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British Normandy Memorial on Liberation Route

Liberation Route Europe

June 18, 2023 Our Man On The Ground 0

With 2024 marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day, Ramy Salameh takes an early chance to follow key parts of the 4,000km Liberation Route Hiking Trails, ahead of next year’s commemorations, taking in the pivotal sites […]

Rialto Bridge and Grand Canal from FdT rooftop platform in Venice

A Trip to Venice and Cortina d’Ampezzo in the Dolomites

May 25, 2023 Our Man On The Ground 0

Mark Nicholls heads to Italy for stunning views across Venice and the mountain resort of Cortina d’Ampezzo in the Dolomites. Either side of the Grand Canal, palatial buildings stand proud against the lapping waters. Within […]

Inspiring Estonia to Celebrate Culture

May 9, 2023 Our Man On The Ground 0

With an infectious grin and a healthy dose of enthusiasm our guide Jaana Hinno encouraged us to open our eyes and enjoy her chocolate box home city. Hidden deep in the forests of southern Estonia, […]

Crazy Kraków Will Have You Chuckling

April 18, 2023 Our Man On The Ground 0

With big blobs of jam oozing onto my chin – it was time to reflect on a very crazy Fat Thursday in Kraków. As we waited on the corner of Starowiślna, a main street in […]

Cultural Ibiza

February 28, 2023 Our Man On The Ground 0

The Carthaginians arrived in Ibiza in 654. The Goths and Visigoths, Muslims and Christians followed. Then came the Chavs, the hen and stag parties, the tattoos, the piercings, the thongs, the “full-on” party animals, the […]

From the Field of Miracles to the Gulf of Paradise

January 13, 2023 Our Man On The Ground 0

It’s a rare and special act travelling off-season especially somewhere so geared to the summer where sun loungers are arranged in busy blocks to dissuade the casual visitor. Off-season you meet only locals, you don’t […]

Having a Breeze in “Green” Amsterdam

December 8, 2022 Our Man On The Ground 0

It must be an age thing – but to me there is not much difference between a windmill and a wind turbine. So it’s a good job I had 13-year-old Flossie on hand to put […]

Wonderful Montenegro

November 28, 2022 Our Man On The Ground 0

There is something quite therapeutic about watching a golden beach being lovingly picked of its tiny bits of rubbish by an old man who deserves instead to be lying back and watching the world go […]

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Historic Hamburg is Virtually Cool

October 6, 2022 Our Man On The Ground 0

As usual I drew the short straw. A glamorous fairy and a dashing pirate were up for grabs. But somehow, I ended up as a rather rotund and balding monk! Yes, it was only virtual […]

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Celebrate Gothenburg’s 400th Anniversary

October 2, 2022 Our Man On The Ground 0

Taking time out to have fun is a way of life for the Swedish and the locals living in the 2nd city of Gothenburg are gearing up for a year of celebrations as it marks […]