The Cutty Sark may seem very British atop its perch in London, but as Bernard O’Shea finds out, it’s played a…
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Prague Castle is one of the Czech capital’s main attractions, and your visit can come with fanfare – trumpeteers and…
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Some of the exhibits at the Duke of Wellington’s London residence are cheekier than you’d expect. Bernard O’Shea leaves no stone…
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He was a one-man rock and roll concert on one of the more elegant roads of Warsaw. Everyone gave him…
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They were the unlikeliest of heroes, yet they helped topple a hated regime. Their memory lives on in a fascinating…
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The bust of one of the most mysterious and powerful women in ancient Egypt is the biggest attraction at Berlin’s…
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It’s hip to be in the squares of Timisoara, a European Capital of Culture in 2023. Sometimes you see…
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You have one day in Madrid to explore the city’s latest World Heritage sites. What could possibly go wrong? …
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What started as an unplanned visit to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to kill a few hours in a leisurely way became a whirlwind…
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Heroes’ Square in Budapest pays tribute to the legendary leaders and warriors of the past, but it’s a more humble…