Europe String

In addition to my post yesterday about the Starkbierfest, Tavern Day was celebrated all around the b5 Travel Channel. Here’s a round up:
…around the US

Happy Tavern Day at The San Diego Traveler
Cheers!!! National Tavern Day at The DC Traveler
Celebrate Tavern Day at Walt Disney World at The Disney Traveler
“Be Good or Be Gone” at McSorley’s Old Ale House at The New York City Traveler
Nine Fine Irishmen at The Las Vegas Adventurer

…and around the world

Find pubs & inns in England and Wales at The Geeky Traveller
Where Everyone Knows Your Name at The Paris Traveler
European Bars, Sydney Style at The Sydney Traveler

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A nice look at some of the highlights of a trip to Barcelona. Watching it makes me want to go back soon!

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Looking for a good overview of the highlights of Rome? Check out this video to whet your appetite for a Roman holiday:

 
Have a travel video to recommend for Europe String? Let me know!

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The carnival spirit is in the air here in Munich. I’m really looking forward to this weekend’s celebrations. Here are some other cities getting geared up for some revelry, as well:

The Paris Traveler takes a look at the ever-popular Carnival in Venice. The costumes really are exquisite to see, but the crowds combined with the narrow, winding streets are pretty intense. It’s one of those events that I’m glad I went to but never need to experience first-hand again…
The Switzerland Traveler takes us to Lucerne’s carnival (called Fasnacht in German-speaking Switzerland). There are parades, costumes, and a whole lot of …read more

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Go check out today’s Carnival of Cities at An American in Oslo. Kristie has done a wonderful job of presenting posts from around the world, many of which cover local holiday traditions and celebrations.

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If you feel like doing a little armchair traveling this holiday, check out this site about European Christmas traditions.
Although I’m spending Christmas in New York this year, I’m getting plenty of traditional Italian Christmas goodies.
(Photo: Christmas decorations in Baden Baden, Germany)

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Earlier this week, during a working visit to Barcelona, I was able to try out the Barcelona Student JetPack which Tarkan sent to me from the UK.
So before I announce the winner of the Barcelona Student JetPack Giveaway Contest, I am going to examine its contents minutely and share with you my thoughts:
‘Don’t Forget’ Checklist has a couple of interesting items which some of you may never even think of including in your own list. With this, apart from the basics, you will not forget to pack your contraceptive and your whistle/rape alarm. In my opinion, these …read more

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Would you like to have a preview of what you will be seeing soon?   Well, here are a few links to several webcams in famous European cities:

Paris Live has webcams placed strategically in several areas around the Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysees, Notre Dame, Centre Pompidou, Montparnasse, City Hall and Place de la Bastille.
Downtown Barcelona is available on realestate-dreams’ website.
Big Brother also has its eyes on Piazza San Marco in Venice.
The calm waters of Stoupa, Pelopenesse in Greece can also be observed.
See the London Eye and the BigBen.

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Sandro’s copy of the Let’s Go: Europe on a Budget 2007.
DrDrewHonolulu has Europe for Free
ChocoSea checks out Lonely Planet Europe on a Shoestring
j3net shows off her vintage Satchel Guide for the Vacation Tourist in Europe 1883
displace365 with the new Rick Steve’s “Europe Through The Back Door”

What about you? What are you reading?

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If you want to do a bit of armchair traveling before you book that ticket; Or, you want Eurocratese in plain English that normal people can understand; Or, if you’re a foreigner in Europe (like me) who badly wants to have everything explained plainly then this book is for you!
The Armchair Diplomat on Europe by Melissa Rossi
You get insights into European culture – why they behave the way they do, why things are run the way they are being run and some history which made me nod and exclaim “so that’s why!” several times. Everything is explained …read more

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