September 20, 2012
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Things to see in Berlin | Germany Updated: September 20, 2020 | By Claire | More One of the most vibrant and exciting cities in Germany is Berlin. Germany is famous for their beer, great food, and hospitality. Another great benefit of visiting Germany is that English is widely spoken. This is ever so apparent in […]
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Categories: Germany, Sights
September 19, 2012
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Charming Chantilly | France Updated: September 19, 2020 | By Claire | More Beyond its mares and millionaires, Chantilly is rich with cultural charm, bustling cafes, perfect porcelain and exquisite art. You don’t have to be horse-crazy to appreciate the drowsy charm of this elegant provincial town, but it helps. Just north of Paris is an attractive, […]
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Categories: France, Sights
September 17, 2012
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Culture and Art in London 2012 Updated: September 17, 2020 | By Claire | More The cultural scenes in London include a number of different mediums. These include architecture, music, museums, and festivals. The art lover will be offered a huge selection of opportunities to sate their artistic tastes and immerse themselves in the sights […]
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Categories: Sights, United Kingdom
September 17, 2012
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Top Five Tourist Destinations in Cyprus Updated: September 17, 2020 | By Claire | More Cyprus is considered to be one of the top destinations for travelers who love to enjoy the sea and the sun while at the same time visit places that are rich in culture and tradition. This country is the perfect […]
Tags: archaeological-artifacts, archaeological-museum, comfy-shoes, cyprus-ayia-napa, cyprus-paphos, cyprus-trade, greek-goddess-aphrodite, kourion, larnaka, limassol, nissi-beach, oldest-cities, pristine-beaches, quiet-fishing-village, roman-agora, tomb-of-the-kings, unesco-world-heritage, unesco-world-heritage-site, vitaly, world-heritage-site
Categories: Cyprus, Sights
September 16, 2012
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Moving to London? Here are Four of the Finest Neighbourhoods Updated: September 16, 2020 | By Claire | More If you mention London to people from outside the city, the chances are they will think of wide avenues lined with historic buildings and all within a stone’s throw of the River Thames. It perhaps goes […]
Tags: bohemian, cross-section, east-london, ewan, herry, historic-buildings, jewel-in-the-crown, london-england-uk, melting-pot, munro, narrow-streets, neighbourhood, neighbourhoods, rare-places, river-thames, shapes-and-sizes, sizable-proportion, steady-influx, urban-sprawl, western-suburb
Categories: Sights, United Kingdom
September 16, 2012
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Visiting Venice During the Carnival Updated: September 16, 2020 | By Claire | More The Carnevale di Venezia or Venice Carnival takes place annually culminating on Shrove Tuesday. The history of Venice carnival started from the loss of the “Repubblica della Serenissima” which was Venice’s previous name against the Patriarch of Aquileia in 1162. To […]
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Categories: Italy, Sights
July 6, 2012
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A Weekend in Cool Brighton Updated: July 6, 2020 | By Claire | More Easily reachable from London, the vibrant streets of Brighton fill up at the weekends with young professionals seeking an escape from London life and locals getting out and making the most of their area. Spend a weekend in Brighton and discover […]
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Categories: Sights, United Kingdom
July 5, 2012
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The Best Places to Make the Most of London This Summer Updated: July 5, 2020 | By Claire | More Spring is finally in the air and as the weather warms up and the days get longer, Londoners come out in force to make the most of the city. Whether you’re a visitor or a […]
Tags: best-of-both-worlds, bolt-hole, endless-days, glasshouses, herry, hyde-park, kew-gardens, landscaped-gardens, nearby-park, perfect-time, picnic-in-the-park, river-thames, rowing-boat, serpentine-lake, spring-air, stunning-variety, tropical-atmosphere, urban-oases, urban-sprawl, world-spring
Categories: Sights, United Kingdom
July 4, 2012
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London Travel Guide – Cheap Tips and Sightseeing Updated: July 4, 2020 | By Claire | More Today we’d like to take you around the city’s most interesting neighbourhoods and show you some of London’s must see hidden gems. We’ve kept everything cheap and cheerful within your budget and free things to do – both […]
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July 4, 2012
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Riding High! – Convents, Cathedrals, Monasteries and More | UK Updated: July 4, 2020 | By Claire | More History lovers with a penchant for architecture will find all they could ask for in the Yorkshire Ridings. From the fabulous Fountains Abbey in the north of the county to the mysterious Kirkstall Abbey in the […]
Tags: banks-of-the-river, beverley-minster, carthusian-monastery, chapter-house, cistercian-monks, dissolution-of-the-monasteries, fountains-abbey, great-plague, history-lovers, interactive-exhibition, kirkstall-abbey, lay-brethren, mount-grace-priory, rievaulx-abbey, river-aire, spectacular-sight, stunning-parkland, unesco-world-heritage, unesco-world-heritage-site
Categories: Sights, United Kingdom