Tips and Ideas

Although India has become a hot tourist destination in the resent years, there must be many of you who would be coming here for the first time. Apart from the cultural differences, there are many other things to remember when you are in India. Indian Railways is the… read full article

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'This hill takes a lot out of you.' I thought walking briskly up the steep, main drag of Fiesole, Via Antonio Gramsci. This town is taken for granted sitting high above the valley that is Florence, Tuscany. You can see… read full article

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Italy has so much natural, cultural and historical beauty that the choice of things to do and see can be overwhelming. We put together our list of undiscovered places in Italy on UNESCO's World Heritage List:

• Val d'Orcia, Tuscany

The breathtaking landscape in the hinterland… read full article

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With its extensive network and efficient, timed arrivals, Berlin's metro system, comprised of the S-Bahn and U-Bahn, is one of the world's best. But hey! Check out that view! A trip across the heart of Berlin, Germany on the S5, S7, or S9 reveals some fantastic… read full article

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Planning to take a flight soon?

Although the seeming air travel may look hassle free, sometimes checking out relevant specifications helps to make your trip more enjoyable. So, before you pack and zip your bags, just check out these helpful tips. 1. Check if your flight is a direct flight or… read full article

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Turkey, Egypt, Morocco, Indonesia – these are some of the most exotic and beautiful places on the planet. They are also overwhelmingly Muslim. In these days, when there is so much talk of the clash of civilizations, travel is one… read full article

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When traveling, especially to a city one has never been to before, it’s easy enough to pick up a brochure, stop at the tourist information kiosk, and book yourself on the city tour. You will certainly get to all the attractions, points of interest, and “must-see” tourist destinations. In Amsterdam

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You might love India, you might hate it; but one thing’s for sure – you’ll never be unaffected by it. This country of a billion is more than just an assault on the senses, as travel writers like to call it. It’s vast, noisy, incredibly diverse, ostentatious, incredibly wealthy, dirt… read full article

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Here are some tips on riding the bus, buying tickets, and dealing with the bus police in Florence, Tuscany. EEK!

1. How to buy a bus ticket

In Florence you can buy tickets at newspaper stands and most tabacchi (tobacco shops) and cafes where there is… read full article

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Lisbon, Portugal is a beautiful city set on the Atlantic coast. The city was laid out with the foresight of automobiles and large avenues and magnificent roundabouts make up the grid of the city.

Lisbon is beautiful whether you are driving yourself, taking a taxi cab… read full article

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Bank holiday in Italy was approaching, but how to spend this deliciously long weekend in order to really squeeze that extra day for all its worth?

A few flicks through the guidebooks and we had soon chosen our destination-the Cinque Terre, a series of tiny villages… read full article

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London, UK is one of the most expensive cities in the world. But if you know where to look, it is also filled with things that don’t cost a penny. Here are five things to do in London for free:

1. Go to a museum

Most big… read full article

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Munich, Germany is a vibrant and lively city and as such any visitor will naturally expect a corresponding nightlife.

There are many choices the night-hawks can go for, but here our intention is to speak directly to the trendy traveler, who wants to visit the city… read full article

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India can be challenging for a Western female traveler. It is generally safe, but to make things easier, here are some tips for the trip:

• Come prepared for being the center of attention

Often it is friendly and curious, and people can be incredibly welcoming, but for a traveling woman, all… read full article

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Among the amazing Aeolian Islands, Italy, lies a wonderful little islands where nature lovers can enjoy breathtaking landscapes made up of volcanic rocks and green slopes planted with olive trees and capers. The island is called Salina: less crowed… read full article

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