After taking a last look at Barcelona, seeing the Sagrada Familia lit up, and being slightly surprised that none of […]
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Viva Espana: Day 4 – Tapas and Traditions
When I returned to my hostel last night, Germany had left, but USA and Chile were still there. USA was […]
The French Connection: Day 10 – Toulouse Le Trek
Harry, the guide on the only English-language walking tour of Toulouse, is American with an impressive mix of Glaswegian and […]
The French Connection: Day 9 – Getting my bearings in Toulouse
After a morning spent mostly getting my bearings but also being distracted by parks and basilicas, I headed for the […]
The French Connection: Day 2 – Carcassonne
After breakfast, I wandered around town for an hour before heading to my guesthouse to dump my rucksack. Check in […]
The Italian Job: Day 5 – Come and have a go if you think you’re hard enough.
Despite being certain that I’d be hungry when I arrived into Bergamo by double-decker train, I wasn’t. This may have […]
The Italian Job: Day 2 – Eating Turin and the Eurovision Song Contest
I went out to find dinner after checking in at the rather luxurious hostel (they provide soap and towels), and, […]
Another 24 Hours in Glasgow
Breakfast this morning was at the Willow Tea Rooms, not the original ones on Sauchiehall Street – they don’t open […]
The Adventures of Phileas Fiona 