During my last time in Munich, I finally visited the Deutsches Museum (German Museum) – celebrated as the largest and oldest science and technology museum in the world, it is famous for its larger-than-life exhibits, including everything from century-old sailing ships, and an A 300 Airbus, to gas turbines, and the laboratory bench where the [...]
28. January 2012
Murder and Black Magic in Pendle – On the Trail of England’s Most Famous Witches
The Pendle Witch Trials were the most notorious witch hunts in English history. Exactly 400 years ago, in 1612, two families, and some of their friends and neighbors from the Lancashire village of Pendle were arrested, tried and hanged for witchcraft crimes most of them freely confessed to. Find out who they were, how they [...]
28. January 2012
Kids FREE on Birthday at Dinosaur World
If you have a dinosaur fan between the ages of 3 and 12, they can get FREE admission to Dinosaur World on their birthday. Simply provide proof of their birthday at the gate. Click here for more free and special admission information.
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28. January 2012
Romantic Restaurants in New York City
If you want to impress someone special, choosing the right restaurant can make all the difference. These restaurants in New York City offer romantic atmosphere, as well quality food and …
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27. January 2012
How Not to Get Shocked in Sweden
Depending on the sense of humour one has, it can be rather funny to witness: a first-time visitor to Sweden force-squeezes his battery charger in a Swedish outlet, and receives the shock of a lifetime. Literally. He was just a little jumpy afterwards and had a new, really “electrifying” hairdo.
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27. January 2012
Island Hopping Off Davao City, Philippines on Islands Banca Cruises Cushy New Boats.
Image © Islands Banca Cruises, used with permission. Photographer: Arthur Yap.
In the Philippines, fishermen and ferry boatmen ply their trade on the outrigger boats called banca. As boats go, banca tend to be jury-rigged and not very safe for the average traveler, but it’s the most common charter choice for visitors to the Philippine [...]
27. January 2012
Yummy New Food Menu at Bonobo Mumbai
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27. January 2012
Saying Happy New Year with Flowers
Visiting a flower market in one of China’s cities is a fun thing to do no matter what time of year; but it’s especially delightful during Chinese New Year. While I do love the scent of a real evergreen during Christmas, Chinese culture has so many traditional and colorful plants to choose from, it makes [...]
27. January 2012
Dominica’s Rosalie Bay Cuts Rates by a Third — Through October!
Here’s a travel deal you don’t need to rush to take advantage of: The eco-friendly Rosalie Bay Resort in Dominica is slashing its room rates by 33 percent on all stays from now until Oct. 31, 2012. Come March to October and you’ll see sea turtles nesting on the bay, and daily rates (starting at [...]
27. January 2012
Deals: Where to Stay in Montreal
By Janelle Nanos
From the January/February issue of National Geographic Traveler magazine.
Le Petit Hôtel › Historic district
With sleek bamboo floors, clear glass sinks, and huge windows, Le Petit Hôtel feels more as if you’ve borrowed a fortunate friend’s loft for the weekend than merely checked into a hotel. Much like Montreal itself, this 24-room boutique property is a [...]
27. January 2012
2012 Valentine’s Day Events in NYC
The cold weather in New York City is the perfect excuse for a Valentine’s Day filled with lots of closeness, making it a great place to celebrate Valentine’s Day. We’ve …
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27. January 2012
Exploring World War II Sites in Italy
Italy has many historic monuments, battlegrounds, and museums related to World War II. If you’re interested in visiting a few of them, the book A Travel Guide to World War II Sites in Italy makes a good companion. Available both on Kindle or in paperback, the book has details about visiting many sites with visitor [...]
27. January 2012
Today is International Holocaust Rememberance Day
January 27 marks the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest death camp in Nazi Germany. The United Nations General Assembly designated this day as International Holocaust Remembrance Day, an annual day of commemoration dedicated to never forget the Holocaust and its millions of victims.
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27. January 2012
Islands Off the Beaten Track Exhibition in Athens
If your trip won’t take you to every island, a new exhibit at the Museum of Cycladic Art in Athens will fill in some of the gaps. The facility is …
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27. January 2012
P&O Ferries Massive New Ferry
When P&O commissioned its two massive new ferries, the company had no idea that its main rival, SeaFrance, would go into liquidation. But what timing for P&O. Until a new ferry company takes over SeaFrance or sets up a rival, the considerable freight and passenger traffic is using P&O and its expanding fleet.
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27. January 2012
Where’s Charlie?
As the 200th anniversary of Charles Dickens’ birth on February 7 approaches, it’s remarkable how few physical landmarks of Britain’s favorite author are open to the public – or still standing for that matter. Saddest of all, the Charles Dickens Museum in London, which holds the most important Dickens collection in the world and which [...]
27. January 2012
Cirque du Soleil Offers Floridians Special Discount
Everyone should see Cirque du Soleil’s La Nouba at least once in their lifetime; and, if you live in Florida, now is your chance to see this most amazing show. Florida residents are invited to “live it up” and experience Orlando’s resident Cirque du Soleil show, La Nouba at Downtown Disney’s West Side for [...]
27. January 2012
What’s Your Favorite Family-Friendly Hotel in New York City?
Finding a great hotel to stay in with your family is no easy matter — families need space to spread out, adequate sleeping options for all family members, and maybe …
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26. January 2012
2012 Jaipur Literature Festival: Day One
Authors in conversation, Jaipur Literary Festival.
Sharell Cook.
The fifth annual Jaipur Literature Festival kicked off today, and I’m thrilled to actually be there for the first time! However, thick fog in Kolkata put a stop to my plans to get there early, as it delayed my flight from Mumbai by two hours. I must [...]
26. January 2012
Winter ‘Super Sale’ at Wyndham Rio Mar in Puerto Rico
Stay for four nights or longer at the Wyndham Rio Mar Resort & Spa in Puerto Rico and you can get a room for as little as $148 per night. The resort’s Winter Super Sale runs through Feb. 2 and is good on travel through April 8. Deals include savings of up to 40 percent, [...]
26. January 2012
Grooving in the Galápagos with National Geographic Expeditions
Do you dream of cavorting with sea lions, meditating with giant tortoises, sunbathing with scaly marine iguanas? There’s only one place to do that: the Galápagos islands of Ecuador. Did you know that the National Geographic Society has its own fleet of small, comfortably outfitted ships to take you there, with National Geographic experts aboard [...]
26. January 2012
Economy Down, Goat Butter Up in Greece
An unexpected side effect of the Greek financial crisis is a recent upsurge in locally-sourced traditional and gourmet food products. As foreign companies become more demanding on credit terms – …
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26. January 2012
Filmed in Hawaii, The Descendants Nominated for Five Academy Awards
For those of us who follow motion pictures and television shows filmed in Hawaii, we received exciting news yesterday when The Descendants was nominated for five Academy Awards: Best Picture (Jim Burke, Alexander Payne and Jim Taylor, Producers), Actor in a Leading Role (George Clooney), Directing (Alexander Payne), Adapted Screenplay (Screenplay by Alexander Payne and [...]
25. January 2012
Danes: Happiest People in the World in 2012
In this year’s OECD survey the Danes have once again been rated the happiest people in the world. This goes hand in hand with a new study from Green Growth Leaders which shows that Copenhagen’s green ambitions have led to a significant improvement in the quality of life for the residents of Copenhagen.
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25. January 2012
Ajmer to Pushkar by Train
Pushkar Lake.
Sharell Cook
It’s been 10 years in the making and cost just over 100 crore rupees, but the train line from Ajmer to Pushkar is finally up and running. Yes, it’s now possible to get from Ajmer to Pushkar by train, and for less than half the price of the bus!
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