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Festival Internazionale di Musica e Arte Sacra
Written by Jessica, USA, November 2012
If you’ve ever walked into an enormous old church in Europe and noticed
the spectacular acoustics, you might have followed that thought with the
realization that a musical performance in such a ...
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Free Things to Do in Dublin
Written by Zoe Smith, United Kingdom, February 2013
Whether you’re traveling Dublin on a tight budget or blew your travel funds on one of the city’s notorious pub-crawls, there are plenty of ways to explore the Irish capital for free. Here are some ...
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Free Things to Do in Istanbul
Written by Zoe Smith, United Kingdom, March 2013
With exchange rates plummeting, Istanbul isn’t quite the bargain destination it used to be, but those on budget will still find plenty of opportunities to stretch out their dollars. From marveling ...
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Gambling in Monte Carlo
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, October 2012
Not actually France , but close enough to often be included in trips to the Cote d’Azur, Monte Carlo in the tiny independent country of Monaco , is known for its wealth and its Monte Carlo Casino ...
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Gladiators of Ancient Rome
Written by Jessica, USA, September 2012
We have long been fascinated by gladiators, as evidenced by things like
the blockbuster Russell Crowe movie, but how much do we really know
about the gladiators of Ancient Rome ? Editor’s Note: ...
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Grand Canal Bridges
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, January 2012
Venice consists of 117 islands, 150 canals and 409 bridges. The biggest of all the canals is, unsurprisingly, the Grand Canal but it’s only crossed by four bridges. Until three years ago, this ...
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Guimarães Jazz Festival
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, October 2012
The 21st Guimarães Jazz Festival will be held from November 10-19, 2012.
This year it will be special not just for turning 21 but also because
the city of Guimarães is this year’s ...
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History and Traditions of Fasching
Written by JC, Germany, February 2012
We all know the clichés: the Italians are passionate, the French are arrogant, the Germans are orderly. And you can find supporting evidence for all of those broad generalizations, but there is ...
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Hookah Cafes in Istanbul
Written by Zoe Smith, United Kingdom, February 2013
Whatever comes to mind when you think of a Hookah cafes in Istanbul – groups of Middle Eastern men getting high on smoky inhalations in shadowy teahouses or the rainbow of peculiar looking vials ...
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How to Do Paris like a Local
Written by Tighthead Prop, Australia, September 2010
Here's my tip on how to make the most of your trip to Paris - don't rush it! Do you ever get the feeling that sometimes you get somewhere and rush around visiting all the must-see sights, and don't ...
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How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Notre Dame
Written by Christine, USA, January 2013
One of the world’s most famous Catholic churches is on almost everyone’s list of Paris sights – and even if it’s not, it’s unavoidable if you’re crossing the Seine with any regularity. Here are some ...
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Iceland’s Gay Pride Festival
Written by Viator, August 2012
Given Iceland’s well-known acceptance of the LGBT community, it may not be surprising that this tiny country holds one of the best gay pride celebrations in the world. In a country of just over ...
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May Day in Germany
Written by JC, Germany, April 2012
Those reliable Germans – even their riots are scheduled! Every May 1st, largely left-leaning protestors face off against police in the district of Kreuzberg, throwing Molotov cocktails then ...
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Milan in Winter: Things to Do
Written by Jessica, USA, February 2013
Although Milan is often skipped by visitors in Italy, it can be a particularly good city to include on a winter itinerary. Unlike some destinations where major sights are outdoors and therefore rely ...
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Monaco Princely Wedding
Written by Jodi R, Germany, June 2011
In case you haven't received an invitation for the Monaco Princely Wedding , there is still time to make a trip to the Principality and join the public celebrations. The civil marriage ceremony of ...
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