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Scalp the Skelp

Owenwee and the Skelp, Co Mayo: You can combine two walks - one hilly, one boggy - in Co Mayo. But it's out of your hands whether they'll be glorious or pure misery, writes Francis Bradley.

Merry Munich

The capital of Bavaria, in southern Germany, is a safe, compact city with friendly locals, a vibrant cultural life and great food and drink, writes Mal Rogers.

On the trail of proper paella

Marie-Claire Digby visits Valencia in search of the city's authentic rice dish.

Peach Melbourne

The city is to Australia what New York is to the US: a multiethnic metropolis in a hurry, writes Brian O'Connell.

Go News

Ireland will suffer 'less than others' from fall in US tourism

TRADE FAIR: FEWER AMERICAN tourists will come to Ireland next year because of the weak dollar and other factors, according to delegates at Ireland's largest tourism trade fair, Meitheal 2008, in Dublin this week.

Travelling light is the way to go

BAGGAGE CHARGES: IT WAS a tough week for those not travelling light, with both Ryanair and Aer Lingus hiking their baggage charges.

Best eats direct to your mobile

TECHNOLOGY: SALLY AND JOHN MCKENNA have expanded their series of Bridgestone guides to Ireland’s best restaurants with a Dublin edition for mobile phones.

Airport Watch

Irish Times journalist John Moran on a vexed journey to Havana, in Cuba.

In short

More travel news in brief.

Regulars

How much for a week on the Costa del Sol?

Where: Seven days in Marbella

Go overnight

Patsey Murphy visits the Cliff House Hotel, Co Waterford.

My holiday

Anita Notaro, author.

Go reader go

Your questions answered by Joan Scales.

Awesome feats

THERE'S NOTHING like the warm inner glow at the end of a hard day's trekking. But, standing by the fire in a pair of trail-running shoes, the glow was a little too warm, writes ADAM HARVEY.

Mind your manners

James Helm rues the demise of everyday etiquette among travellers.

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Town and gown

Arminta Wallace visits Oxford, a city of winding lanes and ancient colleges.

Go catch a show

Tony Clayton-Lea with some suggestions for culture vultures who want to spread their wings.

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Go bag a deal

Suggestions for the sports-minded traveller.

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On top of the world

MAGAN'S WORLD: Manchán Magan on a unique train trip.

Go read

LAURENCE MACKIN with suggestions for books to travel with.