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Book Review: Three Men in A Float, Across England

May 5, 2009
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Hopping on the topical bandwagon of “slow travel” meant, for British writers Dan Kieran and Ian Vince, driving the full width of England in an electric milk float. This adventure led to the new book Three Men in a Float: Across England at 15mph, a somewhat mad and often hilarious discovery of England and its [...]

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The Tivoli Fountain

February 9, 2009
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The Fountain of Tivoli or The Fountain of Ovate is a noted water feature located in the architectural masterpiece, Villa d’Este in Tivoli.  Villa d’Este was originally commissioned by Cardinal Ippolito Il d’Este, the son of Lucrezia Borgia. As newly appointed governor of Tivoli, d’Este was given the land and existing manor but he was [...]

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Angus Bell Bats on the Bosphorus – An Eastern Europe Tour

December 4, 2008
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Writing a book about playing the very British game of cricket in a series of Eastern European countries certainly sounds like a pretty specific niche: the funny thing is that Angus Bell makes it eminently readable for pretty much any travel (or sports) lover in his book Batting on the Bosphorus: A Skoda-Powered Cricket Tour [...]

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Sightseeing in London

October 28, 2008
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When planning your itinerary for a London trip the first two places you think of are the “Changing of the Guards” and “Buckingham Palace.” Both, of course, you must see. However, there is so much more to see, learn and enjoy about London. Did you know about the ravens that live at the Tower of [...]

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The Man in Seat 61 is Now A Book

July 31, 2008

Mark Smith, also known as The Man in Seat 61, is iconic in European travelers’ circles for developing his incredibly comprehensive website, www.seat61.com. This site started as a kind of personal database explaining in a straightforward way how to travel by train anywhere in Europe, and now beyond as well. Smith’s personal preference for seat [...]

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Visiting the Eiffel Tower

July 29, 2008
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Originally built as the main entrance for the 1889 World’s Fair, designer Gustav Eiffel could only get a 20-year permit for the structure. At the time, many thought it was an eyesore that clashed with traditional Paris architecture. By 1909 there were calls to tear it down. Yet the tower survived to become a symbol of Paris.

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Historic Landmarks in London

July 10, 2008
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London is one of the most amazing cities in the world. It is a huge place which helps to set the tone for the rest of the world in terms of industries as diverse as finance and fashion. People in other countries frequently look to London to see what the trends are in many different [...]

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Paris Beaches: Paris-Plage

June 28, 2008

Beaches in Paris? Bien sur! The “City of Lights” may be located well away from the sea, but that doesn’t mean residents and visitors “in the know” can’t enjoy an afternoon at the beach.

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Amsterdam Museums

June 23, 2008

Amsterdam Canal. Flickr

Amsterdam is an amazing capital city in the Netherlands that people go to visit for a variety of different reasons. Many travelers go here to experience the permissive lifestyle of a city with a world-renowned Red Light District and a liberal stance on the use of recreational drugs. However, a majority of the [...]

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Art Galleries in Rome

June 2, 2008

Gallerie Nazionale d’Arte Moderna Rome. Flickr.

A person who is interested in the history of art can best explore that history by going to the major cities which have been important to art movements over time. There is arguably no better city in the world to experience that type of travel than the city of Rome. [...]

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Historic Landmarks in Rome

May 12, 2008

A view of Rome in the evening. Flickr

Rome, the capital city of Italy, is a cosmopolitan travel destination that is adored by people throughout Europe and around the world. It has some of the world’s best restaurants, some of the most luxurious five star hotels and some of the most interesting new buildings that you’ll [...]

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Twisting in the Wind: Great European Roller Coaster Videos

May 6, 2008

Europe, land of castles and culture. But sometimes you need more thrills than a trip to an art museum can give. Sometimes you just want to get the wind in your hair and scream. Here’s a guide to 15 of Europe’s top roller coasters that you’ll want to consult next time you need to let [...]

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Visiting the Louvre

April 17, 2008

The Glass Pyramid outside of the Louvre Museum (Photo via flickr cc)

You could spend a month in the Louvre and not even scratch the surface of the museum’s collection of 35,000 works of art. Most of us don’t have the time for that, so here’s how to get the most from your visit without getting [...]

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Visiting Athens

April 14, 2008

Parthenon temple from ancient Greece. credit: Panoramas

Athens is the capital city of Greece, a Mediterranean country which has much to offer the visitor from anywhere around the globe. There is history to be learned about here through trips to the landmarks that have been preserved in the area over the centuries. There is natural [...]

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Learn Before You Travel with Rick Steves’ Europe 101

April 11, 2008

Rick Steves Europe 101 History and Art for the Traveler

If you’re not a history buff or a real art lover, there might be a lot of sights around Europe that just don’t really excite you. Rick Steves’ Europe 101 might be the answer if you want to appreciate more than just the Mona Lisa [...]

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Top Landmarks in Paris

March 24, 2008
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Where would be the first place that you would make sure to stop if you had the opportunity to take a vacation trip to Paris? Chances are that you would make sure to head to the because it’s the most famous landmark in Paris; it’s also one that’s hard to miss when you’re in the [...]

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Top Landmarks in Rome

March 10, 2008

A panoramic view or Rome at sunset

You are probably only going to get a handful of opportunities to visit Rome. That’s if you are lucky; many Rome travelers are there for their first and only experience of this magnificent ancient city. Because of this, Rome travelers are particularly keen on trying to see all of [...]

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