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10 Great European Cities to Visit

10 Great European Cities to Visit
by Paul OBrien on September 24, 2008 in Europe

Europe is home to some of the best city destinations to visit. But there is so much to see beyond the big three of Paris, London and Rome. Here are some great places to visit you may not have thought of before.

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The Locals of Edinburgh

The Locals of Edinburgh
by Darcie Deaville on August 6, 2008 in United Kingdom

Everyday life in Edinburgh, Scotland for the people, dogs, and cats. The flowers! The music!

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Edinburgh: The City With Many Stories

Edinburgh: The City With Many Stories
by Darcie Deaville on August 3, 2008 in United Kingdom

One of many pieces in Darcie Deaville’s writing series, “Diary of a Raving Musician.” Edinburgh was the first city in history to have a skyscraper. In fact, they just kept on building on top of each other. The merchants lived in their shops at the bottom. The poor lived at the top, and in between you would find the middle class, like lawyers and doctors. There was little or no sunlight.

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When Hotel Du Vin Lost Its Sparkle

When Hotel Du Vin Lost Its Sparkle
by Spencer Hawken on July 28, 2008 in United Kingdom

British hotel chain Hotel Du Vin is acclaimed for its service, food, wine, and standards; but claw beneath the surface and things are not as jolly as they seem.

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Elephant House: The Birthplace of Harry Potter

Elephant House: The Birthplace of Harry Potter
by Manda S on June 29, 2008 in United Kingdom

Elephant House in Edinburgh is described to be a birthplace of Harry Potter. It is also a lovely little cafe situated in the middle of Old Town tourist attractions and it provides excellent views over the historic town.

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Things to Do in Glasgow

Things to Do in Glasgow
by Mike Morris on February 11, 2008 in United Kingdom

Travel tips for tourists in Glasgow with old and new attractions in the largest city in Scotland.

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Edinburgh: A City Between History and Ghosts

Edinburgh: A City Between History and Ghosts
by Skunk on January 23, 2008 in United Kingdom

A little travel in a city full of stories and legends.

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The Scottish City of Edinburgh

The Scottish City of Edinburgh
by Samantha Priestley on November 15, 2007 in United Kingdom

The capital city of Scotland has much more to offer than the famous festivals it hosts. Here are some ideas of things to see and do while in Edinburgh.

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Visiting Edinburgh

Visiting Edinburgh
by Felix on October 14, 2007 in United Kingdom

The city of Edinburgh comes to life once a year during August, the time of the Festival and Festival Fringe, when tens of thousands converge on the city and transform it into a bustling explosion of culture and entertainment.

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Enchanting Edinburgh

Enchanting Edinburgh
by sheetalahlawat on August 8, 2007 in United Kingdom

Edinburgh Festival, which is a collection of many arts festivals and Hogmanay celebrations are kind of mascots of Edinburgh. The Edinburgh Festival has its base in Edinburgh International Festival (EIF) which was established in 1947 to heal the wounds of the war. The Edinburgh Festival is actually a number of events which take place in July and September every year.

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