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Top 5 Piazzas for Relaxing in Florence
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, February 2012
The historic center of Florence is densely urban. Everything is built of stone, and it can be exhausting. You’ll be gasping for a breath of fresh air. Even the River Arno gives little relief as it ...
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Top 5 Views in Florence
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, April 2012
Florence
is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Its
bridges, palaces, and churches can all inspire the feeling of being
inside a post card. Here are five places where you ...
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Trabant Cars
Written by Prague Expert: Martina, Czech Republic, October 2011
Trabant cars are from the late 1970s and represent the Eastern Europe feel from that time. Its like traveling back in time while being driven around the city. I am a big fan of 70-80s, and while ...
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Train Travel in France
Written by Christine, USA, February 2013
Traveling throughout Europe by train is a dream for many travelers, but almost nowhere is it more convenient, comfortable and cost-efficient than in France. Let’s take a look at the basics of ...
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Venice Film Festival
Written by Jessica, USA, August 2012
Venice
may seem like a sleepy city steeped in history, but the art scene is
alive, kicking and contemporary. This is showcased every other year
during both the Venice Biennale, a big ...
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Venice’s Witch Race: Regata delle Befane
Written by Jessica, USA, January 2013
Venice ‘s car-less
existence and dark waterways already give it a mysterious quality – but
throw in a fleet of boats rowed by witches and you’ve got the makings of
something bizarre and ...
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Vevey: A Town Among the Vineyards
Written by Zoe Smith, United Kingdom, February 2013
At the heart of the famed Lavaux wine-growing region, the town of Vevey, Switzerland, has a prime location on the banks of Lake Geneva, encircled by the area’s famous tiered vineyards and snow-capped ...
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Villefranche-sur-Mer
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, March 2012
5 miles (8 kms) outside Nice to the east lies Villefranche-sur-Mer. If you feel like escaping the crowds promenading along the Promenade des Anglais
beside Nice’s beachfront, hop on the ...
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Visiting Amsterdam in Winter
Written by Sasha, January 2013
There is plenty to do in Amsterdam over winter. The climate in the capital city of The Netherlands is not always at its most welcoming but if you’re lucky the sun will come out, the crowds will have ...
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Visiting Monaco During the Grand Prix
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, May 2012
It’s fast, loud and all about money: it’s the Monaco Grand Prix . This year the 70th Grand Prix event takes place May 24-27. If you like formula-one car racing head to Monaco then, and if you ...
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Visiting Prague in Winter
Written by Sasha, February 2013
Prague is at its most beautiful in winter; the Czech Republic’s romantic capital city is strung with fairy lights and looks magical under its coating of snow. Hotel rates come down and the crowds are ...
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Visiting Vienna in Winter
Written by Sasha, January 2013
Austria’s elegant capital city of Vienna comes alive in winter, with high-society balls and classical concerts. Its great art galleries and castle museums are almost empty and prices drop radically ...
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Wine Tasting in Andalucia
Written by Erin R, February 2013
As Spain’s second-largest autonomous community, Andalucia is not only full of Iberian soul (flamenco anyone?) but also some really taste-worthy wines. Indeed, Spain’s southernmost continental ...
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Winter Activities in Sweden
Written by Diana Edelman, USA, February 2013
Sure, the days are shorter and the temperatures are sub-zero in Sweden during the winter, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of things to enjoy in this Scandinavian country. From extreme ...
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