March 19th, 2008
Youth get to know Germany while volunteering at work camps.
Budget Travel has some cocktail suggestions for your destination. Local liquors, too.
Even with the economic downturn, experts expect Americans to travel to Europe this year as much as last.
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March 17th, 2008
If you can’t make it to Ireland’s festivities, I hope you at least get to enjoy a little green beer and Irish folk music today. I celebrated with a little Irish cheddar and stout fondue myself.
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March 16th, 2008
Zurich’s most prominent art museum, the Kunsthaus , has free entry on Wednesdays. The free entry only applies to the main collection; special exhibits cost extra no matter which day you go.
The collection at the Kunsthaus is quite nice - definitely worth a visit if you find yourself in Zurich. European 19th and 20th century […]
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March 15th, 2008
We are off to spend a long weekend visiting friends in the Netherlands. It should be a blast!
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March 14th, 2008
I love reading books during my travels that are somehow connected to my destination. I’m not talking about travel guides, but rather pleasure reading to entertain me on planes, trains, or simply while soaking in the atmosphere at a local cafe. Fiction or non-fiction, books set in the city I’m exploring can help enhance my […]
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March 13th, 2008
A glimpse of Venice, complete with tour guide narration.
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March 12th, 2008
Absolutely nothing. You can stop telling people that you heard about how one hoof raised means the guy died in battle and that four hooves raised means the horse had magical flying powers. This urban legend is persistent (I’ve heard it from multiple tour guides in various countries), but it’s just not true.
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March 11th, 2008
Volunteer to teach English in Spain or Italy.
Tips for driving in Europe.
Dining in Rome.
The Berlin Biennial is coming up: 5 April - 15 June 2008.
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March 10th, 2008
Mmmmmm… cheese. I love it. Check out any food market in Europe and you’re likely to discover dozens of varieties you’ve never tried before.
This was definitely true for me on my first trip to Amsterdam’s famous Noordermarkt. This organic farmer’s market is located in the Jordaan quarter of Amsterdam and takes place rain or shine […]
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March 7th, 2008
Just one of the beautifully surreal costumes you’ll see in Zurich at the annual Street Parade. This year’s will take place on August 9th.
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