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London Tube closures for weekend of 21 – 22 April 2012
This weekend’s Tube closures in London include Paddington Station on the Circle Line and Hammersmith & City. District Line Paddington is apparently open. This is for both days. District Line closure is outside Zone 1 and much of London Overground is also … Continue reading
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Hotel for sale in Prague
I remember walking past the Four Seasons the day I tried to visit Prague Castle. The Castle was closed because Medvedev was on the premises. The security forces guarding the hotel entrance were much more imposing (“You stay away or we … Continue reading
Staropramen has new owners. Rats!
From Prague Post. Just when I thought that StarBev was safe. The last statement in the article is particularly scary.
James Bond at Beaulieu
There’s an exhibit of James Bond vehicles at Beaulieu, a place best known for its splashy car museum. Might be worth a look if you’re down that way in 2012.
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Tagged James Bond at Beaulieu, news from Europe, UK travel
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Tackling power needs in Europe
I try to keep away from political topics, but enjoyable travel, power grid needs and climate change may get more tangled up together. Here are some news items on the topic from the last few issues of the London Independent… Sounds … Continue reading
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a different sort of return to life
From the Oxford Mail… It pays to know how to dig. These guys are different.
Berlin wine and Greek farms
From Deutsche Welle… An essay on wine made in Berlin. Really. Back to the land in Greece.
Movies to watch when you’re missing Europe
In addition to my trips and my craving for European news and travel info, I have a few related vices that keep me from being totally depressed when I’m stuck at home. One is my addiction to murder mysteries set … Continue reading
a few ideas for world destinations
From the London Independent… Visiting the Tyrol in Italy, secret Porto Santo and its gorgeous beaches. On the other side of the world – Perth, Australia, but it only makes sense to spend 48 hours there if you’re already in Australia … Continue reading
Bottoms up! The latest European drinking rankings
From Prague Post. Who drinks the most, and how much.
Iberia Express has Iberia pilots upset
A new low-cost airline starts up in Spain.
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London Tube closures for weekend of 14 – 15 April 2012
Here we go again. This weekend’s Tube closures in London include the entire Circle Line and parts of the District Line, both on Saturday and Sunday. Also Docklands Light Rail and London Overground have some disruptions. Also, Cannon Street station is closed, … Continue reading
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roundup of European news for early April
From Deutsche Welle – what’s up with Berlin and bears? From London Independent – 48 hours in Trier, Germany or how about Milan?
If you can make it into London…
This is too funny. Everyone’s heard of the Oxford – Cambridge Boat race, but a Goat race?? Oh man, if I were there, I would definitely check it out! Click on the link for the TimeOut writeup.
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Tagged london travel, Oxford Cambridge GOAT race, UK travel
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London Tube closures for extended Easter weekend from 6th to 9th of April 2012
Another big works weekend; just what London needs on Easter weekend! This weekend’s Tube closures in London affect SIX lines and most closures are in effect on ALL FOR DAYS of the holiday weekend. Peter Cottontail may have to grab a cab!
A new walking tour of Oxford
From the Oxford Mail – a poetry-themed walking tour in Oxford.
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Saving Cocteau in London
From the London Independent – restoration work in a London church
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Prague beyond the Christmas markets
Prague (Praha), like most large cities, is a collection of neighborhoods, each with its own history, flavor and identity. It can be helpful to know the English names, but what you really need to do is match up the street … Continue reading
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a roundup of travel ideas for springtime in Europe
From the Prague Post… Cooking classes in Prague From the London Independent… A bicycle tour of Brittany Food services on UK motorways are improving, but I’ll bet the French rest stop food is still the best. Ten spring walks to … Continue reading
a roundup of travel news – Milan, Reykjavik, Dublin
From the London Independent’s Simon Calder… Air arrangements assume a London departure, of course, but the overviews are exciting. Milan Reykjavik Dublin
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Art is everywhere in Prague
Building facades, statues, lamp posts and museum entrances are just some of the places where you’ll find art. Some beautiful, some thought-provoking. Too much to take in
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three churches and a synagogue in Prague
Just a few of the beautiful religious buildings in Prague. See separate blog post for St Vitus.
London Tube closures for weekend of 31 March – 1 April 2012
Big works weekend and NO April Fooling! This weekend’s Tube closures in London include partial closures on FIVE lines and all of the Victoria line. Most closures affect both Saturday and Sunday services. Yikes!
a new director for the RSC
From the London Independent. A new director has been named to head the Royal Shakespeare Company.
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a really, REALLY cool idea for a winter activity in Finland
Take a trip on an icebreaker in Finland. Recently featured on Deutsche Welle Euromaxx. Here is the home link for the Sampo.
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a Prague toy shop window
Dolls and elves Marionettes and Krtek the mole… my apologies for the crummy photo quality
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Prague’s beer signs
Prague and environs is the home of lots of great beers. Three of my favorites are …
bring your fishing pole next time you’re in London!?
From the London Independent. The Thames, along with other rivers in the U.K., is getting so clean that trout fishing is making a comeback.
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the best English gardens for visitors
From the London Independent – the 10 best English gardens open to visitors. Great places to celebrate springtime. Click on the link for prices and websites.
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