No trip to Europe would be complete without a stop in Germany. But to decide where to visit in Germany is hard because the country is full of interesting surprises. From a cultural standpoint, the art and history are unique, …
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Magical Country of Myth, Legend, & Folklore
If you are a traveler who likes to have your imagination stimulated beyond the scenery of the place being visited, a trip to Ireland’s Northwestern regions will more than satisfy your mind. You can begin the trip by flying into …
Visit Santa At the Real North Pole by Bonnie and Bill Neely
Setting out north of Rovaniemi, we had a short drive to Santa Village, which is what most tourists come to Rovaniemi to see. This tourist attraction is located right on the Arctic Circle, adding to the feeling that one has …
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“Pyro Heaven In Barcelona, Spain by Bob Koff”
Hola fuego fans, Around New Year’s was yet another festival, whose name escapes me but was probably something like fiesta de la asphalt, and we did a little celebrating too. My favorite part was a somewhat recurring theme from past …
Terrorists in Spain are easier to identify since new vehicle labeling by Bob Koff
Hola terror-weary amigos, Staying one step ahead of the pack in fashion, architecture, and most recently dealing with the threat of terrorists, Barcelona recently introduced legislation requiring all terrorists to paint and clearly mark their cars with the words “Bombers” …
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Visit Stockholm This 750th Anniversary Year by Bonnie and Bill Neely
Seven hundred and fifty years ago Birger-Jarl, the far-sighted governor credited with founding the city of Stockholm in 1252, was determined to develop the city into an important harbor. This great 750th Anniversary Year is full of celebration with many …
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Jyvaskyla Is Friendly, Interesting City by Bonnie and Bill Neely
Jyvaskyla is about four hours’ drive Northwest of Helsinky, and if you are not on a cruise ship and confined to the coast, it is worth a visit. We were concentrating on the arts and crafts of the area and …
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LISBON- THE CITY OF DISCOVERY by Ron Kapon
Webster’s Dictionary defines Discovery as-“Disclosing or bringing to light; revealing or making known; a finding out or bringing to sight or knowledge”. Since I had not been to Lisbon for 10 years, I needed a little “knowledge” and found it …
European Charm, History, and Beauty by Bonnie and Bill Neely
Pest: The Other Side of the Danube River Leaving the hills of Buda to return to the Pest side of the Danube you can hop on the green bus, which will take you down the hill, or you can return …
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Budapest: European Charm, History, and Beauty by Bonnie and Bill Neely
The Hills of Buda When we arrived in Budapest Ferihegy Airport a very helpful teen signaled a taxi for us and gave a certificate saying our price is fixed at 3,500 ft (about $14 US or EU), and a young …
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