Monaco is synonymous with wealth and class nowadays. It is where some of the most influential figures in Europe have […]
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€1.50 ride to a view that’s priceless
After tiring of seeing how the other half live, I left the Gucci and glam of Monte Carlo behind on […]
Quirky Madrid: The teleférico cable-car
If you’re visiting Madrid for the second time and have seen the big sights before, or if you just fancy […]
Madrid’s breakfast of champions: churros con chocolate
Whatever you had for breakfast this morning was rubbish compared to Madrid’s breakfast of champions – “churros con chocolate”, or […]
Toledo: Spain’s must-see city of marzipan and swords
Only half an hour from Madrid by train, Toledo is a favourite for day-trips from the Spanish capital. But this is one […]
Lille: the view, the zoo and heroic pigeons too
Last weekend I popped to the 10th biggest city in France, Lille, for a three day stag-do. While days one […]
Top ten city-breaks in Europe
Being widely known as a man of culture, I am often asked which is the best city in Europe. So […]
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