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		<title>A Short Guide to Madrid Airport</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are heading to Madrid this fall, then it is likely that you will end up travelling through Madrid Barajas Airport. This is quite an old airport, originally built in 1928, but it has undergone huge modifications with the building of Terminal 4, which is now one of the largest terminals in the world. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Top 5 Paintings in The National Gallery, London</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:00:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[For art fans planning to spend a few days in London, the art galleries cannot be missed. Enormous, packed full of important work and absolutely free (apart from special exhibitions), you could spend days doing little else than wondering around them and admiring the work on show. However, if you don’t have much time in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Experience The Real Scotland With An Edinburgh Whisky Tour</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Scotland is famous for many things. Braveheart, the Loch Ness Monster and the ruggedly-beautiful scenery all come to mind. But there is one thing above all others that has really put the country on the map: whisky. A trip to Edinburgh is simply not complete without visiting at least one of the traditional breweries on [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Visit Barcelona in an Afternoon</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:30:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jon France</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Could it really be possible? To see enough of Barcelona with just one afternoon to spend? Well, although Barcelona is the type of city that you could happily spend days and weeks exploring, for those of us who are pressed for time or just passing through, we have to economise. So yes, it is perfectly [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Top 5 Musicals in London’s West End</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 13:30:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A trip to London is not complete without a visit to the West End, where an abundance of fantastic shows await you every night of the year. But with so much choice, it can often be hard to choose which one to see, especially if money is limited. So here’s a rundown of the five [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sample the Best of Catalan Cuisine in Barcelona</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 13:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jon France</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Barcelona is now well and truly on the culinary world map with a wide selection of sumptuous cuisine and excellent restaurants and chefs. Catalan cuisine is the traditional cuisine of the region, and there are a whole host of tasty dishes to try in a number of first-class restaurants. So go ahead and indulge yourself [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Top Festivals To Check Out in Madrid</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jon France</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Madrid is famed the world over for its colourful and exciting festivals. Madrileños love to party, and throughout the year you will find a whole range of festivals packed full of colour and excitement. Here is a selection of the best, so stock up on sangria and get ready for a fiesta! 2 de Mayo [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Top 3 Family Attractions in Barcelona this Winter</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 08:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jon France</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are numerous activities on offer if you head to Barcelona with your kids this winter. The city is not all about sun, sea and sand, and you will be able to find plenty of indoor attractions to keep you busy. 1. Port Aventura Check out the biggest roller coaster in Europe at Port Aventura, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Christmas for Families in Barcelona</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 08:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jon France</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are heading to Barcelona over the Christmas break with your family and don’t really know much about the city at this time of year, then below you will find a few ideas to make the most of your festive break, as well as some basic information for the Christmas period. Christmas Trees For [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to be eco-friendly when visiting Barcelona</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 14:00:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jon France</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are an eco-conscious traveler who is worried about how will stick to your green credentials when traveling abroad, then one place you might want to head is Barcelona, Spain. In terms of recycling, the home of Gaudí is up there with the very best, meaning you will be able to stick to your [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Top 5 Gaudí Sites in Barcelona</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 08:00:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jon France</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Antoni Gaudí and Barcelona are inextricably linked, and with his striking Art Nouveau buildings popping up in the city wherever you look, it is impossible to avoid coming across his work during your stay. However, if you only have time to check out the main works that made the architect’s name, take a look at [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Top 5 Parks in Madrid</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jon France</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[By any standards, Madrid is a very green city. With over 40 parks comprising 33 million square meters of land, you won’t find it too hard to escape from it all whenever the urge takes hold. So take a break and head for one of the five best parks in Madrid for some peace and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Top 5 Historical Walking Tours in Prague</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 08:00:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jon France</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is no better way to see Prague than on your own two feet. Small enough to walk around in a day, and with plenty of areas to discover, you won’t need to take a single bus or train unless you want to. There are a number of organized tours on offer through numerous tourist [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Top 5 Cafés in Madrid</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 13:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jon France</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is nothing quite like sitting back in a café in Madrid, slowly sipping a café con leche, and watching the world go by. But with so many cafés on offer, it can be impossible to choose where to spend your lazy afternoons. This list provides a short guide to the best cafés in Madrid, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Top 5 Day Trips From Prague</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 08:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jon France</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Prague is such a beautiful city that you may wonder why you would want to travel outside of the city limits at all. But there’s a huge amount of things to to see and do just outside Prague, so check out the list below for the best options. 1. Karlovy Vary Karlovy Vary is a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Top 4 Prague Theaters</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 08:47:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jon France</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ If you go to Prague and don’t take the time to visit at least one of the theaters it has to offer, you will kick yourself when you get home. The theaters of Prague cater for every taste, so check out the four offerings below next time you are in the city and prepare to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>4 Fun Stag Weekend Activities in Prague</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 10:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jon France</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Prague has recently become one of the best stag weekend locations in Europe. However, it’s not just the cheap beer and short flights that appeal to the travelling masses, as Prague also boasts a wide variety of activities to get involved in when celebrating your last days of freedom. The following activities are all offered [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The 5 Best Flamenco Restaurants in Madrid</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 10:50:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jon France</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Originating in Andalusia over 500 years ago, flamenco embodies all that is Spanish in one passionate, seductive and mysterious dance. Real flamenco goes far beyond the polka dot dresses and castanets, and its obscure and ancient origins ensure that it remains a mysterious and exotic dance.Madrid is the ideal place to catch a taste of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Tour of Historic Jewish Prague</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:20:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jon France</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Prague, Czech Republic  has a long and fascinating Jewish history which can be discovered by spending an afternoon or a day exploring the Jewish Museum, which comprises a number of different sites in the Jewish Quarter. This museum has one of the largest collections of Jewish historical artefacts in the world, with a total of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Take a Medieval Walking Tour in Madrid</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2008 10:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jon France</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A walking tour is the ultimate way to get to know a new city. If you don’t have much time then it can provide you with the perfect opportunity to see the best bits, whilst allowing you to take in everything that you would miss from inside a car. The medieval walking tour of Madrid [...]]]></description>
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