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Three Terrific Christmas Markets

Posted on 20 November 2011 by Anne-Sophie Redisch in Austria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Food and drink, Magic of Cities, Slovakia

A highlight in Europe this time of year is the cheerful (sometimes even magical) Christmas markets. I adore browsing through the arts and crafts for sale, and trying some of the hearty seasonal street food. And then there’s mulled wine. Here are three of my favourite Christmas markets: Elegant and child-friendly Vienna I’m very fond [...]

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Blog carnival: Your favourite place on earth

Posted on 20 September 2010 by Anne-Sophie Redisch in Australia, California, China, Czech Republic, England, Faroe Islands, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Lists, Morocco, Norfolk Island, Northern Ireland, Norway, Spain, UNESCO World Heritage

It’s my great pleasure to host the 10th Lonely Planet Blogsherpa Carnival. For this edition, I asked my fellow bloggers: Which is your favourite place on earth? Is it a country, a city, a village, a beach, a hut, a mountain, a hotel? Do you return all the time – or do you dream of [...]

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Strangers on a Plane

Posted on 23 July 2010 by Anne-Sophie Redisch in Czech Republic, People you meet, Solo travel

In the seat next to me on the Prague-bound flight is a Dane. And how do I know he’s a Dane, you ask? Well, maybe you’re not asking, but I’ll answer anyway. On the sleeve of his short camouflage KFOR shirt, above his left bulging biceps, is a Danish flag; white cross on a red [...]

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