Kiwi ex-pat Helly Parsons has made Berlin home and has learned a few secrets about her new city. Here’s her picks for 6 great places to grab traditional German food, quirky ice cream and a kiwi flatwhite …
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6 great places to eat in Berlin
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Visit the REAL Downton Abbey
The smash hit TV series Downton Abbey is filmed at Highclere Castle in Hampshire. Guest blogger Pam Wade popped in on the real Lord and Lady of the manor and had a good snoop around…
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Chilling out in an Ice Hotel
Personally I can’t think of much worse than tromping through ice to spend the night in an igloo. Oh sure it may be a fancy pants igloo, but an igloo by any other name is still an igloo. However hand carved Ice Hotels are incredibly popular, so if spending the night on an ice slab [...]
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LOL, the Tate Modern is surely a joke!
I’m sorry but I just don’t ‘get’ modern art. I always think, hang on, is the emperor wearing any clothes?? This is my first travel story that launched me into the exciting world of travel writing 11 years ago. I love the Tate Modern!
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What does the French anthem mean?
Allons enfants de la Patrie….! The start of the French National Athem will get the toes tapping and arms swinging – but here’s what you’re actually singing in English.
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Special offer for Bastille Day on cycling in France!
Bastille Day is July 14 and for ONE DAY ONLY you can save 20% on any French walking or cycling tour through Utracks. That’s a saving of hundreds of dollars, but you better be in quick!
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Inside Buckingham Palace
If you’ve ever fancied stomping on the Queen’s stomping ground, you can. Ever since the royal household were forced to tighten their spending they began making a little cash on the side in the form of tours through their house.
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The UK’s best castles fit for a princess
Wills and Kate’s (aka William and Catherine’s) wedding is coming up on April 29th and while personally I’ll be drinking tea with my pinky out, glued to the TV for the biggest royal wedding of our generation, some of you (you know who you are) will be in London for the nuptial knotting and may [...]
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See the Northern Lights
My bucket list is not very long as far as what I simply MUST see on this planet before I die, and the Northern Lights is right up there. So when I got this press release through about how, when and with whom to do it, I thought you might like the info too… Travel [...]
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Och aye – ‘Active Scotland’ events for 2011
Scotland has launched a year of exciting activities and events with the announcement of Active Scotland. The year-long programme of events, festivals and activities will outline Scotland as a must-visit active and adventure destination and showcase the best of Scotland to the world. From gentle coastal walks to long-distance treks through challenging terrain; open canoeing [...]
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