Poland
Why I Visited the Wieliczka Salt Mine (and Should You Bother?)
You’ll know by now that I’m not a great fan of major tourist attractions. So why did I want to visit the underground cathedral in
4th August 2017
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United Kingdom
The Walled Towns and Fortifications of North Wales
The Norman castles and fortifications of North Wales are one of the area’s major tourist attractions. And rightly so: the buildings are majestic and offer
21st July 2017
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Israel
The Jerusalem Ramparts Walk, a New Perspective on the Old City
With its narrow streets, bazaar like atmosphere and thousands of years of history, the Old City of Jerusalem is one of the world’s foremost tourist
26th May 2017
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Sweden
Gammelstad Church Town, A Living Tradition
Rows of tiny wooden cottages in streets radiating out from the medieval stone church. Each painted in the typical red and white of Swedish rural
12th August 2016
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United Kingdom
The Long History of Birdoswald Roman Fort
In some ways I found Birdoswald Roman Fort the most interesting of the forts on Hadrian’s Wall. Although the remains are less extensive than those of better
25th November 2015
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Italy
Making Sense of Verona’s Walls and Fortifications
Regular readers of this website will know that I love old walls. I’ve explored walled cities like Girona and Lucca, and I’ve walked the whole
21st September 2015
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Italy
Mantua, Renaissance Home of the Gonzagas
Coming into Mantua from the north, the first thing you notice is the three artificial lakes that surround the city. Today they are a pleasure
2nd September 2015
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