Category Archives: Travel

On the road again… to San Diego

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Tony Redmond

This week I traveled from Dublin to San Diego to attend “The Experts Conference” (TEC). The conference organizers took care of tickets and I was routed via JFK on Delta rather than my normal choice (probably Aer Lingus to Chicago and onwards … Continue reading →

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The Citadel of St. Tropez

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Tony Redmond

Most people who visit St. Tropez on the French Riviera probably think about the glamour side of the town – its up-market shops, the restaurants dotted around the port that can charge an extraordinary amount for an ordinary pizza, the yachts … Continue reading →

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New French breathalyzer law

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Tony Redmond

[Updated to reflect changed regulations] Driving in France can present some unique challenges.  Drivers who are new to France who have to transit the massive roundabout at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris receive a rude introduction to some of … Continue reading →

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Climbing the rock: Rocher de Roquebrune

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Tony Redmond

I have passed by the Rocher de Roquebrune frequently ever since my first trip to the South of France in 1981. The Rocher (literally “large rock”) is located close to the village of Roquebrune-sur-Argens in the department of the Var. The … Continue reading →

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Snow in the Var

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Tony Redmond

The French Riviera is usually associated with pictures such as the gentle swaying of palm trees framing the glittering Mediterranean in 30 degrees warmth, with of course those who are deemed to be movers and shakers busily quaffing champagne and telling each … Continue reading →

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Snowy rugby weekend in Rome

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Tony Redmond

Last weekend, I was in Rome for the Six Nations clash between Italy and England. An uneventful flight from Dublin to Rome’s Fiumicino airport (FCO) was marred only by the slow baggage delivery. FCO took 50 minutes to get bags … Continue reading →

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A visit to Craven Cottage

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Tony Redmond

There’s something impressive about professional sport when it is played at speed and with precision at the highest level. Wednesday evening saw my sons and I pay a visit to Craven Cottage in London to see Fulham FC welcome Manchester … Continue reading →

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The pain of CDG transits

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Tony Redmond

Is there another airport in the world that rivals CDG-Paris in terms of its ability to infuriate passengers through senseless bus journeys from one part of the airport to another? This thought came to my mind as I endured yet … Continue reading →

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Collective early December ramblings

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Tony Redmond

Last week my wife and I traveled to The Netherlands to visit Utrecht and Amsterdam for some business and a little pleasure. In Utrecht, we stayed at the Hotel Karel V, which was very nice if a tad cold at times. … Continue reading →

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Weekend in Connemara

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Tony Redmond

We’ve just passed a very pleasant and relaxing weekend in Connemara, my favourite place in Ireland. Oscar Wilde described Connemara as “savage”, probably due to the rock-strewn rugged landscape that creates a real challenge for farmers to scrape a living. … Continue reading →

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