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Since the breakup of the Soviet Union and during the post-Communist era, the city of Budapest has become a tourism mecca for international travelers.

There are numerous attractions and events that you can enjoy in the city, especially when vacationing as a family. Budapest is a city steeped in world history and filled with cultural treasures and it could take numerous visits there to discover all of them. read full article

Many cities seem to come alive in summer in a way that wouldn’t even be imaginable in summer, and one of the ways they do this is with festivals, carnivals and other events, often for free, that liven up their streets and parks. Madrid is no exception, and while it is hardly as dull and grey as London in winter, summer is certainly the time to be there. This is a chronological guide to the free summer events in Madrid.

Denmark’s capital, Copenhagen, has repeatedly been recognised as one of the cities with the best quality of life. Bright, cosmopolitan and environmentally friendly (the water in the inner harbour is so clean it can be swum in) the city is a safe and popular destination for families.

For all intensive purposes, the city of Paris has always been one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.

It is renowned for being one of the most culturally and historically rich cities in Western Europe as well as being known for its cuisine and wines. read full article

The most populous city in Spain is Barcelona.

No holiday or vacation to the country is complete without seeing this city. Whether it is the cuisine, the museums, read full article

Many people may be confused when it comes to Lego

and believe that is still just about the small building blocks that can be put together by industrious tykes to produce simple pirate ships and castles. read full article

Thousands of people will be travelling from all over the globe to South Africa this summer to watch the football World Cup 2010.

The football may be the main attraction, but there will be times when visitors are looking for other read full article

Are you fed up with visiting places and feel just like a tourist? Are you in London and willing to enjoy a trully Bristish experience?

One of the things to do in London to feel like a Londoner is to simply enjoy the Sunday meal in a pub, preferably in an old-school drinking hole, one of the remaining old man’s pubs. read full article

Ljubljana, like many cities in the former Eastern Bloc, has enjoyed a renaissance since the fall of the Berlin Wall and the eastward expansion of the EU.

At first, tourism was based almost entirely on the low prices on offer but the city’s place in the market has matured recently and while it is still relatively cheap, read full article

Scotland’s capital city may be overflowing with cosy hotels, tempting restaurants and cheerful locals but like any ancient place, the city has a dark and eerie past.

Edinburgh’s long and colourful history is filled with tales of hauntings, witches and gruesome murders – just the sort of thing to shock and amaze the bravest of young travellers. Here are three of Edinburgh’s spookiest attractions. read full article

Discover the Monterrey Bay Aquarium with your kids. Travel to California to get fun and discover the sea universe with your children.

Or you’d rather enjoy a Segway tour in Madrid and travel green? read full article

Situated on the banks of the Rhine River in Germany is the historical city of Cologne. It is a hub of tourist pleasures and the 4th largest city in the country with roughly 1,000,000 residents.

The problem with visiting Cologne is that it can get quite costly if you are not careful when planning your itinerary while visiting the city. read full article

Check out these five New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day recipes and food tips shared by out Twitter friends:

• A to Z Recipes shares the Vasilopitta recipe, a bread recipe from Greece

Looking for a great place to visit on a day trip from Berlin, Germany? Check our these 5 beautiful destinations:

1. Frankfurt-an-der-Oder

Not to be confused with the city of Franfurt in the south west of Germany, this is a… read full article

Some like Paris in the springtime, but Paris in the winter isn’t bad either.

True, the city can be rather gray and cold during the winter months, but Parisian city officials do a good job of keeping spirits high by… read full article