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Ireland

Dublin Statues and their Surprising, Tongue-in-cheek Nicknames

Europe · January 2, 2021

The Molly Statue, Dublin. Molly Malone stands in a low-cut dress with puffy sleeves and long skirt, pushing a wooden trolley with three woven baskets sitting on top.

The Irish love poking fun. Nowhere is that more apparent than a look at the many Dublin statues and monuments whose names have been given a little dose of Irish humour. So engrained into local culture have the nicknames become, that some might be hard pressed to remember their real names! So grab your walking […]

Kissing the Blarney Stone

Europe · December 12, 2013

Blarney Castle Ireland

Ever wished you were more skilled with your words? That you had the power to persuade without causing offense? Well, nomads, the gift of the gab is a mere kiss away. That’s if you don’t mind hanging off the side of a castle to get up close and personal with none other than a stone! […]

The Bram Stoker Festival, Dublin

Europe · October 31, 2013

Bram Stoker Festival Dublin Bram's Banquet Crypt Christ Church Cathedral

You’ve probably never heard of the Bram Stoker Festival in Dublin, but you will. One of the fastest growing and exciting festivals in Europe, you should start marking this one on your calendars. Bram Stoker was the Irish author behind one of the most famed gothic novels of all time. You may have heard of […]

Dublin Pass Challenge – Day 3

Europe · October 18, 2013

Pouring the perfect pint at the Guinness Storehouse

Watch us run and bus it around Dublin on the final day of our Dublin Pass Challenge! Find out what happened as we attempted the final 11 destinations in our challenge to see ALL 33 attractions on the Dublin Sightseeing Pass in 3 days! GIVEAWAY TIME! Comment on this post by 31 October 2013, to […]

Dublin Pass Challenge – Day 2

Europe · October 17, 2013

National Aquatic Centre Dublin

See how we got on during Day 2 of our Dublin Pass Challenge! We’re attempting to see ALL 33 attractions on the Dublin Sightseeing Pass in 3 days! About to embark on Day 3 – can we make it? GIVEAWAY TIME! Comment on this post by 31 October 2013, to receive two entries into the […]

Dublin Pass Challenge – Day 1

Europe · October 16, 2013

National Wax Museum PLUS Dublin

See how we got on during Day 1 of our Dublin Pass Challenge in which we are attempting to see ALL 33 attractions on the Dublin Sightseeing Pass in 3 days! Wish us luck for Day 2! GIVEAWAY TIME! Comment on this post by 31 October 2013, to receive two entries into the draw to […]

Introducing our Dublin Pass Challenge

Europe · October 14, 2013

Notes of Nomads Dublin Pass Challenge

This week in Dublin, Ireland, we’ll be embarking on one of our most difficult challenges yet! Watch the video to find out more. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more travel videos.

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