Category Archives: General magpie travel

Ideas for visiting Venice and/or Croatia; renting electric in Switzerland!

Posted on September 19, 2011 by suzykewct

London Independent on the flavors of Venice and the Dalmatian coast of Croatia. Driving an electric rental car in the Alps

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A walk in Scotland and Oktoberfest opens

Posted on September 18, 2011 by suzykewct

Save this if you dream of easy hikes in Scotland – from the London Independent Deutsche Welle sees Oktoberfest opening. Will you be one of the 6 million guests to hoist a stein? If you’re female, will you wear the … Continue reading →

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Ideas for visiting Spain, Copenhagen and Greece – 10 Sep 2011

Posted on September 11, 2011 by suzykewct

All from the London Independent… Copenhagen (upcoming blog possible) Sevilla and Cordoba in Andalucia A Greek party central – Mykonos

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Thoughts about 9/11… and travel

Posted on September 10, 2011 by suzykewct

As every one of my blog posts shows, I love to travel. My favorite places are almost all in Europe; I’m not ready to get punched like a pin cushion just to go on an African safari, although I may … Continue reading →

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2011 calendar of closures on London Tube

Posted on September 8, 2011 by suzykewct

scheduled London Tube works disruptions thru November 2011

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Coping with the heat in northern Europe

Posted on September 1, 2011 by suzykewct

Last July was a scorcher throughout most of Europe. Even in Finland, temps were setting new records; I was in Helsinki in mid-July when they set a new record (89) and they saw a nother new high of 93 before the month was out. … Continue reading →

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seeking comments on airline food

Posted on August 30, 2011 by suzykewct

I am seeking comments on airplane food — especially international carriers, even if you haven’t flown in a while. The link above connects to an article focusing on British Airways’ meal service. What do you think airlines should do to … Continue reading →

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Pictures in My Mind’s Eye – vol. 1

Posted on July 7, 2011 by suzykewct

When I travel, I spend a great deal of my time taking pictures, especially in places I’ve never been before. Sometimes, though, the camera isn’t handy or an image flashes by so unexpectedly that the shot is gone before I … Continue reading →

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