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Christmas in London: Things to See and Do at Christmas

December 13, 2012 by
Christmas Lights in London

Christmas in London: London Lights, Winter Wonderland, Christmas Markets and Events: There's plenty to see and do in London on any given day of the year, but at Christmas time when the temperature takes a dive, visitors to London are in for a treat. Christmas lights, carols, beautifully decorated Christmas stores bursting with temptations, Christmas street parades, Christmas markets and ice skating rinks all add to the attractions of Christmas in London. Christmas Lights It's fairy … [Read more...]

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Christmas Markets in Cologne, the Cathedral City – 2012

October 19, 2010 by

Cologne - a Popular Destination at Christmas Time: With no fewer than seven Christmas markets, the cathedral city of Cologne is a popular destination at Christmas time. Christmas Market at Cologne Cathedral (26 Nov 2012 - 23 Dec 2012) Cologne's main Christmas market, the Weihnachtsmarkt am Kolner Dom, is set against the magnificent backdrop of the city’s most famous landmark. Around 137 booths fill the Christmas market around the cathedral and these are arranged in the shape of a … [Read more...]

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Heidelberg’s Atmospheric Weihnachtsmarkt

November 26, 2009 by
Heidelberg Christmas Market - Market Square

Getting into the mood for the Yuletide Season at Heidelberg Weihnachtsmarkt: It's close to dinnertime when our coach pulls into Heidelberg. It's pitch dark and we're dropped off a little distance from the Christmas market as the coach can't get into the Old Town. It's brrrrh cold...and part of me wants to stay back in the warm coach. We stride quickly to the Old Town Market Square, not because we're in a hurry, but just to keep warm. Once at the Christmas market though, the colourful … [Read more...]

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Christmas Markets in Innsbruck

November 24, 2009 by

Christmas Carols from the Golden Roof: Innsbruck is a really charming town at any time of the year, but at Christmas it's magic.  It has a full-scale Christmas market, the main one being in the historic Old Town (Altstadt), right in front of the landmark Golden Roof - Innsbruck's greatest tourist attraction. A giant Christmas tree stands in the middle of the square, in front of the Golden Roof, and all around there are Christmas stalls selling traditional Christmas foods, Christmas … [Read more...]

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Shopping on your Belgium holiday

April 18, 2009 by

What to Buy in Belgium? Belgium has made a reputation for itself in a number of products and some of these you don't even have to travel to Belgium to enjoy. Belgian chocolate for example is world famous, not to mention Belgian beers. Other famous products include: Artwork It's an important center of the art world and has been for centuries. There is an incredible wealth of antiques here and you have a choice of museum-quality stores in the major cities to the antique markets in smaller … [Read more...]

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Austria: Land of the great composers

April 8, 2009 by
Aerial View of Salzburg

Austria - a country of geniuses: When you think of what makes Austria a great travel destination, reflect back to all its famous citizens who brought international fame to the country.  Over 250 years after the death of Mozart, we are all still craving for his music.  160 years after the death Johann Strauß, people are still dancing to his waltzes.  The list of famous composers, writers and scientists, successful sportsmen and movie stars (including one ex "Terminator"), is huge. What … [Read more...]

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