Category Archives: Europe

Learning French Vocabulary for Paris

You may have heard that languages are best learned young. Certainly, two year olds intuitively pick up the intricacies of language, but the farther we are from childhood, languages seem to become increasingly difficult. Imagine you were planning a trip … Continue reading

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The Hótel Brimnes in Iceland

Iceland should really think about changing its name; sure it can get a bit cold in Iceland but not like Greenland, which ironically is covered in ice. Iceland has got to be losing millions on tourism because of the assumptions … Continue reading

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Historic Architecture of Lisbon

Lisbon is one of the world’s beautiful cities and it is full of incredible architecture and buildings that date from various periods and eras in history. It is the capital and largest city in Portugal and it has played an … Continue reading

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London’s Oxford Street

The Westminster part of London has some of the most iconic landmarks and it also has one of the biggest, busiest shopping streets in all of Europe, Oxford Street . There are over 548 shops, filled with everything you could … Continue reading

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Menorcan Horses in Manchester

This month the people of the city of Manchester, England got quite a treat, quite a show.  As part of a three day festival, that brought the Balearic Islands to Albert Square, the legendary Menorcan Horses of Spain gave the … Continue reading

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Restaurant Sa Capella

Ibiza is an extremely vibrant island, full of diverse scenic views, outdoor activities and water sports, as well as many cultural heritage icons. One of the essential aspects of the inhabitants’ daily lifestyle is also a tremendous bonus for vacationers. … Continue reading

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Sculpture Promenade at the Fitzwilliam Museum

On April 28th, 2009 the new sculpture garden at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge will open to the public. The most accomplished and well respected artists alive and working today, will have their work displayed. Helaine Blumefield, a sculptor herself, … Continue reading

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The Heart of Madrid

Traditional dance of the gypsies in Madrid, and throughout all Spain, is the Flamenco. Originally from the southern part of the country, Andalusia to be specific, this art form has Moorish roots, as well as gypsy and Andalusian. What started … Continue reading

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