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February 2008 - Posts

Hitting High Speeds in Spain

Train travel is very enjoyable and relaxing, but there are times when you just want to get from A to B as quickly as possible by catching some cheap flights. Obviously, in some cases – but in others you might like to think twice. Why bother, for example...
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See St Petersburg Soon – or be Very, Very Sorry

Bad news yesterday for kissers of the Blarney Stone . Today, bad news for lovers of beautiful and historic cities – in particular, the glorious St Petersburg . Go there now, or at least very soon, if you want to see it before its dream-like landscape...

Take Rupees to the Taj, and Sleep Well in India

You’d be a sour soul indeed if you didn't marvel at the sight of the Taj Mahal. It's one of those things that 99.9 per cent of us want to see, somehow, some day. And rightly so. But, if you’re planning a visit any time soon, don’t carry US dollars. You...

Kissers Have Been Conned!

Terrible news from Ireland: those of us who thought we now possessed a wonderful way with words are – shocking though it may seem – victims of a callous and centuries-old con. We contorted ourselves and risked our necks for nothing. People world-wide...
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Embarrassing in Bath - One Travel Moment I'd Rather Forget

We all have them: ghastly travel moments we’d rather forget. I’ve had plenty. The escalator at a Moscow Metro station springs to mind, as does a riverside in Mumbai , where locals roared with laughter at the sight of me. I’ve been stranded in my pyjamas...

We Can Now “Velib” in Paris!

The last time we were in Paris, we amusedly observed that most Parisians had got into a new habit of taking a Velib to go somewhere. From the teenager going back home from a party at 3 a.m. in the morning to the executive in a suit having a ride between...
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Boston in a Day

Most people associate Boston with their beloved (or hated) sports teams, Autumn weather and the rich Irish culture which comes out most visibly during St. Patrick’s Day. Yes, sports, leaves and St. Patty’s day are all a central part of Boston culture...
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A G’Day in Sydney

I was lucky enough to have almost two weeks to spend exploring Sydney (though I wish it were more!), but if I only had a day, and knowing what I know now, there are some things I definitely wouldn’t want to miss. I stayed in a Circular Quay-adjacent,...
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Top 5 Must-Sees in Seattle

To the rest of the world, Seattle is merely known as “that grey place that rains a lot.” Little do they know that the annual rainfall amount in Seattle isn’t even in the top 25 rainiest cities in America! Other associations us Seattlites often hear do...

A Really Smart Idea in Sydney

Whose bright idea was it to cram 12 people into a really tiny two-seater? Some sadist, you might think. Re-think right now! Squeezing a dozen staff members into a Smart Car was a very smart move for global online travel site , Expedia Australia , and...
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Top 5 Travel Deals Around the World

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First Tango in Paris

We’re an adventurous nation, don’t you think? We like to do things differently. If there’s an alternative route, we’ll take it. So, as I was browsing through blog-land and mulling over potential travel clichés, it occurred to me that we could buck the...

London Travel Clichés - Part 2

As promised, a second batch of London clichés. You may or may not see eye to eye with my opinions, but I think there’s one thing you will agree on: very few of London’s famous sights aren’t worth seeing. In fact, I’m not sure there’s a single one! And...
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Top 5 Bargain Shopping Spots in Sydney

Ten days in Sydney is not long enough to truly discover the bargains to be had, but some friends and I did our best to scour the city in search of discount fashion and a bit of mad souvenir hunting. Paddy's Market – Loaded with knock-off handbags and...

Manners, please. Thank you!

Generally speaking, we Aussies are polite. We know how to say ‘please’ and ‘thank you’. I can vouch for that; I spent some of my last holiday working in a very expensive London hotel . The guests were mostly American and always wealthy - some of them...
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