Top five Monday

Paris is a kissing city. No matter where you go – the metro, the park, or even a street corner – you are bound to run into some amorous couple locked at the lip, basking in their love and the romance of the city.

If you want to know which places will almost guarantee some very sweet smooches on Valentine’s Day, read full article

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Between Asia and Europe lies the Bosphorus Strait, the gateway to Istanbul, Turkey’s most populated and largest city. A wide array of dining options abound, from the international cuisine at the higher-end hotels to the native cuisine featured at the numerous Turkish cafeteria-style bistros called lokantas.

Kebabs, one of the staples in Turkish cuisine, are available throughout the city, with meat (frequently lamb) being used most commonly. read full article

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Planning a trip to Arles, Provence? Here are five sights and attractions that you shouldn’t miss when visiting this beautiful Provençal city:

1. Roman Arena

After 2,000 years, bullfights and bullgames still happen at the arena during summer months… read full article

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Naples is city the exudes vivacity, from its colorful and crowded streets to its lively local traditions.

No matter what time of year you plan to visit, here is a list of the top 5 things not to be… read full article

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Situated on the slopes of the Mecsek Mountains in southern Transdanubia is the town of Pecs (pronounced “paych”), Hungary.

The tourism industry in Pécs has been enhanced by the charm of this town as well as its climate. The… read full article

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Thinking about a trip to Paris in 2010, but can’t decide when you should go? Why not plan your trip around one of these top 5 events that will rock the city in 2010.

1. Les Soldes (“The

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Looking for a great place to visit on a day trip from Berlin, Germany? Check our these 5 beautiful destinations:

1. Frankfurt-an-der-Oder

Not to be confused with the city of Franfurt in the south west of Germany, this is a… read full article

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Now, I battled with writing this post because if I tell you about all the secret bars in London, well they won’t be secrets anymore.

Any that won’t do, will it? So, if you promise not to tell anyone else about… read full article

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Planning a trip to Lisbon? Here is a list of the most interesting things to see and do in the Portuguese capital:

1. Castelo de São Jorge

A visit to the castle of St George up on the hill above the… read full article

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London welcomes 2010 with fireworks at the London Eye and London’s clubs are hosting some of the biggest parties in Europe.

To make celebrating easier, underground trains and buses will run throughout the night and are free to use between 23:45… read full article

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The New Year is coming up so fast you’ll not even have time to practice gurgling out the chorus of Auld Lang Syne before the clock strikes 12.

Many people affected by the economic crisis will be willing to bid… read full article

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1. Festival d’Avignon and Avignon-Off

If you enjoy theater, performance art, dance or simply entertainment, and if you can plan well in advance for accommodations then definitely get to Avignon for the festivals held in July. The action takes place all… read full article

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Visiting London this winter? Some of the top things to do in London in winter include Christmas fairs and ice-skating in Hyde Park.

1. Visit the Winter Wonderland in London’s Hyde Park

The annual Winter Wonderland… read full article

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Vienna is one of the key hubs on the tourist map of Europe.

Every year inter-railers, backpackers and travellers of all kinds pass through this wonderful city and spend their days seeing the sights, visiting the museums and taking… read full article

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Lugano is a small town of 50,000 inhabitants in the southern part of Switzerland. As it borders Italy it is predominantly Italian speaking.

Its summers benefit from this geography making them long and warm. As a result it is… read full article

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