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Gizli Bahçe Konaklari – The Secret Garden Mansions in Antalya

February 7, 2012 By Helen Page

Gizli Bahçe Konaklari - The Secret Garden Mansions of Antalya: High above Antalya harbour and nestled against the old city fortification we came across Gizli Bahçe Konaklari, a cliff-top restaurant with fabulous views of Antalya Yacht Harbour and its surrounds. But, the Gizli Bahçe Konaklari is … [Read more...]

Diamonds – A Diamond Jubilee Celebration

February 4, 2012 By Helen Page

The Queen’s Diamonds on Display in the State Rooms of Buckingham Palace: As one of the many exhibitions organized for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations, visitors to Buckingham Palace will be able to see a number of personal jewels inherited by the Queen or acquired during her reign. … [Read more...]

Getting to Know the Queen on Her Diamond Jubilee

February 4, 2012 By Helen Page

Interesting Facts About Queen Elizabeth II - Getting to Know the Queen: 2012 marks the 60th anniversary of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II and this Diamond Jubilee year is an opportune time to get to know The Queen.Interesting Facts About the Queen Queen Elizabeth II was born on April 21, … [Read more...]

Queen Elizabeth II – Diamond Jubilee Celebrations

February 3, 2012 By Helen Page

Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Celebrations 2012: On 6 February 2012, Queen Elizabeth II will have been on the throne for 60 years. The Queen's Diamond Jubilee is a historical occasion as Queen Elizabeth II is only the second British monarch to achieve 60 years on the throne. Currently … [Read more...]

The Innkeeper, The Voyeur and The Tortellini Pasta

February 2, 2012 By Helen Page

Sagra di San Nicola - A Tortellino Festival Held in Castelfranco Emilia: In Castelfranco Emilia, a town in the province of Modena, the Feast of St Nicholas is celebrated on the second week of September. The Sagra di San Nicola is actually a Tortellino Festival where the creation of tortellini is … [Read more...]

With Snow and Frost Comes Eiswein or Ice Wine

February 1, 2012 By Helen Page

Eiswein or Icewine are a Type of Dessert Wine Made From Frozen Grapes: The cold weather, snow and frost are elements that are usually not conducive for growing anything. But for producers of Eiswein (German for ice wine), snow and frost are just the perfect conditions that they pray for. So … [Read more...]

Falling in Love with Churros

January 31, 2012 By Helen Page

Churros Are A Popular Snack and Breakfast Food in Spain: On a recent trip to Carmona, I fell in love with Churros! No, churros is no olive-skinned Spanish soccer heartthrob, but the humble breakfast and snack food that is so popular in Spain, Portugal and Latin American countries. A First … [Read more...]

Olive Oil Tasting – Arbequina Extra Virgin Olive Oil

January 30, 2012 By Helen Page

Olive Oil Tasting: Tasting Arbequina Extra Virgin Olive Oil at Basilippo in Seville: Spain produces some 45 percent of the world's supply of olive oil, which makes it the largest olive oil producer in the world. So on any holiday in Spain, especially to the Andalucia region, an olive oil tasting … [Read more...]

Italo – Italy’s New ‘Ferrari’ High-Speed Train

January 29, 2012 By Helen Page

Italo - The New Italian High-Speed Train Looks Like the Train Equivalent of Ferrari Cars: From April 2012, the sleek-looking red 'Italo' high-speed trains has started criss-crossing the landscape of Italy and no doubt turning heads. The wow factor - they look like the rail equivalent of … [Read more...]

Venlo Railway Station – Venlo, Netherlands

January 27, 2012 By Helen Page

Venlo Railway Station in Venlo Has Good Connections to Major Dutch Cities: Venlo Railway Station serves the town of Venlo and is part of the Nederlandse Spoorwegen railway network, one of the Dutch railway operators. Although Venlo is a small town of only 90,000 people, it is well connected by … [Read more...]