Tips and Ideas

Many of London’s most iconic buildings have a real wow factor when viewed close up. But it’s also great view from afar and from up high.

London, UK is not a city of sky scrapers. It’s mostly quite low rise. The majority of the city was built long… read full article

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Looking for a travel destination where you can find accessible accommodations, facilities and transports allowing wheelchair travelers and visitors with mobility impairment to enjoy a fantastic holiday with no particular barriers or problems?

Valencia, Spain is certainly one the best accessible destinations in Europe… read full article

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Cairo has, for ages, been a tourist destination. The Greeks and the Romans visited and the Europeans descended upon Cairo in hordes. They still do.

The usual tourist itinerary through the ancient city will take travelers to the Pyramids and the Sphinx, and will no doubt inspire awe… read full article

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Andalusia is bathed in the sun's rays for three thousand hours every year. And in the summer, it's hot, incredibly hot, every day's a scorcher.

In fact it's so hot that several areas in the region have each earned the nickname of 'the frying pan of… read full article

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When fashion was born, it was with the intention of catering to the individual fashionista's needs. In today's culture of disposable, idolatry trends, Chelsea, London remains faithful to the boutique trademark that put it on the style map.

One may not be so likely to find the… read full article

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Charing Cross is a strange meeting place. It's very much a no man's land of London. But with its central location and busy station it often seems like the perfect place to meet-up.

Until you realise that actually, without venturing into Soho or Covent

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One tends to get so busy packing, booking and arranging for stay that the specific climate of the place is usually forgotten and you tend to end up carrying the wrong things.

Read a few helpful hints before you start packing for different climates.

• Some places are popular for their beaches

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Greenwich is a curious little place. Seemingly a million miles away from central London, it's actually only 20 minutes by train from London Charing Cross station. Here you'll find perfect little boutiques, markets and independent food shops all clammering to get your attention. Greenwich somehow never loses the charm of a tiny… read full article

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Everyone knows that there are a ton of things to see in France. Perusing the travel section of your favorite bookstore gives you an idea of how much there is to do, but once you arrive, options explode in every direction. Walk out of your hotel

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There is an abundance of interest for my article of Basic Travel tips in Italy, so I decided to write a follow-up article answering more of your questions.

Eurail Passes. Are they a better deal or no?

Depends on how long you are traveling either just in… read full article

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Held annually from July 6th to July 14th, the world famous Pamplona bull run is also known as San Firmin Festival.

Immortalized in Ernest Hemingway's novel 'The Sun Also Rises', this traditional Pamplona fiesta is one of the most popular events in Spain and the Basque… read full article

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See how much of a Londoner you’ve become during your stay in London by checking off the following of the possible activities that the city holds:

You’ve walked over the Millennium Bridge (and are sure you felt it wobble slightly!). You’ve been to the Tate Modern. One of the… read full article

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The events associated with 9/11 have changed the way we travel inexorably. New travel restrictions on hand luggage and checked baggage coupled with the long waits due to security checks have made traveling by air quite a stressful affair. These checks and restrictions have been further augmented after the Trans-Atlantic… read full article

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When you only have 24 hours to see all that is Vienna, Austria, this self-guided walking tour will give you a good taste of life in this high society city, as well as a good bit of fresh, Viennese air.

• Morning walk at Schönbrunn Palace

Originally a hunting lodge/grounds… read full article

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Large, cosmopolitan cities offer many exciting ventures for tourists that come to visit. But there is also life outside a city and frequently, these towns and villages can offer a glimpse of life very unlike the hustle and bustle of a busy urban center.

Stuttgart, Germany

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