Tips and Ideas

Though mega malls continue to sprout up like mushrooms in Rome scouring the street markets for deals still remains a favorite Roman past time.

Ah, yes. There’s nothing like spending a day shopping at the markets, scrounging for goodies that’ll cost you twice the price… read full article

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London is, undoubtedly a contender for the best place to see art in the world. Granted, until recently, only a small proportion of the artists that make up the great collections are actually British, but this doesn’t stop the British being very proud of their cultural heritage and the fact… read full article

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Planning a holiday in Bulgaria? Here are a few things you must know before your trip.

1. When to go?

The best time to plan your trip to Bulgaria is summer going into the autumn. This time of the year is ideal for hiking and festivals. While this also… read full article

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For architecture, design or art history buffs, Glasgow, Scotland is a required stop on any British travel itinerary. Once the second city of the British Empire, it features numerous attractions characterizing the Glasgow Style, Scotland’s contribution to Art Nouveau.

The Glasgow Style is often associated with the Arts… read full article

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Any romantics out there who are looking for a great place to take their respective half should look no further than the Hungarian capital Budapest.

Unlike Prague, another recently popular central European capital, Budapest has managed to avoid the beer-heavy stag parties and, for the most part, remain a calm… read full article

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The bright red dome of Santa Maria del Fiore church (also known, simply, as "the Duomo") is probably the most recognizable icon of Florence. Its majestic size symbolized a turning point for Renaissance architecture and is still revered to this day as one of the greatest feats of… 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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Taking a taxi in Rome, let alone any foreign country is never as easy as it seems.

 

Throw in the language barrier and a conniving taxi driver into the mix, and you could very well start off on the wrong foot in the… read full article

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While Stockholm Bondegatan area is home to many hot boutiques, including Fifth Avenue Shoe Repair and Grandpa, it is the vintage shops that originally made it a destination shopping area. These stores offer a good selection for both men and women, including shoes and accessories, and many eras of… read full article

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The impression that immediately springs to mind at the thought of driving on the Spanish mainland is of reckless, testosterone fuelled, suntanned Hispanic males recklessly forcing your rented Fiat Cinquecento careering off a remote mountain road, into a dry riverbed 600 feet below.

OK! so maybe that’s a little dramatic… read full article

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Since my arrival in Turin, Italy three long months ago I’ve consumed countless bus tickets and twice as many hours on foot taking advantage of the cultural jewels this developing Italian city has to offer, yet the only museum whose entrance fee I’ve paid twice is the GAM… read full article

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A walking tour is the ultimate way to get to know a new city. If you don’t have much time then it can provide you with the perfect opportunity to see the best bits, whilst allowing you to take in everything that you would miss from inside a car.

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London has more than many countries and some continents have to offer for gay visitors. The scene is diverse, vibrant and spread throughout the city. Based primarily in bars and clubs there are a variety of venues on offer, from cafes and restaurants, shops… read full article

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I have managed to avoid the Louvre all my life, despite having spent a lot of time in Paris. I am not an art person, I like a nice picture as much as the next man, but discuss its meaning, texture and density.. em no thanks.

It was… read full article

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If you go on holiday to Madrid, Spain it’s quite likely that you’ll need to take a taxi at some point during your stay. Here is some information on costs, techniques and what to do if you get ripped off.

1. The first thing to know is that… read full article

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