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25 Places to See in Croatia
2012-01-05 08:03:00 Croatia is a fantastic European destination which has become increasingly popular after the war of the early 1990s. And with good reason, as not only has its history meant prices are lower than in western Europe (perhaps not for long if it joins the Eurozone?), but it is an amazingly scenic country with a photogenic ...25 Places to See in Croatia Tips on the best places to visit in Europe. Copyrighted content published on Europe a la Carte. More About: Travel Tips , Croatia
My Favourite Hotels in Europe 2011
2012-01-02 08:09:00 Below are five of my favourite hotels in Europe from stays in 2011 (in random order). Ardanaiseig Hotel , near Oban, Scotland We stayed for two nights in the Boat Shed at the Ardanaiseig Hotel in September 2011. This is the perfect romantic getaway on the shores of Loch Awe. View over Loch Awe from ...My Favourite Hotels in Europe 2011 Tips on the best places to visit in Europe. Copyrighted content published on Europe a la Carte. More About: Accommodation
Walking Along River Tyne in Newcastle
2011-12-29 08:13:00 Although we live in between Newcastle upon Tyne and Edinburgh, we visit Edinburgh far more frequently. This is partly because one of our sons lives in Edinburgh and partly due to being Scottish I’m more drawn to the North. However, in November 2011 my husband suggested a day trip heading south toward Newcastle. We had ...Walking Along River Tyne in Newcastle Tips on the best places to visit in Europe. Copyrighted content published on Europe a la Carte. More About: England
Museum of London Photo Tour
2011-12-26 08:02:00 I paid my first visit to the Museum of London in November 2011. The museum opened in the mid 1970s and is situated a short walk from St Paul’s Cathedral. Sculpture outside Museum of London The Museum of London is arranged in chronological order starting from early London to the present day. Roman sculptures at ...Museum of London Photo Tour Tips on the best places to visit in Europe. Copyrighted content published on Europe a la Carte. More About: England
25 Places to See in France
2011-12-22 08:08:00 When planning what to do in France , the first thing that usually comes to mind is vistiting Paris. While the French capital does have a lot to offer, there are many other wonderful places to visit; here are my travel tips on what to see in France during your next vacation. Nice Situated along the ...25 Places to See in France Tips on the best places to visit in Europe. Copyrighted content published on Europe a la Carte. More About: Travel Tips
Best of Edinburgh Tips
2011-12-19 08:08:00 Here are our best of Edinbugh tips, together with our recommendations for what to do in Edinburgh to help you plan your visit to the Scottish capital. Walk Along Portobello Beach On a sunny day head to the golden sands of Portbello Beach, three miles east of the city centre. It’s unlikely it’ll be warm ...Best of Edinburgh Tips Tips on the best places to visit in Europe. Copyrighted content published on Europe a la Carte. More About: Scotland , Travel Tips
Visiting the Victoria & Albert Museum in London
2011-12-15 08:03:00 I’m a huge fan of the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) in London having visited on many occasions over the years. I reckon it’s one of the best museums in Europe. My most recent visit was in November 2011. Exterior of V&A The ceramic staircase is really beautiful. Ceramic staircase at V&A I was entranced ...Visiting the Victoria & Albert Museum in London Tips on the best places to visit in Europe. Copyrighted content published on Europe a la Carte. More About: England
Review of Hotel Missoni Edinburgh
2011-12-13 08:09:00 I stayed for one night a the Hotel Missoni Edinburgh in December 2011 on a complimentary basis. The hotel is located just off the Royal Mile, a five minute walk from Edinburgh Castle. I was looking forward to my stay. I’d been in the hotel twice previously, once for lunch and in April 2011 the ...Review of Hotel Missoni Edinburgh Tips on the best places to visit in Europe. Copyrighted content published on Europe a la Carte. More About: Scotland , Accommodation
25 Fun Things to Do in Turkey
2011-12-12 08:06:00 Turkey has always been an attractive country for visitors from all over the world due to its unique geographical position, the variety of climates and holiday spots it offers, its cuisine and of course its rich history. With Istanbul already covered on Europe a la Carte, here are my travel tips for some fun options ...25 Fun Things to Do in Turkey Tips on the best places to visit in Europe. Copyrighted content published on Europe a la Carte. More About: Turkey , Travel Tips
Travelodge Edinburgh Learmonth Offers Free Wifi in Bar Cafe
2011-12-09 09:39:00 I stayed for one night at the Travelodge Edinburgh Learmonth in early December 2011 on a complimentary basis. I’ve stayed at this hotel in the past and reviewed the hotel in June 2009. The Travelodge UK budget hotel chain have improved their service to guests by offering free WiFi in their Bar Cafes. This is ...Travelodge Edinburgh Learmonth Offers Free Wifi in Bar Cafe Tips on the best places to visit in Europe. Copyrighted content published on Europe a la Carte. More About: Scotland , Accommodation
On the right tracks
2010-10-29 16:30:00 There is no better way to travel in Europe than by train. Unless you’re in the UK, and then you might need to sell a kidney to afford some of the fares. But if you’re anywhere else, hopping on a train and grabbing a window seat is the best way to get from A to ...On the right tracks Browse through our Europe travel tips to find the best places to visit in Europe. Content published on Europe a la Carte. More About: Tracks
Do you know what?s on your Euro?
2010-10-29 08:16:00 Much of Euro pe is now on the Euro, a single currency intended to make trade and commerce more seamless across the continent. But do you know what’s on those coins and bills that you, in a rush, just stuff into your purse and pockets? If you’ve got some coins and currency, go and get them. ...Do you know what’s on your Euro? Browse through our Europe travel tips to find the best places to visit in Europe. Content published on Europe a la Carte.
Riga, Latvia from a bird?s eye perspective
2010-10-28 08:00:00 Riga is truly a great European destination. It has beautiful architecture, a charming old town, stunning examples of art deco, and can easily be visited in a weekend or serve as a base for longer trips to explore the surrounding seacoast and the countryside. Heather has already written about many of the highlights worth seeing ...Riga, Latvia from a bird?s eye perspective Browse through our Europe travel tips to find the best places to visit in Europe. Content published on Europe a la Carte. More About: Riga , Bird , Peter
The Fortress de Mimoyecques, near Calais: How history could have been so di
2010-10-27 22:31:00 A few days ago Jeremy posed the question why is Europe a top destination? The first reason he offered in response was that Europe has been at the centre of some of the greatest battles in history. No matter how one defines greatest, this is surely true – battles have literally raged across the whole ...The Fortress de Mimoyecques, near Calais: How history could have been so different Browse through our Europe travel tips to find the best places to visit in Europe. Content published on Europe a la Carte. More About: History
The Berlin Wall: Famous for its destruction
2010-10-27 06:07:00 Amanda has been doing a wonderful job writing about all there is to see in Berlin (Check out here Best of Berlin Travel Tips as well as Berlin?s Haus am Checkpoint Charlie Museum). And to be perfectly honest, she inspired me to revisit the trip I made there a while back. I knew very little ...The Berlin Wall : Famous for its destruction Browse through our Europe travel tips to find the best places to visit in Europe. Content published on Europe a la Carte. More About: Germany , Destruction
A tour of the beautiful Dutch city of Delft
2010-10-26 06:00:00 Delft is a beautiful Dutch city located in between Rotterdam and The Hague in the Netherlands. Well known for the Delft Blue Pottery, this small city has a typically Dutch city center lined by gorgeous canals. [Photo Credit - sub_lime79] The city of Delft has a history dating back to more than 750 years, its name derived ...A tour of the beautiful Dutch city of Delft Browse through our Europe travel tips to find the best places to visit in Europe. Content published on Europe a la Carte. More About: Architecture , Tour , Beautiful , City
Why visit Europe?
2010-10-25 09:00:00 For many people who love to travel, Europe is one of the top destinations in the world to visit. However, with so many places to go, why is Europe a top destination? With the euro, Europe can be one of the most expensive places to visit. If you are visiting the UK, it is even ...Why visit Europe? Browse through our Europe travel tips to find the best places to visit in Europe. Content published on Europe a la Carte. More About: Attractions
What annoys you most at airports?
2010-10-22 17:15:00 This week, I’m in Norway, and whilst I adore flying, and being in the air, airports stress me out. The whole journey to the airport stresses me out. I’m basically not happy again until I’m sat on the plane and we’re in the air. I have the airport worries. But they don’t make it any ...What annoys you most at airports? Browse through our Europe travel tips to find the best places to visit in Europe. Content published on Europe a la Carte. More About: Air Travel , Airports
Europe a la Carte Podcast 21 October 2010
2010-10-22 10:42:00 The 21 October Europe a la Carte Podcast summarises the following three recent Blog posts: Coming Face to Face with the Stone Age in Paris Why You Should Stop in Kayseri, Turkey Tempting Your Stomach at the Outdoor Market in Vieste, Puglia, Italy There’s an invitation to the Twitter Party on 22 October 2010 celebrating ...Europe a la Carte Podcast 21 October 2010 Browse through our Europe travel tips to find the best places to visit in Europe. Content published on Europe a la Carte.
Craigmillar: Edinburgh?s Other Castle
2010-10-22 09:14:00 Edinburgh Castle is the most visited attraction in Edinburgh and in Scotland . It’s a beauty, and a must-see Edinburgh attraction. But if you’re a castle lover and have already seen it (how can you miss it), I’ve got another Scottish castle suggestion for you: Craigmillar Castle. Craigmillar is just a few miles south of Edinburgh, ...Craigmillar: Edinburgh’s Other Castle Browse through our Europe travel tips to find the best places to visit in Europe. Content published on Europe a la Carte. More About: Edinburgh
Coming Face-to-Face with the Stone Age in Paris
2010-10-21 21:29:00 There really is so much to see and do in Paris , something to suit everyone’s tastes and interests. So well featured is this European city on the Europe a la Carte blog that Karen recently produced a post summarizing the Best of Paris Travel Tips as recommended in a number of posts on this blog ...Coming Face -to-Face with the Stone Age in Paris Browse through our Europe travel tips to find the best places to visit in Europe. Content published on Europe a la Carte.
Why you should stop in Kayseri, Turkey
2010-10-21 08:20:00 If, like me, you are on your way to the east of Turkey , either to Cappadoccia or even further to Lake Van and you travel over land, you are bound to pass Kayseri. Many travelers neglect to visit the city because it?s definitely not in the Top 10 must see list of Turkey attractions. Which ...Why you should stop in Kayseri, Turkey Browse through our Europe travel tips to find the best places to visit in Europe. Content published on Europe a la Carte. More About: Stop
Tempting your stomach at the outdoor market in Vieste, Puglia
2010-10-21 08:00:00 Vieste, on the Gargano peninsula in Puglia, is one of my top European travel tips, offering beautiful architecture, great weather, stunning coastlines, numerous nearby beaches and ? to make it an even more attractive ? a lively daily food market guaranteed to tempt your stomach. I love to get a feel for a new destination ...Tempting your stomach at the outdoor market in Vieste, Puglia Browse through our Europe travel tips to find the best places to visit in Europe. Content published on Europe a la Carte. More About: Market , Stomach , Cuisine , Outdoor
The Europe a la Carte Blog?s 4th Birthday on 22 October 2010
2010-10-20 14:58:00 The Europe a la Carte Blog was four years old on Friday 22 October 2010. To celebrate we held a Twitter party. by Chatiry Girl Party Format My idea for the “virtual” Twitter party was for it be as like a “real” party as possible, where you could chat to old friends and make new ...The Europe a la Carte Blog’s 4th Birthday on 22 October 2010 Browse through our Europe travel tips to find the best places to visit in Europe. Content published on Europe a la Carte. More About: Blogs
TravelBrandTwt launches: Twitter account management for travel brands
2009-09-22 13:00:00 TravelBrand Twt, assisting travel brands to maximise Twitter ’s potential, launches today. As travel blog editor @karenbryan I’ve spent a lot of time on Twitter recently and come to the conclusion that a service to manage travel brands’ Twitter accounts will prove extremely popular. Not all travel brands have the knowledge, time or inclination to manage ... More About: Travel , Management , Brands
World?s tallest church in Ulm, Germany
2009-09-22 09:05:00 I’m easily drawn to tourist attractions that are the biggest, longest, narrowest or best for some reason or another – so when a friend in Germany raved to me about Ulm’s cathedral (known locally as the Ulmer Münster), I had to see it. It’s recognised (at least by my friend, and by Wikipedia) as the ... More About: Church , Architecture , World
Discovering Naive Art in Croatia
2009-09-21 22:06:00 One of my favourite museums in Zagreb is the Croatia n Museum of Naive Art. Situated in the old town, close to St. Mark?s Church, this museum displays some of the finest works of naive art in Croatia. Naive art is a simplistic art form characterized by its emphasis on detail, patterns and colours, but not so ...
£15 off flexible room rate at selected UK Travelodges
2009-09-19 17:06:00 Europe a la Carte is offering readers a £15 discount code, applicable to the price of flexible rate roons at many UK Travelodges for stays between 19 September and 6 December 2009. You’ll need to book from 19 September – 1 October 2009. All you have to to is enter the code LO27322G when making ... More About: United Kingdom , Accommodation , Room , Flexible , Rate
Book Review: Historic Walking Guides Edinburgh by Andy Hayes
2009-09-19 15:03:00 Edinburgh is one of my very favourite European cities and that’s not just because I’m Scottish, so I was looking forward to reading and reviewing Andy Hayes’ Historic Walking Guides Edinbugh. As Andy says, Edinburgh is fairly compact so exploring the city on foot is a great option. Edinburgh skyline from Calton Hill by europealacarte The ... More About: Books , Scotland , Book Review , Edinburgh , Review
County Durham, England: The best places to visit
More articles from this author:2009-09-18 13:32:00 I recently had the pleasure of visiting County Durham to join in the festivities for UK Peace and Tranquility Week. After four days of making new friends, seeing some of the best local attractions, and enjoying what I must say was one of the finest events I have seen in a long time, ... More About: England , Festivals , Places , Visit 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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