Rome, Italy Whether you live here or are just visiting, it is a good idea to take note of Italy’s holidays. Many of the country’s official 12 public holidays are tied to th...
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Rome, Italy Marco R Rome, Italy For a relatively small country, Italy sure packs an array of climates, topographies, and cultures into its 20 regions. New arrivals to the country will disco...
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Amsterdam, Netherlands Finding Your Amsterdam: Neighborhood GuideWhen I first considered living in Amsterdam, I thought neighborhoods were just neighborhoods. After six years here, I'...
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London, United Kingdom British cuisine has a reputation for being (dare we say it) bland. But once in a while, you’ll find a gem that will make you feel like you’re being wrapped in a...
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Paris, France Often referred to as the garden of France, the Loire Valley was once the stomping ground of French royalty and nobility. Today, however, it is one of the most p...
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Amsterdam, Netherlands Netherlands has Europe finest museums despite 17 million population. Rijksmuseum features Dutch Golden Age art (22.50 euros). Van Gogh Museum has 200 paintings (20 euros). Museumkaart costs 65 euros annually for unlimited access to 400+ museums. Visit weekdays 10 AM-12 PM to avoid crowds.
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Europe Jungfraujoch is Europe's highest railway station at 3,500m in Swiss Alps. Features Sphinx Observatory, ice palace, and spectacular views. Costs 200-240 CHF round-trip (discounts available). Bring warm clothes. Plan 6-8 hours total.
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Madrid, Spain Balearic Islands famous for fresh seafood, lobster, ensaïmada pastry, sobrassada sausage, and tumbet vegetables. Mediterranean cuisine with Catalan, Spanish, and Moorish influences. Vegetarian-friendly with excellent local produce.
Paris, France Galette des rois is a French January tradition where flaky pastry cake contains a hidden fève (king cake baby). Finding it makes you king for the day. Eaten during Epiphany celebrations with almond cream filling.
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Lisbon, Portugal Top Portuguese foods include bacalhau (salted cod with 365 recipes), pastéis de nata (custard tarts from 1837), caldo verde soup, cataplana seafood stew, cozido à Portuguesa meat stew, and chargrilled sardinhas. Rich culinary heritage.
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The best Italian festivals
Travel Rome, Italy Italian festivals include Venice Carnevale with elaborate masks (Jan-Feb), Battle of Oranges in Ivrea (Feb), Palio di Siena horse race (Jul-Aug), and La Biennale art festival (May-Nov). World-famous celebrations of culture and history.
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Paris, France There are a few French diet and fitness rules the world could learn from France to stay slim and healthy. It doesn’t mean sweating it out at the gym seven days...
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Madrid, Spain One of the best things about Spain is its varied landscape and climate. It’s not just sun, sand, and sea. For example, you could cross arid deserts or cruise al...
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates The United Arab Emirates is often called a playground for the rich and famous. But if you’re moving to the UAE with kids, you’ll be more interested in the actua...
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Madrid, Spain For parents who go to Madrid with kids, it’s all too common to run into a problem; little Billy is hungry, and the local restaurants haven’t even set the tables...
