• The Myths and Magic of Donegal County

    “Those are fairy trees,” says Rob Rankin, owner of Vagabond Tours, as he points at a hawthorn tree, “they ...

    “Those are fairy trees,” says Rob Rankin, owner of Vagabond Tours, as he points at a hawthorn tree, “they bring luck and, even today, farmers plow around them so as not to disturb them.” As we co ...

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  • Detoxing: Myth or Magic?

    Barring any mitigating factors (like certain illness or medications), if you’ve gained weight, it’s likel ...

    Barring any mitigating factors (like certain illness or medications), if you’ve gained weight, it’s likely due to poor lifestyle habits. And the only way to fix that is to focus on behaviour changes. ...

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  • Trolling in Norway

    Are they merely mythological Scandinavian characters or are they unique beings living among the Norwegian ...

    Are they merely mythological Scandinavian characters or are they unique beings living among the Norwegian population? I was determined to get on the trail of the illusive yet ever-present trolls to fi ...

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  • Land of Fire and Ice

    Heading to Iceland at the end of October may seem to be at odds with the tendency to contemplate a warm p ...

    Heading to Iceland at the end of October may seem to be at odds with the tendency to contemplate a warm place in the sun as winter approaches. But there isn’t too much to decide upon when it comes to ...

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  • Soaking in Adventure

    During the mid-1800s, 61-kilometre-long Harrison Lake was part of the main route to the Cariboo goldfield ...

    During the mid-1800s, 61-kilometre-long Harrison Lake was part of the main route to the Cariboo goldfields. Falling from a canoe, a prospector expecting frigid waters discovered a future hotspot inste ...

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