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The town of Cortona in Italy, 100 miles north of Rome, will be hosting the 3rd annual Tuscan Sun Festival from the 5th until the 21s of August. This multi-faceted event will showcase concerts, art exhibits, food and wine tastings, lectures, yogas, massages and visits to ancient Roman baths.
Events are priced from 42-120€. There are, however, some events that are FREE of charge.
You can find the details here.

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Am off to Tuscany myself. In a few hours, I …read more

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You do not have to resort to eating at McDonalds just so you can stay within your tight budget while touring Paris. Good value meals are available all over Paris. Here are a couple of suggestions:
Wadja is a bistro with an imaginative menu and good wine. The place is frequented by artists from the Montparnasse area. It’s at the 6th arrondissiment; 10, rue de Grande Chaumiere; Metro stop Vavin.
Chartier offers authentic French cuisine. A 3-course meal with wine costs approximately 15Euro. It’s at 7, rue du Fauborg in Montmarte.
There are quite a lot of little bistros all over …read more

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Have you already booked your flights and hotels for your summer getaway to London? Not sure whether you want to go right on ahead with your plans?
Here are links to sites bearing the latest news which could help you decide:
Latest Travel Situation in London
Underground, Trains, Buses, Planes and Roads
Prices rise
Why am I not surprised? People cashing in on others’ misery.
USAToday has also reported that the Travel Industry has adjusted (giving refunds, honoring cancellations) after the attacks.
Be wise!

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Desperate times call for desperate measures. And in this case, the vehement call of urbanites who do not have the money and the time to go on a summer holiday has been answered.
The cities of Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, Budapest, Rome, Frankfurt and Berlin have trucked in tons of sand to urban riverfronts to create the feeling of a lazy day at the shore. Locals and tourists in these big European cities can now go to the beach immediately after work or a morning of museum hopping.
A huge success, based on the number of people you see in these artificial …read more

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Are you one of those tourists who dread walking so much? As excited as you may be ín sightseeing, you just can’t walk another mile. Well, for *lazy-ehem-lazy* tourists who wants to see much of Barcelona without the calorie burning activity, you can board the double-decker Barcelona Bus Turistic.
With Bus Turistic, you can get on and off the bus as many times and as long as you like. With 42 stops and 3 routes, you will definitely be able to check out what Barcelona has to offer. Check out the bus’ route plan here.
With each ticket, you get a guide …read more

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If you are a student and plan on backpacking in and around Europe, it would be best if you get an International Student Identity Card (ISIC) from the International Student Travel Confederation.
There are over 32,000 discounts worldwide, to save you money on:
- Flights
- Public Transport
- Ferries
- Museums and Cultural Places of Interest
- Accommodation
- Restaurants
- Entertainment and Shopping!
Not a Student?
If you are not a full-time student, but aged under 26 or you are a full-time teacher or professor, the International Youth Travel Card (IYTC) or International Teacher Identity Card (ITIC) could be for you. The IYTC and ITIC offer similar benefits, …read more

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