Beth MorrisseyMay 29, 2007
In a country where even the most loyal of consumers still grumble about the cost of living, Pigsback.com has become a lifeline for Irish shoppers just looking for a good deal. This interactive website allows shoppers to browse an array of categories – everything from beauty products to movie tickets to gym memberships – and » Read more
Christopher CoatsMay 28, 2007
It’s a real shame to be on the southern coast of Spain and not make the short trip across the Strait to Tangier. After all, it’s right there, so close you can make out small patches of farms and houses on the African side. While we’re no fans of package deals, a nice way to » Read more
Melanie SeftonMay 28, 2007
You’ve heard of hotels for women only, now there are taxis which only serve the fairer sex. The Pink Taxi Company was launched in Moscow in August 2006, modeling the all-women drivers, women passengers-only format found on the streets of London and Tokyo. The launch followed a spate of violence against women taxi passengers in » Read more
Jessica GearhartMay 28, 2007
Photo by RichardsonA Usually a late night in London means a long night out, a club with a cover charge, and kebabs as the sun comes up. Now, the more cultured among us can step out for something other than a sticky dance floor and over-priced mojitos. Okay, so the new Late Nights at London’s » Read more
Alex Robertson TextorMay 25, 2007
Our Friday three. 1. We just got our hands on Time Out‘s Fly Europe 2007/8 guide, an overview of 222 destinations across Europe—including five Moroccan cities. Top notch. We were pleased to see long lists of Spanish, French, and Italian cities, as well as these surprising inclusions: the Faroe Islands, Lithuania’s Kaunas, the Kosovar capital » Read more
Alex Robertson TextorMay 25, 2007
Ryanair announced yesterday that Bristol is set to become its 20th base airport. Currently, Ryanair flies between Bristol and just three destinations: Barcelona Girona, Dublin, and Shannon. With Bristol’s upgrade to base airport status, 13 destinations have been added to the roster. In November, Ryanair will begin flying between Bristol and Bratislava, Bristol, Derry, Dinard, » Read more
Melanie SeftonMay 25, 2007
The European Cities of Culture movement was launched in 1985 one for each member country—together with a “Cultural Village of Europe” titleholder for the year. This year the title has been awarded to Palkonya, a settlement of 350 people in southern Hungary, famous for its protected buildings, beautiful natural scenery, and spicy red wine. Each » Read more