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A funny thing happened on the way to the English countryside...
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Photographs from Berlin, Germany on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 and very early Wednesday, October 14, 2009.Photographs from Berlin, Germany on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 and very early... more
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Mangroves and lagoons stretch along the northern half of Mexico's Campeche coast, home to countless flamingoes, while to the south the narrow bands of white sand beaches have always been cordoned off for turtles, not tourists. In the aftermath of the swine flu outbreak, Cancún, on the opposite side of the Yucatan peninsula, has been missing its usual planeloads of holidaymakers. But Campeche has never courted vast numbers of visitors and, while welcoming the few that come, can get by just fine without them. Lacking the Yucatan east coast's turquoise seas and sweeping beaches, this ruggedly beautiful western coast epitomises independent spirit. It's certainly safe again to bring your body here for healing winter sun; but more to the point, this area has always provided a unique medicine for the soul. Its inhabitants are justifiably proud of their abundant wildlife and rich cultural inheritance, while Campeche city itself is one of the most beguiling places in Latin America.
Beat-up cars rattle through the narrow cobbled streets, a rusting Dodge parked up outside the pastel blue manicured splendour of a colonial house. The whole city centre is listed as a Unesco world heritage site: a perfectly preserved 16th-century Spanish colonial streetscape, where the fierce tropical sun tears shadows through curving wrought-iron balconies and window grilles, across the painted walls. Despite its overwhelming beauty, historical importance, and extreme safety, Campeche city is no stuffy museum piece. The vigorous thrum of Mexican daily life beats everywhere just beneath its stuccoed skin. The streets are filled with independently-owned shops selling pens, or tinsel, or radios. Women and old men pray beneath the chandeliers inside the finely-kept churches, or come to read their newspapers in the pews, finding sanctuary for the flesh as well as the soul in the cool limestone walls. Pelicans dive into the navy waters of the Gulf of Mexico beyond the city's sea walls, splashing down between small fishing boats, while Mayan women from the countryside sell mangoes on street corners and lanky boys shoot pool at battered green tables in antique colonnades.Mangroves and lagoons stretch along the northern half of Mexico's Campeche coast, home... more
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Pet Airways has begun its service between five major cities – New York, Washington, Chicago, Denver and Los Angeles – and the public’s response has been overwhelmingly positive. The $250 one-way fare allows cats and dogs to fly in the plane’s cabin which has been re-fitted with carriers in place of seats. About fifty pets are allowed on each flight, they receive pre-boarding walks as well as bathroom breaks, and flight attendant checks on the animals every fifteen minutes during the flight. At each of the five airports Pet Airways stops there is a pet lounge for four-legged fliers to wait in before boarding.Pet Airways has begun its service between five major cities – New York, Washington,... more
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Hello, and welcome to Mitzi TV. I'm Mitzi Szereto, author, blogger, expat, and overall lass about town - and I'm here to bring you the craziest and zaniest of London life, boldly going where no man (or woman) has gone before. From the offbeat and bizarre to just plain lunacy, it's all happening right here. So tune in to explore life from the mad side! (No straitjacket required.)
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Contact Mitzi TV at: tv@mitziszereto.comHello, and welcome to Mitzi TV. I'm Mitzi Szereto, author, blogger, expat, and overall... more
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Mitzi TV heads to the Connaught Village Spring Festival in London, encountering some cool cars and the likes of Batman, Fred Flintstone, Formula 1 racecar driver and BBC Television's "Top Gear" and "Fifth Gear" presenter Tiff Needell, and Carrie Bradshaw's favourite couture shoe designer Jimmy Choo!
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Contact Mitzi TV at: tv@mitziszereto.comMitzi TV heads to the Connaught Village Spring Festival in London, encountering some... more
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Mitzi TV ventures into Central London to meet up with the Westminster Morris Men, a team of Morris Dancers who do a lot more than shake their booty!
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Contact Mitzi TV at: tv@mitziszereto.comMitzi TV ventures into Central London to meet up with the Westminster Morris Men, a... more
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Mitzi TV goes for a right old knees-up at a proper authentic English "local", The Duke of Kendal pub in Central London, where all forms of madness ensue. From colourful characters to rude Cockney songs and operatic arias, this is English eccentricity at its very finest!
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Contact Mitzi TV at: tv@mitziszereto.comMitzi TV goes for a right old knees-up at a proper authentic English "local", The Duke... more
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Mitzi TV goes on the prowl in London in search of an East End "Cockney" delicacy... (Turns out these scary denizens of the deep weren't our cup of tea. We should've ordered the pie and mash!)
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ERRANT RAMBLINGS: MITZI SZERETO'S WEBLOG: http://mitziszereto.com/blogMitzi TV goes on the prowl in London in search of an East End "Cockney" delicacy...... more
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It's the ultimate list of man made marvels and awe-inspiring destinations ... we name Trip on a Deal's Seven Wonders of the World! Plus, we've scoured every travel deal to bring you the most wonderful bargains to get you there.
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http://www.triponadeal.com - Eight great summer vacation deals that excite your senses but are nice to your wallet. How to get a cheap camper in New Zealand, with a roundtrip flight thrown in. What carribean island will pay you to relax on its sandy beaches? Plus trips to Europe, Asia and Alaska. That and more on this week's Trip on a Deal!
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http://www.triponadeal.com : In this week's weekly travel cast, our hosts list the top ten camping essentials to consider before you pack your gear. A list both the novice and expert camper should review before they pitch their tent.http://www.triponadeal.com : In this week's weekly travel cast, our hosts list the top... more
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This week travel legend Arthur Frommer co-hosts! What huge travel site does he call "Virtually Useless"? What sneaky scams are major hotel chains trying to pull on you? What travel search engine beats hotwire, orbitz, kayak and all the rest?
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This week travel legend Arthur Frommer co-hosts! What... more
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Summer's almost here travelers! While most travel businesses are suffering there is one that is thriving in this economy: Campgrounds. 2009 is the summer for camping! So campers this week light up the campfire and listen to our story, "The Tale of the best camping resources available on the net!"
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This week we highlight the best new US theme park rides and attractions for 2009. Plus, how is the Swine Flu scare affecting your plane and cruise travel? And did you know there are some great Swine Flu travel deals out there? Plus, bus stops you won't believe.
Get all the links to our featured stories at triponadeal.com
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http://www.triponadeal.com - Free trips, new amenities and disappearing travel fees. This week, we reveal the great travel news of this summer you've probably missed! What major travel destination is eliminating their entrance fee this summer? What's the new airline amenity that’s changing the industry? Which online travel bookers have eliminated their fees? You can't miss this week's webcast! Get all the details on this week's stories at triponadeal.comhttp://www.triponadeal.com - Free trips, new amenities and disappearing travel fees.... more
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This week we visit the exclusive private club of the world's best magicians, The Magic Castle in Los Angeles, and we reveal the magician's secret to just how you can visit this fantastic treasure when normally it's off limits to the general public. Plus, we showcase some bizarre and unusual restaurants in L.A.
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Taj Mahal is regarded as one of the eight wonders of the world, and some Western historians have noted that its architectural beauty has never been surpassed. The Taj is the most beautiful monument built by the Mughals, the Muslim rulers of India. Taj Mahal is built entirely of white marble...Taj Mahal is regarded as one of the eight wonders of the world, and some Western... more
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Photographs of the Cunard ocean liner Queen Mary 2 in Sydney, Australia on Thursday, February 26, 2009.Photographs of the Cunard ocean liner Queen Mary 2 in Sydney, Australia on Thursday,... more
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