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For Heaven’s Sake Bring Your Medicines
I just found myself in the awkward position of trying to find a doctor to prescribe hypertension medicine for a foreign visitor who was afraid to bring his own through customs. At the same time, I had to deal with another foreign visitor who wanted a non-emergency eye examination on the National Health.
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Italy’s Abruzzo Region, Setting for the American
7. September 2010
George Clooney stars in the recently released movie, the American (more), much of which was shot on location in central Italy’s Abruzzo region. If you’ve never heard of the Abruzzo, you’re probably not alone as it’s a fairly remote region often overlooked by tourists. The Abruzzo is a mountainous region with stunning natural scenery dotted [...]
Continue reading...Anthony Bourdain in Greece Episode Airs
7. September 2010
I’m stoked to see that the classic episode chosen to precede Anthony Bourdain’s much-heralded 100th episode celebration of “No Reservations” on the Travel Channel Monday night is the one shot in Greece in 2007, featuring foods on Crete and Zakynthos. The more people who are reminded of Greece’s many – and increasing – pleasures as [...]
Continue reading...Let’s Visit the Nearest Oktoberfest
6. September 2010
There are numerous Oktoberfest events in Scandinavia – in Norway alone, you’ll run across them in Oslo, Årnes, Kongsvinger, Eidsvold, and Strømmen. You can find an Oktoberfest near your destination in the article about Oktoberfest events in Scandinavia.
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Where to Stay in Civitavecchia
6. September 2010
Civitavecchia is Rome’s port for cruise ships visiting Rome and ferries traveling to Sardinia and Sicily. If you’re arriving in or leaving from Civitavecchia on a cruise or ferry, it may be more convenient and less expensive to stay in Civitavecchia than going back and forth to Rome with your luggage. If you want to [...]
Continue reading...Don’t Judge a Country by Its Cover
6. September 2010
A good guidebook can make your Germany vacation a breeze – but finding the right travel book is never easy. Here is a list with some of the best Germany guidebooks 2010 that will help you decide which travel book is the right one for you.
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Gaelic Football – An Introduction
6. September 2010
Forget Beckham (well, Fabio nearly has, anyway), forget the Superbowl … for any true-blooded Irishman football is nothing but Gaelic Football. Often compared to Association Football (or “soccer” to you and me) or to Rugby. But maybe the origin of both these sports. And of American Football as well. And played with a vengeance all [...]
Continue reading...Airliner Makes Fiery Emergency Landing on Kos
6. September 2010
An Air Explore airliner with an engine on fire made a successful emergency landing on the Greek island of Kos on Saturday. The plane with 167 persons aboard was evacuated by slide; fortunately, no injuries were reported. It originated in Verona, Italy.Kos or Cos, the island of Asclepius, has been known since ancient times for [...]
Continue reading...Umbria Grape Harvest and Wineries
5. September 2010
Guest post by Rebecca Winke, owner of Brigolante Guest Apartments in Umbria:
At the end of the season, Umbria begins to wind down its madcap summer frivolity – music festivals, food …
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Hurling and Camogie – An Introduction
5. September 2010
Hurling is regarded as one of the fastest ball-games in the world – and to the uninitiated a first encounter may also beckon forth the attributes “chaotic” and “brutal”. Sometimes hurling is confused with hockey. This confusion only lasts until one realizes that charging players occasionally wield their hurleys like lethal weapons of messy destruction. [...]
Continue reading...Italian Tourist Killed on Mykonos
5. September 2010
An Italian tourist trying to take a photograph apparently slipped on a rockpile and was killed by a dislodged rock on the Greek island of Mykonos Wednesday. The owners of a construction site have been cited for safety violations.
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The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) – A Governing Body
4. September 2010
Ever thought who made up the rules for hurling, camogie and football? Controlling body of all Gaelic Games is the GAA, the Gaelic Athletic Association, founded in 1884. Here it is decided who plays whom when and where according to what rules. Or who is not allowed to play – because sport for the GAA [...]
Continue reading...Driving in France
4. September 2010
I like driving in France, particularly because of the huge road signs that advertise the local attractions so effectively. These enormous metal billboards with their simple graphics are everywhere. Sometimes the sign is for a specific attraction, like Pierrefonds with its extraordinary chateau between Compiègne and Senlis; sometimes it’s a general one — like the [...]
Continue reading...Does Britain Need A New Bank Holiday?
4. September 2010
The August Bank Holiday has come and gone. Just as Labor Day marks the …
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The Best Cruises
3. September 2010
Which Scandinavian cruise is right for you? There are so many cruises offered by small and large cruise companies that it’s hard to know which one to pick. But now there’s a list of the 10 best Scandinavia cruises containing our absolute favorites. They’re anywhere between 3 hours to 14 days long so you have [...]
Continue reading...Submit Your Best Oktoberfest Photo!
3. September 2010
If you visit Germany’s Oktoberfest this, year, don’t forget to bring your camera! Shoot a great Oktoberfest photo and share it with us in our Oktoberfest Show and Tell.
Whether you capture Oktoberfest waiters juggling 10 beers at once, Oktoberfest visitors in a traditional Dirndl, or the atmosphere in one of the beer tents, we want [...]
Umbria Waterfall – Italy Photo of the Week
2. September 2010
The Cascata delle Marmore, Italy’s tallest waterfall, is near Spoleto in the Umbria region.
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Umbria Waterfall Photo © 2010 by Photos of Old America, used by …
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New Greece Smoking Ban Begins
2. September 2010
Will it work this time? Greece has enacted an EU-regulation friendly smoking ban for public places in Greece beginning September 1st, 2010. While previous restrictions have been going into effect – at least in theory – over the past few years, this one is much more sweeping. With a high rate of smokers – nearly [...]
Continue reading...September: Scandinavia’s Travel Secret
1. September 2010
Traveling to Scandinavia in September is either simply overlooked or sort of an insider secret – not many think of this month when planning their yearly vacation. But remember that flight prices and hotel rates for Scandinavia are 65% cheaper on average than travel pricing in August!
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Derby Festé – Free Entertainment to Astonish and Amaze
1. September 2010
Organizers of Derby Festé promise entertainment that will “take your breath away” during their 3-day, free festival, September 24 through 26. Now in its fourth year, the festival fills
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Italy Travel Tips – Credit Cards and Cash
1. September 2010
On our Italy Travel Facebook page, a reader who just returned from a month in Florence warns that some small, family-run restaurants don’t take credit cards so if you want to get away from the tourist restaurants you may need to pay with cash. She stayed in a vacation apartment in Florence’s San Frediano neighborhood [...]
Continue reading...Frankfurt Celebrates Wine Festival
1. September 2010
Another great wine fair gets under way this week: In Frankfurt, over 600 wines from vintners of the Rheingau region are poured at the Rheingau Wine Festival. Celebrated in the heart of Frankfurt, this wine fair takes place adjacent to the “Fressgasse”, a street which is famous for its restaurants and cafes. Don’t leave without [...]
Continue reading...Variety Cruises Advance Discounts for 2011
1. September 2010
Variety Cruises is offering advance-purchase discounts on their Greek island cruises for all of 2011. While in this uncertain travel environment I think there will be opportunities for last-minute discounts throughout 2011 on nearly all providers, if you are an advance planner, this is one way of saving money up front and being able [...]
Continue reading...Florence Restaurant Recommendations
31. August 2010
On our Italy Travel Facebook page, Melissa posted a few restaurants she liked during her recent stay in Florence. She and her family stayed in a vacation rental apartment (through VRBO) in San Frediano neighborhood, across the Arno from the historic center and she says she highly recommends staying in a vacation rental, especially if [...]
Continue reading...Driving to the North Cape
30. August 2010
The North Cape is northern Norway’s most popular travel destination – and for good reason. Visiting this place is a monumental natural experience, and offers breathtaking views and unusual climatic conditions. At the North Cape, you’re on the northern edge of Europe.
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