As much as many of us may wish that we could jump into our TV screens when an episode of Game of Thrones is on and go beyond the pixels, past the static and into the magical world of make-believe, sadly, we can’t.... Read More
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Paris, “The City of Lights”, is about to get even lighter when 13 weeks of summer arrive. What’s the best way of spending your time? Perhaps a trip down the Seine? How about some Paris off the beaten path activities ? Certainly. One of the best ways of combining sun and fun, however, is at a Paris music festival.... Read More
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Italians have been showing the rest of Europe how to have a good time since A.D. In Ancient Rome, nearly half the year (150 days!) was set aside for festivals and recuperation. Today, the calendar may not be so... Read More
Think of Barcelona’s museums and attractions like Christmas presents: don’t open them all at once! Firstly, you can (and should) come back to Barcelona again so there’s no hurry to fit everything into one trip.... Read More
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If you are reading this article, you are either in Paris or are very hungry! Well sit back, and let me tell you the story of the bistro in Paris, followed by a selection of the best five classic French bistros in the capital today. You know what I mean: that quintessential Parisian cafe serving up large portions of steaming French food, steak frites, boeuf bourguignon, truffle gnocchi (how do the French stay so thin?). Paris is full of... Read More