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Travel news updates for April
If you’re a fan, as I am, of AMC’s The Killing on US TV, you might be interested to know that a Scandinavian bridge gets a part in The Bridge, a British show from the Danish team who created the … Continue reading
Some locals’ views on the London Olympics
There are fewer than 100 days until the start of the London Olympics. Not everyone is thrilled at the prospect. From the London Independent.
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Another nifty German word – Klinkenputzen
A German word that’s almost as cute as schmutzfink! Courtesy of Deutsche Welle.
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Hotel for sale in Prague
I remember walking past the Four Seasons the day I tried to visit Prague Castle. The Castle was closed because Medvedev was on the premises. The security forces guarding the hotel entrance were much more imposing (“You stay away or we … Continue reading
James Bond at Beaulieu
There’s an exhibit of James Bond vehicles at Beaulieu, a place best known for its splashy car museum. Might be worth a look if you’re down that way in 2012.
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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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a different sort of return to life
From the Oxford Mail… It pays to know how to dig. These guys are different.
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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roundup of European news for early April
From Deutsche Welle – what’s up with Berlin and bears? From London Independent – 48 hours in Trier, Germany or how about Milan?
A new walking tour of Oxford
From the Oxford Mail – a poetry-themed walking tour in Oxford.
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Saving Cocteau in London
From the London Independent – restoration work in a London church
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a roundup of travel news – Milan, Reykjavik, Dublin
From the London Independent’s Simon Calder… Air arrangements assume a London departure, of course, but the overviews are exciting. Milan Reykjavik Dublin
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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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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.
a historic pub in Abingdon getting another chance
Nags Head pub will get some major renovations and reopen later in the year. CAMRA is excited. From the Oxford Mail.
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Tagged food & wine in Europe, news from Europe, oxford travel, UK travel
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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.
the annual Beethoven festival in Bonn
Mark your calendar for Beethovenfest 2012 in Bonn, Germany. From Deutsche Welle.
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.
a new playwriting contest in London
From the London Independent. London’s Royal Court Theatre is seeking really, really short plays for their Young Writers festival. Through mid-April.
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A commercial stunt at the Uffington White Horse
From the Oxford Mail. New canvas lines were added around the Uffington White Horse, a prehistoric hillside chalk carving near Oxford, England. Locals are upset, but it’s canvas and does not affect the existing chalk. Lax security should perhaps be … Continue reading
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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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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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