Written by Colm Hanratty

10 neighbourhoods in Tokyo worth checking out

When you visit New York City places like the Empire State Building are on the to-do list. In Paris it’s the Eiffel Tower. Then in Sydney it’s the Opera House. Tokyo, on the other hand...

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What to do for a day in Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur is a city that offers many things. There’s great shopping to be done, it’s steeped in culture, you’ll find some of the world’s most famous buildings there and it’s great value...

Written by Colm Hanratty

How to spend a day in Munich

Planning a trip to Munich? Get the expert tips so that you can make the most of your time in the Bavarian city, whether you're visiting for Oktoberfest or for a weekend.

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10 brown cafés in Amsterdam to visit

When you first hear that something you have to do in Amsterdam is visit a ‘brown café’, you can easily mistake this for something else. You might immediately envisage dingy places with tourists and locals higher than the Empire State. But this isn’t the case.

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How to spend a day in Budapest

Budapest has something many cities don’t – WOW factor. As you walk along the banks of the Danube and see the castle looming over you on one side and the stunning Parliament on the other, you’ll understand what I mean.

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Where to celebrate Songkran in Bangkok

All over the world are festivals that are unlike anything you’ll ever encounter. Oktoberfest in Munich is one, Las Fallas in Valencia is another, while if you’re in Rio de Janeiro during Carnival you’re unlikely to forget it for a very long time. Another festival that will forever be etched from your memory is Songkran in Thailand.

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What to do for a day in Prague

Of all of Europe’s capital cities, the one that has that something mystical that you can’t quite pinpoint about it is arguably Prague. Overlooked by an ancient castle and boasting buildings that wouldn’t look out of place in a fairy tale, the city has an old world feel that always leaves you wanting to come back. One of Prague’s many great traits is its size – you can cover the city’s main sights over a day.

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Travel tips for Brussels from our #Homestaychat

Our most recent #Homestaychat focused on the Belgian capital of Brussels. Along with @VisitBrussels we asked you what are you favourite neighbourhoods there, what attractions you shouldn’t miss and more. Below is what you told us.

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20 local delicacies to whet your tastebuds in Europe…and where to find them

Having been born and raised along the shores of the Irish Sea, the continent that has paved a welcome for me more than any other is Europe. I've tantalised my taste buds with well-known delicacies that could feed an army of foodies. Here are just twenty…

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#Homestaychat Brussels – share your tips and pick up others

Have you been to Brussels before? Do you know the best restaurants, coolest neighbourhoods and more? If so, join us for #Homestaychat this coming Monday (23rd March) as that’s what we’ll be discussing – all things that are great about Brussels.

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