Bizarre Festivals of Europeby Tom ParkinsonNovember 02, 2008
Celebrating the weird and wonderful is hardly exclusive to Europe (just look at Spamarama in the USA), but few other cultures approach the bizarre with such fervour. Every country on the continent has its own clutch of unique events, from animal and vegetable worship to strange extreme sports.
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Volunteering in Europeby Fran ParnellNovember 02, 2008
Lazing on a beach is all very well, but have you ever wanted something, well, more from a holiday? Volunteering vacations are a growing phenomenon: instead of sunburn and an armful of duty-free, chances are you'll return home with a feel-good glow, a new group of like-minded friends and a raft of extra talents and experiences.
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Great European Rail Journeysby Tom HallNovember 02, 2008
Who needs planes? Not lucky European travellers. Train travel survives from a time when the journey was as important as the destination and Europe is well served with fast, good-value rail services linking beautiful cities. Train windows do more than let light in - they show off Europe as the incredibly varied travel playground it is. And at night, there's nothing more romantic than slipping silently out of one of the world's great cities knowing the morning brings a new one. Here are four of our picks for great European rail journeys.
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Liquids on European Planesby Tom HallNovember 02, 2008
Travelling to or within Europe by air? Flying through UK and European airports? Then you need to know about new rules governing liquids on planes.
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A Bicycle Built for Twoby Patrick AbboudNovember 02, 2008Three thousand kilometres and two very sore bums; Patrick Abboud meets Gab and Eva who are riding their bikes from Paris to Cairo.(read article)
Have Shovel, will Travelby Dan AustinNovember 02, 2008
Ditch the high-speed trips in favour of the ultimate in slow travel - a good old-fashioned archaeological dig.
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European Music Festivals Summer 2008by Ghita LoebensteinNovember 02, 2008
Love music, will travel. With so many music festivals crowding the European summer calendar, you could spend the entire season walking between stages. And that doesn't necessarily mean you'll be stuck in a boggy field in the middle of nowhere. Music fixes now come packaged in all sorts of picturesque locations: Serbia's Danube River, the Mediterranean coast in Spain and the rolling hills of Stradbelly, Ireland are just some of the places you'll find this summer's best soundtracks. Grab your tent pegs and choose your poison.
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Bizarre Festivals of Europeby Tom ParkinsonJune 05, 2006
Celebrating the weird and wonderful is hardly exclusive to Europe (just look at Spamarama in the USA), but few other cultures approach the bizarre with such fervour. Every country on the continent has its own clutch of unique events, from animal and vegetable worship to strange extreme sports.
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Volunteering in Europeby Fran ParnellJune 26, 2006
Lazing on a beach is all very well, but have you ever wanted something, well, more from a holiday? Volunteering vacations are a growing phenomenon: instead of sunburn and an armful of duty-free, chances are you'll return home with a feel-good glow, a new group of like-minded friends and a raft of extra talents and experiences.
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Great European Rail Journeysby Tom HallJuly 10, 2006
Who needs planes? Not lucky European travellers. Train travel survives from a time when the journey was as important as the destination and Europe is well served with fast, good-value rail services linking beautiful cities. Train windows do more than let light in - they show off Europe as the incredibly varied travel playground it is. And at night, there's nothing more romantic than slipping silently out of one of the world's great cities knowing the morning brings a new one. Here are four of our picks for great European rail journeys.
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Liquids on European Planesby Tom HallNovember 12, 2006
Travelling to or within Europe by air? Flying through UK and European airports? Then you need to know about new rules governing liquids on planes.
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A Bicycle Built for Twoby Patrick AbboudMarch 06, 2007Three thousand kilometres and two very sore bums; Patrick Abboud meets Gab and Eva who are riding their bikes from Paris to Cairo.(read article)
Have Shovel, will Travelby Dan AustinJanuary 12, 2008
Ditch the high-speed trips in favour of the ultimate in slow travel - a good old-fashioned archaeological dig.
(read article)
European Music Festivals Summer 2008by Ghita LoebensteinMay 09, 2008
Love music, will travel. With so many music festivals crowding the European summer calendar, you could spend the entire season walking between stages. And that doesn't necessarily mean you'll be stuck in a boggy field in the middle of nowhere. Music fixes now come packaged in all sorts of picturesque locations: Serbia's Danube River, the Mediterranean coast in Spain and the rolling hills of Stradbelly, Ireland are just some of the places you'll find this summer's best soundtracks. Grab your tent pegs and choose your poison.
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Spain: Insider's Guide introductionby Annie BennettFebruary 03, 2009
From Barcelona to Madrid, Annie Bennett suggests how to make the most of Spain
this year, including essential information on how to get there and car hire.
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France: events and festivals in 2009by Anthony PeregrineJanuary 24, 2009
Why let exchange rates rule your life? Despite everything, there are lots of
good reasons for going to France this year. Anthony Peregrine ticks off some
of them.
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The Morrison Dublin: Hotel watchby Oliver Smith March 11, 2009
Oliver Smith reviews The Morrison, a stylish escape offering bold design close
to the main sights in Dublin.
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France 2009: summer holiday planning guideby Fred MawerJanuary 21, 2009
Just a short, cheap Channel crossing away, France is still a desirable,
good-value holiday spot, despite the flagging pound, says Fred Mawer.
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Cork Ireland: My kind of townby Fiona O’BrienMarch 05, 2009
Writer Fiona O&rsquo<Brien is enamoured with Cork, describing the city as a
distillation of the best of Irish.
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Sligo Ireland: My kind of townby NoApril 07, 2009
Author Noë<lle Harrison loves the stunning landscapes of Sligo, despite the
town's transformation into a modern-day metropolis.
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Steven Berkoff discovers Spain's double actby Steven Berkoff April 12, 2009
Actor and playwright Steven Berkoff visited Barcelona and the Costa Brava and,
as his diary records, discovered two very different sides of the country.
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Britain's best walks: walk of the month directoryMarch 05, 2009
From Highland heaths to Cornish moors, Christopher Somerville's walking routes
have delighted Telegraph Travel readers for years. Here, we present
directory of his monthly columns.
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Walking holiday in the Austrian Alpsby Christopher SomervilleApril 28, 2009
On a walking holiday in the Austrian Alps, Christopher Somerville revels in
spectacular scenery - and warm welcomes.
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The bicycle diaries: impressions of Romaniaby Douglas WhiteheadMay 11, 2009
Douglas Whitehead encounters a bear, feasting gipsies and an irascible station
master on the Romanian leg of his cycle ride toward India.
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Turkey's hidden treasuresby Edward ReevesMay 10, 2009
Turkey is currently great value for British travellers. But you have to
venture beyond the traditional holiday centres to unearth its finest gems,
says Edward Reeves.
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Going green: ecofriendly travelMarch 27, 2008
In this age of global warming and carbon footprints, many readers have told us
they wanted to travel green, and, where possible, without flying. This is a
series that will help them do just that.
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Howard Marks's heaven and hellMay 28, 2009
Howard Marks used to travel with two passports, now he relies on taxi drivers
to point him in the direction of his next adventure.
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Amanda Donohoe's heaven and hellJune 11, 2009
The actress Amanda Donohoe is looking forward to spending her next holiday in
the 'most glorious country in the world' &ndash< the UK.
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Ethos Hotel Oxford: hotel watchby Caroline Shearing June 11, 2009
Tucked away in quiet residential streets, the Ethos Hotel is a peaceful,
good-value accommodation option in Oxford.
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Croatia: Be enchanted by Dubrovnikby Michael KerrJune 03, 2009
Ahead of the city's annual arts festival, Michael Kerr admires
Dubrovnik's atmospheric churches and ever-changing views.
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Ten great sightseeing campsitesJuly 09, 2009
Jonathan Knight, Natalie Paris and Joanna Symons traverse hill and dale, sea
and channel to bring you 50 of the best campsites in Britain and Europe.
Here are 10 we recommend for sightseeing trips.
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Ten great luxury campsitesJuly 09, 2009
Jonathan Knight, Natalie Paris and Joanna Symons traverse hill and dale, sea
and channel to bring you 50 of the best campsites in Britain and Europe.
Here are 10 we recommend for sheer luxury.
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Ten great backtonature campsitesJuly 09, 2009
Jonathan Knight, Natalie Paris and Joanna Symons traverse hill and dale, sea
and channel to bring you 50 of the best campsites in Britain and Europe.
Here are 10 we recommend for getting back to nature.
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Ten great family campsitesJuly 09, 2009
Jonathan Knight, Natalie Paris and Joanna Symons traverse hill and dale, sea
and channel to bring you 50 of the best campsites in Britain and Europe.
Here are 10 we recommend for travelling with children.
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France: An Englishman's guideby Michael Simkins June 05, 2009
In an attempt to transform himself from Francophobe to Francophile, the actor
Michael Simkins decided to travel around for three months and write a book.
It worked.
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Picasso shines on Provenceby Nick TrendJune 23, 2009
The exiled Spaniard adored the South of France and this summer the region is
paying homage, with six exhibitions and the opening of his home. Nick Trend
follows in his footsteps.
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