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Hague Masquerade on 31 August, 2012
From DutchNews. The last day of August is the date for the Hague Masquerade, a big fancy dress (costumed) dance party. From what I can find, this is the second more-or-less annual edition of this fascinating event. Another intriguing non-touristy … Continue reading
Olympic traffic and travel updates for Tuesday and Wednesday, 31 July and 1 August
Sorry I skipped posting the Tuesday, 31 July bulletin in a timely fashion. Here’s the one for Wednesday, 1 August.
Multiple weekends of music at the International Music Festival in Český Krumlov
From Prague Post. Český Krumlov’s International Music Festival started last weekend and continues through August 18th, Thursdays thru Saturdays with an occasional Sunday scheduled. Opera, classical music, fun activities for kids and a brewery garden for the grown-ups when they need … Continue reading
The latest traffic updates and tips for 2012 summer Olympics
According to London Transport, Monday will be one of the busiest for the Games. There getaheadofthegames website will have all the latest. The next few days have the following hotspots, according
Virgin Atlantic is updating their fleet
From Virgin Atlantic July newsletter – Virgin is updating its fleet. Click here to watch a speeded up video of the process and find out more.
Medieval gravesite found during tunnel work in Prague
From Prague Post. Archaeologists working near the site of a new tunnel have found a mass grave in Prague dating to the Middle Ages. I wonder if visitors/gawkers will be able to stop by?
Get traffic updates for 2012 summer Olympics around the UK
London Transport has a website with current information on traffic issues now that the Olympics activities has begun. There is more to the Olympics rash than the scrum in London over the next couple of weeks. There is also the … Continue reading
Breaking up the lines at customs and immigration at Heathrow
OK, here’s one I didn’t know they needed – separate lines at London Heathrow for incoming visitors depending on whether they need a visa to enter the UK. I don’t know how much difference it will make when multiple flights … Continue reading
A cautionary tale for taxi-takers in Europe
I have taken taxis in London (not part of the survey in the article) and Barcelona. In both cases, the meter was on and I feel I was charged fairly, though I didn’t understand the joke on the radio the … Continue reading
Upcoming festivals in Edinburgh
Just my luck that my vacation plans didn’t include checking these out first. The Jazz and Blues fest starts Friday, followed by the Arts festival, the Military Tattoo, Fringe, International Festival, Book Festival. These overlap from early August thru early September. … Continue reading
More travel tips for Germany
From Deutsche Welle… Tips for getting around Germany trains, planes, cars and bikes Favorite foods, tips on tipping and other customs German holidays Social p’s and q’s, recycling, etc.
New connections between the US and Copenhagen on SAS
From SAS email New route between San Francisco and Copenhagen – Outbound “… fly 6 times a week from San Francisco to Copenhagen. Departures will be daily, except Tuesdays, (SK936) departing at 5.35 pm and arriving
Travel ideas if you’re thinking of Germany
From Deutsche Welle… Visit Potsdam What to see in the Upper Rhine Valley.
European environment news
Both from the London Independent. Spain’s strawberries, water sources and the future of farming. Britain’s National Trust wants to buy piece of White Cliffs of Dover for preservation.
New triple play art show at Tate Liverpool
Three-pronged art exhibition at the Tate Liverpool thru late October 2012. From London Independent.
Posted in England, European art, News from Europe, UK news
Tagged European art news, Monet in Liverpool, Tate Liverpool, UK travel
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Last days for English bookshop in Paris
From France 24. Not as venerable as Shakespeare and Co, but Paris’s Village Voice shop will close as of July 31st.
One answer to recession in Italy – ice cream!
From France 24. Two entrepreneurs have opened an ice cream shop in Turin. Check it out next time you’re there.
Award-winning herring shop in Leiden, Netherlands
Next time you’re in Leiden, stop into Atlantic Fish shop for some herring. Lekker (yummm).
Tips from Transport for London on getting around during ”The Games”
Don’t you just love how the Brits don’t feel the need to add modifiers to entities or events? In case you’re trying to move around London during ”the Games” (aka the London Olympics), click here for some fairly useful information … Continue reading
Posted in London travel, News from Europe, UK news
Tagged London Olympics tourism, london travel, UK travel
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Hotel rates will drop like a stone in mid-August
From the London Independent. Hotels in and around London are cleaning up big time during the Olympics, but the best time to find a really GREAT deal will be right after the Olympics end. I mean, really… what did anyone … Continue reading
A look at Leipzig’s Museum of Musical Instruments
From Deutsche Welle. Musical instruments in a Leipzig museum may not be familiar if they’re no longer in use.
Posted in European art, Germany travel, News from Europe
Tagged European art news, Germany travel, Leipzig music museum
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Proms in Prague running thru July
When you think Proms, you normally think London. Prague’s Proms music festival aims for the same thing, only different. From Prague Post.
Film festival running in Karlovy Vary through the weekend
From Prague Post. Karlovy Vary’s film festival may not spring to mind as quickly as Cannes, but it will screen the best from other festivals. Helen Mirren will be there, too.
Watch out! You need a breathalyzer kit in your car in France
From France 24. A new French law requires everyone, including tourists, to have a breathalyzer kit in their car. Cars rented in France will probably automatically carry one, but cars from other countries won’t.
Diving the Mary Rose
From Oxford Mail. An interview with one of the divers on the Mary Rose, Henry VIII’s ship that sank like a stone right after her launch. Then make plans to visit the new museum next year (it reopens late this … Continue reading
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Tagged Mary Rose, Mary Rose museum, news from Europe, Portsmouth Naval Dockyard, UK travel
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documenta art fair open in Germany
From Deutsche Welle. Kassel’s every-five-years contemporary art fair opens for 100 days.
Napoleon’s English letter goes to auction; a look at Berlin’s Museum Island
From France 24. Napoleon began learning and writing English while imprisoned on St Helena. A letter from this time has been auctioned for a honkin’ load of money. From Deutsche Welle. Berlin’s Museum Island with five top museums clustered together … Continue reading
Solar powered flights continuing
From Deutsche Welle. Testing for solar powered airplanes continues. Exciting idea; I hope I live long enough to fly on one!
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More Staropramen updates
From Prague Post – Molson-Coors has plans for Staropramen. such as adding snacks to the end-of-tour beers. Pickled cheese. OK. And that yummy, super-fatty Prague ham! Here’s the link to the new Visitor Center. Take a virtual tour after you … Continue reading
Art exhibition in Dresden for Raphael’s Madonna
You’ll recognize the cherubs, if nothing else. It’s 500 years since Raphael painted his Madonna and Dresden is celebrating thru August 26th. From Deutsche Welle.
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