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92Top Ten Underrated European Cities
Everybody knows cities like Paris, London, Rome, and Barcelona are among the best in Europe, but there are many other fabulous European cities that just don’t get their fair share of the limelight. Whether the country’s capitals and bigger...
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88Top 14 Most Expensive Chocolates In The World
No one can resist a lovely chocolate every now and then; here is the list of the top 14 most expensive chocolates in the world. So what makes these chocolates more expensive, well they are hand crafted by the world’s most experienced set...
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86Visiting the Palace of Justice at Brussels, Belgium: gigantic building, huge issues
The enormous Palace of Justice (French: Palais de Justice ; Dutch: Justitiepaleis ) building in central Brussels looked so new and different when completed in 1883 (having taken since 1866 to build) that many Belgians were utterly shocked, to the...
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83Postcards from Amazing Bookstores
The best bookstores in the world, according to The Guardian. This article features my review of El Ateneo Grand Splendid in Buenos Aires, Selexyz Dominicanen in Maastrich, Posada in Brussels, and off the list but very famous (and gorgeous, too) Shakespeare & Company in Paris.
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85EU FP7 Marie Curie People program IOF IEF IIF tips
So, you want to get money from EU (European Commission) by applying for one of the Marie Curie (People) schemes but you need expert advice. I have been working as an independent expert evaluating these schemes for over 4 years, so I should be able...
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84Visiting the Triumphal Arch at the Parc du Cinquantenaire , Brussels, Belgium: an expression of confidence in the count
The Cinquantennaire Park (French: Parc du Cinquantennaire ; Dutch: Jubelpark), 30 acres in size, was planned and created for the 50th anniversary of Belgian independence, celebrated in 1880, when also a national exhibition was held on the site. The...
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82BRUSSEL SPROUTS KILL CANCER
Brussel sprouts save lives by fighting cancer. Named after Brussels in Belgium. Claims to heal 5 types of cancer.
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82Growing Giant Vegetables - how to grow a record breaker
Vegetable growing is a great hobby, but what about growing giant vegetables? What about growing record breaking vegetables? From the intrigue and politics of the village show, to the world record growers, find out more about this secret world of horticultural success.
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82The Fantastic Andre Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra - as seen on TV and 'You Tube'
Rieu created, first, 'The Maastricht Salon Orchestra' and, in 1987, 'The Johann Strauss Orchestra'. His talent and personality, together with the engaging musical style of both himself and his orchestra, have contributed to a renaissance in waltz music
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81Visiting Bueren Mountain, Liège, Belgium: a landmark inducing breathlessness
Bueren Mountain (French: Montagne de Bueren ) is not a real mountain. But, for those who climb its slopes, with or without the assistance of the long handrail, it might just as well be. In fact, it consists of an enormous flight of steps: 374 in...
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