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Fiesta Fun in Spain
The festival is celebrated in honour of San Fermin, the patron saint of the town. -The Star
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Bull Madness
Spain has always been famous for their bullfights and Yip Sook Chin was there to witness it. -The Star
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Wat Wimbledon
A holy place in sport, the cathedral of tennis is mystical anytime of year - and you don't have to qualify to feel the glory. -The Nation
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Beyond our Shores: Water the new wine
Water is just water. Right? Wrong. On London's Claridge?s Water Menu, there?s a choice of more than 30 of the best waters in the world! -NST
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Italian Renaissance
The Tuscan city of Florence is a treasure trove of art and architecture. -SPU
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The magic of Geneva
Situated between the Alps and Jura mountains on one side and France on the other, the city adds its own charm and elegance to Switzerland?s landscape. -BT
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Cruise to the Arctic
Braving the Norwegian fjords to reach the polar ice cap will make you feel like you're on top of the world. -SPU
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Spending in Spain
Chic Outlet Shopping is a new way to see Europe and buy branded stuff on the cheap. -SPU
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Swede surprise
Enjoy the rich culture heritage of museums and traditional farms in Skane. -SPU
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Rustic Greece
Greek islands Mykonos and Santorini are picture-perfect portraits of windmills, domed churches, cliff-hugging houses and quaint little towns. -SPU
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Wine up in Burgundy
Mont Saint-Michel, which was used as a prison during the French Revolution, has been
extensively restored and is now a Unesco World Heritage site. -ST
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The Berlin whirl
You'll never run out of things to do in the German capital from arts and culture to clubbing. -ST
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A highland adventure
A visit to Scotland is not complete until you've been to the highlands and tried the famous haggis. -The Star
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Royal splendour
When in London, visit the landmark Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs exhibition. -The Star
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48 hours in Istanbul
Istanbul boasts a rich cultural mix with influences ranging from Roman to Arab, and a rich Muslim heritage of the Ottoman Empire. -Reuters
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Tales from the underground
A subterranean labyrinth of streets lies beneath Edinburgh's famous Royal Mile, preserving with it the secrets of a forgotten past . . . until now that is. -The Star
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A glorious Russian tradition
A visit to the circus would be a great way to round up your visit to Moscow, the capital. -BT
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Waltzing along the Blue Danube
A brand new and indulgent style of touring Eastern Europe awaits discerning holiday makers who appreciate an extra touch of finesse. -BT
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48 hours in Belgrade, Serbia
Here's how to make the most of your two days in the vibrant party city. -Reuters
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Land of the midnight sun
The Northern lights and rich fishing grounds are Norway?s major tourist attractions. -SPU
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At the crossroads of civilisations
From the bitterness of an ethnic war, a country emerges full of hope with lessons that a multicultural nation like ours should heed. -The Star
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Santorini splendour
From glorious sunsets and unusual beach sand colours to delicious food, the Greek island of Santorini has a lot to offer. -ST
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Take time to smell Holland's tulips
To catch the flowers in all their blooming glory, walk among the bulb fields in the Dutch countryside on your own and forget the usual tourist route. -ST
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Historical Bursa
Wander the cobbled streets and ancient bazaars of Bursa, and slowly but surely history will reach out and touch you. -The Star, ANN
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An inviting beach destination
The recently renovated Gregolimano in Greece, with its family-centric formula, is perhaps an archetypal 21st-century Club Med resort. -BT
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La Fete de la Musique in Paris
Planning to visit Paris? AsiaOne contributor, Cecile Vanucci, recommends going in June and gives you her top tips on what to see and do. -AsiaOne
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V-rolicking in Lyon
Discovering traces of the Gallo-Roman civilization in the French gastronomic capital on a bicycle proves a compelling experience. -The Jakarta Post, ANN
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Glide of your life
The entire city of Venice, a world heritage site, is a living, breathing museum with something for every whim and fancy. -ST
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A night of cold beers and great football
During the recent trip to the Champion's League final, Heineken, introduced its new product, Heineken Extra Cold, over a night of good food and entertainment.
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Expectations fulfilled
No book, whether travel or fiction, can prepare a traveller for the true beauty of Moscow. -The Star
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Facelift for an ancient-looking area
Most tourists who visit Puglia tend to include Matera in their itinerary because of its proximity. -BT
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Facets of an uncut Italian diamond
Explore some of the wonderful small towns scattered along the coasts and the hinterland of Puglia in the south of the country. -BT
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Cool Copenhagen
Getting to know the city of Hans Christian Andersen can be a fairy tale experience. -ST
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Views that take your breath away
Long, narrow inlets of sea between steep cliffs formed during the ice age are a must-see for tourists visiting Norway. -The Korea Herald, ANN
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A day in the death
The Montparnasse Cemetery in Paris is a terrific place to visit world-renowned celebrities, although the downside is, of course, that they're all dead. -The Nation, ANN
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48 hours in York, England
Got 48 hours to explore York, England's best preserved historical city? Reuters correspondents give tips on how to make the best of a short stay. -Reuters
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Rich traditions of Sheffield
Over in the industrial town of Sheffield, we met staff from the club Sheffield United at Bramall Lane. -TNP
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When the Saints go marching in
We visited the largest city in the southern coast of England, Southampton. The city is, of course, home to Southampton Football Club - nicknamed 'The Saints'. -TNP
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Rhythms of England's soccer cities
Jamie Yeo takes you on a journey through football crazy England. -TNP
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Tantalising Tuscany
From Pinocchio Park to one of the most beautiful civic spaces in Europe, there's plenty to savour under the Tuscan sun. -ST
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48 hours in Lima
Long considered a stopover on the way to the Inca ruins at Machu Picchu, Lima has emerged as a destination spot of its own in recent years. -Reuters
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A rocky future?
Cappadocia is a beautiful area and the whole world should know about it but increasing tourism brings inevitable problems. -The Star, ANN
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Springtime splendor in Keukenhof
The world-famous spring garden Keukenhof offers the visitor more than 4.5 million tulips just an hour outside of Amsterdam. -The Jakarta Post
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Visitors sign up to be 'roughed up'
Interactive show in Lithuania lets tourists experience life under brutal communist rule. -AFP
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Underwater church rises in Spain's drying dam
Drought causes water crisis in Barcelona, ships used to bring in water for residents. -TNP
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Get a taste of Zurich
Besides chocolates, Switzerland also has great food, shopping, soccer fever and... snow. -ST
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Greenhouse rock
Take a trip down Belgium's nostalgia lane with greenhouses designed in 1873 and a 50-year-old
modern architecture oddity. -ST
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Live the British way
The Lakehouse in the Camerons is famous for providing a British-style of life. -NST
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Leave your heart in San Sebastian
There may be many Michelin-starred restaurants in this Spanish seaside town but the ones that warm the heart are those with a homey touch and honest-to-goodness cooking. -BT
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Greece is the word for European travel
The Greek island of Rhodes was voted as the top European location in a survey of the world's 100 best travel destinations. -Reuters
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London: The living museum
While costs of living in London can be high, there are also countless and inexpensive ways to experience the city. -The Jakarta Post
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In France, the rest is history
Ancient buildings and stories of knights abound in south-west France, but it is Europe's largest fortified town that will take your breath away. -ST
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Market mania in London
Retail therapy in the British capital doesn?t just mean Harrods and Harvey Nichols. Forget the tores and head for the markets
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Sojourn in the Schwarzwald
Having only come close to the Black Forest by gorging on its namesake gateau, Brenda Benedict visits Germany's wooded wonderland on a break from the hustle and bustle of Hanoi. -The Star, ANN
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Britain with a twist
Think you know Britain like the back of your hand? Check out this top 5 must-dos for an unforgettable experience
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Berlin reinvents itself
Empty commercial space can pose an economic danger to a city. Berlin, however, is parlaying its empty, rundown spaces into colourful hubs of creativity
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Lapland, a winter wonderland
Winter here isn't done yet, no matter what the calendar says
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Val d'Isere's charms
Getting around this upmarket Alpine ski village with stunning views is easy - just hop onto
the free bus that runs between the main ski stations
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Brussels sprouts charm
The Belgian capital may be small, but it's certainly big on making visitors feel welcome
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A day full of food in Madrid
From free-range ham to gourmet chocolate with balsamic vinegar, it's amazing what a simple daylong foodie tour of the Spanish capital reveals
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Magnificent Manchester
Football fans would agree with that headline. After a shopping tour of Britain's northern pride, we're here to tell you that fashionistas would definitely agree, too.
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Cheers to Berlin
The quirky charm of the capital city of Germany - it barely edged out Bonn for the honour in 1990 - creeps up on one rather unexpectedly
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Pitch Stops
If you want to visit some famous soccer clubs to pay homage, we tell you how to have a ball of a time
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Be charmed by Spain and Portugal
Travel documentaries spark Philip Lee's interest to visit these two Iberian countries
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Essence of Provence
If you don't have a year to luxuriate in the sights and scents of the French countryside, day trips to quaint towns do just fine
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Idyllic Tuscan village turns German
Tuscany has long been overrun with Britons
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Highland hopscotch
Windswept mountains, ragged glens, silent crags and ominous lochs await the visitor to the Scottish highlands
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London calling
Neo Hui Min finds out what the City's colourful markets have to offer
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In footie heaven
Journey to the north of England where beautiful scenery, the beautiful game and four iconic band boys await.
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Dancing on the artic
This holiday involves braving polar bears, sub-zero temperatures, 24-hour daylight and ice baths
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Breathtaking Barcelona, Arresting Visions
Spanish city Barcelona has no lack of sights that will make you stop in wonder
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Where Troy lies
Eileen Khoo escapes to Turkey for a taste of the truly exotic and a feel of the exciting land...
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Visiting Woody Allen's London
He's made two movies in the British capital
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See Venice and sigh
You can find great ice-cream, hunky tailors and lots of fun
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A tale of two cities
From ancient ruins to fresh-off-the-runway fashion, Rome and Milan have it all
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Stairways to heaven
There are many paths to God, it is said, but Meteora in central Greece must offer the one with the best view
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A taste of Barcelona's best
It's a city that is modern in its head but traditional in its heart
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Russia's sweet secrets
Moscow and St Petersburg may just be the latest summer travel hotspots
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Well worth a Troy
Malta boasts sun, sand and sea, as well as a rich heritage
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Surfing the menu in Cornwall
A quiet corner of England has made strange bedfellows of surfer dudes and serious foodies
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World crop
The world is in Germany for the World Cup. But in Frankfurt lies a garden where the world comes to you
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Cheers to Munich
There's more than just football and beer to raise a toast to
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Majestic Rome
Goh Hwee Leng takes in the historic wonders of the Eternal City
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The Berlin Renaissance
The capital is like a multi-faceted diamond, half-polished and half-raw
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Eclectic Athens entices
The city is an attractive mix of personalities and cultural references
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Higher calling
Ancient monks built the gravity-defying monasteries at Meteora.
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Stylish Madrid
Europe is where you'll find some of the most diverse cultures, cuisine and lifestyles housed in the same continent.
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Serbian revival
The former war-torn city of Belgrade is now a tourism hotspot, discovers Jason Hahn
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A city that doesn't sleep
But the favoured tipple is not the only thing in Moscow that lifts spirits
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Painting in motion
Harvested in Provence from July to September, lavender is an integral part of the summer landscape
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Spanish eating
Experiencing Spain through its cuisine is a lot of fun
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Honeymoon in Mallorca
Spain's Mallorca Island is a choice location for honeymooners
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Mozart mania
Mozart mania in all its forms has swept Austria on the 250th anniversary of his birth
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Brother, can you spare some rye?
Leong Phei Phei tackles borsch soup and other Russian staples in Moscow
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A smile will break the ice
Beneath the aloof exterior of the average Muscovite is a warm, friendly soul
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A feast for the eyes
Leong Phei Phei goes museum-hopping
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Vivacious Valencia
Lynn Seah makes sizzling discoveries in Spain's third largest city
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Modern confusion
A mix of art, history and good food makes Berlin
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Written in Stone
Trace Moscow's long and rich history through its architectural landmarks
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Charming Priorato revisited
N K Yong finds the Spanish region a source of great pleasure as he tastes the most recent vintages
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Champagne Central
A trip to France's famed Champagne region isn't complete unless you visit the historic city of Reims
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Go hot Turkey
From wooden horses to succulent seafood, visiting Turkey is not a bird-brained idea at all
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Arty Paris
Parvathi Nayar makes a passionate pilgrimage to the Parisian suburb of Belleville
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