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A wonderful day in Norwich
Norwich is a cathedral city in the area of East Anglia, roughly 160 kilometres northeast of London. As I had some meetings in the area, I...
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The hills of Monferrato
Monferrato is a hilly area situated east of Turin in the region of Piedmont. Stretching from the alluvial plains of the Po River to the...
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Winter adventures in Lapland
Lapland is the northernmost region of Finland and lies almost entirely inside the Arctic Circle. Covering about one-third of Finland’s...
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Exploring Piedmont
Piedmont is a region of northwest Italy bordering France and Switzerland, with Turin as its capital and largest city. Piedmont was high on my...
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How I celebrated my 50th birthday in Amsterdam
Turning 50 is a pretty big deal in the Netherlands. I’ve often seen signs of it in Amsterdam and around the country – family and...
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A day in Nîmes
Nîmes is a city in the Occitanie region of southern France ( map ). Famous for its impeccably preserved Roman monuments, Nîmes is often called...
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Charming Miltenberg
Germany is awash with charming medieval towns packed with picturesque cobblestone streets and half-timbered houses. One of the most beautiful of...
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A walk around Lecce
There are numerous beautiful cities in Puglia to visit but my favourite is undoubtedly Lecce . The capital of the province of the same name in...
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An Amsterdam hotel for all reasons
The nhow Amsterdam RAI Hotel is a striking building along the Zuidas (southern axis) of the Amsterdam Ring (A10) highway. With its three...
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A road trip along the Main River
The Main River is the longest river (entirely in Germany) and flows through central Germany in the states of Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg and...
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Exploring Gravina in Puglia
Gravina in Puglia is an ancient town in central Puglia in southern Italy ( map ), with a history that goes back to the Neolithic age. I first...
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Cooking like an Italian in Puglia
Participating in a cooking course during my travels is something I always love to do. It’s a great way to learn about the local culture and...
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A magical art experience in Amsterdam
The Fabrique des Lumières is a new digital art centre in Amsterdam . Created by the fantastic Culturespaces team in the Westergasfabriek , an...
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A day trip to Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a historic village in the Provence region of southern France that’s famous around the world for its wines. The...
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A walk around Avignon
Avignon is a historic city in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region of southeastern France. Located on the banks of the Rhône River,...
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Charming Brisighella
Italy is a trove of charming villages, steeped in history and surrounded by gorgeous landscapes. I’ve seen a fair share of them but I found...
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Plane views: Frankfurt
Frankfurt is one of the most populous cities in Germany (just under a million inhabitants) and is a global hub of finance and commerce. On a...
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Six spectacular road trips from Cape Town
The Western Cape of South Africa is one of my favourite regions in the world. It has everything I look for in a holiday: diverse landscapes, a...
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The castles of King Ludwig II
The beautiful Alpine borderlands of southern Bavaria is home to some of Germany’s most loved historic attractions. The forested mountains,...
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My travel highlights of 2021
2021 started off on a quiet note. Like most parts of the world, the Netherlands remained in lockdown. Restrictions were gradually lifted in...
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An architecture walk in Palma de Mallorca
Palma de Mallorca is the capital and largest city of the Balearic Islands in Spain. Located on the fringes of Palma Bay, the city centre is a...
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Active and Discovery river cruise in France
France is one of my favourite countries in the world to visit. There’s an endless number of experiences for literally every area of...
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The Art Cities of Emilia-Romagna
Emilia-Romagna , a region in northern Italy, is a multi-faceted destination with a rich artistic and cultural heritage. For a period spanning...
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The spectacular Carrières de Lumières
“A light and sound show?”, I asked, with a hint of disdain. Gayle turned her gaze to me and began to describe the Carrières de...
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Plane views: Swiss Alps and Lago Maggiore
It’s always a treat to fly across the European Alps on a clear day. The views of the snow-capped mountains, jagged peaks, verdant valleys...