31st January
2010
How youth hostels provide the magic power to surprise almost
everybody. Here is the little known (yet true) story of the
origin of hostels.
In August 1909 the German teacher Richard Schirrmann had been
caught in a violent thunderstorm on an eight day migration with
his pupils and found accommodation in a barn by a farmer.
While the pupils were sleeping, Schirrmann was laying awake the
whole night.
The thought attacked him suddenly, 'One would have to create
places, at which move-joyful young ...Read the rest of this entry »
Travel
31st January
2010
TravelInfoFeed: Top 5 Reasons to Visit During the Spring http://bit.ly/d3Z7IG rt @ItalyTravelBlog #travel #italy #canada #us #asia #australia #france #eu
2010-01-31 · Reply
dwighthz: Southern France | Europe Forum | Fodor's Travel Talk Forums: We finally booked our air travel to France and Italy!... http://bit.ly/cGcDhB
2010-01-31 · Reply
LinkU2: #Article Travel: Spend St Valentine?s Day in Italy and Propose to your Loved one: Marry Me in Italy - Proposal ...
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Finance
30th January
2010
Millions of families take summer vacations together each year. Travel with the entire family can be a wonderful experience, but there are times when you and your partner need some time alone. A romantic getaway may be just what you need and, fortunately, there are several options to choose from.
The first thing to consider when selecting a romantic summer getaway is what romance means to you. Some feel as if certain activities or settings ruin "the mood." For this reason, think about what it ...Read the rest of this entry »
Travel
29th January
2010
If you want to go see 14th century England then you must visit Canterbury in Kent.
Travel to St Becket's shrine in Canterbury and then hear the tales of chivalry, romance and horror from the colouful pilgrims of Chaucer's period. It has a multi-lingual show and special commentary just for kids is also available. They are open daily but check the details before going by telephoning them in advance.
Canterbury Cathedral had a tradition during the medieval era to welcome every visitor. It was ...Read the rest of this entry »
Travel
29th January
2010
JamesMerrimanUK: Travel news: RT @British_Airways: Club Europe Holiday Sale: London Heathrow to Nice fr. £659 pp (flts + 3 nt... http://tinyurl.com/yerao6f
2010-01-29 · Reply
TravelNewsFeeds: student travel tips NEED HELP TO APPLY FOR STUDENT VISA ? : Canadians in Europe ...: if you want to apply for stud... http://bit.ly/chceK4
2010-01-29 · Reply
UkEuropeTravel: Normandy's Impressionism Festival: Summer 2010 | Travel Europe ...: Normandy is going to be one of the ...Read the rest of this entry »
Law
28th January
2010
Europe is continent which is rich not only in culture and heritage, but also reigns when it comes to food. European cities are home to various restaurants that are the best not only in Europe, but also across the globe. The Fat Duck Restaurant in England which is the world's second best restaurant tops the list of being the best in Europe. The restaurant is renowned for its culinary seduction, and is based on convention with the setting of the restaurant in a cottage.The Pierre Gagnaire ...Read the rest of this entry »
Travel
27th January
2010
LinkU2: #Article Travel: Spend St Valentine?s Day in Italy and Propose to your Loved one: Marry Me in Italy - Proposal ... http://bit.ly/6N21DU
2010-01-27 · Reply
CannyTheDooer: Travel Concierge, WDW Florida News: An authentic Pizzeria is to open at Epcot Center's Italy Pavilion in fall 2010...yummy, yummy...!
2010-01-27 · Reply
jw32181: Travel to Italy with the Breville Espresso Machine | The World: Travel to Italy with the Breville Espresso Machine...
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News and Society
27th January
2010
World of Economy, Trade and exchanges ask for a new kind of tourism: the business tourism.
Businessmen and women meet daily to decide the companies plans, partnerships, to learn new trends, technologies and kind of communication or simply to upgrade and not be overcome by direct competitor.
To answer to this need there are a lot of business hotel with specialized services to work and relaxation areas.
Milan, the economic capital of Italy, is the Italian town with the highest number of ...Read the rest of this entry »
Travel
26th January
2010
denisescoggins: @ugomonyeWhy do England have to travel to Portugal to train when Ireland only travel to Limerick?
2010-01-26 · Reply
_Brighton_: RT @Alex_Michele @MegHope19 They don't travel to England at all? Big bummer.
2010-01-26 · Reply
EzekielMorgan: @EmilyDale14 Hey I Live in Ontario, Canada. Although I'd love to visit England sometime, travel europe as well
2010-01-25 · Reply
rileyroxx: So it beginds: 4:12am Nottingham, England to Sydney, ...Read the rest of this entry »
Health
25th January
2010
"twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." -- Mark TwainI don't know when it happened but it did. For some reason, someone, somewhere at sometime thought it was a great idea to start pushing high school students to rush off to university or college immediately after graduating.Are you telling kids NOT ...Read the rest of this entry »
Self Improvement
25th January
2010
rwang0: @ITjournalist working on a trip to #london in the spring. given our weather here, you may have the better deal #england #travel
2010-01-25 · Reply
TravelNewsFeeds: travel books Top British Ski Journalist Heads To Mountain Creek, New Jersey: Wilson is editor of England's Ski & B... http://bit.ly/6XcRpE
2010-01-25 · Reply
PatientSafety01: Patients forced to travel to England after heart ops are suspended: ?This has to be con ...Read the rest of this entry »
Law
23rd January
2010
Lovingtravel: RT@lonelyplanet Perfect weekend in Italian Lakes http://bit.ly/5PuEbg #lp #travel Speak to an Advantage Travel Specialist for Italy hols
2010-01-23 · Reply
LinkU2: #Article Travel: Spend St Valentine?s Day in Italy and Propose to your Loved one: Marry Me in Italy - Proposal ... http://bit.ly/6N21DU
2010-01-23 · Reply
LinkU2: #Article Travel: Spend St Valentine?s Day in Italy and Propose to your Loved one: Marry Me in Italy - Proposal ...
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Spirituality
22nd January
2010
adwrighty: Find the best parts of 6 European cities thanks to Nike True City App. Anyone in London etc using it? Thumbs up / down? http://ow.ly/YxDY
2010-01-21 · Reply
RareAngelEyez: Planning a European road trip with my best friends this summer. Please recommend cities of interest to visit.
2010-01-19 · Reply
stoerungsquelle: list of the the best European cities -help to evaluate it! http://www.scholar-online.eu/viewpage.php?page_id=56&c_start=120#c4545
2010-01-16 ...Read the rest of this entry »
Technology
22nd January
2010
Monterey, California, the oldest city in California, was founded
in 1770. It has approximetly 30,000 residents, an average high
temperature 0f 65.3 degrees, an average low temperature of 47.8
degrees, receives rain an average of 67 days a year and is on
the Monterey Peninsula which has over 98 miles of coastline.
The beautiful city of Monterey is approximetly 115 miles south
of San Francisco and 350 miles north of Los Angeles. It can be
reached by air, car, train, boat and bus. Just getting ...Read the rest of this entry »
Travel
21st January
2010
New regulations have been issued on how to become an 'artisan' in France for those relocating from within the European Community. The regulations seek to implement a European directive dating from 2005 on the mutual recognition of professional qualifications in order to give greater freedom to establish a business in any country in the EU. The new framework makes a distinction between those professions where access is restricted by an appropriate qualification or experience, and those where ...Read the rest of this entry »
Business
20th January
2010
OldwaysPT: Morning all! In case you missed it the newest post: Where To Go In France - Champagne Country http://bit.ly/5B8At9 #travel
2010-01-20 · Reply
france_images: Places to visit the port of Dunkerque in Northern #France #travel http://ow.ly/YvkU
2010-01-20 · Reply
discountcodes_: Save up to 75% on overnight rail travel through France with Rail Europe http://bit.ly/5msMrU
2010-01-20 · Reply
barmyarmyuk: Air France to charge "obese people double to
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Sports and Fitness
20th January
2010
If you will be in Italy, you should definitely visit
Limone. Limone is one of Italy's oldest ski areas,
and it is a very old village with a twelfth century
church and many other old buildings. The town is
located near the French border, and is only about
thirty miles from Nice.
At Limone, you will experience a real taste of old
Italy. The nightlife has a lot to offer, and the gourmet
food is out of this world! Food and skiing are
everything here - with more than fifty restaurants,
and ...Read the rest of this entry »
Travel
19th January
2010
castellammare: If you love #travel #adventure, you'll love #Rooms to rent Aziyz in #Castellammare, #Sicily ( #Italy ) Have a look here: http://www.aziyz.it
2010-01-19 · Reply
weddzilla: #Travel Tuesday: Is your wedding destination Southern Italy? Here are 5 traditions to include {via My-BellaVita} http://ow.ly/XZ75
2010-01-19 · Reply
ReviewItaly: Jan 20, northern italy: When is the best time for people to travel to Northern Italy? http://bit.ly/6F7avx
2010-01-19 ...Read the rest of this entry »
Business
19th January
2010
New boomer Web site finds top travel dreams of 50 plus Americans include traveling to Hawaii, Europe, Australia and Italy
The days of settling for a quick trip to Florida are over or so it seems for the 50 plus crowd. What has always been an important part of Americans leisure activity is now becoming a full blown passion for baby boomers. In fact, 75 percent of boomers today consider themselves travelers and 30 percent of mature travelers travel for adventure.
Recently, Eons.com, a new Web ...Read the rest of this entry »
Travel
18th January
2010
German Castles -- 4 of the most incredible ones ' Part II
Welcome to the second part of my special report of 4 awesome
German castles! As I already have told, we have a long history
here in Germany and very medieval castles. You can find them all
over the country, but those four I have focused on South
Germany, so that you do not have to travel hundreds of
kilometres/miles and lose valuable time.
I am sure you are hot to get to know them now, so I go straight
forward to them:
3. ...Read the rest of this entry »
Travel
18th January
2010
PhoenixEast: #Aviation #news European Airlines Grow - Europe's low-cost carriers, called LCC in the industry, have once again co... http://ow.ly/16lpMN
2010-01-15 · Reply
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Self Improvement
17th January
2010
Following its recent rebrand of Norway and Sweden offices, bigmouthmedia, Europe's largest independent Search Marketing Agency has added GlobalMedia France to its portfolio.
The rebrand will be unveiled at the eCommerce Convention from 11-13 September where bigmouthmedia will exhibit for the first time. Bigmouthmedia UK Head of Search Andrew Girdwood will co-present with Michael Pean on the changing face of SEO.
Acting French MD Michael Pean will be heading up the team, and driving growth. "It ...Read the rest of this entry »
Marketing
17th January
2010
TotallySpain: Highspeed train travel in Spain The Spain Forums: Spain by train TELEPHONES To call these numbers fr... http://bit.ly/7rKYO8 #travel #spain
2010-01-17 · Reply
Yol777: @nickjonas will you travel to spain with nick and T.A.? a lot of fans can wait to see you rockin out like u did in madrid
2010-01-17 · Reply
alexabimanyu: @sosronegoro either one, they're close anyway. Better yet, live in Spain. Then travel to any other country eve ...Read the rest of this entry »
Shopping
16th January
2010
We have a long history here in Germany and very medieval
castles also. Tens of thousands of tourists come to Germany day
in and day out just to see and feel the "charisma" of our German
castles.
I will explain you 4 of my favourites and a little bit of their
history. If you plan to travel to Germany, you might like to
know them and to feel its charisma too. ;-) These 4 castles are
located in South Germany, so you do not have to travel hundreds
of kilometres/miles to see each of them. By the ...Read the rest of this entry »
Travel
16th January
2010
CooKieHaworth: Its Brenno's hat! RT: @hayleypie @CooKieHaworth http://twitpic.com/y9a5x - You travel all the way to italy to pick up an american icon?
2010-01-16 · Reply
tvipayitforward: Dream of Italy® - Italy Travel News Blog: Where to Ski in Italy ... http://bit.ly/6JBo1B
2010-01-16 · Reply
TravelNewsFeeds: travel agent How to travel in style from Italy to Brazil for under £270? On an 18-day cruise...: Should I use an a... http://bit.ly/4pNpwb
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Health
15th January
2010
While visiting London, don't forget these popular attractions.
If you have always dreamed of visiting London and seeing the
sights, you may have wondering what to do when you get there.
There is so much to see and do in London when visiting that to
see everything could take months. What if you only have a couple
of weeks? Finding the tourist attractions that fit your agenda
can be simplified by using this list of some of the top hot
spots for tourists visiting London. Obviously, there is ...Read the rest of this entry »
Travel
15th January
2010
TOEUROPE: New 5-Day 1st-class Rail tour Paris to Vienna (via Heidelberg, Munich) now online: http://bit.ly/4SeWSc #travel #germany #france #austria
2010-01-15 · Reply
Rhuarhi: Quelque jours de vacances - Bordeaux, France Travel Blog: Tomorrow we're heading out to Saint-Emillion, an old old... http://bit.ly/7l0Rba
2010-01-15 · Reply
find_paradise: Quelque jours de vacances ? Bordeaux, Aquitaine, France:
Jump to the full entry & travel mapBorde... ...Read the rest of this entry »
Home and Family
14th January
2010
Property markets the world over are seeing sharp price declines and a real lack of serious buyers as the recession hits home. But it seems some areas of Europe are doing better than others at attracting new buyers and maintaining current property prices, while other locations have seen much sharper drops in their real estate prices. Malta is a good example of somewhere that has seen sharp prices in recent years, helped by a buoyant domestic market complemented with buyers from overseas looking ...Read the rest of this entry »
Business
14th January
2010
leonapwalker: New LW article: http://www.courtsidepost.com/2010/01/13/the-best-european-soccer-cities-you-have-never-heard-of/
2010-01-14 · Reply
stoerungsquelle: list of the the best European cities -help to evaluate it! http://www.scholar-online.eu/viewpage.php?page_id=56&c_start=120#c4545
2010-01-13 · Reply
scholar_online: list of the the best European cities -help to evaluate it! http://www.scholar-online.eu/viewpage.php?page_id=56&c_s
...Read the rest of this entry »
Education
13th January
2010
Portugal is a country located in the Iberian Peninsula at the southwestern part Europe. It is bordered by the country of Spain and the Atlantic Ocean. Portugal is one of the best places to consider when you are looking to buy or purchase beautiful properties. If you are looking for a place where you can enjoy more than 300 days of the sun, the beach, golf courses, and an awesome nightlife, then Golden Triangle Algarve properties in Portugal is the place you should be checking out. The Place ...Read the rest of this entry »
Business
13th January
2010
GotSagaLatino: Great #Culture #Tips to keep in mind in your travels to #GERMANY http://bit.ly/7vJWy0 #travel
2010-01-13 · Reply
GotSaga: Great #Culture #Tips to keep in mind in your travels to #GERMANY http://bit.ly/7vJWy0 #travel
2010-01-13 · Reply
lankanews: Text YELE to 501-501 to donate 5.00 $ to Haitian relief fund www.yele.org #YELE #Travel #Holiday #Germany #Japan #London #Srilanka #LKA
2010-01-13 · Reply
radioscilly: This Saturday Chris is talking to ...Read the rest of this entry »
Self Improvement
12th January
2010
biera1: The Stan Party: World Cup: Capello plans Austria altitude camp. Fabio Capello's England squad will travel to Austr... http://bit.ly/5RFav4
2010-01-12 · Reply
_Brighton_: RT @jellingson @MollyNBlythe travel safe back to the East Coast. I will visit and we'll celebrate with new england clam chowder and wine :)
2010-01-12 · Reply
stephsworldX: @Aiden_howarth tell her lol shit shes looking into flights as we speak. She wants to England travel always a dream ...Read the rest of this entry »
Marketing
12th January
2010
Train travel is an ideal means of transport in the UK and the rest of Europe. Rail travel is fast, practical and convenient in both urban and more rural areas. Railway stations often allow for car hire services if you need access to a car or perhaps need to venture to an area not accessible by train.
Rail travel is often convenient even if you have flown partway to your destination. Train travel works well for personal or corporate travel, and can be an economical way to transport staff to a ...Read the rest of this entry »
Automotive
11th January
2010
What more could you want out of life than a tremendous trip to
Barcelona?!
Second city of Spain and major Mediterranean port, bustling
Barcelona incorporates a delightful historic mix of Roman
remains, medieval quarters and 20th century avant-garde art. It
also possesses beautiful beaches nearby!
Nature lovers need not travel far to be able to hike through
hills that are part of the Coastal Mountain Range and Catalonian
Pyrenees.
Not only is Barcelona a tremendous artistic source, there ...Read the rest of this entry »
Travel
10th January
2010
wearecygnets: @groezrock - such a good line up, when will the final announcements be? can't wait to travel from England for this
2010-01-10 · Reply
EmmaxLouisex15: @WizofLit But I travel down to England for my family holiday. You could come with us and visit them then :D
2010-01-09 · Reply
adcunningham: Hanging out, having homebrew, getting ready to travel for the shuttle launch, listening to itunes, trying to stay warm in New England
2010-01-09 · Reply
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Careers
10th January
2010
Have a cool summer vacation in Amsterdam which is considered as one of the coolest cities in Europe. This wonderful tourist destination is the capital city of Netherlands. Explore every nook and corner of the city to discover the exciting wonders. If needed extend you stay so that you can have the wonderful experience to see the city's ancient monuments, historical evidences, and traditional assets in form of mansions, temples and rare antiques in museums. The nice natural surroundings of the ...Read the rest of this entry »
Travel
9th January
2010
jcgirl1979: I send my best thoughts to all my European Facebook friends.It is so terrible the jihad that is going on in your cities.Please hang in there
2010-01-02 · Reply
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Advertising
9th January
2010
Portugal is one of the most beautiful places in the Mediterranean. It is officially called the Portuguese Republic and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean towards the south and the west and Spain towards the north and the east. It has become one of the resurgent countries in Europe because of the European Union alliance. It is one country that can boast of its share of rich historically significant events and places, adding to the interest and fascination of most travelers who visit the country. ...Read the rest of this entry »
Business
8th January
2010
Travel Guidebooks- An Overview By Victor K. Pryles©2005
http://www.paupertravel.com (548 words)
You can get reliable, useful information from guidebooks. Yet,
some are better than others and often, it's important to know
what you're looking for when you travel, what your goals are and
what your pocketbook can handle.
As I often tell my fellow Traveling Paupers, a guidebook is just
that-- a guide. Not a set of rules that are fixed in stone.
Never let any guidebook chain you down to a fixed ...Read the rest of this entry »
Travel
8th January
2010
bike411: Vail + Beaver Creek - Winter = Different Type of Fun: Travel Agent
... for his return to the Tour de France dur.. http://bit.ly/5mjN7u
2010-01-08 · Reply
SusieNotSusan: I wanna travel to France, England, Greece, Spain, and Ireland!
2010-01-08 · Reply
mymelange: France wants to add more countries to "risk list" http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6051SY20100106 #travel #france
2010-01-08 · Reply
brunotrani: New post: On the road and what a ...Read the rest of this entry »
News and Society
7th January
2010
You need to be aware of the extra costs involved when you are purchasing French properties which can differ in line with property type and purchase area. These are the fees you should factor in when buying French homes:
- Estate agent charges These sit between 4 and 10% of property buying price and a VAT figure of 19.6% needs to be added to this. Note though that agent fees can be negotiated - with some deals involving the seller sometimes taking on board some of these charges.
- Notaire
Business
7th January
2010
TinaJMorgan: Phew what a relief. I haven't got to travel anywhere today. Good luck to all those out there in the frozen wastes of suburban England
2010-01-07 · Reply
matheuswartjes: #gmotd in 1785 Frenchman Jean-Pierre Blanchard and American John Jeffries travel from Dover, England, to Calais, France, in a gas balloon.
2010-01-07 · Reply
iamkash: looking at going to england at the end of the year to travel and then study Film and television at University of London ...Read the rest of this entry »
Writing
6th January
2010
If you're planning to travel to the south of France in the near
future, think about including a trip to one of the vineyards of
the 60 winegrowers in the "Côtes de Provence" region. A small,
yet beautiful area, it takes in the departments of the Var and
part of the Bouches-du-Rhône.
An indigo sky, azure sea and miles of white, sandy beaches
welcome you to an area where limestone cliffs and medieval
villages give way to miles of sharply-scented pine forests that
provide shelter to tranquil ...Read the rest of this entry »
Travel
6th January
2010
kafarsken: Ok, where to vacation in july 2010? We want to stay in Europe ,avoid Spain and Greece. Too many Norwegians..
2010-01-02 · Reply
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Writing
5th January
2010
One thing is for sure, "Madrileños" certainly know how to enjoy
life to the full, and you should too whilst in Madrid, for the
capital of Spain is a charming city, rich in culture and, at
night it really rocks!
For shopoholics, its bustling Gran Via offers some of the finest
stores in Europe.
For the children, there is plenty to keep them amused with the
Zoo-Aquarium, the Faunia Theme Park, the Wax Museum, the
Amusement Park, Warner Bros-Madrid Theme Park ...
And the city comes alive at ...Read the rest of this entry »
Travel
4th January
2010
Camping in France at Christmas may be slightly in the chilly side, but you will find the spirit of family and generosity that surrounds you will warm you up in no time. Whilst the celebrations are different in every region, each is as spectacular as the next. Though all regions celebrate Christmas Day on the 25th December as per tradition, for many in France, celebrations start with La Fete de Saint Nicholas on the 6th December.
La Fete de Lumieres
Held by the inhabitants of Lyon on the ...Read the rest of this entry »
Travel
4th January
2010
EFtours: RT @SrMatador: @cbrannon I use Ef for most of my trips, they are amazing when it comes to student travel. Spain, France & Italy this summer.
2010-01-04 · Reply
jfkpix: (http://cli.gs/RjV7t) new blog post: Great Gay Travel To Italy
2010-01-04 · Reply
italyinfo: I Need Help Planning A Trip To Italy For 4 People..?: We are looking to travel to Italy in? http://goo.gl/fb/Krig
2010-01-04 · Reply
StayBankdotCom: #Travel Sceptre Tours, which specializes ...Read the rest of this entry »
Relationships
3rd January
2010
The region which brought you the Black Death, communism and
all-pervasive kleptocracy now presents: AIDS. The process of
enlargement to the east may, unwittingly, open the European
Union's doors to the two scourges of inordinately brutal
organized crime and exceptionally lethal disease. As Newsweek
noted, the threat is greater and nearer than any hysterically
conjured act of terrorism.
The effective measure of quarantining the HIV-positive
inhabitants of the blighted region to prevent a ...Read the rest of this entry »
News and Society
3rd January
2010
kafarsken: Ok, where to vacation in july 2010? We want to stay in Europe ,avoid Spain and Greece. Too many Norwegians..
2010-01-02 · Reply
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Shopping
2nd January
2010
With a grand total of 28,000 kilometres of cycle routes, France is undoubtedly one of the best destinations for cycling. Dedicated paths meander through both town and countryside, and vary in terms of difficulty. You don't have to be of Tour de France standard to enjoy cycling while you're camping in France. Whether you are looking to push yourself in an endurance ride through the mountains, or to take the whole family for a jaunt through the countryside, there is a bike ride in France made for ...Read the rest of this entry »
Travel
1st January
2010
In recent years, crossover has become the trend of fashion and events like actors/actresses turn fashion designers, or fashion designers joining furniture brands no longer make news. Maybe the attraction of tourism is indeed difficult to resist that many well-known luxury brands coincidentally crossover into the tourism industry and all of a sudden, luxury brands running a hotel, publishing a tourist guidebook or setting up a tourist agency have become the most in fashion things to do. With ...Read the rest of this entry »
Marketing
1st January
2010
drdrtfehytf: In this decade I expect: I will turn 40 in the next decade. I plan to travel to England for 4 nights, 5 days. I will visit downtown London,
2010-01-01 · Reply
italyinfo: What Country Would You Want To Travel To The Most?: i have always wanted to travel to England<? http://goo.gl/fb/lOn1
2010-01-01 · Reply
mariocarrion: "Don't plan to travel in the weekend to New England" O-K
2009-12-31 · Reply
gentlelullaby
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Technology