Archive for: March 2008March 26, 2008 April Fool's Traditions in Europe
April 1st is around the corner, so be on your guard if you don’t wish to fall victim to any April Fool pranks. There are so many different versions on how April Fool’s day came about, depending …
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March 24, 2008 Travel Compensation – Australia catches up
An article in the travel page on the weekend told of a couple’s woeful experience flying Qantas from Sydney to Frankfurt where their flight departure was delayed by four hours due to mechanical problems, and then another two …
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March 23, 2008 Pasqua e lo Scoppio del Carro – Explosion of the Cart, Florence, Italy
Easter celebrations and ceremonies take on different formats around the Christian world and some more traditional villages or towns have their own special ceremonies. One such special festival has been taking place in Florence since the times …
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March 22, 2008 The Mafia Explained to Tourists – a new pocket-sized guide – Palermo
The word is out. The Mafia Explained to Tourists is a new pocket-sized guidebook that aims to answer everything tourists always wanted to know about the Mafia, but were afraid to ask. Augusto Cavadi, a lecturer … March 21, 2008 10 Top Things to See & Do in Florence – Italy
Florence’s centro historico or historical center is packed to the brim with museums, art galleries, cathedrals, elegant buildings and beautiful squares that it’s possible to see and do a lot here even if you’ve only got a couple …
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March 18, 2008 Outlet Shopping in Florence, Italy
We were arriving in Florence on Christmas Eve and I thought there may be a slim chance that we could squeeze in some shoppping. I had heard that the Mall was The place to go and so I contacted the … March 16, 2008 A European Tour with a Difference
The high petrol price, weak dollar and slowing economy must be causing some Americans to think twice as to whether they can afford a European holiday this year. The strong U.S. dollar has for a long time served … March 14, 2008 St. Patrick's Day – Dublin, Ireland
Monday, March 17th is St. Patrick’s Day and if you happen to be in Dublin this weekend, you’re in for a great treat.
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March 13, 2008 Electronic Language Translators and Electronic Dictionaries to enhance your travel experience
Whenever I travel, I always try and learn some words or phrases of the countries that I’m visiting. It’s always nice to be able to greet people in their own language or to say thank you or goodbye. …
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March 12, 2008 A Significant Archaeological find in the Eternal City – Rome, Italy
Archaeologists, probing the depths of the Eternal City, have made a very significant discovery. A sixth-century copper factory, medieval kitchens stocked with pots and pans and remains of Renaissance palaces are among the finds at Piazza Venezia and …
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