London

Christmas in London often conjures up an image of dull drab skies and freezing temperatures but this vibrant city actually comes to life over the festive season when its major streets are illuminated with spectacular displays of Christmas lights and decorations.

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Christmas Tradition

The Hungarian Girl invites you to attend the 16th Stollen Festival in Dresden, Germany.

In occasion of the festival, a giant stollen bread will be baked and paraded through the Old Town towards the Dresden Christmas Market.

Gay Christmas Market

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Visiting London this winter? Some of the top things to do in London in winter include Christmas fairs and ice-skating in Hyde Park.

1. Visit the Winter Wonderland in London’s Hyde Park

The annual Winter Wonderland brings festive spirit to… read full article

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As the end of the year rolls by, London transforms in to a magical wonderland just in time for the Christmas holidays.

Christmas is one of the most eagerly anticipated holidays in London. The Christmas break in London usually extends over four… read full article

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London. Victorian London.  Jack the Ripper.  Sweeney Todd.  See where we’re going?

London shortly before the turn of the 20th Century must have been a frightening place to be, and even to this day there are some fairly eerie attractions for… read full article

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As boring as it sounds, the English Phone Box has become internationally recognised as one of the symbols of Britain, almost as synonymous with London (in Hollywood) as Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.

Yet as the years… read full article

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The world heritage city of Bath in Somerset, England is well-known for its beautiful Abbey and for the natural hot springs housed in the ancient Roman Baths.

Especially now that the public baths have been re-opened to the public (in a brand… read full article

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Danish Tourist Board Hoax

What do you think about the Denmark tourism video campaign showing a Danish girl seeking the father of her child, a baby conceived on a drunken one-night-stand? Do you find this hoax video funny of tasteless? Does it make you want to visit Copenhagen?

Dark England

Looking for a… read full article

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Kingly Court is a stunning little plaza just off Carnaby Street, London.

If you think Carnaby Street has lost its appeal of late, and is a bit to cool for school despite being full of chain shops, Kingly Court will put… read full article

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For any visitor attempting to get an idea of London’s thriving and revolutionary art scene, a walk along the bankside district of the Thames is an ideal place to start.

Just west of Tower Bridge, the Jubilee Walkway runs along the south bank of… read full article

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Rome beaches, digital cameras, burlesque shows, Amsterdam Red Light District and the Tour de France were last month's hottest topics on the Venere Travel Blog:

1. Beach Town near Rome: Sperlonga

Looking for nice beaches near Rome, Italy? Rob recommends Sperlonga

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People passing Camden Market, London, will have noticed building work going on, and on, and on, it seems, but the end result should mean more for off-the-wall shoppers.

The end of 2009 should see a multi-storey arcade of additions to Camden Markets… read full article

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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… read full article

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Food Shopping

Travel Answer Man lists the world's 15 best food markets including the Spice Market in Istanbul, Turkey, Chatuchak Market in Bangkok, Thailand, Mercado De La Merced in Mexico City, Mexico, Mercat De… read full article

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London has become so ubiquitous among tourists that it’s becoming somewhat Cliché.

The interesting things that there are to do, such as visiting Big Ben or doing a boat tour of the Thames, while undoubtedly being world class, often seem a… read full article

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