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I'm Carolyn, founder and editor of HolidaysToEurope.com.au.  I enjoy blogging about my travels in Europe and providing travel tips and reviews to help you plan your dream European vacation.  You can also read more detailed European Destination Articles for inspiration on where to visit and what to see and do on your travels.  Please feel free to leave your comments and share your experiences with our readers. Merci! Carolyn

Smarter ways to avoid bill shock when you're travelling

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Tuesday, 23 April 2013 16:38

Interational roaming on smartphonesIf you are heading to Europe, or anywhere overseas, the following tips from the Autumn 2013 issue of Telstra's Smarter Business Ideas magazine may help you to avoid unwanted roaming charges on your trip.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

International Airport procedures - what to expect when you travel overseas

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Friday, 12 April 2013 14:02

International airport proceduresEven to frequent travellers, checking in at airports and completing the immigration process can be one of the most daunting aspects of travelling overseas. Following is a run down on what to expect when you arrive at the airport and what procedures you'll have to go through before you can board your plane.

 

 

   

Planning a holiday to Europe - budgeting for your trip

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Wednesday, 20 March 2013 12:20

Budgeting for your European holidayBudgeting for your European holiday can be one of the most important aspects of your trip planning. Whilst we'd probably all like to fly business class and stay in the very best accommodation, realistically it's not going to be possible for most of us, so having a clear idea of what you can afford is a necessity.

 

 

   

Latest news: Albatross Tours release 2013 Christmas program

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Wednesday, 06 March 2013 10:42

albatross-toursAlbatross Tours has released its highly anticipated 2013 European Christmas & New Year’s Tour programme. Featuring the widest range of European festive tours on the market, there is a tempting choice of destinations with 19 festive tours that range from 7 to 16 days.

 

   

Visiting the Greek Islands by cruise ship

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Thursday, 21 February 2013 18:27

Visiting the Greek Islands by cruise shipAbout ten years after my first visit to Europe, my husband and I started to talk about returning. We now had two children who we'd be travelling with, so organising a trip like this was going to require some careful planning and budgeting, and we decided to give ourselves 18 months lead time and return to Europe in 2000.

   

13 reasons to visit Europe in 2013

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Sunday, 27 January 2013 11:43

13 reasons to visit Europe in 2013, Vienna Christmas marketThere are endless reasons why a visit to Europe makes sense but I've come up with 13 reasons to consider making 2013 the year you do it!

 

 

 


   

Italy vs Australia - The Wine Maker's Dinner

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Tuesday, 22 January 2013 13:25

Dalzotto Wines King ValleyJoin a truly unique event in the King Valley on Saturday, 2nd March celebrating the wonderful wines of both Italy and Victoria. For the first time, wine makers from some of Italy's best wine growing regions (such as Tuscany and Friuli) are making the journey to Australia to share their passion for wine-making and to compare and contrast their wines with those made in Victoria's King Valley region.

 

 

   

A 25 year love affair with Europe

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Monday, 07 January 2013 10:48

StonehengeMy love of Europe started back in 1988 when my boyfriend (now husband), and I took a six week holiday to Europe. After a 14 day Contiki Tour, a Greek Island cruise and visiting some of my husband's relatives, I was in love with the continent. We had to wait another 12 years to return (after adding two new members to our family in the meantime), but we weren't disappointed and my love of travelling in Europe has grown stronger with every subsequent trip.

 

   

5 famous gardens of Europe

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Wednesday, 02 January 2013 14:25

Monet's Garden, GivernyOne of the gifts I received for Christmas was a copy of Monty Don's Italian Gardens DVD. After watching it over a few nights (there are four one-hour episodes), it has made me even more determined to visit some of Italy's most beautiful gardens. So far I've only ticked one of the gardens that Monty visits in the DVD off my list - that of the quirky but stunning garden at Isola Bella on Lake Maggiore in Italy's north - but there are now plenty more that have been added!

 

 

 

   

Celebrating New Year's Eve in Europe

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Sunday, 30 December 2012 16:15

London, New Year's EveCelebrating New Year's Eve in another country is a unique experience. If you are lucky enough to be in Europe on New Year's Eve, you'll have no shortage of celebrations to choose from. Below are just a few of our favourite European cities and what they have in store this NYE.

 

 

 

 

   

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