… emperor Haile Selasse’s Palace Guard, who would come out of nowhere to win the Marathon at the 1960 Summer Olympic Games in Rome while running in his bare feet! He would repeat his victory at Tokyo in 1964 – this time wearing shoes. Emil Zatopek …
August 28, 2010
August 23, 2010
August 21, 2010
Dream of Flying
… out. How did I know old Pontius never flew?
One night in Judea he could have dreamed of soaring over the sea to Rome. But I dismissed that at once as irrelevant, for I was not dreaming.
For me then, on that hard unsteady roost, I was …
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August 4, 2010
MADRID ACCOMMODATION AND HOLIDAY INFORMATION
… flights to Madrid please use the link below.
CHEAP FLIGHTS TO MADRID
SHOPPING
Even if you are only planning a Madrid weekend, make sure you leave just a …
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July 28, 2010
July 25, 2010
Travel destinations: Rome, Italy – Part 12
… to where we would find our suite.
Tired, after early morning flights from a Greek Island I had been loathe to leave, my first impression of Rome was disappointing. Faced with the greyness of old buildings, roaring traffic and a hotel …
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July 24, 2010
More Flights To Mexico
… from the American mainland.
Even smaller carriers like Alaska Airlines have greatly expanded their offerings. Alaska’s flight capacity to Mexico has grown by 22% in recent months, with most flights originating in the Pacific Northwest and …
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July 10, 2010
Italian Air Travel Booking Tips
… Pisa, and Venice. Meridiana has two or three direct flights each week between Gatwick and Olbia on Sardinia in summer, and daily flights to Rome and Florence throughout the year. From its hub in Brussels, Virgin Express files to Milan, Catania, and …
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