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Gellert Baths, Budapest, Hungary

Bathing in Budapest

If there’s one thing you shouldn’t miss in Budapest, it’s a trip to one of the local baths. There’s an elegance to the experience unlike anywhere else.

malta, gozo, boat hire, blue lagoon, caves

Taking a boat around Gozo

The heat of the summer makes the Maltese island of Gozo oppressive during the day. Luckily there’s a beautiful escape along the coastline.

Hamburg's maritime history

Hamburg’s maritime story

Hamburg would not be the city it is today without its port. Over the centuries, it allowed Hamburg to grow. And now the water is one of its biggest assets.

Basilica Cistern, Istanbul, Turkey

Why an Istanbul site reminded me of Harry Potter

Under the streets of Istanbul, an enormous vault – held up by hundreds of columns, with minimal lighting and shallow water – reminds you of a serpent!

Amsterdam Canal Ring, The Netherlands

The canal ring of Amsterdam

The canal ring of Amsterdam was an engineering and cultural masterpiece when it was built. It’s fitting that it’s now included on The World Heritage List

Can Tho Mekong tour, Vietnam

Life in the Mekong

Around the outskirts of the city of Can Tho, away from tourists, you can walk the waterways and see life in the Mekong Delta.

Stena Adventurer from Holyhead to Dublin

On the bridge with the captain

On a clear crisp Irish morning we set off from Dublin Port, bound for Wales. Up on the bridge, I get an insight on what it’s like to captain the ferry.

Beemster Polder, Netherlands

How to get rid of an entire lake

The Beemster Polder in the Netherlands is a feat of human engineering impressive enough – but especially when you find out when it was done!

Schokland World Heritage Site, The Netherlands

From an island to a sea to a field

It looks like a field but the Dutch site of Schokland has a long history. Once it was an island, then it was a sea. Now it is land again. What’s it like to visit?

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