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Floriade 2012
Written by Viator, January 2012
They say that gardeners are a patient lot and they must be because one of the world’s peak horticultural events is held only every 10 years. This year, the sixth Floriade was held in The Netherlands ...
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All the World’s a Festival
Written by Budapest Expert: Marta, Hungary, June 2011
Hungary has recently become a country of festivals. Hundreds of them are organised year by year in a lot of topics, but practically in two categories: cultural and gastronomy festivals (or the two ...
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Farewell Winter, Here Comes Spring - The End of Winter in Budapest
Written by Budapest Expert: Marta, Hungary, February 2011
February is the shortest month of the year, and yet, it often seems that it would never last. The feasts of December are over by now, you have long forgotten about your New Year’s wows, the snow ...
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Shopping Fest starts in Istanbul
Written by Istanbul Expert: Nesrin, Turkey, March 2011
Istanbul is ready for shopping! Istanbul, one of the most dynamic cities in the world, will become the global capital of shopping and entertainment during the Istanbul Shopping Fest which runs from ...
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White Nights
Written by St Petersburg Expert Igor, Russia, July 2011
White Nights is one tradition that is indispensable for St. Petersburg in the summer. As many of you know, St. Petersburg is situated quite high on the globe and in the summer months, the sun rises ...
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Christmas Markets Throughout Europe
Written by Viator, October 2012
One of Europe's most notable holiday traditions is the Christmas Market. Dating back to the 12th and 13th centuries in German-speaking Europe, Christmas markets - also known as Christkindlmarkt or ...
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Guide to Munich's Oktoberfest
Written by Viator, August 2010
Oktoberfest is by far the largest beer festival in the world, attracting around six million visitors to Munich to enjoy the liquid gold. Every year the Wiesn ("the meadow") is turned into a ...
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Queen's Diamond Jubilee in London
Written by Viator, April 2012
On February 6, 1952 King George VI died (the king featured in the
film The King’s Speech) and his eldest daughter, Elizabeth, became
Queen. 60 years later we are celebrating her Diamond Jubilee. ...
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Christmas Markets (Christkindlmarkten)
Written by Viator, August 2010
The start of Advent season brings the traditional Christmas markets to the squares and streets of Munich. The most well-known market is Christkindlmarkt, located in Marienplatz. The twinkiling ...
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Venice Carnival
Written by Viator, December 2010
In stark contrast to Carnival festivities in Rio, New Orleans and elsewhere, the Carnival of Venice, like the city that hosts it, is straight out of a historical drama. Resurrected by the Italian ...
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Carnival in Malta
Written by Malta Expert: Victoria, February 2012
Come and join the Carnival festivities! Some
hate it; others bear it, while others like me simply live every day of
the year waiting for those five short days, usually in February, when
the ...
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5 Reasons to Visit Rome in April
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, April 2012
1. Easter. April 8th is Easter Sunday in 2012 and both Sunday and Monday are public holidays in Italy . Rome is a very religious city and home to the Vatican so it’s a special time here. The ...
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6 Christmas Things To Do in London
Written by Zoe Smith, United Kingdom, November 2012
There’s a myriad of festive fun to be had in London this Christmas, but to get you started, here are a few suggestions. 1) Christmas lights: London’s shimmering decorations are some of the best in ...
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All Saints' Day - Nov 1st
Written by Jodi R, Germany, November 2011
The festival to honor all Saints is believed to be the time when boundaries between living and dead disappeared, and people visit the graves of relatives to decorate them elaborately with offerings ...
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America's Cup Race in Naples
Written by Naples Expert: Fabio, Italy, April 2012
Take advantage and visit the city of Naples , Italy during the America's Cup competition!
What is America's Cup?
America's Cup is a trophy awarded to the winner of the America's Cup match ...
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