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Heather on her Travels posts an article on how to make travel films including some tips  from two experts in adventure documentary making.

Solo Travel

On Solo Traveler, Janice blogs about the high number of people from Ireland searching for… read full article

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For the true bookworm, one’s reading environment can make or break a book.

This article is for the university student in Turin, Italy, who wants to get out of her dorm room or other unattractive, standard study space, and/or for the wanderer… read full article

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'Angels and Demons' Tour in Rome

Planning a holiday in Rome? If you enjoyed 'Angels & Demons', you might want to visit the locations of the Hollywood movie starring Tom Hanks and based on Dan Brown's book.  Europe a la Carte recommends taking… read full article

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• H10 hotel chain tempts you to unwind in Lanzarote.

• NDTravel recommends you not to miss Scandinavia's ultimate scenic thrill article on the breathtaking Norwegian fjords.

• April Fool's Day tweet: SheilaS gives you some tips on Hair Care Tourism.

• Dreaming of a cheap Hawaiian vacation? Whereivebeen tells you how.

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1. A Year in Provence by Peter Mayle

An obvious one to start with but well worth a mention never the less. This book could be thanked but also accused of changing the face of the beautiful southern French region of Provence. Mayle… read full article

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Here are five of this week's travel tweets that caught our attention:

• Wanderluster gives away free copies of Wanderlust and Lipstick.

• Visit_Rimini invites us to attend the Tiki 26 Beach Festival (April 1st - May 10th).

• ItalyTravelista recommends a visit to the Roman Houses in Rome's

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For all the students studying in Florence this year you will be need of books. I have a list of the bookstores that can assist you in purchasing an art history book and/or a verb dictionary for your Italian language course. As your school… read full article

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Any epic journey or unforgettable adventure deserves a well-loved travel journal, doesn’t it?

Following the trip, you can share your travel journal with family and friends and revisit the destination again and again. Unfortunately, not all travelers keep up their travel journal while they’re on-the-road. Here are a few smart tips for keeping… read full article

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Instead of buying a last-minute, ill-researched pulp-fiction paperback from the airport, it's often good to spend some time beforehand and buy what will really suit you.

Here are some books I'd really recommend:

1. Neither Here Nor There: Travels in Europe

Other than being written years ago and more out-of-date than a… read full article

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BoostnAll Travel  releases its annual top 10 destinations for independent travelers including Sardinia, Italy, Berlin, Germany, Tasmania, Australia, and other fantastic travel destinations in Asia, Africa and South America. The National Geographic makes a list of hangover helpers around the world including coffee in… read full article

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If you’re traveling for a long time and you’re like me, you always end up schlepping around more books than you should but not enough for the entire trip.

While you could certainly leave a few books at the hotel for other travelers to peruse, why not make… read full article

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Travel books: if you aren't lucky enough to be able to travel all around the world, reading can be a great way to travel with your imagination. Paul Theroux, the legendary American travel writer, reprises the four-month journey he did 30 years ago across Europe and Asia described in his timeless classic book The Great… read full article

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Portugal has as a rich literary tradition born of its culture of maritime exploration and political struggles.

Portuguese literature is also heavily influenced by the cultures of Brazil, Africa and various other regions where Portuguese explorers founded far… read full article

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If you really can't stand (or speak) Spanish and just need a break : a run down of your English language literature options in Madrid, Spain. I know, you feel guilty about it. You're in a foreign country, you're supposed to immerse yourself in the culture. But what you… read full article

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One of the many wonderful things about London, is the high street that runs through most every neighborhood. On a recent visit to the city, I had some time to kill before catching my bus to Stansted Airport. The bus was scheduled to pick me… read full article

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