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Ray O’Reilly January 11, 2023January 13, 2023 0 Comments adolf hitler, germany, nazi, travel, World War II

The birdsong of Nazi propaganda that shook Europe

The former Nazi social engineering complex known as Vogelsang Ordensburg offers us a timely reminder of how vulnerable democracy can be in the face of extremist ideology.

The road less travelled, part V: Hamlet in Sweden

In his final stop on his ‘road less travelled’ tour, Christian Nielsen uncovers the possible prototype for Shakespeare’s Hamlet in a Swedish hamlet.

The road less travelled, part IV: The rich texture of the original Hamburger

Hamburg has been minded by many nations but owned by none. This is visible in the city’s openness, resourcefulness and rebelliousness.

The road less travelled, part III: The cycle of life in Groningen

By Christian Nielsen Christian Nielsen’s road trip along the scenic route this summer takes him to Groningen where life cycles

The road less travelled – part II: Overwhelmed at Overloon

As Christian Nielsen takes the road less travelled this summer, he uncovers the volatile, violent past hidden under the tranquil, peaceful present of the Dutch village of Overloon.

The road less travelled: Navigating without algorithms

By Christian Nielsen As I embark on my summer travels, I have resolved to ignore the recommended routes on my

When Mariette met the Virgin Mary

The Virgin Mary appeared eight times to a child in Belgium and the rest is ‘alternative history’

Foreign tourists vote to thump Trump’s America and go elsewhere

Left without a say in the election of Donald Trump, a new breed of conscientious objectors are making their mark on the USA. Foreign tourists are voting with their feet and going elsewhere.

FICTION: Escaping terror firma, Part 2 – Breaking out of the fish bowl

We live in a fish bowl. It would be more likely for a pink elephant to fall out of the sky than for me to get Faris alone somewhere. But the pink elephant somehow managed to land right next to me.