Archive for: February 2011

February 14, 2011

Hamburg Airport (HAM) is 100 years old!

Filed under: airline travel - 14 Feb 2011

Hamburg Airport (HAM), northern Germany’s largest international airport is 100 years old this year. With nearly 13 million passengers passing through the airport in 2010, Hamburg Airport has also become the fifth largest airport in Germany.

Hamburg Airport began …

February 10, 2011

Prince William and Kate’s Wedding – London Walking Tour

Filed under: Things to Do - London - 10 Feb 2011

All eyes will be on London on April 29, 2011 when the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton takes place.

For Royal watchers or those who love Royal weddings and want to share in the excitement of …

February 8, 2011

Dijon International Gastronomy Fair Dijon 2011

Filed under: Dijon France - 08 Feb 2011

Dijon has a reputation for good food and wine and each year thousands of foodies flock to its International Gastronomy Fair.  This year, Dijon will host its 81st Foire Internationale et Gastronomique de Dijon from November 1 – …

Classical Concerts and Operas in Spain – 10% Discount

Filed under: Classical Music and Operas - 08 Feb 2011

Spain is a country whose opera and classical music scene is just as vibrant as its rich culture, architecture, flamenco dances, bullfights and sunny beaches.   The thrilling art of flamenco music and dance, the fine art …

February 5, 2011

Starkbierzeit 2011 – Munich’s Strong Beer Festival

Filed under: Wine & Beer Festivals - 05 Feb 2011

The tapping of the first barrel marks the opening of Starkbierzeit – Munich’s Strong Beer Festival … and also the start of the year’s drinking season amongst Bavarians.

The official opening of Starkbierfest 2011 (March 18 – April 16, …

February 3, 2011

Berlinale 2011 – Countdown to the 61st Berlin Film Festival

Filed under: Germany - 03 Feb 2011

The 61st Berlin International Film Festival – Berlinale – opens on February 10th with the traditional gala evening at the Berlinale Palace. The lucky individuals attending this gala evening can expect to see a whole host of …