Travel
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316The Pirates of Varna: Gold, fast ships, ransoms and a legend of a stolen bride
(Editor’s note: Terry Boyd also contributed to this post on the pirates of Varna.) When American audiences think of pirates, the Caribbean...
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256Visiting Paris: A practical guide for organising a four-day trip
Who does not fancy a walk on the Seine, a tasty croissant and just relaxing at any of the cosy restaurants in...
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289Dispatches’ guide to vegetarian dishes in Turkey you can’t miss
Before heading to Turkey, I was told by several people that finding vegetarian food would have been a real challenge. It certainly...
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491Bonjour Honfleur: Visiting the port city in Normandy that inspired the Impressionists
Living in a charming small Dutch town with a harbor, I thought I would be hard to impress. But the enchanting harbor...
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684New for 2026: Dispatches’ list of Europe’s new theme parks and expansions
(Editor’s note: This post on new and expanded theme parks and amusement parks will be updated through 2026 as we get fresh...
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325Frühlingsfest in Stuttgart: If you can’t wait for Oktoberfest, this is your spring alternative
(Editor’s note: Oktoberfest is in Munich, which is the state of Bavaria. Frülingsfest is in Stuttgart in the state of Baden-Württemberg.) If...
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341Dispatches’ Travel Guide to the best Italian islands from south to north
The first mental images that comes to mind when we talk about Italy is Rome, Vatican or traditional pasta and pizza. Sure,...
