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80Visiting Luxembourg and its Grand Ducal Palace: previously the seat of the government
This fine building in Flemish Renaissance style has for centuries been at the centre of government in Luxembourg. Visitors may seem to note that it has now changed uses. Today it is the residence of the reigning Grand Duke of Luxembourg. This...
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86British Airline History
The British airline industry has endured two world wars and numerous financial straits since it first began in the early 1900's. A plethora of mergers and changes to the corporate landscape have helped Britain retain one of the world's largest, most organized airline industry's. Find out more about the history of the British airline industry here.
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73STARTING TODAY...
life decisions...luck and twist of fate. What can we do if we are faced with a second chance in life? A thrilling story that might take you on a quick ride.. of your life time.
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74Visiting the Guildhall, Norwich, Norfolk, England: hub of civic government from 15th to 20th centuries
Remarkably, this building, erected between 1407 and 1413 (1), served as the headquarters of the city administration for Norwich, Norfolk, from the 15th century until the new built City Hall nearby replaced this function in 1938. Thus, this history...
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75How to Keep Your Children Entertained Whilst Queuing at the Airport
5 ways to keep your children entertained or occupied whilst you are stuck in an airport queue. If you travel with children, you know the misery of having bored and restless kids creating havoc. And you may have heard that the queues at Heathrow Airport and other English airports can keep you waiting for up to 2 hours. Here are some ideas to amuse your children and save your sanity,
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69Heathrow Airport History
Originally Heathrow used to be of a small village that was primarily made up of a row of cottages, the village was located north west of Hounslow Heath roughly located in the same area that Terminal 3 is situated today. Heathrow Airport is a...
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88Top Famous Airports
Airports are one of the most important locations on a map. Airports are the base station for the fastest means of international transport. Modern day aircrafts are the fastest means of travel via air and airport directs this air travel. Not just...
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77Visiting Saarland's Nennig: preserved Roman remains near the Mosel River, Germany
I was struck by how well preserved is the mosaic at Nennig's Roman villa, in Saarland's Perl district. The German Rhineland's ancient Roman heritage was already known to me but I was interested to find that...
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72Visiting the island of Lundy, England: bird-watching and isolation
Visitors to England — especially to the South-East — will often comment on how close by and accessible everything seems to be. Lundy, however, is diferent. The island of Lundy is in the Bristol Channel,...
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