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Holiday Inn Helsinki City Centre

Located right beside Helsinki Central Station, Holiday Inn Helsinki City Centre offers air-conditioned rooms with free wired internet and a flat-screen TV. Leisure options include a sauna and a gym. All the Scandinavian-style rooms at Helsinki City Centre Holiday Inn have wooden flooring, a minibar and tea and coffee facilities. Restaurant Verde has an open […]

Napa Prince Hotel Apartments

Just a short walk from the nightlife and restaurants of Ayia Napa, Napa Prince Hotel Apartments offers comfortable self-catering apartments and a great pool scene within a relaxed and friendly environment. Napa Prince Hotel Apartments offers a variety of apartments, suitable for couples, families and groups of friends. Each one is spacious and well-appointed with […]

Traveling through life

Traveling through life Ageing, experience changes , lessons, accomplishments, failures, sorrow, respect Those we meet and those we keep Family trees, friendship chains and links The outside is showing wear, inside requires maintaining The only certainty in life is that we will eventually walk to that door of no return. WiseWords by Joe Mendonca […]

First Class on-board SouthWestTrains

I did an upgrade on SouthwestTrains from London to Bournemouth and wanted to know what do you get for paying that extra bit more? The difference is minimal from the standard class which already is comfortable and new, first-class seats offer a separate cabin with slightly better seats that recline, some with table, and power outlets […]

Finnair Lounge – Helsinki

The white decor, padded walls, lighting of the Finnair Lounge immediately have a wow factor about it, modern and contemporary. Though it looks the part, it does have some unusual characteristics for a business lounge. The reclining chairs facing the runway look comfortable but lack any power outlets for charging mobile devices including laptops. Instead […]

Getting Guaranteed Blue Sky

It’s been more than 14 days since the sun has spread its rays on the ground in London, continuous clouds , rain and showers have obstructed the glowing rays of light to penetrate through. The only solution I’ve found in cracking the way to get some glance at seeing any bright blue sky is making […]

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Florence • Italy

Rich in art and architecture, a centre of medieval European trade and finance, the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance and once the capital of the Kingdom of Italy. Florence is so rich in art that some first-time visitors experience the Florence Syndrome, a phenomenon observed and described with more than 100 cases among tourists and […]

Amsterdam – End of Drug Tourism?

The days of visiting Amsterdam for the joy of openly smoking and using recreational drugs could soon come to an end after new Dutch legislation threatens drug tourism. The present right-wing coalition government is pushing to restrict the operations of the coffee shops and to prohibit the sale of the drugs to nonresidents. If the […]

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Barcelona • Spain 2012

An updated visit to Barcelona Spain 2012 and a tour around the best sights in the city of Barcelona. After several visits I still am not sure how to best show off this great city. Unique in Europe in that the architecture is very much different, ahead of its time you could say, a real […]

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Around the World in 10 Days – “Make it Count”

Possibly one of the best travel videos I’ve seen that also has an important message. Contracted by Nike, filmmaker Casey Neistat and his buddy Max “make it count” by using Nike’s money to fund a 10-day round the world adventure that saw them visit Paris, London and a host of other interesting destinations before running out of money. The […]

Globus Hotel

Located near the Florence train station and an only 10-minute walk into the centre, Globus Hotel is basic and clean, ideally located for exploring this small pedestrian-friendly city. Cleanroom, free wifi, free continental breakfast, in-room mini/bar/fridge, air-conditioned rooms, and friendly staff. It serves its purpose and is excellent value for a short stay in Florence. There […]

Humphrey’s Restaurant

When in Amsterdam I can’t resist a return visit to my favourite place to eat and dine Humphrey’s Restaurant. Offering a 3 course fixed price meal with a selection of starter, main and dessert that changes with what is in season. Drinks are not included in the price, but for the quality and amount of food […]

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Amsterdam • Netherlands

A destination the world looks upon as a city of sin. Despite the coffee shops and red-light district Amsterdam is sure to make you see things differently! Amsterdam is the capital and largest city of the Netherlands, situated 2 metres above sea level, its name is derived from Amstellerdam, indicative of the city’s origin when […]

Skiathos G-Festival

The less known island of Skiathos in Greece, as featured in the Mamma Mia film, is to host the Skiathos Gay Culture Festival in July 2012, in what could become an annual event of art exhibitions, beach parties, V.I.P. parties, beach wrestling and beauty competitions. The festival intends to promote gay culture and involves art […]

United States Authorities to decide who can visit Canada, Mexico and Cuba

New rules require British Airways and other airlines flying to certain airports outside America to submit passengers’ personal data to United States Authorities. The information is checked against a “No Fly” list containing tens of thousands of names. Even if the flight plan steers well clear of US territory, travellers whom the Americans regard as […]

Rivoli Ballroom Brockley

The Rivoli Ballroom is one of the few remaining ballrooms in London, England. Famous for its original decor and interior fittings of red velvet, flock wallpaper, chandeliers, glitter balls and over-sized Chinese lanterns. It is often used as a film location and plays host to many dance and musical events throughout the year. The listed grade […]