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Trip to Brisbane
2008-06-06 22:53:00 What is the name of the city, town or village where you live? Brisbane Why do you live there? My parents and girlfriend are my major considerations. Other than that, it’s a faily peaceful town with few problems relating to crime or poverty. What cultural opportunities do you have? I have opportunities but don’t engage with the creative areas around ... More About: Australia , Trip
Whats on in Brisbane
2008-06-06 22:19:00 What is the name of the city, town or village where you live? Brisbane Why do you live there? Brisbane is a sprawling subtropical contemporary metropolis with a laid-back country feel. Really more of a collection of leafy, parrot-dripping suburban villages surrounding an ultra-urbane center city, Brisbane is the financial and cultural centre of Australia ’s alternative lifestyle movements ...
Brisbane Tour
2008-06-06 16:56:00 What is the name of the city, town or village where you live? Brisbane Why do you live there? I live in Brisbane because it’s a nice place to live. The climate’s about what you’d expect it to be; not too hot (average maximum temperature in summer is around 35 degrees C), and it doesn’t get too cold ... More About: Australia , Tour
Melbourne Tour Guide
2008-06-06 11:46:00 What is the name of the city, town or village where you live? Melbourne Why do you live there? I moved here to be closer to my then-fiancee, now-wife, and also to have a second chance at my high school studies after making a mess of the first try. Third reason was simply to get out of my ... More About: Australia , Tour , Guide
New South Wales - Clunes Tour
2008-06-06 11:39:00 What is the name of the city, town or village where you live? Clunes Why do you live there? I went to University nearby and as I was a parent I decided to stay in the area after graduation. Clunes is a small village located between Byron Bay and Lismore. What cultural opportunities do you have? How does Bingo sound. ... More About: Australia , Wales , Tour , South , New South Wales
Tasmania - Hobart Review
2008-06-05 15:41:00 What is the name of the city, town or village where you live? Hobart Why do you live there? Work What cultural opportunities do you have? The public television station, the internet and drink. What recreational opportunities do you have? Drink. Incest and drink if you were born here. What do you like about it? In a polluted overcrowded world that has had the ... More About: Australia , Review , Tasmania
Western Australia - Perth Review
2008-06-05 15:29:00 What is the name of the city, town or village where you live? Perth Why do you live there? Emigrated here 18 years ago What cultural opportunities do you have? Every February the Perth Arts Festival is held. Plenty of diverse eateries from all cultures.Quite a lot of entertainmentconcerts(though we still tend to get overlooked) What recreational opportunities do you have? Large ... More About: Australia , Review , Western , Western Australia
Alta Peak California
2008-06-04 18:09:00 Despite last year’s somewhat abortive trip to Brainard Lake (see trip report here), Tom Weedon still wants to come on a backpack trip with us (he ... More About: California , Peak , Alta
Sawmill Pass
2008-06-04 16:09:00 For some obscure reason, I decide that it would be a good idea to go and hike one of the fearsome foursome. The fearsome foursome is a set of passes ... More About: California , Pass
Luosto Finland
2008-06-02 16:28:00 By way of an introduction, Finland is situated between the 60th and 70th degree of latitiude, covering an area of 130,000 square miles - 10% of this area is covered by water. It has a population of approximately 5 million people. The land in the north of Finland forms part of Lapland, an area inhabitated ...
Helsinki Tram Tour
2008-05-25 03:11:00 Take the Tram A tram tour, lasting about an hour, goes for the price of a tram ticket. The tram does a figure 8 to pass all the major city sights. They provide a brochure in English, which includes a well-marked map. Be sure to ask for "Helsinki Sightseeing 3T". The comprehensive and economical Helsinki card allows ... More About: Finland , Tour
Helsinki Tram Tour
2008-05-25 03:11:00 Take the Tram A tram tour, lasting about an hour, goes for the price of a tram ticket. The tram does a figure 8 to pass all the major city sights. They provide a brochure in English, which includes a well-marked map. Be sure to ask for "Helsinki Sightseeing 3T". The comprehensive and economical Helsinki card allows ... More About: Finland , Tour
Finnish Fish
2008-05-25 02:15:00 We’ll finish this with a Finnish dish of Finnish fish like this… Perch Fillets with Mushroom and Sweetbread Stuffing The Finns love to drink and they love to eat. Perch, the Finnish national fish, is prepared delicately. The following recipe is the absolutely preferred recipe for the first perch of Spring: Ingredients 1/4 cup prawns 1 lb. small perch, cleaned 4 cups ... More About: Finland , Fish
Finnish Fish
2008-05-25 02:15:00 We’ll finish this with a Finnish dish of Finnish fish like this… Perch Fillets with Mushroom and Sweetbread Stuffing The Finns love to drink and they love to eat. Perch, the Finnish national fish, is prepared delicately. The following recipe is the absolutely preferred recipe for the first perch of Spring: Ingredients 1/4 cup prawns 1 lb. small perch, cleaned 4 cups ... More About: Finland , Fish
Helsinki Tourist Attractions
2008-05-24 22:59:00 Finland is located in Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north, Russia in the East and Estonia in the south. The 7th largest European country, Finland is mostly forests - over 2/3 of the country is covered in trees. There are almost 200,000 lakes containing 100,000 islands and ... More About: Finland , Attractions , Helsinki , Tourist
Helsinki Tourist Attractions
2008-05-24 22:59:00 Finland is located in Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north, Russia in the East and Estonia in the south. The 7th largest European country, Finland is mostly forests - over 2/3 of the country is covered in trees. There are almost 200,000 lakes containing 100,000 islands and ... More About: Finland , Attractions , Helsinki , Tourist
Eating Out in Helsinki
2008-05-24 22:08:00 Eating Out Food is consistently good. The favorite bar snack is a black sausage with a hard bread, accompanied by a hearty beer. Major hotels have a variety of international cuisine; the only casino in Finland is in the Ramada Presidentti Hotel located in downtown Helsinki , next to the Parliament House. Any of this hotel’s four ... More About: Eating Out , Eating
Eating Out in Helsinki
2008-05-24 22:08:00 Eating Out Food is consistently good. The favorite bar snack is a black sausage with a hard bread, accompanied by a hearty beer. Major hotels have a variety of international cuisine; the only casino in Finland is in the Ramada Presidentti Hotel located in downtown Helsinki , next to the Parliament House. Any of this hotel’s four ... More About: Eating Out , Eating
Helsinki Tour Operators
2008-05-24 21:39:00 Tour Operators Sightseeing tours by bus, of the city and surrounding points of interest, are available year round. Tours from an hour to all day are available and the buses make pickups at your hotel. During the summer months, a waterbus tour of the Helsinki shoreline operates about once an hour from the Market Square from ... More About: Finland , Tour
Helsinki Tour Operators
2008-05-24 21:39:00 Tour Operators Sightseeing tours by bus, of the city and surrounding points of interest, are available year round. Tours from an hour to all day are available and the buses make pickups at your hotel. During the summer months, a waterbus tour of the Helsinki shoreline operates about once an hour from the Market Square from ... More About: Finland , Tour
Helsinki Museums
2008-05-24 17:59:00 I doubt you will find as many museums anywhere else in the world; following is a partial listing of museums available in the Helsinki area. Most are open during normal working hours all year round; some have guided tours. Fees, if any, are reasonable, and exhibits are excellent. The Finns are proud of their art, ... More About: Finland , Museums
Helsinki Museums
2008-05-24 17:59:00 I doubt you will find as many museums anywhere else in the world; following is a partial listing of museums available in the Helsinki area. Most are open during normal working hours all year round; some have guided tours. Fees, if any, are reasonable, and exhibits are excellent. The Finns are proud of their art, ... More About: Finland , Museums
Stockholm, Sweden Events
2008-05-23 15:43:00 Events include Midsummer; the Lucia festival in December, (it commemorates the martyrdom of a pious Sicilian Girl), parades, plenty of glögg , (an alcoholic fruit punch), for adults, and singing. Christmas trees are decorated, cooking and baking begins and Santa delivers presents in person to each child. Ham is the major Christmas fare, complete with ... More About: Events , Sweden , Stockholm
Stockholm, Sweden Events
2008-05-23 15:43:00 Events include Midsummer; the Lucia festival in December, (it commemorates the martyrdom of a pious Sicilian Girl), parades, plenty of glögg , (an alcoholic fruit punch), for adults, and singing. Christmas trees are decorated, cooking and baking begins and Santa delivers presents in person to each child. Ham is the major Christmas fare, complete with ... More About: Events , Sweden , Stockholm
Stockholm, Sweden Getting There & Getting Around
2008-05-23 10:39:00 Getting There & Getting Around SAS & Finnair fly regular flights into Arlanda, the main international airport. There are Avis, Budget and Hertz offices at Arlanda Airport. Daily domestic flights crisscross the country but an extensive and efficient bus and train system give you the benefit of seeing the country as you travel. Swedish roads are excellent; ... More About: Sweden , Stockholm
Gamla Stan, Stockholm?s ?old town?
2008-05-23 07:35:00 Gamla Stan, Stockholm ’s "old town," had its start in the 13th century. The medieval streets are a fascinating study of lanes, arches and stairways. It contains the present Royal Palace, completed in 1760. The original Royal Palace was burned down in the 17th century. The apartments and armory offer authentic looks into the past. Along ... More About: Sweden , Old Town , Town
Stockholm Islands
2008-05-23 03:32:00 To grasp the full character of Stockholm , island hop. Stockholm sprawls across 14 islands; each inhabited island is unique and interesting. One must-see is the Marionettmuseet (International Puppet Theatre Museum) which has puppets, masks and monsters from around the world. Tel. 46/8/10 30 61. Stockholm’s Leksaksmuseet (Toy Museum) has a playroom to entertain the kids ... More About: Sweden , Islands
Stockholm, Sweden Travel
2008-05-22 21:32:00 The Kingdom of Sweden has an impressive 5,000 year history, and Stockholm is the very progressive city where it begins. Now with a population over a million people, medieval Stockholm grew along the Baltic Sea, where an archipelago of some 24,000 islands, skerries and rock protrusions have protected it from the open sea, creating a ... More About: Travel
Cologne Cathedral Germany
2008-05-21 13:13:00 "Cologne , or Köln, is 43 miles by rail from Aix-la-Chapelle. This famous city was originally the chief town of the ancient Ubii, the Oppidum Ubiorum of Tacitus; but it became known as Colonia Agrippina from A. D 51, when Agrippina, who was born here while her father Germanicus held command in the district, induced her ... More About: Germany , Cathedral
Bus Tour in Heidelberg
More articles from this author:2008-05-21 00:00:00 A bus tour is always a good way to be introduced to a new city, and the daily Heidelberg City Bus Tour is attractive and efficient. Should you prefer to be on your own, public transport around Heidelberg is not difficult, even if your German isn’t quite up to the mark. Taxis are plentiful, and ... More About: Germany 1, 2, 3, 4 |
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