Category Archives: History & Culture

City of Lights

Posted on December 9, 2025 by moselman

In the run up to festive season the bright lights of are never very far away in this busy part of Europe. In that respect, we’re really spoilt for choice; whether its a big city crowd-puller Christmas market, a few … Continue reading →

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On Sweden’s Bohuslän Coast

Posted on September 8, 2025 by moselman

So, let’s face it, the tourism industry in general seems to be getting somewhat of a bad name for itself these days. Almost every day I’m reading about yet another small piece of heaven that’s been trashed by the Instagram … Continue reading →

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Borderlands

Posted on October 4, 2024 by moselman

Oh England, please forgive me ! I’ve just realised that after 12 years or so of writing this blog, that I’ve never mentioned your “green and pleasant” land before; not even once ! Of course, we Scots know only too … Continue reading →

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Spey to Sea – a “wee trip” back to Scotland

Posted on August 23, 2024 by moselman

Being a tourist in your own country might seem like a strange concept, but one that most certainly challenges you to look at things, which you once just took for granted, with a fresh eye: What’s new ? What’s changed … Continue reading →

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Golden Autumn Days

Posted on September 27, 2022 by moselman

At the end of the summer, it never ceases to amaze me how, every year, so many folks look to the approaching winter with a sense of foreboding, quite forgetting that the most beautiful season of the year has yet … Continue reading →

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Wind, Waves & Wild Coast – Norway without the crowds…

Posted on July 23, 2022 by moselman

People keep telling me that Norway is overpriced, overcrowded and over-touristed – in fact, images of visitors fighting for their own tiny piece of Instagram space atop the airy and iconic Pulpit Rock by Stavanger, jostle for attention on seemingly … Continue reading →

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Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Posted on November 4, 2021 by moselman

The ancient hilltop town of Rothenburg is famed far and wide as being the quintessential medieval town, with perfectly preserved timber framed houses, winding closes, soaring spires and ancient town walls. In fact, Rothenburg could be straight out of a … Continue reading →

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Wine Villages of Alsace

Posted on November 3, 2021 by moselman

The glories of autumn are only just starting to fade now as we head into the more changeable and darker days of November; nevertheless, when the sun shines it can still look wonderful at this time of year. Vineyards in … Continue reading →

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Trees and People in the City:

Posted on April 9, 2021 by moselman

Normally when you think about the cultural heritage of a city you tend to think about famous buildings, public squares and streets rather than about greenspaces and trees. However this needn’t be the case. Trees in urban areas are increasingly … Continue reading →

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Green Shoots from Old Roots – Reimagining cultural landscapes

Posted on April 6, 2021 by moselman

Given its proximity to where we live, the upland plateau of the Eifel, located to the South of Aachen is one of our most popular choices for day trips. In recent years it has become increasingly frequented as a tourist … Continue reading →

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