Archive for: January 2011

January 27, 2011

Heidelberg Catechism – 450th Anniversary

Filed under: Germany - 27 Jan 2011

2013 marks the 450th Anniversary of the Heidelberg Catechism and a major exhibition is being planned for Heidelberg and Apeldoorn in the Netherlands.

2013 is still some time away, but already a project is in place and an ‘International …

Palace of Versailles – An Annex Building to Become a Hotel

Filed under: France - 27 Jan 2011

A recent email in my Inbox had as one of its article headlines “Palace of Versailles will be turned into a luxury hotel”.  I didn’t have time to look into the story immediately, but it did nag at …

January 26, 2011

Some Gift Ideas for Valentine’s Day for the Traveller

Filed under: Europe General - 26 Jan 2011

Surprise the people you love with one of these special Valentine’s Day events.

London

London Eye Champagne Experience

London Eye: Romantic Private Capsule for Two with Champagne

Prague

Valentine’s Day Jazz Concert & Dinner

January 18, 2011

Franz Liszt – 200th Birthday Anniversary Events in Dresden

Filed under: Classical Music and Operas - 18 Jan 2011

When Franz Liszt first visited Dresden in 1840 he was hailed as the ‘pop star’ of piano music. It’s no wonder that Franz Liszt fell in love in Dresden.

In 1844 Liszt travelled to Dresden with the dancer …

Madame Tussauds comes to Vienna

Filed under: Austria - 18 Jan 2011

World-famous waxworks Madame Tussauds will open its eleventh international branch on Vienna’s Riesenradplatz in April 2011.

With a selection of 65 life-like waxworks on display at this new 1,500 square metre museum, visitors to Vienna will soon be able …

January 17, 2011

Franz Liszt – 200th Birthday Anniversary Events in Bayreuth

Filed under: Classical Music and Operas - 17 Jan 2011

Franz Liszt was laid to rest in the town cemetery in Bayreuth on 3 August 1886.  But in 2011, Bayreuth is celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of this famous composer, phenomenal pianist, conductor and visionary in …

Eurovision Song Contest 2011 – Eurovision Germany

Filed under: Germany - 17 Jan 2011

Germany is hosting the Eurovision Song Contest 2011, Europe’s biggest music festival.  Around 35,000 people are expected inside the Düsseldorf Arena to watch the competition live and joined by an estimated 120 million TV viewers when the Eurovision …

January 13, 2011

Sightsleeping ® Hotels – More than a Base for the Night

Filed under: Germany - 13 Jan 2011

If you want a hotel in Bavaria that is more than just a place to sleep, Sightsleeping ® Hotels is a hotel branding you may be interested in.

Sightsleeping ® Hotels is an initiative of Bayern Tourismus Marketing GmbH. …

January 7, 2011

Franz Liszt – 200th Birthday Anniversary in 2011

Filed under: Classical Music and Operas - 07 Jan 2011

In 2011, Germany turns the spotlight on Franz Liszt, world-famous composer, pianist and conductor. Born on October 22, 1811, 2011 is the 200th anniversary of the birth of Liszt, one of the great composers of the 19th …

January 4, 2011

"No Está Permitido Fumar" in Spain

Filed under: Spain - 04 Jan 2011

Spain began the New Year with the introduction of smoking ban in all enclosed public spaces such as bars, cafes, restaurants and nightclubs – as well as some outdoor spaces such as children’s parks, schools and hospital grounds. …

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