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For forty years during the Cold War the continent of Europe was divided. The Communist east and Capitalist west faced each other across the Iron Curtain, a divide that seemed as permanent as it did solid.

This can all seem like a long time… read full article

Topic:  General Travel | 0 Comments
Tags:  Berlin, Eastern Europe

Warsaw is more emblematic of a post-war reconstruction metropolis than a city boasting a plethora of sustainable design, yet hidden in the urban fabric are a few inspiring examples of environmentally responsible architecture.

The Warsaw University Library, The Agora Building, and… read full article

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Tags:  Art, Eastern Europe, green travel

Travellers on a budget, especially those from countries where museum entrance is free, receive a nasty shock when they arrive in Vienna.

Not only is the travel infrastructure slightly more expensive than elsewhere, especially anywhere to the East, but most activities… read full article

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Tags:  budget, Vienna

There’s no doubt that Rome is the city par excellence for a taste of the Italian bella vita: sun, sights, good food, good wine…

Guides to steer us around the eternal city, Top 5s, and the “Best” lists are as a result… read full article

Topic:  Restaurants & Food | 0 Comments
Tags:  budget, restaurants, Rome

As the end of the year rolls by, London transforms in to a magical wonderland just in time for the Christmas holidays.

Christmas is one of the most eagerly anticipated holidays in London. The Christmas break in London usually extends over four… read full article

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Tags:  Christmas, London, shopping

If you’re an American who just happens to be in Paris on Thanksgiving Day, you may feel deeply thankful for the opportunity to spend time in such a wonderful city.

But when dinnertime rolls around, even the charms of Paris may not stop… read full article

Topic:  How to Tuesday | 2 Comments
Tags:  Paris, restaurants

Lugano is a small town of 50,000 inhabitants in the southern part of Switzerland. As it borders Italy it is predominantly Italian speaking.

Its summers benefit from this geography making them long and warm. As a result it is one of the… read full article

Topic:  Top five Monday | 0 Comments
Tags:  chocolate, Switzerland

Bangkok is full of Thai massage parlours, but many of them offer other than therapeutic massage services. So how to find a genuine traditional Thai massage in Bangkok?

Traditional Thai massage (or Nuad Phaen Boran) is a healing art and… read full article

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Tags:  wellness

We wish you a Boo-tiful Halloween !

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Topic:  Venere Vibes | 1 Comment
Tags:  Halloween

New York is always a city abuzz with excitement and what better time to enjoy the energy that this city has to offer than at Halloween.

New York at Halloween is an absolutely transformed place and you can’t help but… read full article

Topic:  General Travel | 1 Comment
Tags:  Halloween, New York

Halloween Events in New York

Walking Off The Big Apple lists some of the best things to do for Halloween Week in New York. This year's special events include 'Halloween Wonder Cabinet' at the New York Institute for the Humanities… read full article

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Tags:  Halloween, New York, Paris, Rome

Planning to celebrate Halloween in San Francisco?

It’s a sure thing that you will be spoilt for choice! Where better to celebrate the outlandish and macabre than in one of the fun-est locales in the world? Here are some options… read full article

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Tags:  family, Halloween

In my many conversations with the local Italians here in beautiful Turin, I occasionally learn things that I certainly hadn't read in a guidebook anywhere.

And I should know. I'm one of those travelers that voraciously reads… read full article

Topic:  General Travel | 4 Comments
Tags:  Turin

Even if I’m from Southeast Asia, there are some delicacies on this part of the globe which can certainly be a challenge to eat, especially for the western palate. And I whole-heartedly agree.

It’s not every day that I get to see people eat bugs… read full article

Topic:  Restaurants & Food | 6 Comments
Tags:  food

If you’re looking for the perfect destination in which to spoil your partner for the weekend, then you can’t do much better than Edinburgh.

With dramatic scenery, a thriving cultural scene, numerous shopping opportunities and a host of excellent bars and… read full article

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Tags:  Edinburgh, romance