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new rail company for Czech Republic, but how fast?
From Prague Post – A new private rail company to compete with Czech Railways. They look spiffy and new, but how fast do they go? Eastern Europe could really do with some high-speed rail service.
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Tagged Czech Republic, European trains
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London Tube outages for this weekend, 3-4 March 2012
This weekend’s Tube outages in London Partial line closures on Metropolitan and Northern lines. All of the Victoria line will be out. Cheers!
Now InBev is looking at Staropramen
Only a couple of weeks ago, the Prague Post reported that Anheuser-Busch (parent company Belgian InBev) was trying to buy Budvar, Czech brewer of the original Budweiser. Now, InBev is eyeing another Czech beer-maker, Staropramen. I’ve had this beer, as well … Continue reading
a new hotel with a view is coming to Oxford
The good news — plans for a new hotel IN Oxford, above street level to provide panoramic views, are in the works. To be located on George Street, halfway between the Rail Station and the Broad. The bad news — … Continue reading
High speed train on Cotswold line almost ready
A new high speed express train is almost ready to join the Cotswold line. (But how fast will it really travel?) From Oxford Mail.
An eco-friendly rest area in England
Reopening after being destroyed by fire, Cherwell Valley rest stop will be clean and green. From Oxford Mail
London Tube outages – weekend of 25-26 Feb 2012
Here are the outages planned on the London Tube for the 25-26 Feb 2012 weekend. Central and Northern lines have multiple line closures. Farringdon station is closed for Circle, Metropolitan and Hammersmith&City lines
Distressing rumors of Budvar sale
Czech brewery Budvar may get bought up by InBev / Budweiser. From Prague Post
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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Tagged Germany travel, news from Europe
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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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Tagged london travel, London Tube, news from Europe
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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
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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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
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.
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
organic food travels in Czech Republic
Farmers bring their crops to consumers in all sorts of ways
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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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
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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Roundup of travel and culture headlines in Europe, Jan 2012
SeaFrance ferries go belly up (from London Independent) Orthodox Christmas Mass in Russia (from Russian news) Russian artworks recovered (from Russian news) Taste Florence, a new personalized tour of this wonderful city (from Deutsche Welle)
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