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#Travel Tuesday Short: A Passion for Boats on the Elbe

Phil Butler

Our attention was directed this #Travel Tuesday toward the Baltic and North Seas and tje wonderful traditional ships in Museumshaffen Oevelgönne e.V. These vessels, part a more than 100 years old tradition are simply a marvelous time portal back toward the heyday of Hamburg, the Elbe River, and the commerce that made seafaring the heartiest of professions.

13 years ago

Ingvar Bjorn Turns to Facebook to Build The Largest Artwork in the World

Mihaela Lica Butler

Ingvar Bjorn wants to unite the world for the better, where people of all colors, political and religious convictions can join to create something larger than life and make history together.

13 years ago

British Pie Week Is On

Aleksandr Shatskih

I don’t know people who would say no to a good pie. Sweet or sour, with fruits, meat or other fillings, pies are appreciated all around the world. British people also like it, and they have dedicated a week. Yes, British Pie Week started yesterday, March 4, and lasts until March 10. It looks like […]

13 years ago

Quantas Director Resigns Amid Wrongdoing Allegations

Aleksandr Shatskih

According to news from Qantasm, the Director of Quantas Airways Limited has stepped down. Corinne Namblard’s involvement in Italian court procedings was stated as the reason for her resignation in light of alleged involvement in a scandal involving Italy’s Monte dei Paschi di Siena, the world’s oldest bank.

13 years ago

More Eurovision 2013 Hopefuls Line UP

Aleksandr Shatskih

Eurovision 2013 takes shape for the culmination of European popular musical art in Malmo. Estonia and Finland, Russia and Ukraine, all the way to Armenia and down to Croatia, here’s some more of the talent Europe has to offer the world.

13 years ago

Places to See Along Lisbon’s River Tagus

Aleksandr Shatskih

One of the iconic landmarks of Lisbon is, without a doubt, Torre de Belém (the Belém Tower), a symbol of the Age of Discoveries – a time when famous Portuguese explorers like Vasco da Gama and Bartolomeu Dias traveled the seas in search for new lands.

13 years ago

Matthias Roeke Chosen as Managing Director of Rosewood London

Aleksandr Shatskih

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has named Matthias Roeke Managing Director of Rosewood London, which is scheduled to open in October 2013. The newly renovated and upgraded 1914 Edwardian architectural piece is to feature 262 guestrooms and 44 suites.

13 years ago

Alitalia CEO Steps Down

Aleksandr Shatskih

Andrea Ragnetti, CEO of Alitalia, has stepped down according to confirmed reports from the air carrier. According to the news brief, Chairman Roberto Colaninno will serve during the interim while the board appoints Ragnetti’s successor.

13 years ago

Holiday Homes Demand on the Rise in the UK

Aleksandr Shatskih

The number of inquiries of prospective families looking to purchase a holiday home saw a 14% growth, according to Haven. This trend is also visible in the number of the pre-sold tickets for the The Spring Caravan & Camping Show at the NEC, with 43,000 tickets and first day attendance of over 12,000.

13 years ago

Romania Eurovision 2013 Second Semi-Finals In

Aleksandr Shatskih

With Eurovision 2013 coming to Malmo soon Romania’s selection process continues, the country’s second semi-final having been decided last last night. This year represents a whole new crop of Romanian artist vieing for the opportunity to represent the country at Malmo.

13 years ago

Lost Pyramids Unearthed in Egypt & Sudan

Aleksandr Shatskih

Given the size of the damn things, you’d be quite right in thinking that all of the pyramids had been found already – but a couple of recent discoveries would seem to suggest that there’s plenty more exploring to be done out there.

13 years ago

7 Ways of Promoting a Travel and Tourism Business Online

Aleksandr Shatskih

A big part of the success of any travel and tourism business is attracting new clients as well as expanding business dealings with existing clients – especially regular travelers and corporate customers.

13 years ago

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