Europe and Middle East

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A weekend wonder on the Calais Coast. A Glorious weekend beckons

27/03/2014 by .

Discover the trail of Richard Strauss in Germany

26/03/2014 by .
Janette griffiths goes on the trail of Richard Strauss in Germany as she visits Berlin,  Dresden and Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

Janette Griffiths goes on the trail of Richard Strauss in Germany as she visits Berlin,  Dresden and Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

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Pecs. The Gateway to the Balkans. Experience Hungary’s 5th city

26/03/2014 by .

Jakobsweg Culinary Festival in Ischgl. Discover a tasting pilgrimage like no other.

22/03/2014 by .
Andy Mossack travels to the Jakobsweg Culinary Festival in Ischgl. A sort of culinary version of the Way of St. James.

Andy Mossack travels to the Jakobsweg Culinary Festival in Ischgl. A sort of culinary version of the Way of St. James.

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Guide to Prague. Discover why this is a city with two faces

05/03/2014 by .

Madesimo ski resort. Italy’s best kept alpine secret

04/03/2014 by .
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Trudging across the virgin snow 3,000 metres up on the alpine slopes above the  Madesimo ski resort in Lombardy, the sky is azure blue and I swear I can see the magical spires of Milan’s famous Duomo peeking out above the horizon.

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The Venice Carnival: Ten Experiences Not to Be Missed

03/03/2014 by .
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Hannah Fielding is the author of The Echoes of Love, a romantic novel set in Venice. Hannah knows Venice like the back of her hand and here she gives TripReporter her own recommendations on enjoying the Venice Carnival.

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The fair city of Dublin. Never more than twenty paces from a great pint and history

24/02/2014 by .
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Andy Mossack visits Dublin and finds a city laden with history and of course a pint of the black stuff.

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Best Italian Carnivals

13/02/2014 by .
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It is Carnival season around the world. A time for fun and festivity from morning to night. There are many to choose from but why not try Italy. Italian carnivals are famous for masks and of course food. So here are our pick of the the best Italian carnivals.

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Amazing Ring of Kerry Review

12/02/2014 by .
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I’m sitting in The Red Lobster, a comfy little pub in the charming seaside village of Waterville about halfway around the Ring of Kerry, and Pat’s pitching me her fish chowder. ‘You won’t find a better one anywhere’ she modestly announces.

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