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Aug62018 by Paul Linus1 Comment

Why Paris Visit Is For Kids

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As much as one would think that Paris is not good for kids, because of its noisy streets and big crowds, it actually is. Paris offers more than 400 parks, and there are many playgrounds as well. The kids will have fun even if there is no trip to Disneyland Paris. Paris is a great place for kids. Paris For Kids Montmartre, a neighbourhood in Paris, is an area which is good for kids. There is a beautiful carousel right below the famous sacre coeur church. And on top of sacre coeur there is a lot to see, including various entertainers and performers that kids will love. There is an icecream shop on nearby rue du Chevalier de la Barre, in case the kids are in the mood for some ice cream. The area also offers plenty of cafes and sandwich shops. There is an excellent playground in J...

Jul272018 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Prague and the Czech Republic: The Velvet Revolution

General, Travel

There seems to be something almost ironic about communism. Years of repression for those caught in its cold grip and years of fighting against the spread of it by those who have eluded it, yet the fall of each Communist state has turned over a page in every history book that no-one has ever seen before. Books have been written, sold and read. Countries and cities have been opened up and tourists have flocked towards them. Prague's Communist History Prague is no exception to this. The Czech capital is home to a museum that depicts the mistakes made by their former rulers and cruelly recalls the hardships of life under a communist regime. The museum is within touching distance of Wenceslas Square, the scene of joy in November 1989 when thousands of Czechs played their part in the p...

Jul142018 by Paul Linus1 Comment

Tipping Brief In Europe, America And Asia

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Everyone that is employed in the hospitality industry in North America will appreciate customers who tip. In Canada and the U.S. the act of giving ten to fifteen percent just before leaving a restaurant is so commonplace that nobody really thinks twice about it, unless the service has been unusually poor. However, when travelling abroad, tipping the local staff in a hotel or restaurant can be awkward because not all travellers know what's expected. Here are some basic guidelines. Western Europe Some countries in this region like Italy and France will automatically add a service charge to restaurant bills, and they would also expect a 10% tip. If the service was exceptional then you could round up your payment to the nearest euro. As a rule, you should give change directly to the ...

Jul42018 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Colombia Vacations: The Latest Travel Hot Spot

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Colombia vacations were chosen by more online travel sites as their top vacation pick than any other location In a recent poll. Here are some reasons why. Colombia Vacations: Travel Safety For most people, this may seem like an odd choice since Colombia has mostly been known for its cocaine trade and the violence and crime accompanying it. But that has changed dramatically in recent years due to a government and military crackdown on the crime and violence. As a result, the Colombian city of Cartagena actually has a lower crime rate than Philadelphia. Colombia Vacations: Climate Colombia is in South America. It is surrounded by Venezuela, Brazil, Ecuador, Panama and Peru. It also borders on both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. The language spoken is Spanish. Colomb...

Jul12018 by Paul Linus1 Comment

Great Places to Shop in Prague

Featured, Travel

Unlike in other European cities, shopping in Prague hasn't had long to evolve. Communist department stores like Máj didn't exactly follow international style trends. While developing their own sense of style, the people of Prague have been strongly influenced by other countries, especially Italy and Spain. The blonde in stilettos and faded jeans (with a Dior bag) is the prototypical Prague supermodel, and it is these women - their images all over the Prague tabloids - who lead shopping trends. The Prague Fashion Scene On Na príkope, the main artery of Prague’s shopping district where you're never far from a branch of the Italian fashion chain Bloom, there are at least 15 shoe stores, and Spanish retailer Mango has expanded into the building next door. The designer boutiques, like...

Jun302018 by Paul LinusNo Comments

See Fortifications in Luxembourg

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The impressive fortifications of Luxembourg are a major attraction of this European capital city of the similarly named country. The ruins of these Luxembourgian fortifications, which were amongst the strongest in nineteenth-century Europe, were added to the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list in 1993. Fortress Luxembourg Luxembourg city’s history goes back to the tenth century when Count Sigefroi of the Mosel picked the Bock promontory to erect a fortress. He called his castle Lucilinburhuc – the name evolved through the centuries to the French Luxembourg and the German Luxemburg. In English, the French spelling is mostly used. Luxembourg was originally part of the Holy Roman Empire but through history, the territory also found itself under control of Burgundians, the Austria...