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Stephen Phelan

Stephen Phelan

Travel writer

Stephen Phelan, who writes on arts, culture, and ecology, has made it his mission to live anywhere and everywhere except his native Ireland. He's currently based in Buenos Aires.

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Madrid: Reading in a bookworm's paradise

The Spanish capital's sunny disposition can hide its brooding literary heart.

  • Stephen Phelan
Restaurante Adolfo fare.

Toledo: The Spanish city of gastronomy

Soaking up the culinary splendour of Spain's city of gastronomy.

  • Stephen Phelan
Shopping Avenue, Leipzig, Germany.

Things to do in Leipzig, Germany: One day three ways

On a budget or splashing out: here are three ways to see German city Leipzig.

  • Stephen Phelan
Must-see: St Basil's Cathedral in winter snow, Red Square.

Things to do in Moscow, Russia: One day three ways

The Russian capital can be very expensive, but it can also be surprisingly affordable.

  • Stephen Phelan
Card players gather for a game or two at Fuxing Park in Shanghai.

How to travel Shanghai: One day three ways

In a city of almost 25 million, the best cheap eats tend to draw a crowd.

  • Stephen Phelan
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Skyline of Seoul

One day three ways: Seoul

Start hearty with a bowl of haejangguk breakfast stew at Sanggane Gamjatang.

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Helsinki harbour

Visit Helsinki on a budget

Take a private sailing tour to see the city and surrounding archipelago from the water.

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Cerro Santa Lucia in Santiago.

One day 3 ways - Santiago

Both penny pinchers and cash cows can enjoy Santiago. Here's three different ways to spend your dimes.

  • Stephen Phelan
Osaka

One day three ways: Osaka

See the 'floating garden observatory' on the upper floors of the Umeda Sky Building.

  • Stephen Phelan
Belfast City Hall

One day three ways: Belfast

The great wee corner cafe Rhubarb does a full "Ulster fry"- the mightiest of breakfasts.

  • Stephen Phelan

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