A Modern Traveller’s Guide to Backpacking in Europe
Posted on 08. Feb, 2013 by Toby.
The whole point of backpacking is that it should be cost effective. However, no matter how small your budget is; backpackers can still enjoy a good journey filled with fun and lots of adventure.
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How Bohemian is Prague?
Posted on 08. Nov, 2012 by Toby.
The word bohemian has come to refer to creative people who live unconventionally and create unconventional music, literature, and other arts. It has little connection to the historical Kingdom of Bohemia, of which Prague was the capital. It acquired its present meaning about two centuries ago in Paris, when creative people began to cluster in [...]
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How Michelangelo Changed the World
Posted on 23. Sep, 2012 by Toby.
Sculptor, painter, architect and poet, during his lifetime Michelangelo was hailed as the greatest artist in the world. It’s testament to his work, ability and creativity that he is still held in such high regard today. As an archetypal Renaissance man, to examine how Michelangelo changed the world is to study the Renaissance itself.
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Belt Out a New You This Season
Posted on 11. Sep, 2012 by Toby.
Belts have come a long way from being mere utility items. Romans used ropes to tie their robes, Japanese used stylish scarves, or Obi, to hold together a Kimono, cowboys still embellish leather belts with extravagant buckles and skateboarders use laces to hold up their pants. This is one accessory which can be used with [...]
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The World’s Biggest Fashion Events
Posted on 08. Sep, 2012 by Toby.
The world’s four principal fashion capitals, New York, London, Milan, and Paris, each conduct two fashion weeks annually, one for spring-summer collections and one for autumn-winter collections. Attended by buyers for major fashion retailers and the world’s fashion media, these are by far the world’s biggest fashion events, much more so than fashion weeks in [...]
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Caravan and Holiday Camping
Posted on 04. Sep, 2012 by Toby.
Should you be a lover of the great outdoors you will no doubt have been tempted at some stage to take a caravan or camping holiday. Camping, either in a traditional tent or in a more luxurious caravan is a great way to get away from it all, enjoy some clean fresh air and really [...]
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Keeping Safe When Holidaying in South America
Posted on 03. Sep, 2012 by Toby.
South America is a wonderful continent and well worth exploring. Experiencing a new culture is thrilling and exhilarating, and the vast majority of people that you meet on your travels will be incredibly friendly and welcoming. Indeed, you may end up making new friends for life in places that you never expected to. However, as [...]