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Zeppelins are back ... see for yourself

THE eastern side of Switzerland is separated from Germany by the Lake Constance.

The 5,300 years old Iceman

Published: Fri 29 Mar 2013

Cable cars are a great traveller experience.

THE Seiser Alm is an area in the most northerly part of Italy, in one of the regions that more or less govern themselves, which some would see as a good model for Scotland. One of the by-products of this autonomy is an integrated public transport system that makes getting around very easy and very economical for tourists. Again of interest if Scotland is serious about attracting more tourists.

Polish city's connection to 'The Great Escape'

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Published: Thu 07 Mar 2013

One of the three old city gates that have survived in Szczecin.

POLAND has such a tormented history, perhaps nowhere more so than in Szczecin. It has been Danish, Swedish, Prussian, French, German (they called it Stettin because it was easier to pronoune) and finally controlled by the Russians until regaining its independence just over 20 years ago. This has not given much time to rebuild the city.

Make Bergen a port of call

Published: Fri 01 Feb 2013

That sinking feeling ... Lopsided buildings in Bergen harbour.

NORWAY really is a special place. The rugged country is well worth a visit. It is easy to get there, with daily flights between Aberdeen and Stavanger and Bergen, and Bergen is a good place to start from.

Oslo 100% English speaking

Published: Fri 04 Jan 2013

OSLO has the largest share of population, at around 600,000, of the 4.7 million people in Norway. The capital welcomes 3.5 million tourists a year - but, incredibly, only 122,000 are from the UK.