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New Year’s Eve in Vienna

New Year’s Eve in Vienna, Austria

New Year’s Eve is special in every city, but in Vienna, the end of the year is a musical affair.  From world famous orchestras to waltz parties, elegant dance balls to crowded and joyful beer houses, every one celebrates New Year’s Eve in Vienna with a song in their heart and a dance in their […]

Christmas in Barcelona

Christmas in Barcelona, Spain

Christmas is a magical time around the world, especially in the picturesque Spanish city of Barcelona.   The Catalan city embraces all the aspects of the Christmas season, celebrating for weeks in December, and long into January. The Christmas season starts in Barcelona at the end of November, when festive and joyful Christmas markets start to […]

Interview with Barbara Grull-Cacao of Vienna Coffee House Conversations and Vienna Unwrapped

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Vienna expert Barbara Grull-Cacao who runs the Austrian travel guide Vienna Unwrapped, had a trial run last spring of Vienna Coffeehouse Conversations, an event series aiming to bring a revival of coffee house conversations with debates and socializing between local Viennese and those who travel to the capital city of Austria. The success of the event […]

How Can I Go Camping in Europe?

Camping in Europe

Camping can not only be a great way to see Europe and enjoy a more authentic experience, but it also offers a much cheaper option as compared to other types of accommodations. There are few Americans who seem to take advantage of the opportunity, so if you do you’ll probably have the chance to mingle […]

Sea Based Fun in Lanzarote

Sea Based Fun in Lanzarote

Perhaps somewhat unsurprisingly, Lanzarote, as an island sitting off the coast of Africa, is dominated by the sea that surrounds it. The island itself emerged from the depths of the sea, the by-product of a volcanic eruption that left the world with a cluster of islands known as the Canaries. Visitors today are met with […]

Planning the perfect Ireland Roadtrip

Planning the perfect Ireland Roadtrip

Packing a car or minivan and setting off on a roadtrip is one of the best ways to enjoy Ireland’s gorgeous countryside, dramatic sights and scenic spots. Soaking up the scenery as you go, stopping for a swift pint or settling into a quaint village for a few drams of a night, you’re sure to […]

The U.K.’s Legoland Hotel and Theme Park

The U.K.’s Legoland Hotel and Theme Park

Every child (of any age) just loves to play with Lego.  For generations, the brightly coloured plastic bricks have helped fuel young imaginations by allowing them to create their own world, and their own stories. Now, in the U.K., families planning a great vacation to the amazing theme park of Legoland Windsor will have a […]

A Weekend Getaway for the Ladies

A Weekend Getaway for the Ladies

Your friends are the people who know you the best in the whole world, and there is nothing like spending the time to reconnect with these vibrant and wonderful people.  With your busy life, hectic job and demanding family, there can be precious little time to get together with the girls, so why not plan […]

Travel News: The New 45 Park Lane Hotel

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London has always been the vacation spot for the world’s rich and famous.  Despite its long list of elegant and mannered luxury hotels, there’s always room for one more. The new 45 Park Lane Hotel is right in the heart of the trendy Mayfair district in Central London.  Close to Hyde Park, Piccadilly Square and […]

Canal Hopping in Amsterdam

Canal Hopping in Amsterdam

Amsterdam is often called the Venice of the North, for its picturesque system of winding canals.  Recognized as a World Heritage Site by the United Nations cultural organization, these canals provide every visitor with some of the most unique and enjoyable ways to explore this magnificent city. There are more than 100 kilometres of canals […]

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