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- June 23rd, 2009
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Dan Roberts on 6 Reasons Why you Should Travel by Train in Europe
Summer is here and it is time to travel in Europe - but if you have not made it already there is probably one major decision left - train versus bus versus car/van travel. Personally I love trains and…
- June 1st, 2009
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An Opening to sensuality at the Opera in September in Paphos, Cyprus
The Aphrodite festival in Paphos is celebrating its 11th edition, fantastic way to enjoy musical event in a unique venue sucha as the Castle of Paphos.
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The 5 Hippest Places In Singapore
Every time I arrive in a new city, place, island, church, whatever... I wonder were to find the "real" good places. You know, they throw tons of tourist information papers at you at the tourist inform…
- May 17th, 2009
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Great things to do in Barcelona for FREE - Part 6
Time for another money-saver, and another free museum. I know I mentioned that the free things weren't all going to be "boring" things but trust me on this one! This is the Chocolate Museum! read more
- May 16th, 2009
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The Toolangi Tavern – Victorian Bushfire Victim Support
Even though Toolangi is a smidge out of Melbourne proper, it is my pleasure to review the Toolangi Tavern and other small businesses around Victoria that will feel the hit of not only diminished custo…
- May 15th, 2009
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Save Money in Barcelona with a "Menu del Dia"
Eating in Spain is a big deal, and Barcelona is no exception to that rule. I always say that for the majority of foreigners visiting the city that everything starts and finishes a lot later here - tha…
- May 12th, 2009
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When the Cherry Blossoms Fall: A Walk through the Brooklyn Botanic Garden
A walk through a spring garden in New York during cherry blossom season at just the right time can be an exquisite experience, but sometimes personal schedules and the weather can throw off a well-tim…
- May 11th, 2009
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WOTBA New York Events Calendar: Kick Off Your Shoes Edition Monday, May 11 - Monday, May 18, 2009
While some people are sadly out of work and many more subsist on freelance wages, with the latter now said to make up 26% of the U.S. workforce, New York is still a workaholic city full of people with…
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Barcelona Movie Walking Tours
The very first time I visited New York City, I was amazed at how much of the buildings and streets I "recognised". Countless films and sit-coms have brought the Big Apple to the big and small screen,…
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International Day of Museums in Barcelona
Sunday 17th May is the International Day of Museums, and to celebrate the day, 24 of Barcelona's museums open their doors for free to the general public. As well as some of the museums that also have…
- May 8th, 2009
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Interview with Barcelona Photo Blog - Carlos Lorenzo
Today's post is an interview with Carlos Lorenzo about his fantastic Barcelona Photoblog. Carlos captures images in Barcelona like no-one else on the web, and if you're not already subscribing to his…
- May 7th, 2009
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Gustave Caillebotte: Impressions of Water
People often lose umbrellas, but I've held onto a special one for many years - a large parapluie (literally, for the rain, in French) with a wooden base and curved handle that upon opening reveals the…
- May 6th, 2009
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New York Events Calendar: Rainy Day Slacker Edition Monday, May 4 - Monday, May 11, 2009
This week appears to be one of those weeks that highlight change and transition, a tentative time between before and after. Nothing seems settled. Students at local universities and colleges are study…
- May 4th, 2009
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Great Barcelona Bars with Terraces - Part 2
With the un predictable weather Barcelona is having recently, it's important to have a few options for when the sunshine does finally break out, especially if you're only here for a short break and it…
- May 2nd, 2009
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A Slide Show and Description of My Vacation in Tribeca: Three Nights at the Tribeca Grand Hotel
During the middle decades of the previous century, it was not an unusual practice for some travelers to take slides of their journey and then once back home bore their friends and neighborhoods by inv…
- April 28th, 2009
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WOTBA New York Events Calendar: All Parks Edition Monday, April 27 - Monday, May 4, 2009
Enjoy the blooming season, this special time to visit the parks. Head to the northern parts of Central Park to wander in the woods, or get lost in the Ramble. This calendar takes us into May. Fancy th…
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New York Trees in Spring Bloom: Images and Links
• Citywide Blooming Calendar from New York City Department of Parks & Recreation read more
- April 27th, 2009
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Mapping Out the Tribeca Film Festival
The first question someone asked me yesterday during the course of covering the first full day of this year's Tribeca Film Festival was where to get good Italian food near Union Square. Thousands of f…
- April 25th, 2009
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ANZAC Day
Today, the 25th of April, is ANZAC Day. ANZAC stands for Australia and New Zealand Army Corps. ANZAC day is a public holiday celebrated by both Australia and New Zealand to commemorate the anniversary…
- April 24th, 2009
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10 Fascinating Buildings in Manhattan
Manhattan features many famous buildings, many of which can be readily identified by individuals who have never set foot in New York, such as the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, Radio Ci…
- April 23rd, 2009
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Copenhagen biker gangs...
They can't all be hells angels or rockers...this group parked their high-octane bikes...well, choppers, to be precise (yes, pictured) then proceeded to engage in a ferocious round of... determined win…
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- April 22nd, 2009
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New York - A Stroll Through the East 60s
The walk on the Upper East Side this past Saturday, the one in which I retraced Walker Evans and his photographs of a block on E. 61st in 1938, took me on a longer stroll. read more
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Eating in Lima - What not to miss - Desserts
Part Six - Desserts - To say that Peruvians have a sweet-tooth is like saying that fish enjoy being in water. It’s plainly clear and a huge understatement! read more
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Best Bookshops in Barcelona
This week is the feast day of Saint George, and in Barcelona it's a big deal. "San Jordi" is celebrated in style with the exchange of Roses and books being the tradition. The rose represents the blood…
- April 21st, 2009
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How To Have A Really Freaking Dangerous Adventure In Singapore
"See, This is exactly what you always wanted to do when you are young but your parents didn't allow you to do so, now I know why, Its freaking dangerous" Those were my words last weekend when a little…
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The Secret - And Unique - Side Of Singapore
"... It can be difficult to explain the lure of Singapore. This is a place where pastel colors are all the rage. Where the highways, high-end hotels and high rises are as generic and bubblegum clean a…
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WOTBA New York Events Calendar: Monday, April 20 - Monday, April 27, 2009
Though the week begins with rain and patchy fog, our ever-precarious New York weather forecasts call for mostly sunny skies by the end of the week. Some flowering trees of the pinkish-rose variety loo…
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Sant Jordi, Books and Roses in Barcelona
This month sees a couple of public holidays in Catalonia, don't you just love April (and September) in Barcelona?! read more
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Extreme Paint Ball, Marrakech
So today we paid a visit to Extreme Pain Ball, oops Paint Ball here in Marrakech. read more
- April 19th, 2009
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Atlanta's 73rd Annual Dogwood Festival
If you haven't been to the Atlanta Dogwood Festival this weekend, stop reading and head on over to Piedmont Park to enjoy this traditional right-of-passage into spring for Atlanta. This annual art and…
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Starring New York: New York Films at the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival
For those who enjoy depictions of New York on film, several movies in this year's Tribeca Film Festival (April 22-May 3, 2009) give New York a featured role. Though not surprising for a festival that…
- April 18th, 2009
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Literary DUMBO: An NYC Afternoon Walk Under the Bridges in Search of Books
Along with the possibilities of ice cream, chocolate, drinks at reBar, lying down on green grass and views of two bridges and Manhattan, this book-oriented walk has added perks. Throw in a beautiful d…
- April 17th, 2009
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The Lomo and Leica New York Walk
LOMO: Several years ago, around the spring of 2005, I got caught up in the Lomography craze. I bought one of the Colorsplash cameras, took a bunch of fun images with the interchangeable filters, and t…
- April 15th, 2009
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The 5 Best Flea Markets In Singapore
Bargain Hunting In the Concrete Jungle. Not everything has to be expensive in Singapore, and shopping can be a treasure hunt if you visit one of the many great flea markets that are open to the public…
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Great Barcelona Bars with Terraces
This is a bit of a twist on the last few posts I've written about Great Barcelona Bars, and has been heavily influenced the sunshine finally making an appearance this Easter week! read more
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Walking the Street, and the Rhythms of New York City
Dutch artist Piet Mondrian spent the last four years of his life in New York City, and several of his last paintings, like Broadway Boogie Woogie (1942-1943) (inset), respond to the frenetic pace of t…
- April 14th, 2009
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Parmas Your Way at Mrs. Parma's
If you're looking for a place that has atmosphere, televisions to watch the sport, a wide arrangement of beers and a mighty good feed, then you'd do well to stop by Mrs. Parma's. read more
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Singapore: 10 Really Unique Things To Do In 24 Hours
"Ignore The Common Local Understanding Of What Singapore's Offers To The Short Time Traveler. Yes, There Is A Lot To Discover Besides Shopping And Eating!" Continue Reading for 10 unique things you ca…
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The Top 5 Singapore Hawker Centers
There Are Actually Hawker Centers In Singapore Where You Get A Regular Dinner For Less Then 500 Dollar read more
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WOTBA New York Events Calendar: Monday, April 13 - Sunday, April 19, 2009
I'm a little preoccupied with tax preparations today. For some reason, I thought April 15 was next weekend, not Wednesday. • I NEED TO STAY HOME AND DO TAXES BUT OTHERS CAN GO TO THIS. Monday, April…
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Dar Si Said Museum Marrakech.
A few twisty turny alleyways after the Bahia palace, just past the brightly coloured carpets , the next historic site to visit in Marrakech is the Dar Si Said Museum. This museum is dedicated to t…
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The 6 Weirdest Campaigns Seen In Singapore
"...In line with Mr Goh's (former Singapore Prime Minister) call to build a gracious society, the Singapore Kindness Movement (SKM) aims to encourage Singaporeans to make a positive commitment to grac…
- April 12th, 2009
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Between Beer and Hausfrauen - My Life As A Singaporean In Germany
Writing about Singapore from a foreigners point of view, not loosing your objectivity and digging below the artificial surface is a challenging thing to do. Controversial for some and interesting for…
- April 10th, 2009
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"You Got the Wrong Broadway, Mister:" Exploring the Other Broadways, East and West
In lower Manhattan, in order to trap visitors into staying longer and spending tourist dollars in our shops and cafes, we have added two additional streets called Broadway to confuse everyone. On seve…
- April 9th, 2009
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The 5 Best Places To Go Swimming In Singapore
Before I had Moved To Singapore I Proudly Told My Friends I Would Be Able To Swim In The Ocean Everyday At My New Home, Now I Tell Them Not To Bring Their Swim Suits When Visiting Me For the first tim…
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Australian BBQ Rules
We are about to enter the BBQ season. Therefore it is important to refresh your memory on the etiquette of this sublime outdoor cooking activity. When a man volunteers to do the BBQ the following chai…
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Photography Buffs Unite on the Melbourne Photo Walk
When I say there is something for everyone in Melbourne, I most certainly mean photographers as well. As a amateur (but enthusiastic) photographer myself, the Melbourne Photo Walk is just one more way…
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Barcelona Scams. "¿Que hora es?"
This one is not really a scam as such, but more the initiation of a possible scam. It actually happened to me the other day, which is why it's jogged my memory. I've also read reports on other website…
