July 28, 2009

There's more to Verona than Romeo and Juliet

Filed under: Things to See - Italy — Helen Page @ 28 Jul 2009

Through the immortal love story of Romeo and Juliet Shakespeare has given Verona perennial fame. Many travellers in the Veneto region flock to Verona to see the famous Balcony of Juliet.

However, there’s very much more to Verona than …

July 24, 2009

"United Breaks Guitars" …

Filed under: Travel Tips — Helen Page @ 24 Jul 2009

Air travellers who’ve had their property damaged by airlines or been frustrated in their dealings with impenetrable airline bureaucracy will enjoy watching these YouTube videos.

Watch Dave Carroll’s response after a year of pursuing his complaint …

July 23, 2009

Devon and Cornwall's Secret to Happiness…

Filed under: Cornwall & Devon — Helen Page @ 23 Jul 2009

In a survey commissioned by DK Travel early this year for their first ever British regional guide, it was confirmed that the people in Devon and Cornwall are the happiest in Britain! Nearly a quarter (24%) of respondents …

Tour de France | Sleepless Down Under!

Filed under: Tour de France — Helen Page @ 23 Jul 2009

What with Formula 1, Wimbledon, the Ashes and Tour de France, sports-crazy people in the southern hemisphere are currently suffering badly from sleep deprivation.

Being a follower of the TDF, I’m one of the zombies. But, it’s totally …

July 17, 2009

The Dinosaurs have arrived Castel Romano…

Filed under: Shopping in Rome — Helen Page @ 17 Jul 2009

Bargain hunters go to Castel Romano to hunt for designer fashion labels that are dinosaurs in the international world of fashion.  Now, a different type of dinosaur has arrived at Castel Romano!

Visitors to this very popular Rome designer …

July 16, 2009

You never know what you'll find at London's Markets

Filed under: Things to Do - London — Helen Page @ 16 Jul 2009

For a shopping and sightseeing experience with a difference, head for one of the many London markets.  Even if you’re not looking for anything in particular, it’s interesting to stroll around the stalls to check out what foods …

July 14, 2009

Bonjour to all on this Bastille Day!

Filed under: Paris — Helen Page @ 14 Jul 2009

Well, Tony and I got into the spirit of Bastille Day and started the day by singing The Marseillaise, one of my favourite national anthems.

The only thing we managed to storm today is our favourite French cheese shop …

July 9, 2009

The End of an Era for Christian Lacroix's Haute Couture

Filed under: Paris Shopping — Helen Page @ 09 Jul 2009

It’s sad to hear that Christian Lacroix’s business is facing closure after 22 years of delighting fashionistas with his very creative haute couture.  His recent Paris show is the last for a while unless he can find new …

July 8, 2009

When the going gets tough, the tough go river cruising….

Filed under: River Cruising - Europe — Helen Page @ 08 Jul 2009

Yes, things are tough out there and all the special river cruise offers like ‘companion fly free to Europe’, ‘buy one get one free’, ‘save $2,000 off the cost of your cruise per couple’, etc. are an indication …

July 7, 2009

Designer Outlet Sales Alert

Filed under: Italy — Helen Page @ 07 Jul 2009

Designer outlet fans will be pleased to know that the following McArthurGlen outlets in Italy are having their summer sales with reductions of up to 70% on outlet prices.

Barberino Designer Outlet – Barberino di Mugello
Sale from …

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