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When in Rome – Do What the Romans Do – Go to Frascati

October 1, 2022 Our Man On The Ground 0

Just half an hour’s drive or train ride from the centre of Rome is the medieval city of Frascati, one of several historic hill towns to the south-east of Rome collectively called ‘Castelli Romani’. It’s […]

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Cyprus – Where The Mediterranean Meets The Middle East

September 18, 2022 Our Man On The Ground 0

With the sun virtually guaranteed to appear shining, as it does, for more than 300 days a year, it’s perhaps best to visit Cyprus between May and June or mid-September to mid-October when the sun […]

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Exploring Denmark

September 10, 2022 Our Man On The Ground 0

Why go to all the trouble? By which I mean a Mediterranean summer holiday with spiralling temperatures, lengthy traffic jams and overcrowded flights for the holiday that never really stands a chance. Instead, for sheer […]

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Lithuania’s Natural Energy Just Bursts Through

June 1, 2022 Our Man On The Ground 0

Who needs chocolate when you can get your first whack of real energy in the morning through a quirky amber power wheel. Owned by the fabulously eccentric couple Virginija and Kazimieras Mizgirs, the fun invention […]

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Luxembourg – A Majestic Hot Spot Revving Up For The Return Of Tourists

February 15, 2021 Our Man On The Ground 0

It has taken the pandemic for my children to appreciate how lucky they have been to travel so much in their relatively young lives. Ruaridh (13) and Flossie (11) were once blasé about hopping on […]

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Be A Devil And Get Ready To Go Kaunastic!

May 12, 2020 Our Man On The Ground 0

It is a devil’s job trying to come up with new and fun ways to attract tourists and promote places to visit. But when life returns to normal, the little-known city of Kaunas in Lithuania […]

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Sarajevo Turns Dark Periods Into Light

May 4, 2020 Our Man On The Ground 0

“Pyjamas” replied the guide (who lived through the Bosnian-war 1992-1995) when asked what does ‘Peace’ mean to you? Her single-word answer encapsulated daily survival amid war; a frightened teenager, who during the four years of […]

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Secrets Of The Côte d’Azur

November 27, 2019 Our Man On The Ground 0

“Be prepared for crowds,” we were warned, before travelling from Provence to the Côte d’Azur. The streets were busy, but thankfully, I couldn’t describe any of them as over-crowded. We had plenty of space to […]

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Undiscovered Charms Of Provence

October 29, 2019 Our Man On The Ground 0

The path from Provence to the South of France is well-worn and there’s a reason why; it’s a perfect way to experience some of the country’s best scenery – rural, coastal and most of all, […]

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Visiting Caen In Northern France

August 2, 2019 Our Man On The Ground 0

So another day another assignment, this time it’s over to France, but not by the normal route of train or ferry. Read on to find out more why sometimes the finest cultural experiences can be […]