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Danube ice is breaking up, captain!
Icy temps that froze the Danube river have faded and the ice is melting and making a mess. From Deutsche Welle
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replacing Malev airline in Hungary; 48 hours in Venice
Malev is out, everybody else is pushing to get in; from Prague Post 2 days in Venice by Simon Calder; from London Independent
London Tube closures – weekend of 18-19 Feb 2012
The line and station outages on the London Tube for this weekend; the entire Circle Line and partial closures on four other lines.
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they’re trying to ‘clean up’ Wenceslas Square
Why do they think getting rid of the sausage stands on Wenceslas Square is a good idea??? Fooey. from Prague Post
Pictures in my mind’s eye – vol 3, Prague
When you’re an ignorant point-and-shoot photographer like me, winter is a tough time of year to be taking pictures, especially when you’re far from home with limited time for reshoots. Sunset comes early, I was sometimes shivering when pressing the … Continue reading
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new plans for a Travelodge near an Oxford park-&-ride
If this becomes a reality, it will make staying cheaply near Oxford really easy!
English market town deserves a visit
Wantage, near the Uffington White Horse, scores high on mystery visit. (from Oxford Mail)
some current Prague news
Profile of F Kupka; new acquisitions by a Prague art museum (Prague Post) Restaurant at National Theater celebrating 100 years (Prague Post)
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If you want to celebrate Charles Dickens in the U.K.
Loads of exhibits and festivities in 2012 to celebrate Dickens’ 300th birth anniversary. Things kicked off this week (London Independent).
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Mainz and Malaga – two days at a time
48 hours in Mainz for Carnival (London Independent) 48 hours in Malaga because it’s warmer (London Independent)
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London Tube outages weekend of 11-12 Feb 2012
This weekend’s London tube outages – partial service on Jubilee, Metropolitan and Northern lines
Prague Christmas market album
Christmas in Prague – a magical-sounding phrase. Prague was the third of four European cities with Christmas markets I visited in December. The weather was seasonal, colder than we had in the northeastern U.S. at the time; no snow on … Continue reading
Europe is cooooold
Ultra cold weather in Eastern Europe spreading south and west. And it’s messing up travel as well. Both from Deutsche Welle.
Malev airline shuts down
Hungary’s flagship airline, Malev, has had to shut down. I flew them in 2005 and I really liked their service. Of course, getting bumped up to business class probably had nothing to do with my opinion. News from Deutsche Welle.
London Tube outages weekend of 4-5 February 2012
Partial line closure on Central line and all of the Victoria line this weekend – 4-5 Feb 2012
2012 Jane Austen tours now booking with Dad’s favorite tour outfit
Tours International now booking their Jane Austen tours for 2012 They also have a variety of military tours, tours with historical themes, tours relating to other literary figures, garden tours. These are regularly offered but the company will also create … Continue reading
more Dresden photos
Dresden is more than just Christmas markets, even in December. Here are some of the sights away from the bratwurst and Gluhwein that intrigued me… Buildings and statues … Continue reading
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organic food travels in Czech Republic
Farmers bring their crops to consumers in all sorts of ways
a Day Trip to Dresden’s Christmas Market
German towns know how to put together a Christmas market. After visiting holiday markets in Copenhagen and Prague in December, I went to Dresden’s, just a two hour bus ride from Prague. Of the three cities, I think I liked … Continue reading
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London Tube outages for weekend of 28-29 January 2012
Tube closures – partial line closures and stations for this weekend
Putting that London skyscraper on hold
In my previous blog post about the walking tour with Hairy Goat, I made reference to a new office spike going up in the City nicknamed the Pinnacle. Economic stagnation may cut it down to size, according to the London … Continue reading
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My visit to Prague Castle and St Vitus Cathedral
I visited Prague Castle on my first trip to Prague in 2005. With my imperfect knowledge of the metro, I got off at a stop halfway up the hill and hiked the rest of the way. I saw most of the … Continue reading
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London Tube closures weekend of 21-22 January 2012
The latest on the weekend’s Tube work in London – partial closures except for the entire Circle Line.
When and where for the best views of the Northern Lights
Simon Calder (London Independent) on seeing the Northern Lights
My favorite artisan stall on Charles Bridge
A local Czech artist, Barbora Jelínková, makes lovely, delicate glass jewelry. I bought some of her earrings in 2005 and wanted to get some new ones this time. The seller in the photo is not the artist, but if you … Continue reading
do a good deed when you’re in Amsterdam
Here’s an idea for something you might do next time you’re in Amsterdam
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Winter walks in the U.K.
Go for a walk. Here are 50 from the London Independent. Walks from 2.5 to 14 miles and all lengths in between. Something for everyone and maybe not just for winter!
Think of Spain for your next festival destination
Spain’s festivals fill the entire year. Here are just a few to pique your travel interest. (London Independent)
London Tube closures, weekend of 14-15 January 2012
Tube station closures on a few lines and line shutdown of the Northern Line this weekend
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A great walking tour in London with ‘Hairy Goat’
Thanks to a London friend, I took a walking tour of London before Christmas that I would probably never have found on my own. The name of the outfit that conducted the tour is Hairy Goat and if you are a … Continue reading
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