Top five Monday

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 one of the… read full article

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Paris and jazz have a history almost as long as jazz itself.

Although jazz was born in the United States (arguably in New Orleans in the late 19th century), the form quickly spread to Europe, as many African-American “jazzmen” found that their… read full article

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London. Victorian London.  Jack the Ripper.  Sweeney Todd.  See where we’re going?

London shortly before the turn of the 20th Century must have been a frightening place to be, and even to this day there are some fairly eerie attractions for… read full article

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Beer festivals, Dubai nightclubs, Hanoi's tourist attractions, the Loire Castles and the 2010 Winter Olympics were September's hot topics on the Venere Travel Blog.

1. Top 10 Holiday Destinations for Beer Lovers: 10 travel ideas for beer lovers, from the

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Lucerne is one of the most scenic cities in all of Switzerland, located centrally on the shores of Lake Lucerne.

The River Reuss divides this gorgeous city that is also nestled between the picturesque Mount Pilatus and Mount Rigi in the Swiss Alps.

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Oslo, Norway is located at the head of the Oslo Fjord.  And in a country famous for its fjords, the name is slightly confusing as technically speaking, the Oslo Fjord is actually a bay.

But that is where the confusion… read full article

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Vancouver is an amazing place all year round, Winter Olympics or not.

Even those who hate sport so much that even talk of the Winter Olympics sends a dull glaze over their eyes will find plenty to enjoy about this huge cosmopolitan… read full article

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1. The Acropolis

When most people think of Athens an image of the Acropolis will form in their mind. Perhaps the most iconic of all the structures of the ancient world the Acropolis allows visitors to imagine and almost feel themselves back in… read full article

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Rome's bus network, strange Thai food, traditional Austrian restaurants, Vienna's public transportation and Zurich's tourist attractions were August’s hottest topics:

1. Things to Know about the Rome Bus System: A series of tips on how to get around

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We all know they like a drop of whisky but where’s the best place to neck one?

Edinburgh is world famous for being the place for tourists to soak up the country’s heritage, but it’s cooler younger brother… read full article

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Düsseldorf is a busy metropolitan city and the capital of North Rhine-Westphalia.

The city is located on one of the longest rivers in Europe, the River Rhine and is a mix of old and new with baroque buildings blending in seamlessly with some… read full article

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You would be forgiven for immediately thinking of wine when you hear the name Bordeaux.

From as far back as the 8th Century, the Aquitaine city on the south west coast of France has been making wine that many feel rivals non other… read full article

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Aix-en-Provence. The clue with this one is in the name. If you need a more tempting way of enticing people to a city then just include a world-famous and much-loved name like Provence in the title.

We might know about… read full article

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The beautiful capital city of Vietnam, Hanoi was formerly the capital of North Vietnam, prior to the re-unification of the country, once the Vietnam War had ended.

Hanoi is a cauldron of exotic ancient monuments, modern skyscrapers and remnants of the colonial… read full article

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Rome beaches, digital cameras, burlesque shows, Amsterdam Red Light District and the Tour de France were last month's hottest topics on the Venere Travel Blog:

1. Beach Town near Rome: Sperlonga

Looking for nice beaches near Rome, Italy? Rob recommends Sperlonga

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