festivals

Are you planning a fun-filled vacation with your loved ones to Dubrovnik, Croatia? You know, a few days of soothing sun, catching a glimpse of the expansive sea views as well as soaking up the rich local culture? Well, Dubrovnik is the best place for a few… read full article

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• For those of you looking for great Italian food in Camden, London, Yourlocalcamden reviews a new design restaurant serving Sicilian food.

• Visiting Sicily in May? Italy Italia makes you discover Sicily's Flower Festival held in the beautiful Baroque city of

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Holiday in Sardinia

On Vacation Travel Trends, Terry Roberts blogs about his recent trip to Italy. Terry and his wife took a low cost flight from Madrid, Spain, to Sardinia, and stayed at the Bed and Breakfast Solemare in Alghero.

San Francisco Bay to Breakers

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• Autoinfos invites you in the Planète Auto in Paris, France, from July 1st to July 2nd.

• ejdurant gives you more information on the new Paris attraction, the Phare building, that will be completed by 2015.

• hinudotcom recommends you Matmos and Fraction in Café

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Paris is definitely Summer’s Gay Destination par excellence.

The striking Paris Gay Pride (Marche des Fiertés) takes place yearly at the end of June. This gay parade joins even hundreds of thousands of people walking and getting fun in a lively… read full article

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The region of Provence located in the south east corner of France has often been described as ‘Heaven on Earth’. Provence is renowned for its breathtaking landscape which is characterized by the gorgeous Mediterranean coastline, lush olive tree groves, fragrant lavender fields… read full article

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Spain is a country that likes to party like there's no tomorrow. And when tomorrow does come there's usually yet another party to prepare for and enjoy. The Spanish probably let their hair down more frequently than any other country on… read full article

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This tradition of eating every last bit of meat in the house before the arrival of Lent has long changed from an evening of gastronomical celebration to a much longer gala that allows for any flight of imagination to be translated into a most colorful reality. Almost every town of… read full article

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Motorcycle Rental in Andalusia

If you're planning a trip to Spain and are a fan of motorcycles, book a room at the Kempinski Hotel

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Carnival comes from the Latin carnem levare which literally translates into taking away the meat. This is what the carnival was originally meant to be - a splendid pre-lent feast, a last night of indulgence before the period of penance begins. Today’s carnival is, however, a much grander event spanning several days… read full article

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1. Madeira Flower Festival and Carnival

If you're planning a weekend break in Funchal, Portugal, read this guide to the Flower Festival and Carnival of Madeira, one of the best street parties in Europe including flower displays, carnival parades and samba concerts.

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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… read full article

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Gloucester Cheese Rolling

You might have seen this bonkers event on the news? It’s the one where humans and birds become one. Every May Bank Holiday locals and people from much further afield flock to Cooper’s Hill in the Cotswolds near Cheltenham to watch people hurling themselves down a very… read full article

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Turin which is located in the Piedmont region of Northern Italy is largely regarded as the chocolate capital of Italy as it produces at least sixty percent of all the yummy chocolate that is produced in the country.

Turin Chocopass

Turin has been producing chocolates for over three… read full article

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Europe is one of the great destinations of the world. It’s a great place to see awesome festivals, particularly if you love food and exploring culture through it, commonly known as a foodie.

• Merano Wine Festival, Italy

Like Italian food? Be sure to check out the Merano Wine… read full article

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