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Destination: Timeline By Edmund Philipson........................................................pg. 3
News section.............................................................................pg. 6 Progress 59 Incident. By: Colin Girvan..............................................pg.7 German Police Foil Boston Marathon Style Bombing. By: Marguerite VanDenburgh.....................................................................................pg.9 Are Migrants Dying to get to Europe? By: Colleen Daly................pg.11 Russia's Ruble Conquers Eastern Ukraine. By: Edmund Philipson .pg.13 Check Out These Volunteering Programs in Europe. By: Marguerite VanDenburgh...................................................................................pg.17 Six Activities to do in Europe By: Colin Girvan...............................pg.19 Going Somewhere By: Colleen Daly................................................pg.21
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Eur o p e Arts Section.....................................................................................pg.24 Anarchy in Marseilles By Colin Girvan.................................................pg.25 Portofino Provides the Perfect Italian Honeymoon Destination By: Marguerite VanDenburgh.....................................................................pg.27 Where to go with Kids By: Colleen Daly..............................................pg.29 Is a Vacation in the Swiss Alps for You By: Edmund Philipson...........pg. 31 Souvenirs you Need to Buy in Europe By: Marguerite VanDenburgh..pg.33 Naschmarkt Vienna By: Edmund Philipson..........................................pg.35 Minding Your Manners in Italy and the UK By: Colin Girvan................pg.36 What to Watch By: Colleen Daly...........................................................pg.37
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Euro 1950
1900
World War 2 Sept ember 1 1939 Sept ember 2 1945 Germany, Italy, and Japan try to conquer the world, Britain, Russia, and US prevent that.
World War 1 - Jul y 28, 1914 - November 11, 1918 - The German Empire's aggression conquers Europe before being defeated by the Allies.
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ope 2015
1990 The Berlin Wall Falls Oct ober 3, 1990 - East and West Germany are reunited and the Federal Republic of Germany is born.
The Fall of Soviet Union December 25, 1991 - The Soviet Union crumbles and 15 separate countries are formed.
European Union founded November 1, 1993
Progress 59 - May 7, 2015 - Progress 59 burned up in Earths atmospshere.
Ukraine Crisis February 23 2014 Ukraine has an out brake between Pro-Russian and Euro-maiden people.
Immigrants German Police from Libya Foil Boston seek refugee Marathon in Italy due to Style Bombing war and - April 30, persecution 2015 March 2011, current l y coninueing.
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Progress 59 Incident Colin Girvan Last Friday the Russian Spacecraft Progress 59 reentered Earth?s atmosphere after losing control after jettisoning the third stage of it?s Soyuz launcher, causing the spacecraft to rotate uncontrollably. Progress 59 was meant to bring supplies to the international space station. The spacecraft was carrying two and one half tons of food, water, and supplies. The Progress 59 was orbiting 160 miles aboveto between trust the the earth and rotating 360 degrees every five seconds. The incident has caused severe criticism of the Russian space agency ESA. The incident with Progress 59 caused panic in England as one estimate approximated the reentry of the spacecraft to occur over London and possibly crash into the Thames River, But surely the ship would disintegrate in the atmosphere, not according to Holger Krag the head of ESA?s space debris office?With every reentry of a large object from space you can expect a small fraction to survive? but ? the area over which the debris will fall is huge and mostly unpopulated.? The malfunction of Progress 59 cost the Russian space agency ESA 51 Million dollars and has caused severe scrutiny of the Russian space agency. Which is a Pg. 7
Debr is of the Pr ogr ess 59 space cr aft as it disintegr ated in Ear th's atm ospher e.
massive blow the ESA and NASA. In addition to breaking trust between NASA and the ESA the malfunction of the Progress 59 raises questions whether the progress 59 or the Soyuz booster is the cause of the malfunction and if the Soyuz booster rocket is to blame, what will the future be for the booster rocket. The crew of the space station will still need supplies and an other unmanned spacecraft to resupply the space station, hopefully without incident, it has not been announced who will be sending the craft to the international space station. One thing's for sure the astronauts will need food and water soon. The malfunction in Progress 59?s computers occurred when the Progress 59 separated from the third stage of it?s soyuz booster rocket. The cause of the
malfunction is currently unknown but Russian officials in the ESA are working to find the cause of the malfunction. As Russian officials continue to search for the cause of the malfunction. ESA have gained a bad reputation and need to prove that they are reliable enough to launch spacecraft without incident. Pay attention to these events as the ESA continues to try and figure out this malfunction. This 51 million dollar blow to the trust between the ESA and NASA will take time to remedy itself
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Girvan
German Police Foil Boston Marathon Style Bombing Marguerite VanDenburgh ?According
to
our
current
information, we have prevented an attack,? said Stefan Mueller, the chief of police for western Hesse State. During the late hours of April 30th, a suspected terrorist, 35, and his wife, 34, were arrested in Oberursel, Germany. The couple were suspected of plotting to commit an act of terror on an annual May Day bike race. Police confirmed the couple had 100 rounds of ammunition, a machine gun and a pipe bomb in the
Police searched wooded areas along the race track for any dangerous weapons or bombs.
strike during the event. Police first became suspicious of the couple when they purchased an alarming amount of hydrogen peroxide from a gardening center. German law requires stores to
apartment they shared.
report any large purchases of hydrogen peroxide because it can be a crucial Nearly 200 bikers participate in the
ingredient
in many bombs.
"Police
annual May Day race. Hundreds, if not
figured out who had bought it and it was
thousands, of spectators join together to
decided to act fast," said Stefan Rojczyk, a
watch the contest. The race starts in
German prosecutor. After several months
Frankfurt and ends in Oberursel, where
of surveillance, the police finally arrested
the couple lives. The race has been
the two in in the middle of the night. The
cancelled and authorities are debating
plan created by the suspects is extremely
rescheduling it. Some fear that the
similar
couple had an accomplice that could
Dzhokhar and Tamerlan Tsarnaev. The
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to
the
plan
concocted
by
suspected that the couple had ties to the Islamic State, Sharia4Spain, Al Muhajiroun and AQIM, Al Qaeda?s North African affiliate.
The
target
could
not
be
confirmed by German police, but it is believed they targeted the bike race. The Dzhokhar and Tamerlan Tsarnaev were
male suspect was caught on surveillance
responsible for planting a bomb during the
scouting locations to place the bomb in
Boston marathon which killed three people.
the woods near the bike course.
Tsarnaev brothers bombed the Boston Terrorism in Germany has been a
Marathon, in 2013. The duo are Islamic extremists. The
serious issue for authorities lately. Roughly
male is believed to have been the leader
700 German citizens have travelled to
of the plot. Police commented that the
Syria in the last year. Out of the 700 that
male suspect is a trained chemist. The
have made the journey, the German
couple is of Turkish descent. Due to the
government believes about 90% joined
fact that the couple likely had Turkish
the Islamic State. 70 to 80 of the 700 have
passports, it would be very easy for them
been killed. One third of the travellers
to
returned
enter
into
Syria, where
Islamic
home
to
Germany.
extremists are creating political unrest.
The fate of the couple remains unknown.
Authorities believe the couple may have
It is likely they will spend their lives in
travelled to Syria before and could have
prison.
been in contact with the Islamic State.
breathing a sigh of relief, but the battle with
The names of the two could not be released, due to German privacy laws. It is
Many
terrorism
German
is
not
citizens
are
over. Islamic
extremists continue to be a serious threat to the western world.
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Are Migrant s Dying t o get t o Europe? Colleen Daly Imagine you are a migrant, from a war
Europe, but why?
stricken country and you're trying to flee. You
Most migrants trying to get to Europe
can not make it there on your own, so you get
are coming from Syria, Libya, or Iraq. They are
on a boat, with thousands other migrants
fleeing because of the war in Syria, unrest in
trying to get to Europe. Safe right? Or is it?
Libya, and the rise of Islam in Iraq. Is what
Migrants that are trying to get to Europe are
their face on land in their home countries really worse that what they face on the water? Anywhere from 90 to 100, or more, migrants are piled per boat, with barely any room to move, so they just sit and wait. Until the weight of the people gets to be so much, the boats start to sink and the migrants cling for their life and wait for a rescue boat to come.
M igrants are stuffed into rubber boats, sometimes against their will, with little room to move.
being piled into rubber boats to travel across the Mediterranean. Migrants are ?dying? to get on these boats because they think it will bring them to safety, but what they don't know is that many of these boats are so overcrowded they sink. So think about it, migrants really are ?dying? to get to
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What happens to the migrants? Many of the migrants drown when the boat sinks or they could get caught under the boat and drown. The migrants that do survive probably lost a child or family member in the wreck. Who saves them? The governments of Italy and Europe have sent out search and rescue missions to save any migrant boats they
find.Over 3,500 people died last year in 2014
saved by the search and rescue. Both the
making it one of the deadliest years of all
mother and daughter were nursed back to full
and in the first 3 months of 2015, 480 people
health and the mother named her daughter
have died of gone missing.
Gift. This
situation
has
become
a
On Sunday morning, of May 3, a rubber
humanitarian crisis for Europe, they have
dinghy sank, holding over 100 migrants. 40
tripled their budget, but critics still say it is
migrants had already drowned by the time the
not enough. The death toll for migrants is
rescue boats came. When the migrants saw
shooting up, now more that 1,800 people and
the boats they started climbing, dangling
still rising. 6,000 people were rescued this
from ropes, unaware that they would throw
week alone, how many people will it be this week, or next week? "The scale of this crisis is just Heartbreaking? said Will Turner, a Doctors Without Borders worker. Everyday people are dying trying to get to Europe, when will it stop? More importantly what is Europe doing to reduce the amounts of sinking boats that are killing them?
M igrants cling to the rescue boats for safety, trying to pull themselves aboard.
Freshest
down latter?s, migrants were toppling over
M acaroons
each other trying to get to this boat. When all the migrants were saved, the boats took them
in all of
to land where they were helped by Doctors Without Borders and nursed back to health. Among the other migrants on this boat there
Paris.
was a pregnant woman who was in labor for 6 hours, overnight on the dinghy. She gave
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Marguerite VanDenburgh
Russia?s Ruble Conquers Eastern Ukraine Edmund Philipson In recent months Russia?s ruble has been devouring Eastern Ukraine. Ruble is Russia?s currency and with Pro-Russian Separatists controlling Eastern Ukraine, and being isolated from Ukrainian items they have turned to ruble as their currency
opposed
to
Hryvnia,
Russia uses ruble as their currencey.
the
Ukrainian currency.
have opened ruble only check stations, to
With Ukraine becoming more and
make the conversion easier. All the
more unstable due to the uprising of
Ukrainian goods that used to be on
Pro-Russian Separatist, their country and
shelves are all now Russian. You cannot
their economy have become torn apart.
find any goods from Ukraine, that?s how
You would think that Russian military
isolated from Ukraine they are.
forces would be conquering Ukraine, but
Gas stations are now paying their
instead it is their currency conquering
employees in ruble, because the rebels
Ukraine. Donetsk is the biggest city
are frequently filling up their jeeps and
within Separatist control. Since Donetsk
they only pay in ruble. Gas stations are
is not controlled by Ukraine, they have no
not the only places where ruble is being
way of getting food, clothing, or anything
used, many stores are doing the same
except by going through Russia. Instead
thing, because they only have access to
of
buying Russian goods with the
Russian products and this way is easier.
Hryvnia, some people in Eastern Ukraine
In Donetsk not only do gas stations
have changed to using ruble to buy
accept ruble, but buses and trains also
goods from Russia. Ruble has become so
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Separatists are still paying pensions to retirees and these pensions are being paid at the Ukrainian amount not the Russian. ?We pay out according to the pension law, simply multiplied by two because we?re paying out in Russian rubles.? according to Galina Sagaidakova. Galina is head of the rebels pension fund in Donetsk. She was Pro-Russian fighter in Donetsk stands in front of damaged building.
asked the question of where the pensions are coming from, because Ukraine is not paying them. She declined the answer that
that 1/10 of the Donetsk population are
question according to Russian Insider.
using ruble and they believe that number
Galina and her comrades claim that Ukraine
will grow in the near the future. In the self
should be paying their peoples, pension, but
declared Lugansk People?s Republic about
Ukraine has turned this down, because they
85% of the population uses ruble compared
are not in control in Donetsk.
to Donetsk. In a few months Donetsk could have that number too.
Clearly Ukraine is in a wobbly point in time, but if they do not take any serious
With ruble in high demand, in a
action they will lose Eastern Ukraine to the
hoarded region, this has made many people
Russians. Having ruble in Eastern Ukraine
go months without receiving pay in Eastern
gives the Russian?s lots of influence and
Ukraine. Since ruble is hoarded in Ukraine,
gives them power there too. If they can
many stores don?t have the resources to
control what goods are sold, and where
give change. According to Natayla: ?They
they are sold the Russian should be able to
don?t always have change, but they can give
conquer
you chewing gum or a cigarette lighter
economics. If Ukraine does not act Russia
instead.?
will. The bottom line is that the ruble is
Despite getting rid of the hryvnia, the
Eastern
Ukraine
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through
They're m ean. They're gr een.
They're crocs. Marguerite VanDenburgh
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I t' s Y ours, I t' s D ior
By: Colleen Daly
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Check out these Volunteering Programs in Europe! Marguerite VanDenburgh 1.Teach English to underprivileged kids! Location - Romania Goal - Teach English, French, art and sports to underprivileged kids While your there? - Check out Bran Castle, outside of Brasov! Where to sign up - www.projects-abroad.org
Bran Castle is also known as Dracula's castle!
2.Sea turtle conservation! Location - Peloponnese, Greece Goals - Raise public awareness on sea turtle extinction - Monitor daily nesting of sea turtles While you there? - Try windsurfing in the turquoise waters, while in Peloponnese. Greek sea turtles are at very high risk of going extinct.
Where to sign up - www.gooverseas.com
3.Take care of abused bears! Location - Romania Goals - Teach locals about the bears at the sanctuary - Help tend to over 80 rescued bears While your there? - Check out the world famous Palace of the Parliament, which cost about three billion euros to build. Where to sign up - www.gooverseas.com
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The bear sanctuary is the largest home for rescued bears in Eastern Europe.
4.Volunteer with infant orphans! Location - Ukraine Goals - Take care of kids at understaffed orphanage - Office work While your there? - Check out the drop dead gorgeous St. Volodymyr?s cathedral, near Kiev. Where to sign up - www.gooverseas.com The kids at the orphanage are in need of attention.
5.Teach orphans English! Location - Northern Albania Goals - Office work - Work in nursery at orphanage - Teach English to older orphans While your there? - Enrich your knowledge on Albanian history at the National Historical Museum. Where to sign up - www.gooverseas.com
You can choose to do office work or work with the kids at the orphanage.
6. Volunteer in the mountains of Poland! Location - Tatra mountain village of Zakopane Goals - Tutor underprivileged kids after school - Tend to mentally disabled children While your there? - Go for a hike in the gorgeous Tatra mountains. Where to sign up - www.gooverseas.com
The Tatra Mountains are considered some of the most beautiful mountains in the world.
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Si x A cti v i ti es to do i n Europe Col i n Gi rv an Hop on the London Eye and see London from above
Walk Prague's Charles Bridge at dawn The London Eye is one of Londons most famous attractions and gives a new perspective on England's capital city.
Tour The Plitvice Lakes Natoinal Park in Croatia Charles Bridge is a 14th century bridge that has 30 unique statues spanning it's length. At dawn this bridge looks like a something that would only exist in a world of fantasy.
These lakes look like something straight out of Alice and Wonderland, these lakes are absolutely breathtaking and touring this national park is a must.
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Kiss the Blarney stone in Ireland
Visit the Chocolate Museum in Bruges, Belgium
More properly known as the stone of eloquence it is said those who kiss it will be blessed with superior persuasiveness.
The chocolate museum in Bruges is truly a wonder. The museum features many exhibits on how to chocolate is made and many elaborate creations made entirely of chocolate.
Tour Bran Castle in Trannsylvania, Romania
This castle is truly dracula's castle It is not only related to Vlad the impaler it is also the inspiration Bram Stocker's Dracula.
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Goi ng Somewh er e? by : Col l een Dal y Going somewhere in Europe? Here are some of the places you should definitely visit:
Va t i c a n If you're Cath olic, th en you kn ow you w ill en d up visitin g th e Vatican . Hom e to th e pope, it is on e of th e m ost popular places to go in Rom e an d if you don 't believe God, w h o cares, th e Vatican is still beautiful. An yon e w ill appreciate it's beautiful arch itecture an d detail.
K REMLIN Th e Krem lin , in Moscow , is th e Russian govern m en t buildin g. Th ough it looks like a gian t gin gerbread h ouse, n ot like a govern m en t buildin g, it's great for pictures! Th e buildin g itself w as build w ith extrem e detail an d color, you could see it from a m ile aw ay.
Sa n t o r i n i Th is array of beautiful can dy coloured h ouses an d w h ite buildin gs h ave a fron t row view to th e beautiful sun set over th e islan d. Th e peaceful streets an d black san d beach es are great for roam in g, just don 't get lost in th is islan ds beauty. Pg. 21
Eif f el To w er W h en ever you fin d your self in Paris you h ave to visit th e Eiffel Tow er. Th e lin es m ay be lon g but th e view from th e top is totally w orth th e w ait. Lookin g dow n , th e people w h o w ere on ce your size are n ow an ts an d th e cars too! Th e view is breath takin g an d on e of a kin d an d you w ill probably n ever see an y th in g like it again .
St onehenGe Th is preh istoric m on um en t in W iltsh ire, En glan d h as baffled scien tist for years. W h ile it is beautiful to look at, it also h as a m ysterious backgroun d. Th e rocks in th e outer circle cam e from local quarries but th e in n er circle of rocks cam e from Preseli, W ales 200 m iles aw ay.
Edinburgh Castle Scotlan d's n um ber on e paid for attraction , Edin burgh Castle, sits guarded on its h ill. Million s of people go th ere every year to adm ire its beautiful structure an d detail. Th e castle is h om e n ation al sym bols like th e Crow n Jew els, an d th e ston e of destin y. Pg. 22
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A n a r c h y i n M a r sei l l e Co l i n Gi r va n Marseilles is a variable cornucopia of diversity, creativity, art, and history, but under this lively front lies a deeply implanted web of corruption, organized crime, drug trafficking, and homicide. Marseilles is a major city in France and is home to one of Europe's largest ports. The city produces most of it's income in fishing and tourism, and is a place often chosen by immigrants to be their new home. Marseilles is beautifully nestled between the Mediterranean Sea and the French Alps creating breathtaking scenery. Built on the highest natural point in Marseilles is Notre dame de la garde a staggeringly beautiful Roman catholic basilica built in the 1600's. Much of the crime in Marseilles is due to conflict between rival gangs, many of which are made up of descendants of Algerian immigrants to France in 1962, which results in Marseilles surmounting to one third of all homicides in France. Many Gangsters use automatic weapons such a Kalashnikov AK-47s. Gangsters and thugs having access to
Kalashnikov r ifles confiscated dur ing a police r aid on a gang m em ber s house .
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At fir st glance M ar seille appear s to be a peaceful har m onious and beautiful place.
military grade weaponry such as AK-47s, sniper rifles, and light machine guns create massive difficulties for french police officers while attempting to confiscate drugs or firearms, because they don't know if they are facing heavily armed gangsters and need to send swat or are dealing with a small time thug and only need several standard police officers. Marseilles is not only plagued by organized crime, drug trafficking, and corruption nearly 40% of Marseilles' youth are unemployed and one fifth of it's residents are below the poverty line. The city's poor north region, which is scarred by violence, has it's own underground economy run by gangs, is almost completely isolated from it's wealthier southern region. Marseilles is a very beautiful city with amazing diversity with such a dark underbelly of organized crime and homicide. It is recommended that if you travel there that you remain in the southern region, but if you do travel to the northern region of Marseilles be weary and pay attention to your surroundings, and try to avoid any contact with the cities gangs they do not discriminate a tourist from a normal citizen and if they want to attack you they will.
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Port ofino Provides t he Perfect I t alian Honeymoon Dest inat ion M arguerit e VanDenburgh Portofino, Italy sits in the hills of the Italian Riviera, overlooking the sea. The gorgeous turquoise waters, incredible sunset and hidden beaches create a romantic feel that is perfect for an Italian honeymoon. Gorgeous, pastel buildings line the harbor of the fishing village. The village is a favorite among artists, hollywood stars and millionaires. Portofino appeals to couples that want to do everything and couples that want to do nothing. Active couples will love hiking, boating and diving. The area surrounding Portofino offers 20 dive sites. The waters are pristine due to the marine preserve on the waters in the area. San Fruttuoso is an eleventh century village two hours by foot from Portofino or a quick boat ride away. The village is extremely remote and practically untouched by tourists. A statue of Jesus Christ sits beneath the waters to protect fisherman. The statue is a favorite among divers. Couples that are jumping to relax can unwind on the rocky beaches or rent a boat for the day. Pg. 27
Tourists love jumping off of the cliffs into the crystal clear water.
All couples will love visiting Castello Brown, a castle which sits on the top of a hill overlooking Portofino. Women will love the fabulous shopping the town has to offer. Dior and Chanel have boutiques in the town center. Hotel Eight and Hotel Splendido are among popular hotels for tourists. Hotel Splendido is isolated and very romantic. The Splendido is the only resort in the area with a pool. Accommodations are on the pricier side; there is certainly a shortage of affordable hotels. Do not visit during
July or August because it does get rather warm. Hotels are more affordable during the summer. Seafood and minestrone soup are specialties in Portofino. The seafood is impeccably fresh and fish is a food staple for locals. Tourists love the classic wine and pizza too. Reservations are needed for almost all of the restaurants there. Dinner does not start until eight at the restaurants. Avoid the restaurant Sottocoperta and try the Winterose wine Bar. The gorgeous hills, buildings and water provide an environment any couple will adore. Do not forget to sample the freshest seafood and the native
Yachts fill the harbour of Portofino during the spring.
minestrone soup. Enjoy soaking up the sun and adventuring around the Italian Riviera in the picturesque fishing village.
Seaworld does not care...
Get the facts freetillynow.org Marguerite VanDenburgh
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Where to Go With Kids Colleen Daly London with the kids, is a must! London is great for all ages, especially for kids, there is such a wide variety of activities to do and so many sites to see you will never get bored! First things first you, have to take a ride on the London Eye. The view of St. Paul?s Cathedral, Buckingham Palace, and Westminster Abbey is amazing, but remember, the line is long, so get there early. Even with kids of all ages you just have to stop by Madame Tussaud's wax museum because even though it is about as tacky and touristy as it gets kids love it, but really who doesn?t love taking picture with wax figures of your favorite celebrities? If you have younger kids
At M adame Tussaud's you can take pictures with wax figures of your favorite celebrities!
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The Warner Bro's studio in London has all the sets props and costumes from Harry Potter you can imagine, including a small model of Hogwarts castle.
Potter and the Sorcerer's stone, and was home to the black bear Winnie that was the inspiration for Winnie-the-Pooh.
If you love Harry Potter, I know you will be dying to check out the 13-hour tour of filming sites and the Platform 9他 where your kids can take a picture pushing a shopping cart through the wall! If you loved that you have to check out the Warner Bros studio exhibit Making of Harry Potter where you can take a self guided tour through all the sets, including props and costumes, and if that is still not enough Harry Potter go the the gift shop and have a shopping spree of all things Harry Potter!
trip
Another must do is going on the day river cruise to Greenwich, Royal
Observatory where your kids can take picture on the Prime Meridian with one half in each hemisphere! They can even print out a certificate that says the exact time you stood on the Meridian for only one pound, good deal right? For those older kids, do not forget to check out MI6 headquarters and the Royal Air Force museum where they can see WWI bombers. There is so much to do in London as a family you can never go for just one day.
Greenwich, London is home to the Prime M eridian, the longitude line tat separates the northern and eastern hemispheres
In a sky high view of the London skyline, you can see everything this beautiful city has to offer, including the London Eye, Big Ben and Thanes river.
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Is a vacation in the Swiss Alps for you? Edmund Philipson Do you want to check out the capital for extreme sports? If you said yes, then you should book your flight to Switzerland now! YES, Switzerland is home to fine chocolate and a stable people pleasing government, but Switzerland has so much more. The Swiss have the beautiful Alps! The Swiss Alps powdery white peaks.
The Swiss Alps are quite unique, they can be your cold outdoor playground in the
skydiving over the Alps for scenic views.
winter or your scenic summer river ride. In If you aren?t the type to use these
the winter the Swiss Alps offer a variety of different activities. You can go ski kiting, which is the winter sports version of
opportunities to the fullest than maybe you should keep your two feet on the ground,
windsurfing. If you aren?t a man of the surf,
but these activities are only offered in the
the Swiss Alps has other activities like skiing
summer. If you are in Geneva or the
and
Switzerland's
surrounding area why not find a guide to take
powdery white mountains. Switzerland offers
you hiking in the mountains surrounding
a variety of mountains for beginners and
Geneva or jump in a canoe and paddle down
more experienced skiers like Champex-Lac
a mountain.
snowboarding
down
ski area near France or the Matterhorn area is
If you are a man of having a blast no
Eastern Switzerland near Germany. Suppose
matter the elevation, then you should check
you are a man of making the fullest of the
Interlaken. Interlaken is a majestic village in
opportunities presented then maybe you
the Swiss Alps.
should consider going
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It is on the top of a mountain and is
The Swiss Alps are a wonderful place to be
surrounded by two lakes. At Interlaken there
during the winter and summer. They have so
are many activities to chose from. They offer
many extreme sports that make you want to
canoeing, bungee jumping, whitewater rafting
live there. Book your flight now! While tickets
and more! An awesome activity to do is a
last.
canyoning tour. A canyoning tour is when a guide will bring you up a mountain and he takes you down it walking through rivers and splashing around waterfalls. These tours are truly stunning.
Gevena has as beautiful blue harbor for the yacht races they hold.
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Souvenirs You Need to Buy in Europe Marguerite VanDenburgh 1. Are you a food lover travelling Europe? In England, do not buy the cliché little red phone booth. While shopping in English stores look for an aromatic tea. Spain produces wonderful olive oil. Olive oil is perfect for a traveller because it does not spoil! When in the Czech Republic try Karlovy Vary Spa wafers. Karlovy wafers are similar to massive, thin and crispy cookies. Prices for the olive oil and aromatic tea varies, but for the most part they
Karlovy Vary Spa wafers often have a design etched into them.
go for under $50. Karlovy Vary Spa wafers cost2. Bring home the perfect souvenir for the art around $1.40 per cookie at the lowest. lover! When in Paris, look for local artists on the Seine. Most artists sell watercolors of the Seine, Eiffel Tour or the Champs-Élysées. The best part is the gorgeous watercolors are budget friendly and sell for about 30 euros. Occasionally, the paintings go for higher. Museums provide an opportunity to take home your favorite piece of Artist line up along the Seine hoping to sell their work.
art. Check a museum gift shop for a great magnet or piece of stationary. It might be a cliché, but it is a great way to remember your trip! Pg. 33
3. For the fashionista! Designers in England never fail in designing adorable raincoats. Some of the best known designers include Burberry and Barbour. These run on the expensive side, costing about $300 for a coat. France is famous for the fabulous shops, brands and clothing. You cannot walk two blocks without spotting a designer store. The Galeries Lafayette is a ten story department store, that is a favorite among tourists. Look at the Galeries Lafayette for luxury gifts and souvenirs. Try stores such as Zara, Gap and American Apparel for more affordable clothing options. Though Gap and American Apparel are found almost everywhere in the United States, across seas the style tends to be quite different. When in Scotland or Ireland pick up
Kate M iddleton is a long time supporter of Burberry.
a wool sweater. Prices vary when it comes to sweater, depending on quality.
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Edmund Philipson
Nasch mark t V i enna Edmund Ph i l i pson
500 years ago a small market called
Despite having many international
Naschmart was born inside the city of
foods, they also have many local delicacies,
Vienna. Now this market is enormous and
like Uhudler (Austrian wine) and Austrian
is a food eaters paradise with more than
honey which is used many Austrian foods.
20 food stalls open everyday of the week
Wine and honey aren?t the only beloved
and a flea market open on Saturdays.
local delicie, there are others like stone chocolate and for salads aromatic oils and vinegar, made from various local produce. If you are new to the market, there are exclusive tours for up to 10 people. In these tours your guide will give you some in depth history of the market and show you around. During these tours you have the opportunity to taste test these foreign
The entrance to the Naschmarkt can be easily recognized by the Austrian flag and the pictures.
The Naschmarkt is home to many different kinds of cuisines, like Asian and Mediterranean food. A majority of the food stands sells fresh produce like fruits and vegetables,
but
some
stands
are
restaurants that sell different food from all over the world. At the Naschmarkt market you can only expect the freshest fish from
foods. The Naschmarkt is open everyday of the week, but is less crowded on weekdays. On
weekdays
you
usually
have
to
opportunity to meet the sous-chefs at these stands. The weekends always pack the market for the delicies. On weekdays the market is open from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM and on weekends it opens at 6:00 AM and closes at 5:00 PM. Gl端cklich Essen!
Danube Canal everyday. The best spot for
[Happy Eating!]
fish is Umar. Pg. 35
Min din g Your Man n ers W h ile in th e UK an d Italy Colin Girvan
Waiting in lines is
In Italy It is very important to
optional and chewing
introduce yourself by looking whomever you
gum
are greeting in the eye and give them a firm
smoking is prominent
handshake and say "buon giorno" (good morning) or "Bouna Sera" (good evening).
and respected even in no smoking sections
Remember to
In the United Kingdom punctuality is
by referring to by
The Gelateo is the most famous guide to italian manners
very important, but at dinner parties it is acceptable to be fifteen minutes late. When
"Signore" (mister)
A guide to drinking tea
in resturants.
show respect
people
is vulgar, yet
saying "how do you do" or "pleased to meet
or
"Signora"
you". When drinking tea add milk once the tea
(miss) Many
is brewed, stir gently, to taste sip from the
Italians
spoon, then remove the spoon from the
speak very loudly and passionately so don't be
saucer. When drinking never slurp and never
alarmed if they gesture vigorously while
make eye contact with another guest During
speaking. When answering an Italian on the
social events you are expected to make small
phone say "Pronto" (ready) instead of "Buon
talk with the other people attending the
Giorno." Traditionally breakfast in Italy is very
event, some favorite subjects include how far
small and lunch is usually the largest meal of
you have traveled or where you have come
the day. Alcohol is almost never drank just or
from. Directly asking someone what their
pleasure it is almost always served with a
occupation is is considered clumsy and overt
meal, wine is to be sipped slowely. When
displays of wealth of social status are
eating Spaghetti don't slurp the noodles into
considered
your mouth it is considered rude. In Italy
considered very rude and some people will
public image is very important, dress in nice
openly confront you . when going to dinner
clothes, usually dress shoes and pants .
party bring a nice bottle of wine.
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vulgar.
Cutting
in
line
is
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