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.
Madrid: Reading in a bookworm's paradise
The Spanish capital's sunny disposition can hide its brooding literary heart.
- by Stephen Phelan
Toledo: The Spanish city of gastronomy
Soaking up the culinary splendour of Spain's city of gastronomy.
- by Stephen Phelan
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.
- by Stephen Phelan
Things to do in Moscow, Russia: One day three ways
The Russian capital can be very expensive, but it can also be surprisingly affordable.
- by Stephen Phelan
How to travel Shanghai: One day three ways
In a city of almost 25 million, the best cheap eats tend to draw a crowd.
- by Stephen Phelan
One day three ways: Seoul
Start hearty with a bowl of haejangguk breakfast stew at Sanggane Gamjatang.
- by Stephen Phelan
Visit Helsinki on a budget
Take a private sailing tour to see the city and surrounding archipelago from the water.
- by Stephen Phelan
One day 3 ways - Santiago
Both penny pinchers and cash cows can enjoy Santiago. Here's three different ways to spend your dimes.
- by Stephen Phelan
One day three ways: Osaka
See the 'floating garden observatory' on the upper floors of the Umeda Sky Building.
- by Stephen Phelan
One day three ways: Belfast
The great wee corner cafe Rhubarb does a full "Ulster fry"- the mightiest of breakfasts.
- by Stephen Phelan