General Travel

If you come from the UK then traveling by train in Austria should be a welcome change to what you are used to since here the trains run more or less on time, the network is extensive and you are almost guaranteed a seat. This is especially… read full article

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A trip to Germany is like walking into a fairytale. All those stories we were told as children seem to come to life in the beautiful scenery and culturally rich heritage.

Whether you’re going solo or as a couple, you will find there is an endless amount of things… read full article

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Traveling to Switzerland? Here are a few fun facts that you should know about the country:

1. Lake Geneva is not called Lake Geneva.

The proper name for Lake Geneva is Lac Leman, and the Swiss cringe to hear it called Lake Geneva. It sure is beautiful… 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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Although a shadow of its former self, this list has to be topped by the Orient Express. Originally running from London through Paris, Venice and on to Istanbul the route was shortened after World War II due to the inconvenience of the Iron Curtain… read full article

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I could never have imagined that toothache could give you a ticket to travel. I would assume that a rotten tooth would mean being strapped to the chair in my nearest dentist clinic. Now I know different.

There is something called dental tourism (how mental is that?), which is actually… read full article

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A great writer once said,

it is a cliché that most clichés are true, but like most clichés that cliché is untrue.

 

I mention this by way of underlining that while some travel experiences may not be novel or imaginative that does not necessarily reduce their meaning or… read full article

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The city of Saint Petersburg is one of Russia’s hidden jewels. The city of has a magnificence that you would expect to see only in films or created on fantasy vast film sets.

The reality is that this hauntingly beautiful Russian city is so very real and breathtaking… read full article

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Planning a trip to Denmark and wondering what are the best things to do in Copenhagen? Here are four city attractions not to be missed:

• The Winter Garden at Glyptoteket

The Winter Garden at Glyptoteket houses one of the most stunning collections of sculptures of Danish, French… read full article

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The Wicklow Way, a world-class “way-marked way” in Ireland, comprises seven trails such as Marlay Park to Knockree, Knockree to Roundwood, Roundwood to Glendalough, Glendalough to Glenmalure, Glenmalure to Moyne, Moyne to Shillealgh and Shilleagh to Clonegal.

The walk, spanning Wicklow and Carlow counties, can be covered in… read full article

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Europe is particularly well served by budget airlines and the wealth of choice available can be daunting. Many travellers end up settling for the well known names because the price seems low and it then saves them the hassle of searching the market for other options. The first problem with this is… read full article

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The port city of Barcelona, Spain located on the Mediterranean coast is the capital of the region of Catalonia and is renowned all over the world for the spectacular works of its native Catalan son, the architect Antoni Gaudi.

Some of Gaudi's most famous creations are located in… 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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Normally bloggers are usually so busy in the virtual world that they overlook small things in the authentic world which could be very important in life.

The things they overlook might happen while traveling as they are occupied in trying to choose the gadgets they can… read full article

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Portugal is a country that maintains a relatively low profile on the world arena. However its Algarve region is a popular summer holiday spot and soccer fans through out the world do follow the exploits of Portuguese soccer star and current golden boy of soccer, Christiano… read full article

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