Tyrolean Tours

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Whether you’re a pro on skis or have never given them a try, your tour in Europe is an excellent time to hit the slopes. A long weekend or a full week in the atmospheric ski villages of Austria will lift your spirits and add a wonderful memory to yourContinue Reading

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A vacation in Paris, France is always an experience in food, wine, museums and relaxing walks in the city parks. There is so much to evoke all of your senses – the sites of famous statues and paintings; the aroma and taste of boulangerie coffee and croissants; the sounds of carsContinue Reading

Lizum-ski-touring

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The highest ski resort in the immediate vicinity of Innsbruck, Axamer Lizum is playing to host to a ski tourers paradise right now. The frequent snow falls have covered the ski area and yet the lift system is still some 2 weeks from opening – enter the ski tourers. OverContinue Reading

Obergurgl-clouds-copyright-skiingaustria

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The 3000m+ high ski area of Obergurgl – Hochgurgl, Austria is opening later this week to kick off another mammoth season in this Otztal resort, located on the southern border with Italy. Just north along the valley the Solden glaciers have been open for several weeks now but Obergurgl isContinue Reading

Solden-FIS

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The FIS race season opened this weekend with men’s and women’s Super G races on the Rettenbach glacier high above Solden. The women went yesterday and surprisingly there were no highly ranked American finishers. Today however the score was settled with Ted Ligety taking first place in the season opener,Continue Reading

Shaved black truffle Crudo

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by Krystal White, Contributing writer We smell autumn first before its colors can be seen. We then feel its coolness in the morning or evening air. Finally, we hear its crunch in crisp apples or crinkly leaves. The prizes of autumn come from the earth: apples, pumpkins, mushrooms, nuts andContinue Reading

Vittoriosa Marina in Malta

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With autumn and winter looming, offering the prospect of shorter days and colder weather, seeking a break abroad could be a sensible way to escape the dreariness the changing seasons bring. You needn’t travel far from Germany for a warmer climate and could look to booking a holiday in Malta.Continue Reading

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Paris is one of the world’s greatest places to shop and sightsee so it isn’t surprising that the largest flea (antiques) market in the world calls Paris home. This market goes by several names, since it covers over 15 markets with their own personality. The official name is Les Marches Aux Puces but you may also hear it referred to as Les Puces de Saint-Ouen. It is located at the Metro stop Porte de Clignancourt.
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