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Category Archives: Europe
Bucharest – last but not least
After Sofia, I’m afraid I went to Bucharest with pretty low expectations. I’m really pleased to say they were surpassed by quite some margin. If it hadn’t been for the stifling heat (which we were told was unusual for June) … Continue reading
Posted in Europe, Everything
Tagged bucharest, capitals, Europe, palace of parliament, Romania
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Sofia? So-so…
Sofia was capital number 26, and to be honest, didn’t really inspire me. There are some nice parks, but the centre of town seems to specialise in huge, impersonal edifices in the socialist realist style, and the outskirts have been … Continue reading
Posted in Europe
Tagged Bulgaria, capitals, Europe, national palace of culture, ndk, sofia
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A capital success…
Well, I did it. Only Sofia and Bucharest stood between me and my aim of visiting all 27 EU Capitals by the time I turned 30. And when my birthday came round on Thursday, we’d made it to them both … Continue reading
Off east…
…in search of capitals 26 & 27. Will let you know how I get on.
Capitals #26 & 27 : Sofia and Bucharest – any tips?
It’s now less than a month ’til I turn 30 (eek…!) Aside from the usual angst that creates, it means I’m also nearing my self-imposed deadline to visit all 27 EU Capitals. But fear not, we’re booked to fly to … Continue reading
Irish general elections past and present
The next Irish General Election will be on February 25th, and I’ll be keeping an eye on the RTE website between now and then. My feeling’s that there’s a few twists left yet. Fine Gael have a weak leader in … Continue reading
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Tagged general election, ireland, progressive democrats, rte
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