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The world’s most exciting city? A compelling debate

ByPaul Johnson October 12, 2017October 17, 2017

In partnership with The Platinum Card® from American Express® You may recall that I was planning to attend an…

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The most exciting city in the world?

The most exciting city in the world?

ByPaul Johnson September 25, 2017September 29, 2017

In partnership with the Platinum Card® from American Express® Inspirational, intriguing cities are dotted all over the world offering…

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6 architectural highlights of Rotterdam

ByPaul Johnson November 6, 2015November 14, 2017

This advertorial is in association with American Express® I recently had the opportunity to sample 24 hours in life…

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9 of London’s most iconic views at night

ByPaul Johnson December 29, 2014September 14, 2015

SPONSORED FEATURE IN ASSOCIATION WITH AMERICAN EXPRESS London is a city that has seen considerable change in the last…

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10 of the best Christmas menus in London

10 of the best Christmas menus in London

ByPaul Johnson December 22, 2014September 29, 2017

SPONSORED FEATURE IN ASSOCIATION WITH AMERICAN EXPRESS Fed up with turkey and all the trimmings? Christmas is very much…

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Short stay: GLO Hotel Ithaca, Helsinki, Finland

ByPaul Johnson February 6, 2014May 9, 2019

On a recent visit to Helsinki, I stayed at the GLO Hotel Ithaca – a moderately-sized hotel with an excellent…

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Reflections on my trip to Helsinki, Finland

Reflections on my trip to Helsinki, Finland

ByPaul Johnson November 19, 2013May 9, 2019

Throughout my time in Helsinki, I’ve been on a mission with American Express to track down great customer service…

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Service with a smile at GLO Hotel Kluuvi, Helsinki

ByPaul Johnson November 19, 2013May 9, 2019

In my final example of great customer service on my latest trip to Finland with American Express, I’d like…

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Feasting on bear in Finland

ByPaul Johnson November 19, 2013May 9, 2019

In my continued hunt for great customer service on behalf of American Express, I wanted to try some traditional…

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Hockey in Helsinki

ByPaul Johnson November 19, 2013May 9, 2019

On my recent trip to Helsinki, I wanted to not only see some of the main tourist attractions, but…

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First impressions in Finland

ByPaul Johnson November 18, 2013May 9, 2019

As you will know from an earlier blog post, I recently visited Helsinki on behalf of American Express, on…

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Heading for Helsinki – your recommendations, please!

ByPaul Johnson November 14, 2013May 9, 2019

I have teamed up with American Express to go on a quest for great customer service… and I’m heading…

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