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Everyone Says That You Should always wear a money belt to carry your passport and important documents When traveling through Europe. Why is this a better option than failure thesis entries in the hotel security box in the hotel room? I can understand a money belt When large amounts of cash or carrying in transit to the hotel. But why a money belt saftey When You have a box to…

Jazz pianist Brad Mehldau is one of the most exciting musicians in his field today. A regular performer both as a solo artist and with his Brad Mehldau Trio, he has toured and recorded extensively with great success. Brad Mehldau's musical personality forms a dichotomy. First and foremost an improviser, he cherishes the surprise and wonder that can arise from a spontaneous musical idea. But he also has a deep…

A trip round the capital cities of Europe, courtesy of Mozart and Haydn, in the grand finale to Camerata's season. Mozart wrote his vivacious Paris Symphony to appeal to local tastes, whilst Haydn's Symphony No.104, written in London, has references to a Croatian folk tune in its exuberant final movement. Our whistlestop tour stops off in Vienna, with Kathryn Stott performing Mozart's Piano Concerto No.20, written and premiered in the…

As the world waits in anticipation for the greatest sports spectacle on earth, here are some fun facts to wet your appetite for the upcoming 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Beijing China was awarded the Games of the XXIX Olympiad on July 13, 2001 beating out stiff competition from Toronto Canada, Paris France, Istanbul Turkey and Osaka Japan. Even though the Olympics are viewed as a sporting event, it is…

  The recent Olympic protests in London, Paris and San Francisco are juvenile if compared with the great history of Greece where people really knew how to disturb the games. Today when we talk history we get reminded of the greatness that the athletes and states of Greece possessed, which rose above politics and rivalry in sports. The Greeks used to have a sacred truce in between the states…

So you probably watched the 2008 Olympics, but do you know all of these facts about it? 1. 4.7 billion people watched the Beijing Olympics. That’s a lot of people. No wonder I started by saying that you probably watched it. 2. For the first time, India managed to win a gold in an individual event – the 10m air rifles event was won by Abhinav Bindra. But with 17%…

"Move over Hollywood!" – The New York Times The Celebrity Tour of London is a greatest hits whirlwind journey through Londons incredible pop culture history. Visit the capital's greatest celebrity homes, famous film locations, music landmarks, celebrity hangouts, tourist attractions, and much more. A truly magical 90 minute sightseeing tour through London's colourful pop culture history. Itinerary Celebrity Homes – Former homes of Ian Fleming, Winston Churchill, Sean Connery, Jose…