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The city of Bilbao which located in the Basque Region of Northern Spain and is the capital of the Biscay Province has traditionally been known as a center of industry and commerce. For years this coastal city which has one of Spain’s most polluted rivers, the River… read full article

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1. Kunstkamera

The first museum to be established in St Petersburg was the Kunstkamera. Part ethnographic world tour and part freak show, this is a museum that few will easily forget. The main display is often disregarded by those seeking more gory thrills but is interesting… read full article

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The World Heritage Committee, a branch of UNESCO, maintains a list of what it considers heritage sites. The criterion of selection is such that the site must be of extraordinary cultural or natural importance to the whole world, important enough that it need to be preserved for posterity. Spain

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It is still winter in Berlin and there is less daylight to keep a traveler warm and active, so I can recommend an interesting twilight anecdote. Wrap your scarf tight, pull on some warm, water proof shoes, grab a map and take a walk into Mitte. You can get… read full article

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It might seem like a really hard thing for some people to get their head around but a trip to Auschwitz in Poland might be something you find you enjoy more than you think is possible.

Even if enjoy isn’t the right word then fascinating… read full article

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London is literally teeming with historical locations. You’d be hard pressed to walk down any street in the capital and not stumble into something of historic importance or relevance.

If it’s not the houses then it’s the streets. Since the dawn of modern politics, London… read full article

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Travel New Year's Resolution

About France Travel invites you to make a great new year's resolution: visit France in 2009. To make your trip to Paris and other popular French cities cheaper, the website also gives you very useful budget travel tips.

Heineken Experience in Amsterdam

Good news for all beer lovers… read full article

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Have you traveled to a place, say in Asia or Europe, where English is not the spoken language or where you are not familiar with the local dialect? Before you look up Help in the dictionary, consider doing these tips to find your way around.

1. Prepare

Learn it on your own with… read full article

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After a recent visit to Rome here is a must see list of “Places of Worship.” Each has a special flare sure to make your time extra special.

1. Basilica di S. Giovanni in Laterano

S. Giovanni is located inside the city’s wall on the southeast side… read full article

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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… read full article

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Over the years, countless writers have lived and worked in the beautiful city of Edinburgh. If you’re a fan of literature, try our walk around the streets of the city, stopping at all the important sites. Our tour starts at St Giles’ Cathedral in the centre of town. Find the plaque… read full article

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There’s something about old places that attracts me. So among the many schools and universities offering Spanish Language classes, I opted to study at Spain’s oldest University, the Universidad de Salamanca. It is the world’s fourth oldest university after the Universities of Paris, France, Bologna, Italy and… read full article

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 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… read full article

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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… read full article

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Spanish fiestas present a wonderful way to enjoy the culture and lifestyle of Spain.

These fiestas (festivals) which are held through out the year range from the internationally famous Running of the bulls of Pamplona to other festivals like the Fireworks of Las Fallas

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