Tips & articles
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Cape Clear Island: a birdwatching bonanza
14 August 2009
Even repeated viewings of the old Alfred Hitchcock classic, The Birds, won’t prepare you for the...
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Paris essentials: Oú est la gare?
10 August 2009
Heading to Paris? Read up on how to get the most out of this ville magnifique. Pretend you’re a...
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London on a shoestring
05 August 2009
London has a reputation for being expensive. It’s true that you can spend a fortune on hotels and wining...
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Bavaria destination essentials
04 August 2009
A long checklist of castles, churches and natural wonders will lure you to Germany’s largest state,...
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Ireland dos and don’ts
04 August 2009
As long as there’s conviviality in the air, and a “round” on its way, the Irish will...
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When in Rome…etiquette in Italy
03 August 2009
Italy is a feast of seemingly endless courses, but in a land of rigorous aesthetics how do you navigate...
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Go to town in Edinburgh - twice
31 July 2009
Edinburgh is twice the town: the Old Town and the New Town, each worthy of a full day’s exploration....
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Edinburgh in Festival time - for free
31 July 2009
Edinburgh is dusting off its sequins and arc lights for its maddest time of year. Get a feel for the...
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Paris highlights
30 July 2009
1 Eiffel Tower The view of the ‘city of light’ by night is mesmerizing from the tip of the city’s iconic...
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Top 10 architectural gems of Barcelona
23 July 2009
Barcelona is fairly festooned with buildings to ogle. Ciutat Vella bristles with Gothic mansions, powerfully...
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The world’s greatest natural wonders
22 July 2009
What are the most amazing natural wonders on the planet? It’s a question I got asked today by the...
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A Dubliner’s don’t-miss guide
17 July 2009
You can’t go to Ireland and not experience Dublin. It’s like drinking a Guinness without...
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Istanbul with children
17 July 2009
Known more for its history and architecture than its child-friendly attractions, Istanbul might not seem...
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A guide to the Tour de France
14 July 2009
If you happen to be in France in July and wonder what all the two-wheeling is about, don’t worry...
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Kayaking in Corsica
08 July 2009
Feel like an eco-friendly adventure on the high seas? Grab a kayak and head out onto the Mediterranean....
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Britain in summer - five of our favourites
03 July 2009
Devon - seaside towns for all tastes Devon’s southern shore presents a dazzling display of seaside...
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Prague: musical city
01 July 2009
Prague just wouldn’t be Prague without the jazz spilling out of windows, the tubas being lugged...
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Roskilde Rocks
29 June 2009
Denmark’s answer to Glastonbury, Roskilde Festival is northern Europe’s largest music festival. This...
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Jump the queue! Get straight to Europe’s classic sights.
12 June 2009
Summer can spell trouble for the traveller in Europe. The weather may be gorgeous, but queues for popular...
