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Getting Around Andalucia
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, October 2012
The Costa del Sol and Andalucia have so many great beaches, interesting little towns and amazing places of history such as the Alhambra in Granada that it’s likely that you’ll want to travel ...
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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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History and Holidays in Bodrum, Turkey
Written by JC, Germany, March 2012
History is a big deal in the town of Bodrum in the Anatolian southwest of Turkey . It was the birthplace of Herodotus, “father of history”, as well as the site of an enormous tomb built for King ...
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Hop-On Hop-Off Tours in Rome
Written by Jessica, USA, March 2013
When visiting a new city for the first time, one of the best things to do is take a relatively quick city-wide guided tour. This helps give you a lay of the land, an understanding of local history, ...
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How to Find Cheap Accommodation for Oktoberfest
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, October 2012
Possibly the world’s largest fair and easily one of the best festivals in Germany, the annual Oktoberfest in Munch is visited by over six million visitors from all over the world. Visitors come to ...
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How to Get Around Ibiza
Written by Erin R, March 2013
At 220 square miles, you’ll need more than just flip flops and late-night stamina to get around Ibiza. With multiple transportation options, though, conquering the island is totally doable. By bus ...
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How to Get Around in Munich
Written by Zoe Smith, United Kingdom, December 2012
Whether you’re navigating the masses of beer-swilling revelers in Munich for the annual Oktoberfest or dodging the tourist crowds on a sightseeing excursion, here are a few tips for getting around in ...
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How to Get Around Istanbul
Written by Diana Edelman, USA, October 2012
Istanbul
is a large city; and with a population of more than 13 million folks,
traffic can be a nightmare. Fortunately there are many options to get
from Point A to Point B while visiting ...
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How to Rent an Apartment in Barcelona
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, August 2012
Flights, hotel, suitcase – the three essentials when planning a holiday,
right? Or is it Flights, apartment, suitcase? Most of us automatically
think hotel but renting an apartment can be cheaper ...
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How to Rent an Apartment in Florence
Written by Jessica, USA, October 2012
Renting an apartment in Florence
can be an excellent way to get the most out of your stay. Even if
you’re only there for 4-5 days, you may be able to save money with an
apartment rental over a ...
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How to Skip Museum Lines in Florence
Written by Jessica, USA, October 2012
Besides money, time is the most precious commodity we have when we
travel – which is why it’s so frustrating to waste time standing in
lines. If there are long lines for the big museums – you ...
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How to Spend One Perfect Day in Tuscany
Written by Jessica, USA, March 2013
Defining what constitutes a “perfect day” in Tuscany, or anywhere else on earth, is downright impossible. One person’s version of perfect is completely different than the next person’s, and never the ...
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In and Around Andalucia
Written by Jodi R, Germany, September 2011
The Moorish Baths of Andalucia
offer to create an idyllic sense of well being, taking you back to the
historic days of the Caliphs in gorgeous settings. The spas and thermal
springs have been ...
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Jerez - Flamenco Sights
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, April 2012
That wonderfully passionate dance, the Flamenco, has come to represent the whole of Spain but it all began in the small region of Andalucia ,
the town of Jerez de la Frontera in particular. The ...
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Jewish Berlin
Written by JC, Germany, September 2011
At the dawn of the 20th century, Berlin
had the largest Jewish population of any city in the world. One of the
most positive developments since German reunification in 1989 has been
the ...
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