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Vietnamese new year in Hanoi The first day of the new year is important for many cultures, both in the East and in the West. While people living in the West are used to celebrate the incoming new year in the night between the 31st December and the 1st January, celebrations in other parts of the world take place according to the lunar calendar. Entertainment: a family affair In the latest years, confirming the tendency by now established in many countries of the world, even in Italy a new household appliance has made its way into our houses: the videogame console. Real property: difficulty to buy, to sell and to rent To have a proper house remains the dream and the purpose of the more and if today the situation is certainly improved in comparison to one decade ago and many have succeeded in having one of them even if small, for many possession the house of ownership remains still a unrealized dream. New year’s eve in Copacabana New Year’s Eve celebration is certainly one of the most appreciated feasts, above all by young people, who during this night usually have more fun than in any other night of the year. Nativity cribs exhibition in Krakow Building cribs during Christmas time is one of the most ancient traditions in Christian culture, and it is widespread above all in some cities. Salon du chocolate in Paris The sweetest exhibition of the year takes place in Paris from the 29th October until the 2nd November: the Paris chocolate exhibition, an heavenly place for all gourmands! It is a real chocolate festival, in which chocolate is celebrated in all its forms, from the usual bar to haute couture clothes, for children and grown-ups’ happiness. London Bierfest in October 2008 When you think about beer and the month of October, you cannot avoid thinking about the famous Munich Oktoberfest. However, since October 2003 beer lovers have the possibility to enjoy also another event, which is becoming more and more successful each year: the London Bierfest. Barter and second-hand articles fair in Naples If we stop and think about the most relevant problems that characterise our era we cannot avoid thinking about environment and waste disposal: we are used to produce and consume a lot, but we cannot entirely dispose of waste, and we do not understand that the resources that we have now cannot last forever. Typical kitchen and dainty flat always accompanied by a good wine A good lunch accompanied by a good wine it is a pleasure to which nobody ever wants to abdicate; also who is not impassioned of kitchen before to a dainty dish and to a bottle of select wine, he doesn't throw back never. Since party to the honeymoon, beginning of a novel of life The marriage is certainly one of the most important moments of the life, that you remembers and it makes remember. Florence Noel in Florence at November At the end of November everybody begins to think about the arrival of Christmas, and we also start buying the first presents, to be sure not to have to buy them the very last moments, when shops are overcrowded. Alternativa-indipendent film festival in Barcelona Every year several Film Festivals take place all around the world, catching the attention of cinema professionals and lovers. Sinterklaas procession in Amsterdam Christmas is the most beloved feast, not only by children, who wait Santa Claus’ arrival every year, hoping that they have been good enough during the year to deserve presents, but also by the grown-up, who consider this feast as an occasion to admire illuminated cities, to exchange gifts with relatives and friends, and to enjoy gargantual meals. Holidays in Venice, the city on the water A true vacation in Venice is a dream that becomes reality for the one who desires to catch him with historical buildings, beaches, romantic gondolas, artificial of merit and museums of Roman and Catholic epoch. Artist Istanbulart Fair 2008 In the last years Turkey has lived a period of great cultural development: evidences of this are given by the Nobel Prize for Literature awarded to the writer Ohran Pamuk in 2006, and by Gegen die Wand, the movie by Fatih Akin which won the Golden Bear in Berlin in 2004. Halloween parade in New York Children from all over the world know that the end of October is Halloween time, a feast that is linked to Anglo-Saxon traditions, but which has now invaded the entire world. Rome international film festival, October 2008 The Rome International Film Festival, created two years ago, is one of the youngest Film Festivals in Europe, but it has already become an unmissable event for all cinema lovers and professionals. Festival of peoples in Florence Created in 1959 to promote and study social documentary cinema, the Festival dei Popoli, a documentary festival which takes place every year in Florence (this year from the 14th to the 21st November), is now considered one of the most important European Film Festivals. Venice, the enchanted city by the shining glass Venice, capital of the Veneto region, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, imposes itself on the Venetian lagoon as that magical and special city that you remember for its particularity and splendor. Tea and coffee in the summer and in the winter but not only The most hot months of the year are coming and feel like healthy and fresh drink it is more feel than usual. Verona, historical heritage chanted by Shakesperare Among the places and cities more visited in Italy, there is certainly the city of Verona, the second town in the Veneto, by number of inhabitants, crossed by the river Adige, is known by majority for Roman amphitheatre became a symbol of the city itself : Arena. Best drinks in Beijing Tea, tea, and more tea! You can experience different ceremonies of tea at tea houses especially in the Qianman area south of Tiananmen. Florence typical trattorias and outside trips Sure you will be enthusiastic of all Florence and Italian art but also tired and hungry after such an intense day, you can check this places to get a very tasty and typical food! Wine lovers have a place in Hungary The Vinagora and the 17th Budapest Wine and Champagne Festival will treat you right! For all wine lovers, you will be happy to know that before the 17th Budapest Wine and Champagne Festival and Fair held in September from 10-14 there is another wine event during the Summer of Hungary. Extravagant events in London 2008 summer Worthless to say, London summer that begins at the beginning of June, is overwhelming with cultural and social events, art and flowery exhibitions, music and food festivals, intercultural fun events and everything you can expect from such a multiethnic cosmopolitan city! The 17th Budapest Wine and Champagne Festival and Fair The 17th Budapest Wine and Champagne Festival and Fair this year will be held between the 10th and the 14th of September 2008. Get your stomach ready for Beijing delicacies The best way to eat good and cheap in Beijing is to enter one of the omnipresent restaurants where the locals are eating and pick a few different dishes from the menu. Classic furniture a timeless style In the current proposal for furnishing the furniture now offer a wide variety of styles and furniture for all tastes and needs. Notting hill carnival 24-25 august 2008 For a couple of days the London trendiest neighbourhood, Notting Hill, celebrates an extravagantly Carnival party. For this year the incriminated dates you need to write down are 24th and 25th of August. Rome, don’t miss a dinner Worthless to say, in Rome you will feel you are in the heart of the Italian cuisine where everything from a simple pizza to a dish of spaghetti, meat balls or parmesan aubergines are advertised and cooked everywhere. Don’t miss London greatest music festivals and concerts in june and july Many parks organise a season of events which start in June and become the favourite settings for theatre, opera, classical and pop/rock music concerts, royal processions and much more! London open air events in june 2008 Are you planning to visit London in June? It’s probably one of your best choices in order to avoid tourist crowds and bad British weather whilst cherishing some the most interesting open air cultural events. Venice obliged destination for tourism in Italy Italy offers itself as a country of important and various tourist destinations. May 2008 in Florence cultural events and accommodation tips In Florence from May 16 to 18 will be held the traditional Fair Artisan and Palace, organized in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture of Italy. New York in may Well, you finally have been defeated by the New York City recall and are packing your stuff with no idea of what to expect, what to do, how to make the most of your little time in the Big apple?! World festival of puppet art in prague 2008 June is a very special month for Prague cultural life! Right after the Spring International Music Festival, two other major events will be held in the Czech Capital streets, theatres and squares. Budapest sziget festival What’s the Sziget festival? It ‘s one of the most important music and cultural event in Europe, held in Budapest. Prague writers festival The Czech Capital is going to be overwhelmed with all genres of arts in June!! Two special events will be colouring Prague and attracting thousand of national and international tourists. Feel Lisbon's soul in Alfama district If you wish to see a typical Lisbon area, direct your feet to Alfama. Barcelona summer exhibitions Barcelona hosts some of the most important festivals in Europe, including the Grec, Barcelona Summer Festival, the festival of antique music, the Festival Jazz and the SONAR Festival of Contemporary Music. Central attractions in Baixa, Lisbon For first time visitors or for anybody that is going to spend a spring break or a week end in Lisbon, it can be important not to waste time hanging around in nonsense places where there’s so much to see and to do! A fascinating barrio in Barcelona The GOTHIC BARRIOEL BORN key apartment residence. The Gothic Barrio is the medieval core of Barcelona, fascinating mainly because of the massive presence of monuments of every century and style. Essential Lisbon orienteering Fado, saudade and bacalhau; these are the three things immediately connected with the capital city of Portugal. Eating Lisbon up Want a taste of Lisbon? Then try our suggested ingredients: a sip of Porto wine while listening to some fado traditional music in a Fado House, a sight on the river Tejo to get a hint of the meaning of saudade, and a dish of bacalhau, chosen among the hundreds of possible ways to cook cod fish in Portugal. Barcelona a bohemian way of live it The Raval Quarter is one of the most bohemian areas of Barcelona but also a wonderful blend of the old and the modern. Barcelona break people prefer private apartments This area went under development in the 18th century as a result of the massive growth of the population. Hanoi and Vietnamese festivals best time to go Surely, if not for the hot and humid weather that characterizes Hanoi for most of the year, the best time to go visiting Vietnam cultural capital is between September and December, when rainfalls have ended and humidity levels are lowest. Fascinating old style Hanoi Vietnam The 1,000-year-old capital, a low-rise city of lakes and peaceful parks, Hanoi will enchant its visitors with simple but unique moments. Not only clubbing in Ibiza Ibiza has a reputation as a party island and indeed there’s a wide offer in terms of night clubs, dancing, bars. Sustainable tourism in Hanoi, Vietnam Vietnam's small and pleasant capital Hanoi is a fascinating blend of East and West, with French design from its colonial past and Chinese influence from centuries of dominance. Getting around Paris with public transports metro, rer and velib One of the first difficulties or better facts someone has to face once landed in any of the Paris airports, is the way to reach the city. Wide Touristy offer at Ibiza Balearic Islands Maybe not everybody knows that the official name for the Balearic Island of Ibiza is Eivissa. It has always been an ideal destination for young people looking for the so called ‘noche latina’ or ‘movida’. Paris flower markets, flee markets and regular shopping If you are keen of flea markets, you are in the right city! It’s easy to spend days browsing the dozen markets that make up the Puces de St-Ouen (Porte de Clignacourt, 18th Arr.) the largest market of its kind in the world! Held every Sat, Sun and Mon from 7 am. Spring Paris events to enjoy the city in the warm season The city of a thousand clichés, Paris is known for its romance and grandeur, marked by wide boulevards and famous landmarks. Beijing or peking what is the difference Beijing literally means northern capital, a role it has played many times in Chinas long history and in line with the common east Asian tradition whereby capital cities are explicitly named as such. Bikes and hutongs in beijing experience chinese tradition Far from boring you with further historical news and information, remember that this year would be particularly expensive to head to China’s capitals, unless you are particularly fond of sports. How to get around China’s second largest city, Beijing Nowadays, with a population of 15 millions of people that live and gravitate around it, Beijing is China's second largest city after Shanghai. Hints for you Beijing shopping fever The opening up of Beijing to the West has had a profound impact on shopping. A wide range of consumer goods both local and imported are now available and there are many bargains to be found throughout the city. The berlinale film festival in Berlin From 5-17 February 2008, Berlin guests the 58th International Film Festival - the Berlinale. Ladies head to Cracow Say you are planning a trip with your girl friends, either for a spring break from the studies, an inter-rail, or a summer vacation. Spring and summer events in Istanbul Guess what’s the only city in the world to straddle two continents? Come on it’s easy one arm reaching out to Asia and the other to Europe? Istanbul film festival in april 2008 From April 5-20, 2008 Istanbul (Turkey) hosts the 27th edition of the Istanbul International Film Festival. Most cinemas in Beyoglu will feature events and projections. Cracow in may won’t be better With a passion for food, we couldn’t avoid to mention the Cracow International Soup Festival in May.A much-loved feature in Cracow's spring calendar, this festival features dozens of chefs from across the region competing for the crown of soupmeister! Easter markets in prague There are many ways to spend the so-long-waited warmer spring days and many nice places to head to. The shopping month in berlin is march There’s something you need to know if you love shopping or if you simply love Berlin. Secret venetian carnival parties If you wish to go where locals go and experience some traditions. Get masked for your special Venice Carnival Venetians and tourists from all over the world are involved as every year in this crazy 15 days party before the starting of the Lent period (January 25- February 5 2008). Shopping and market in Rome During X.-mas time Piazza Navona square is full of stands, street artists and gourmet stalls. The place to be for having a taste of the city life, and some fun. Made in italy, classic style furnishing complements in solid wood It is almost impossible to give an exhaustive and definitive answer, though some hypothesis can arise. Rome is considered to be a large open-air museum At about 20 kilometres from the Tyrrhenian coast, 20 metres above sea level and right in the middle of the Roman countryside where the river Tiber winds itself among the sweet green hills there you can find the Eternal city: Rome. Venezia, always in the hearts of tourists from all over the world Venice, capital of the Veneto region, is one of the most beautiful and picturesque Italian city, and coveted tourist destination among the most important at the global level, is considered a strategic connection with the Middle East and its history is thousands of years. Verona, a city to discover loved from the tourists of all the world Verona, is a splendid city of more than 260.000 inhabitants, in the northern of Italy. The capital it is one of the seven provinces that characterize the region of Veneto, risen on the sides of the Adige river and far from Garda lake about thirty kilometers. Travel in Turkey, Free guide of Bodrum for families A growing youth hostels and hotels in Krakow directory specializing in budget accommodation in Turkey. Travel in Italy - Free guide of Perugia city for families In the Perugia City guide students, families and backpackers can get a large selection of cheap or low cost accommodation with plenty of low cost solutions in budget youth hostels, Bed and Breakfast, guesthouses, cheap hotel deals in Italy. Travel in Egypt - Free guide of Luxor for families The city of Luxor has had many names through its history according to the culture, language and religion of its rulers. Free travel guide of Cagliari in Italy for families Flashbooking is becoming a recognized source of information and services for who loves creating a trip by him/herself and book bed nights securely online, this issue: free travel guide of Cagliari city of Italy Travel in Italy - Free island guide of Ischia for families Flashbooking guides have been written for giving the essential information about the most visited cities in the world this issue ischia guide. Travel in Italy: free guide of Verona for families Travel in northen Italy, Flashbooking is becoming a recognized source of information and services for who loves creating a trip by him/herself and book bed nights securely online, this issue: Travel in Verona City (Veneto). Travel in Spain - Free guide of Mallorca for families Mallorca is renown for its open and friendly international people, art museums and Art Galleries, the sea, the movida and cheap lodgings, classic itineraries and a lot more to make a visit worth wise.

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