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What are best gift ideas and souvenirs from Europe?

What are best gift ideas and souvenirs from Europe?

A piece of the Berlin Wall available for sale at the Eastside Gallery in Berlin. The Gallery's address is Mühlenstraße 47 - 80, 10243 Berlin A 5 or 10 euro…

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What are the top 10 “Un-Official” travel tips you might suggest?

What are the top 10 “Un-Official” travel tips you might suggest?

This is usually the section where all the other guys list the usual suggestions about how many socks to pack, the wonders of wearing Smartwool, and the latest in money…

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What are the most common pitfalls of traveling Europe?

What are the most common pitfalls of traveling Europe?

I’ll cut to the chase: overpacking, trying to see too much too quickly, over-reliance on your guidebook, deciding to travel along with too many people, not taking enough photos, and/or…

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How do I say cheers in the various European languages?

How do I say cheers in the various European languages?

  How do I say cheers in the various European languages?   Language     Phrase     Pronunciation   French Sante! Or A Votre Sante! Sahntay or aah vohtray…

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What are the best apps for learning a foreign language?

What are the best apps for learning a foreign language?

So this is up for considerably debate and it could be argued it depends on your individual learning styles and preferences. Basically, everyone is a little differently right? When comparing,…

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How do I say basic courtesies abroad?

How do I say basic courtesies abroad?

Above all else, do behave and try to make your mother proud.  Whether you realize it or not, you are an ambassador for your country. As the Aussies say, don’t…

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Who’s having the most sex in Europe?

Who’s having the most sex in Europe?

According to condom manufacturer Durex, which conducts the widely followed Global Sex Surveys, Europe seems to possess an above average sexual appetite by standards. Yes, we know it's really old…

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How do you order coffee in various countries?

How do you order coffee in various countries?

Coffee is a delicacy that is enjoyed worldwide by many. To those of you accustomed to robust coffee, you should fit right in here. Whether your favorite coffee is black…

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What is difference between a Temple, a Church, a Cathedral, and a Basilica?

What is difference between a Temple, a Church, a Cathedral, and a Basilica?

Church as a building used for public Christian worship. According to Oxford’s Essential Dictionary, it comes from the old English word ‘cir(i)ce’ or ‘cyr(i)ce’ related to the Dutch word kirk…

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What are some of the more common stereotypes about Europeans?

What are some of the more common stereotypes about Europeans?

This is meant to be silly so please don't get sidetracked by political correctness. This is all in good fun designed for a laugh. My favorite t-shirt on the subject…

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What are some common European hand gestures I should be aware of?

What are some common European hand gestures I should be aware of?

It is really quite amazing how far pantomime, charades, and other ridiculous histrionics will get you when two people don’t speak the same language. (Plus Superstitions)-focus Italian/Greek with Illustration (Have…

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What countries observe the siesta and how long does it normally last?

What countries observe the siesta and how long does it normally last?

While many of the hotter Mediterranean countries do actually observe the siesta, they all do so at slightly varying times. It also can be a little baffling sometimes depending on…

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