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Thousands of tourists trapped at the mercy of a rumbling volcano in Iceland may sound like a pitch for a dodgy action movie, but sadly what we’re living through at the moment is no two-bit work of fiction.
This is a highly frustrating time to travel in Europe. Unpredictable ash [...]
Whether you’re trundling downhill on a rickety tram, driving around the Rossio or wandering the polished streets of the Chiado, you’ll notice tiles flickering past you on buildings everywhere in Lisbon. In Bairro Alto and Alfama you can scarcely walk by a church, shop or townhouse without being dazzled by colourful glazed façades. I know [...]
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Most holidaymakers who rent cars have an easy, trouble-free experience. The unlucky few who don’t are kicking themselves that they didn’t twig potential problems within the first few minutes of collecting their vehicle.
So before you you jump in and sign on the dotted line, ensure you’ve at least taken photographic evidence of your rental [...]
In 2005 I handed back my company car, ditched my job in Madrid where I was working for a few years, rented out my apartment and jumped on a plane to discover Central America.
My Spanish friends thought we were mad – giving up a “good job” for the unknown 6 months which lay ahead. [...]
