Archive for the ‘Europe (General)’ Category

Do you know the link between the city of Freiburg, Germany, and the “Titanic?”

Well, the organ which was planned to be installed on the “Titanic” has been built in Freiburg by a company called Welte. It is said that it had not been finished in time so that it survived the incident unharmed. It can nowadays be seen in the German Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments in Bruchsal [...]

April 19, 2012   Posted in: Europe (General)

Eurail Italy Pass Tops Country Popularity Charts and is the 2nd Best Selling Eurail Pass

Utrecht, the Netherlands, March 20, 2012 – Eurail Group G.I.E., the organization dedicated to the marketing and management of the Eurail pass products, today announced that the Eurail Italy Pass is the second most popular Eurail pass sold in 2011, indicating that Italy remains one of the most appealing European countries to visit for passengers [...]

March 20, 2012   Posted in: Airlines & Railways, Europe (General)

A Portrait from Europe’s Upper Rhine Valley – Information on the City of Freiburg, Also Known as “Green City”

Green City of  Freiburg- this city in the Upper Rhine Valley does not carry this title because it is the capital of the Black Forest, but rather because it is internationally recognised as a model city for ecology and sustainability. Close to the fertile, sundrenched range of hills known as the Kaiserstuhl with its gently [...]

March 19, 2012   Posted in: Europe (General)

Europe Earns 4 of the Top 10 Destinations for 2012

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, February, 2012 – TripAdvisor, National Geographic, and Frommer’s Travel Guides, rank England, France, Spain, and Italy as their top travel picks for 2012. Rich in history, art, culture, architecture, and cuisine, these countries have it all. By trading the Eiffel Tower for the Alps, sunglasses for spades, and beaches for farms, volunteer [...]

February 22, 2012   Posted in: Europe (General)

Cheapest European Cities for 2012 Revealed in Price of Travel’s updated Backpacker Index

In the updated list of 40 major European cities by price, Sofia (Bulgaria) just barely stays ahead of Krakow (Poland) as the cheapest tourist city for budget travelers for 2012. Budapest moves up into the number 3 slot, mostly due to the weakened Hungarian currency.

January 5, 2012   Posted in: Europe (General)

Tour Europe by Train – Rail Passes and Planning Do Pay Off

Gone are the times when low-cost airlines offered truly cheap tickets. Many European travelers are learning to appreciate the value of local network of railways. Europe, the ‘Old Continent’, remains the tourists’ favorite. The wonders of local historical and artistic heritage continue to baffle visitors and European cities attract thousands for even a short weekend [...]

July 12, 2011   Posted in: Airlines & Railways, Europe (General)

Weather Chaos in Europe continues – U.K., France, Germany and the Netherlands are among the worst

etn: “I’m really disappointed to have disrupted so many thousands of people’s Christmas plans,” he said on the BBC Radio 4 Today programme. “I couldn’t be more sorry, that’s the case.” Colin Matthews, chief executive of BAA, was forced into an embarrassing apology as he sought to sooth passengers’ fury.’

December 20, 2010   Posted in: Europe (General)

Tourism to spur regional development in South Eastern Europe

Tourism offers an effective and viable regional development tool through boosting economic growth and creating quality jobs. This was the central message coming out of the UNWTO Seminar on “Tourism as a Tool for Sustainable Regional Development” (Tirana, Albania, November 25).

November 29, 2010   Posted in: Europe (General)

New Program of Walks and Hikes from Wayfarers Includes New Locations and Itineraries

Newport, Rhode Island, November 2010 – Adding challenge, diversity and tapping its base of in-depth knowledge of the locations of its walks, The Wayfarers’ 2011 program adds five new walks and refreshed itineraries to 10 of its most popular programs. Additionally, a Country House Stay walk has been added, reflecting the desires of Wayfarers’ guests. [...]

November 22, 2010   Posted in: Europe (General)

The Wayfarers Partners with “Fit for Trips” in Europe to Create A Win-Win for Walking Vacationers

Newport, Rhode Island – When travelers book a Wayfarers’ Walk, they know they’re getting a finely detailed itinerary from one of the world’s premier creators of walking adventure vacations. And, now through April 9, their bookings come with an added bonus: a 50% discount on a walk-specific fitness program designed by Fit for Trips, the [...]

February 22, 2010   Posted in: Europe (General)