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Christkindlmarkt – Munich Christmas Market 2012

November 2, 2012 by
Munich-Christmas-Markets

Munich's Christkindlmarkt is the Oldest in the Bavarian Capital: Munich has over 20 Christmas markets, but the main Christkindlmarkt and the oldest in the Bavarian capital is held at the historical Marienplatz each year. Marienplatz Christkindlmarkt Marienplatz is a beautiful square at any time of the year but at Christmas the atmosphere is magical. A sparkling giant Christmas tree overlooks the traditional Christmas market in the square.  There are over 150 stalls that are packed with … [Read more...]

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The Magic of Cologne’s Weihnachtsmarkt – Christmas Market 2012

November 1, 2012 by
Cologne Christmas market

Christmas markets in Cologne (Weihnachtsmarkt): The Christmas markets season is here and when it comes to Christmas markets in Europe, the city of Cologne puts on quite a show. There are actually six Christmas markets in this town and we visited the Cologne Cathedral Weihnachtsmarkt, the biggest of them all. Each year, on the last Monday before Advent, the seven Christmas markets in Cologne open their gates to locals and visitors like us. This is my first real Christmas market experience … [Read more...]

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Weihnachtsmarkt – Christmas Market in Frankfurt 2012

November 1, 2012 by
Frankfurt Christmas Market

Frankfurt Weihnachtsmarkt is one of the Oldest and Prettiest in Germany: The Frankfurt Weihnachtsmarkt (Christmas market) is one of the oldest and prettiest in Germany. It seems that there has been a Christmas market in Frankfurt since 1393. With its rich history and steeped in traditions, the Frankfurt Christmas Market is a huge attraction for visitors from all over the world. Each year more than three million visitors flock to Frankfurt to enjoy this city's Weihnachtsmarkt, making … [Read more...]

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Hamburg Weihnachtsmarkt – Hamburg Christmas Market 2012

November 1, 2012 by
Hamburg Weihnachtsmarkt

Hamburg - the Christmas Capital of the North - Hamburg Weihnachtsmarkt: Hamburg stakes its claim as the Christmas capital of the north.  This is because nowhere else in the north of Germany are there so many Christmas markets within such close proximity of each other. From the main train station to its neo-Renaissance town hall alone there are no less than five different Hamburg Weihnachtsmarkt  to be enjoyed. Hamburg Christmas Markets During the festive season, visitors to Hamburg can … [Read more...]

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Rüdesheim – Christmas Market of Nations 2012

November 1, 2012 by
Rüdesheimer Weihnachtsmarkt der Nationen

One Christmas Market, 12 Christmas Traditions at Rüdesheimer Weihnachtsmarkt: The pretty historic town of Rüdesheim has a special Christmas market. Called the Christmas Market of Nations or Rüdesheimer Weihnachtsmarkt der Nationen, there are 100 stalls at the market, representing the Christmas traditions from 12 nations. The market is held in the heart of the historic Old Town, on the Market Square. From the Marktstrasse via Oberstrasse into Rüdesheim's famous Droselgasse and through … [Read more...]

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Dresden Striezelmarkt – Germany’s Oldest Christmas Market

November 1, 2012 by
Dresden Christmas Market

Dresden Striezelmarkt is the Largest in Dresden: There are many Christmas markets in Dresden, but the largest of them all is the Dresden Striezelmarkt.  The Dresden Striezelmarkt is also Germany's oldest Christmas market and 2012 marks the 578th Dresden Striezelmarkt. The Dresden Striezelmarkt takes its name from the striezel or stollen which Dresden is famous for and one of the main events of this month-long Christmas market is the Dresden Stollen Festival. The Striezelmarkt takes place … [Read more...]

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My Top 10 Free Things to Do in Paris

October 29, 2012 by
Shopping in Paris: Galeries Lafayette

Paris resident Allison Lounes chooses ten of her favourite free activities in the City of Lights! Going to Paris can be expensive. Unfortunately, most of the popular tourist attractions like the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower are pricey too. While you certainly shouldn't neglect the most famous museums and attractions in the world, you don't have to spend money on everything in order to have a great time. In fact, there are lots of things to do in Paris for free, if you know where to … [Read more...]

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Sightseeing in Style and Comfort on the Vaporetto dell’Arte

October 24, 2012 by
Venice Hop-on Hop-off Waterbus

The Vaporetto dell'Arte Connects Visitors to Art Galleries and Other Venice Attractions: It was thanks to a very persuasive ticket seller that I found myself buying tickets for the Vaporetto dell'Arte.  At the San Marco vaporetto stop, I had five minutes to buy our vaporetto tickets before our waterbus for Piazzale Roma arrived.  The ticket seller advised that for an extra €10, we could add the Vaporetto dell'Arte service to our 72-hour time-based vaporetto ticket. We weren't … [Read more...]

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A Chairlift Ride from Anacapri to Monte Solaro

October 21, 2012 by
Seggiovia Chairlift

The Seggiovia Chairlift Links Anacapri to Monte Solaro, The Highest Point on Capri: Our visit to Capri included a trip to the Grotta Azzura, Capri's famous Blue Grotto known for its brilliant blue water and blue reflection in the cave. But when we arrived at the Marina Grande in Capri, we were told that our much anticipated boat trip to the Blue Grotto had been cancelled that morning because of the choppy sea. In place of the Blue Grotto visit, we were offered a ride on the Seggiovia Anacapri … [Read more...]

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Gliding the Canals of Venice in an Iconic Gondola

October 14, 2012 by
Venice Gondola Trips

No Trip to Venice is Complete Without a Gondola Ride: It's been decades since I took my last gondola ride and it came as a surprise to me to see the large number of gondolas gliding on the canals of Venice filled with willing customers. Some may say that gondola rides are touristy or tacky, while others complain about the cost, but there's no doubt that the gondola business in Venice is very much alive and thriving. Venice Gondola Ride The gondola stations along the Grand Canal are very … [Read more...]

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