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On the trail of Ireland's legendary pirate queen

As Ireland marks 100 years of independence, a tourist route is being dedicated to this 16th-century rebel. By Ronan O’Connell 24 May 2021, 09:45 BST Grace O’Malley’s exploits on the stormy seas off Western Ireland made her an Irish legend. Photograph by Karl-Heinz Raach, Laif/Redux Almost five centuries ago, an 11-year-old Irish girl pleaded with her father. Eager to emulate this intrepid, seafaring man, she begged to board his ship and join his next expedition. Her request was denied. The reason he gave: Her long red hair would get caught in the ship’s ropes. The next time this captain saw his daughter, she was near bald. The brazen girl had shorn her own locks and was on her way to cutting a fresh path for Irish women. These were the first bold steps of a future pirate queen.

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Basque Country's cider houses keep an ancient history alive

Basque Country’s cider houses keep an ancient history alive Annelise Jolley © Photograph by Monica Gumm, Laif/Redux A bartender pours cider in one of San Sebastian’s famous pintxo bars. With more Michelin stars per capita than any city on Earth, San Sebastián is the gastronomic center of Spain, and possibly the world. And the world has taken notice. In recent years the city’s famous pintxo bars (a Basque spin on tapas) have grown increasingly popular with tourists. Local food tours steer groups away from Old Town, the cramped neighborhood that swells to bursting during the evening rush. But San Sebastián’s culinary heritage includes a potent, older attraction: cider.

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The young fossil hunter who transformed Britain's Jurassic Coast

The young fossil hunter who transformed Britain's Jurassic Coast
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Whales, myths, and Arctic lakes: Explore Iceland's new road trip

Whales, myths, and Arctic lakes: Explore Iceland’s new road trip Amelia Duggan © Photograph by Filippo Bianchi, Getty Images Dramatic landscapes captivate visitors on the Arctic Coast Way, a car route established in 2019 in northern Iceland. Iceland is filled with rugged nature and swirling stories history, legends, and folklore that cover this land as thickly as its winter snows. Until recently, most travelers searched for the island nation’s cultural and natural charms along the Ring Road, the famed 828-mile highway circumnavigating the country. In normal times, Iceland’s most famous highway comes with big thrills huffing volcanos, exploding geysers but it also comes with swarms of tourists.

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How to make the most of your family holiday this year

How to make the most of your family holiday this year Heather Greenwood Davis © Photograph by Tang Ming Tung, Getty Images Holiday trips during the coronavirus pandemic come with precautions like mask wearing. Many families are evaluating risks and deciding not to travel at all this season. For families that have been stuck at home for the better part of the year, a holiday season without a holiday trip wasn’t on the wish list. On the heels of post-Thanksgiving COVID-19 surges, the CDC has renewed its advice against unnecessary travel and gatherings meaning that, for many, holiday trips to islands and ski slopes will be on hold.

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