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Camden Market
Written by Zoe Smith, United Kingdom, February 2013
A creative hub where London’s flair for the eclectic is center stage, Camden has long nurtured its reputation as the city’s most rock’n’roll district and its unique markets are as popular among ...
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Celebrating The Beatles in Hamburg
Written by JC, Germany, April 2012
Although at the height of their fame they were associated with their hometown Liverpool, it was another port city where The Beatles first honed their craft, established their look and found Ringo ...
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Charles Dickens' Birthday
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, February 2012
Whether we know it or not, we’ve all grown up on the writings of Charles Dickens, one of London’s most famous chroniclers. He wrote The Christmas Carol, inventing Scrooge and the ghosts of ...
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Cortona
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, February 2012
Did I hear you say you wanted a room with a view? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Cortona is the town that tumbles down a hillside, virtually guaranteeing that every building has plenty of ...
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Dining on a Budget in Florence
Written by Jessica, USA, February 2013
Eating well in Italy isn’t terribly difficult, but sometimes eating well on a budget isn’t as easy as you might think. In a city like Florence, which is extremely popular with both Italian and ...
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Dining on a Budget in London
Written by Zoe Smith, United Kingdom, February 2013
With its myriad of international cuisine and cutting edge restaurants, London is rapidly gaining a reputation as a gourmet hotspot, but food, as with everything in the city, often comes with a hefty ...
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Dining on a Budget in Salzburg
Written by Sasha, February 2013
Romantic Salzburg in its glorious Austrian alpine setting is a city that lives well on its stomach. It’s crammed with top-quality restaurants that can be prohibitively pricey, but there are myriad ...
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Ferry across the Mersey in Liverpool
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, October 2011
Remember the days when pop stars looked humbly away from the camera, a little amazed at their fame? In Liverpool ,
during the mid-1960s, Brian Epstein managed not just The Beatles but
Gerry and ...
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Festival d’Ile-de-France
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, August 2012
Every year Paris ends the summer with a feast of music with the Ile de France Festival. In 2012 it runs from September 8 until October 14. Editor’s
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Florence’s Chocolate Festival
Written by Jessica, USA, February 2013
What’s better than a chocolate festival if you’re a traveling chocoholic? A chocolate festival in Florence, that’s what. If you’re really into cacao, chances are you’ve heard of Italy’s most famous ...
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Football Games in Milan
Written by Jessica, USA, March 2013
Sports fans visiting Milan shouldn’t miss out on the chance to see Italy’s favorite game – soccer, AKA football, or “calcio” in Italy – in its grandest stadium, the San Siro. Milan’s San Siro is ...
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Give Art for Christmas
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, November 2011
If you’re looking for something different to give as a gift this year, head for the Open Art Exhibition at the Royal Scottish Academy in Edinburgh. Open from mid-November to mid-December, its focus ...
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Greece in Winter
Written by Sasha, January 2013
Greece is known as a summer destination but there are plenty of reasons to visit over winter. Prices are cheaper and temperatures are reasonable, at around 11· Celsius (52· Fahrenheit) in Athens. 1. ...
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Grundafjordur on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula
Written by Katie H, February 2013
Grundafjordur is a town located on the 90-kilometer long Snaefellsnes Peninsula, northwest of Reykjavik. The peninsula is often called “Iceland in miniature” because in its small area you can see ...
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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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