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European Wave and Tidal Energy Conference, Nantes
Thoughts about my 2015 trip to Nantes where I presented my research at the EWTEC conference.
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European rail trip, part 5: Amsterdam and home by ferry
Amsterdam, a city of canals and bikes. Lots of bikes. And what better way to explore the city, than a hire bike. Then it was finally time to head back to the UK, by ferry to Newcastle.
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European rail trip, part 4: Overnight to Köln
The return journey began with a sleeper train to Köln, where I visited the impressive cathedral, and some of the other sites, before heading on my way again
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European rail trip, part 3: Vienna and the conference
My impressions of Wien, which were somewhat, but not wholly, dominated by attending and presenting at the European Geosciences Union conference
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European rail trip, part 2: Zürich and through the Alps
My impressions of 36 hours in Zürich, with an unexpected start, clean colourful architecture, and a festival to make the place seem lively. Then the highlight of the trip, a train journey through the Alps, with some amazing scenery.
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European rail trip, part 1: introduction and Paris
Planning of my trip across Europe by rail, from Edinburgh to Vienna, via Paris & Zürich then returning via Köln & Amsterdam. Plus the first leg of the journey and exploring Paris.