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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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Tagged news from Europe, travel and power needs
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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.
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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Tagged Iberia Express, news from Europe, spain travel
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Saving Cocteau in London
From the London Independent – restoration work in a London church
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Tagged Cocteau in London church, london travel, news from Europe, UK travel
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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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Tagged london travel, London trout fishing, UK travel
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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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Tagged English gardens, news from Europe, UK travel
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chocolate festival in Oxford!
From the Oxford Mail. If you’re in or near Oxford, England this weekend, check out the Chocolate Festival. I wish I’d known!
who were they?
A brass memorial plaque in England names two casualties of Gallipoli but the plaque’s original home is unknown. From the Oxford Mail. Will post any updates.
a new clothing label for the U.K.
From the London Independent, a new Welsh company enters the jeans market. And a Swedish label comes to London.
Banbury Cross gets a wash for the Jubilee
Cleaning up the Banbury Cross for the Queen’s Jubilee. Who gets to ride a cock horse, I wonder? From the Oxford Mail.
the new Skoda is introduced
From the Prague Post – Czech automaker Skoda unveiled the Citigo, a new mini model, at the Geneva auto show.
An airplane designer celebrates his 100th birthday
Among this centenarian’s accomplishments – design changes to the Spitfire. From the Oxford Mail.
A new bell to mark the Queen’s Jubilee
A town in Oxfordshire raises a new bell to mark Queen Elizabeth’s jubilee.
what is ‘schmutzfink’??
It sounds vaguely racy. Click on the link for a cute picture.
a new alternative to the navy??
An unusual way to meet women and travel the world. From the London Independent.
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
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)
New Year’s around the world
Click on the Facebook link on this page for videos from Deutsche Welle showing the new year being welcomed around the world.
A roundup of animal news in Europe and Africa for 2011
from Deutsche Welle… saving the spoon-billed sandpiper returning a rare bison species to Czech Republic the threat of species loss in Africa the effect of animal species on food production
Shakespeare & Co owner dies in Paris
From Deutsche Welle a couple of weeks ago … sad news from Paris. But the shop is still doing well.
Xmas gifts for your Czech dog
Time to shop for your Czech doggy
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Sounds like something from ‘The Far Side’!
Artwork destroyed by cleaning lady
A beer festival, a beer sauna and glassmaking in the Czech Republic
The best of the Czech Republic from London Independent travel – Beer festival in Pilsen and beyond; better than Oktoberfest? This is on the shortlist for my next autumn trip! Gotta start getting into shape asap. Glassmaking in Harrachov and a beer … Continue reading
Ideas for visiting Venice and/or Croatia; renting electric in Switzerland!
London Independent on the flavors of Venice and the Dalmatian coast of Croatia. Driving an electric rental car in the Alps
A walk in Scotland and Oktoberfest opens
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
Ideas for visiting Spain, Copenhagen and Greece – 10 Sep 2011
All from the London Independent… Copenhagen (upcoming blog possible) Sevilla and Cordoba in Andalucia A Greek party central – Mykonos
Scottish castle graffiti and Liège, Belgium
Colorful Graffiti on Scottish Kelburn castle may come down after 3-year stay – from Deutsche Welle energetic Liège, Belgium (posted before the shootings)
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