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Highclere Castle - The Real Downton Abbey
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, January 2012
The TV show won four Emmys this year, so it’s clear that we all love the glamor and drama of stately English country living. Downton Abbey is filmed at Highclere Castle, a wonderful house in ...
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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 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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Ibiza’s Hippy Market
Written by Erin R, February 2013
With bohemian roots reaching back for decades, one of Ibiza’s most famous destinations is its hippy market. These days you can visit the original, or several others that have cropped up around the ...
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Iceland Selects Its Song for Eurovision
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, January 2012
Around 50 countries each year compete to win the Eurovision song contest. Why? Probably because the winner gets to host the following year, which brings their country lots of tourism dollars. This ...
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Italy’s Chianti Wine Festival
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, August 2012
Wine is to Italy
as water is to the rest of us: essential to life. The annual Chianti
Wine Festival held in Greve is a great way to sample wines from one of
the great wine-producing regions in ...
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Kate and Will Join the Royal Family in Madame Tussauds
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, May 2012
Everyone from vampish pop stars to heroic sporting legends have been immortalized in wax courtesy of the world famous Madame Tussauds museum and British royalty are no exception, so it’s about time ...
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Latest Art Galleries and Shows in Barcelona
Written by Jodi R, Germany, January 2012
The latest in Barcelona art and culture from a Cabinet of Curiosities to more light at Arts Santa Monica, and Caixa Forum hosts the Impressionists.
Dive into the wonderful world of Madame La ...
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Madrid in Pictures
Written by Jodi R, Germany, October 2011
Madrid is sunshine, culture, atmosphere, tapas... and Inbox 12. Inbox 12 is a unique postcard publication where you receive 12 illustrated cards by local artists designed to celebrate their ...
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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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Monasteries of the Casentino near Arezzo
Written by Jessica, USA, January 2013
There are monasteries in different parts of Italy that can be interesting places to visit or – in some cases – provide a budget accommodation option. In the Casentino Valley of Tuscany, there are two ...
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Mt. Vesuvius: Hiking the Infamous Volcano
Written by Jessica, USA, February 2013
Few mountains have the notorious reputation of Mount Vesuvius in southern Italy. This is, after all, the volcano that laid waste to Pompeii 2,000 years ago – and which continues to threaten the area ...
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Nightlife in Gràcia
Written by Erin R, February 2013
Get to know the more authentic side of Barcelona, Spain, by spending a night out in the relatively undiscovered Gràcia neighborhood, just a quick metro-ride away from the city center. Typically ...
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Romantic Things to Do in Munich
Written by Zoe Smith, United Kingdom, February 2013
With its snow-blanketed landscapes, mountaintop castles and lush meadows, Bavaria has long inspired fairytales and if you’re looking for romantic destinations, Munich has plenty more strings to its ...
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Romantic Things to Do in Rome
Written by Jessica, USA, February 2013
Rome is a busy city that one often thinks of in terms of its historic and culinary values to the traveler. But can it also be romantic? The answer depends almost entirely on what you consider to be ...
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