A stranger is a friend you haven't met yet, teaches Irish folklore. In fact, this is not just a lip service. Those who travel through the north of the green island, who wander through the vast moorlands, who try to learn about the rich cultural heritage of the island, which bears witness to over 9,000 years of settlement, or simply seek relaxation with a pint in one of the cozy pubs, will quickly realize that these are not empty words. On the contrary, the Irish are known for their openness and sociability. For many decades, Northern Ireland was considered a tourist no man's land, a center of terror and fear. Instead of visitors from all over the world, armored vehicles, roadblocks, and uniformed security forces dominated the streets.