February 2012
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Culture Week ‘Settimana dei Bene Culturali’
This year 14-22 April 2012 is when Italy throws open its doors to some of its greatest museums, palaces and archaeological sites for free, as well as hosting special events, concerts, talks and exhibitions. It’s the 14 year of Culture Week ‘Settimana dei Bene Culturali’ and the cities of Florence, Venice, Rome and Milan are all headlining this year.
Known amongst Florentines as the event that...
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Sligo - great food, contemporary art and stunning...
Soaking up the lush greenness of the fields as the road cuts through farmland from Knock Airport we pass stone clad walls, cattle, lochs and plenty of hills in the distance on our way to Sligo. While the trees are naked of leaves and the grey sky broods under the weight of threatening rain the ‘wild, wet, west of Ireland’, as our guide describes it, rolls before us striking a stunning backdrop.
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Dublin - awash with culture, history and cool...
Dublin, Ireland’s capital city, is awash with culture, history and cool hang-outs for the discerning traveller. It’s perfect for bookish types and boozers alike. Grab yourself a Guinness and a few local guides for a great city trip that has all the ingredients of a thoroughly cosmopolitan break.
Some of the world’s finest paintings hang within the National Gallery of Ireland...