Travel Stuff
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A journey by rAIl
It doesn’t take very long to become addicted to the joys of rail travel in Europe. Not only is it sustainable, it’s a no brainer. Which got me thinking : what would happen if we removed the human brain from the planning process? Sure, it can be fun using apps and websites to chart out…
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Adriatic Adventure Part 6 – How to do it
Dubrovnik has proven to be a great base for exploring this part of the Adriatic coastline and it’s many attractions. Before leaving, there’s just time to escape the Old Town and head to the port area. This is a far cry from the little harbour in the Old Town – a huge inlet designed for…
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Adriatic Adventure – Part 5 – Bridges and Waterfalls
It was always going to be an early start; a day trip from Dubrovnik to Bosnia-Herzegovina. So the plan was to have an early night. But some of the best parts of travel come when the unexpected happens. And on the stroke of 9pm, I heard the sound of singing from my apartment, accompanies by…
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Adriatic Adventure – Part 4 – Palaces, Mountains and Wine
It has to be said that Dubrovnik’s Old town is pretty compact. Spending more than a couple of days based here can make you begin to feel that you’ve seen it ll. But it’s only when you step out of teh street and into its buildings that you discover more than enough to fill a…
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Adriatic Adventure – Part 3 – From Forts to Fat Bastards
Many cities have ancient walls which you can explore. But few are more stunning – or more compete – than those in Dubrovnik. And to get the best out of a visit, get here early; by 10am during the peak season it’s possible that you’ll have to queue up, and then continually stop and start…
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Adriatic Adventure – Part 2 – An Iron Throne
Many tourist destinations ar pretty dead first thing in the morning. Get up early and you may find that many of the shops are closed, bar staff are attentively cleaning up after the night before and nothing really gets going until lunchtime. In Dubrovnik, it’s different. 8.30am and the coach loads are already arriving, many…
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Italian Adventure Part 6 – Livorno
On the final day of his Italian trip, we explore Livorno, a quiet alternative to the bustling tourist spots of Tuscany. We see its historical sites, like the Fortezza Nuovo and New Venice, and highlights the city’s mix of faded beauty and modern luxury. Livorno offers an authentic taste of La Dolce Vita.
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Adriatic Adventure – Part 1 – Winter Is Coming
When I first visited Dubrovnik in 2013, Croatia was only just taking off as a major holiday destination for visitors from the UK. It had long been a favourite for many Europeans, and global visitors were shown its charms via giant cruise ships sailing down the Adriatic coast. And then it all changed. Game of…
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Italian Adventure Part 5 – La Cinque Terre
In the heat of the summer, a trip to the coast is often a good option. And this morning, at Pisa Centrale station, around a hundred other people have had the same idea. The beauty of Italy’s railway system is that you can get just about anywhere in a short space of time, and at…
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Italian Adveture Part 4 – Run For The Hills
For many years in the UK, the very mention of Tuscany conjured up a very specific image. Not of rolling hills with the baking sun feeding rich vineyards below, but of middle class , middle aged families spending the entire summer in a villa, annoying the hell out of the locals. But public transport, and…
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