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Finland’s Biggest Summer Rock Festivals

In the land of the Midnight Sun, 24 hours of daylight means round the clock partying.

Ruisrock 2007

Summer in Finland is short but filled with festivals from the smallest local events to the big rock festivals that attract tens of thousands of visitors. There is tango, there is jazz… read full article

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4 Great Night Clubs in Bratislava, Slovakia

Just like you would find in its cousin city of Prague, Bratislava offers many of the same amenities and tourist attractions with one major difference – the crowds.

Bratislava, Slovakia, at night

Far fewer tourists crowd the Bratislava streets than what you find in Prague

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4 Things to Do under 4 Euros in Berlin

Berlin is a city that offers activities for travelers with any interests. It is overflowing with art, music and culture. It is blessed with great museums and historical monuments.

Berlin Reichtag, Germany

It showcases great architecture both contemporary and classic. However, experiencing the eclectic mix of offerings often… read full article

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Finding Something Familiar (a.k.a. American) in Turin, Italy

American Hot Dog

Even the best travelers fall from time to time into the “accidental tourist” category (reference to Anne Tyler’s 1985 novel about travelers who wish they were at home), when a chic short espresso just doesn’t compare to an alto Starbuck’s macchiato, nor a traditional Napolitano wood-fired pizza to… read full article

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A Stroll through the Real Latin Quarter, Paris

Most visitors to Paris think the Latin quarter is only the myriad of tiny streets lined with kebab shops and Greek restaurants just to the south of Notre Dame. While this area may be fun to see (though I warn against eating here) there is much more… read full article

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Discover Belleville, a secret art quarter in Paris

Tramp the Champs Elysées, scale the Eiffel Tower and jostle in the Louvre if you will, but do not leave Paris without visiting the picture-perfect prefecture of Belleville. As the name suggests, it is a beautiful town.

Belleville, Paris

Great view

Set high up from the… read full article

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Top 3 Beautiful Cemeteries in Paris

For those travelers with rather morbid sensibilities or a strong appreciation for history, the cemeteries of Paris are like a portal into the artistic worlds of the past.

Oscar Wilde's grave

You can pay homage to your favorite painter or marvel at the monumental size of the… read full article

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7 tips for the Pregnant Traveler in Paris

Paris is an ideal place for a “babymoon”: that last extravagant trip many couples take before becoming parents. The unqualified beauty and romance of the city is certain to make you and your partner feel closer than ever, and will redouble your excitement about the start… read full article

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Accessible Travel in Paris

When it comes to accessible tourism, Paris might not be the best holiday destination in the world.

In the past few years, the French capital has made considerable efforts to provide handicapped visitors with accessible facilities, but it might be quite a challenge for wheelchair travelers and… read full article

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Paris for Gay and Lesbian Travelers

Paris is definitely Summer’s Gay Destination par excellence.

Le Marais - Bakery Shop Window

The striking Paris Gay Pride (Marche des Fiertés) takes place yearly at the end of June. This gay parade joins even hundreds of thousands of people walking and getting fun in a lively… read full article

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3 Great Avant-Garde Museums in Paris

One of the best things about the museums of Paris is their variety.

The Musee du Quai Branly can satiate your love of African sculpture, and more artist-specific museums like the Musee Picasso can take you into the depths of the mind of a great painter. But… read full article

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21 Tips for North American Women Visiting Italy

Tourist in Rome

Having never been to Italy before, I wasn’t sure what to expect aside from the things my parents, who are from Sicily had told me. I had never left Canada before, was 2 weeks away from turning 26 and going to… read full article

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Hot Night Spots in Riga, Latvia

Riga Nightlife

Riga, Latvia is not lacking where the nightlife is concerned. The cities are filled with bars, casinos, clubs, dancing, and live music, and a great deal of these venues to be found in the Old Town area. Here you will find establishments… read full article

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Things They Don’t Tell You About Turin, Italy

Merda Rosa Sculpture

Myriad travel resources will tell you that Turin houses one of the best cinema collections, and the world’s second finest Egyptian museum; that it’s the birthplace of solid chocolate, and home to international megacompanies Nutella, Fiat, and Martini. Her porticoes are… read full article

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3 Amsterdam coffee shops where the locals smoke

Pot and Coffee

If you’re new to the lost art of smoking cannabis in public legally then Amsterdam will seem like somewhere you saw in your dreams. If you’re arriving in the city for the first time then the chances are you’ll end up in one of the big… read full article

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