our favorite cities in the world for drinking great beer. Did we include your favorite? Take a ...The 20 greatest cities in the world for foodies
Mar 11th, 2010 at 8:29AM: Once upon a time, the world's food capitals were a mere few well-known locales like Paris, New York, and Bangkok. All the action (and the eyes, and the forks) were focused there.
Recently, though, many areas of the world have expanded and improved both their menus and their talents in the kitchen, resulting in far more places staking their claims in the classy world of quality dining. ...12 underground tours around the world
Dec 4th, 2009 at 2:30PM: Sometimes there's more to a city that what you see above ground. Several cities around the world sit above underground labyrinths just waiting to be explored. Budget Travel has put together a list of some of the best underground tours around the world.
In Paris, you can tour the sewer system, in Berlin, check out a hidden world of bunkers and tunnels used during World War II and the Cold War, ...Celebrate St. Andrews Day in Scotland
Nov 18th, 2009 at 3:00PM: St. Andrews Day is on November 30, and the festivities surrounding Scotland's national holiday are due to start on November 26. For travelers with Scottish ancestry – or those looking to hide from relatives over the Thanksgiving holiday – it might not be a bad idea to head out to Scotland for a few days. Even though there isn't much time left to book, give yourself the thrill of ...Five haunted attractions for Halloween: options around the world
Oct 7th, 2009 at 3:00PM: tweetmeme_url = 'http://www.gadling.com/2009/10/07/five-haunted-attractions-for-halloween-options-around-the-world/'; tweetmeme_source = 'Gadling';
Halloween is the one day a year we seek fear rather than try to avoid it. We invite the prospect of ghosts, witches and vampires, and even if we concede that they aren't real, it's fine to suspend disbelief for a day. To heighten the sensation, ...
