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I have a piece in the dead-tree TIME this week that looks at the election of Francois Hollande in France and connects it to the democratic revolt happening over in Greece. What do they have in common? Both are reactions to the increasingly discredited—or at the very least disliked—austerity policies that have been put in place [...]

Thu May 10, 2012 2:19pm EDT * France’s Hollande meets Juncker ahead Berlin trip * Hollande will seek compromise but also stand firm * Juncker talks follow Van Rompuy meeting Wednesday By Nicholas Vinocur and Catherine Bremer PARIS, May 10 (Reuters) – French president-elect Francois Hollande signalled to Germany on Thursday that he will not [...]

There has been much talk about the Caribbean being one of the most popular places for people from around the world to unwind, explore and revel among the many places known for their outstanding natural beauty.

This article is an overview on what to look for in vacation packages to Brazil.

Getting married is a special moment that marks the commencement of a new phase in your life. When you have chosen the person with whom you would want to spend a considerable part of your life with, you would also want to choose the right place on the planet that would leave unforgettable memories for [...]

Hi All! I’m planning a trip for 2 weeks (end of June/beg of July) starting off in Barcelona for 4-5 days. Aside from Barcelona, we’re not set in stone on any destination (considering Ibiza, Nice, Monaco in between) and ending in either Paris or possibly Venice? For anyone who has traveled from Barcelona to France/Italy, [...]

A summer vacation in Europe is the trip of a lifetime for many people, but one that they fear is out of reach due to the cost. Europe isn’t always the cheapest place to travel and with everyone’s budget belts being tightened summer holidays are often one of the first things to go. This [...]

Savings on European Cruises Now that photos of the wreck of the Costa Concordia are starting to fade from public memory, it’s a great time to grab some bargains on European sailings. Holland America Line (www.hollandamerica.com) is offering some amazing deals on cruises of the Mediterranean or the Norwegian fjords. Prices start at $599 U.S. [...]

The capital of the Madhya Pradesh state of India is Bhopal and it is one of the greenest town in india. There are a huge number of organic as well as artificial lakes in the city which makes as town of lakes

Alexandria Sightseeing Day Tours, Trips to Catacombs, Pompay's Pillar, Quitbay Citadel in Alexandria From Cairo | Egypt Sightseeing Tours to the second Capital of Egypt, The Pearl of the Mediterranean, Visit Alexandria must see sites in private over day trip from Cairo or Giza hotel.