Like much of Greece and nearby Turkey, Rhodes has played a significant role in the Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires.  Many ruins remain from the multi-layered imperial occupations. Some of the most notable architectural remnants are the structures built by the Knights Hospitallers. Despite its lengthy history, many visitors are drawn to the island only [...]

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Whilst outdoor theatre is a common phenomenon in the UK during the summer (made all the more unforgettable by the somewhat unpredictable weather), what sets the Exeter Shakespeare in the Gardens performances apart is the fact that they occur for several weeks at a time, rather than one-off dates.
The professional event (this year, Romeo and [...]

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If you want to stick to your green travel credentials, then Barcelona is the place for you. Starting with accommodations, a slew of  hip Eco Urban hotels seem to be popping up all over the city. These hotels all offer chic minimalist design with luxury and comfort. A particular favorite of mine is the Abac [...]

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I was in Belfast from the 28 – 30 July during Europe a la Carte Summer 09 UK Blogging Tour. It was my first trip to Belfast, for which I’d read a lot of positive things about being a great city break destination.

View over the city from the top of the Belfast Wheel
I stayed at [...]

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Wow – this year’s Edinburgh Festival is turning out to be the biggest of all time. And with that the streets are VERY crowded. But after you’ve had time to check out some of your festival favourites (did you see our best of the free fringe?), here are some tips of where to [...]

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