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Michele De Capitani's Articles in Destinations

  • International circus festival of tomorrow in Paris
    France has got an important circus tradition, and one of the most important events in the field of circus takes place every year just in the French capital city: the International Circus Festival of Tomorrow, a competition between artists coming from all over the world.
  • In praise of shadows in Istanbul
    From the 22nd January to the 6th May 2009 Istanbul will host a particularly interesting exhibition, which mixes up art, cinema, and folkloristic traditions.
  • Japan Festival in Berlin
    Japan is characterised by an ancient history and culture on one hand, and by an amazing capacity to look at the future, and at everything that is connected to technology and modernity on the other hand.
  • Africolor festival in Paris
    Africa is certainly one of those places where music is considered as particularly important, both as a means of expression and as a way to have fun, but also as an important feature of a people's culture and history.
  • Somerset House ice rink in London
    Everybody, at least once in a lifetime, and particularly during the winter and Christmas holidays, has put on the skates and faced the ice layer of the various rinks that, between November and January, invade both mountain villages and cities.
  • Coptic christmas in Cairo
    Christmas is particularly important in Egypt, although most Egyptians are Muslim. In particular, 10% of Egyptians are Coptic Christians, i.e. they are part of the Coptic Church, which has an own Pope, different from the Catholics' one, and which consider Saint Mark as their first Pope, since he introduced Christianity in Egypt.
  • Trastevere, a quarter for all the tastes
    If you want to relax, taste the typical Roman cuisine, have a walk among peaceful little streets o spend a nice evening with your friends after a whole day in the queues and squares of Colosseo, Roman Forum and S. Peter square's, you have to make a little tour in Trastevere quarter.
  • Hobby show 2008 in Naples
    If you have a passion for manual activities and you would like to get to know and learn something new about this field, you must visit the Hobby Show fair, which will take place in Naples from the 14th to the 16th November.
  • Argentina open polo championship in Buenos Aires
    Polo has got very ancient origins, and it was well-known in Persia in the 6th century b.c. Nowadays this sport is widespread above all in certain countries, such as India and Great Britain (which imported it to Europe), but also in South America, in countries such as Brazil, Chile and Argentina.
  • Feast of Saint Basil in Athens
    The Feast of Saint Basil is one of the most important events in orthodox religion. In the countries where this creed is most widespread, like Greece, the Saint is celebrated each 1st January through liturgies, but also through family feasts.
  • Ice and snow festival in Beijing
    When winter, cold and snow will be approaching, do not stay home, but take advantage of the cold and go to visit one of the most appealing Festivals in the world: The Ice and Snow Festival in Beijing. Although it takes place in a cold season and in a cold location, this Festival will certainly warm up your heart and spirit!
  • Vietnamese new year in Hanoi
    The first day of the new year is important for many cultures, both in the East and in the West. While people living in the West are used to celebrate the incoming new year in the night between the 31st December and the 1st January, celebrations in other parts of the world take place according to the lunar calendar.
  • New year's eve in Copacabana
    New Year's Eve celebration is certainly one of the most appreciated feasts, above all by young people, who during this night usually have more fun than in any other night of the year.
  • Nativity cribs exhibition in Krakow
    Building cribs during Christmas time is one of the most ancient traditions in Christian culture, and it is widespread above all in some cities.
  • London Bierfest in October 2008
    When you think about beer and the month of October, you cannot avoid thinking about the famous Munich Oktoberfest. However, since October 2003 beer lovers have the possibility to enjoy also another event, which is becoming more and more successful each year: the London Bierfest.
  • Barter and second-hand articles fair in Naples
    If we stop and think about the most relevant problems that characterise our era we cannot avoid thinking about environment and waste disposal: we are used to produce and consume a lot, but we cannot entirely dispose of waste, and we do not understand that the resources that we have now cannot last forever.
  • Cairo international film festival
    Egypt's artistic tradition is certainly one of the most ancient ones in the world, and it dates back to the era of Pharaohs and Pyramids, sights that you cannot miss if you plan a trip to Egypt.
  • Florence Noel in Florence at November
    At the end of November everybody begins to think about the arrival of Christmas, and we also start buying the first presents, to be sure not to have to buy them the very last moments, when shops are overcrowded.
  • Alternativa-indipendent film festival in Barcelona
    Every year several Film Festivals take place all around the world, catching the attention of cinema professionals and lovers.
  • Sinterklaas procession in Amsterdam
    Christmas is the most beloved feast, not only by children, who wait Santa Claus' arrival every year, hoping that they have been good enough during the year to deserve presents, but also by the grown-up, who consider this feast as an occasion to admire illuminated cities, to exchange gifts with relatives and friends, and to enjoy gargantual meals.
  • Concert of the Budapest Gypsy orchestra
    If you would like to celebrate the last days of the year in a particular way, enjoying the performance of one of the most famous orchestras in the world, plan a trip to Budapest the 30th December: the concert of the Budapest Gypsy Orchestra will stagger you!
  • Holidays in Venice, the city on the water
    A true vacation in Venice is a dream that becomes reality for the one who desires to catch him with historical buildings, beaches, romantic gondolas, artificial of merit and museums of Roman and Catholic epoch.
  • Artist Istanbulart Fair 2008
    In the last years Turkey has lived a period of great cultural development: evidences of this are given by the Nobel Prize for Literature awarded to the writer Ohran Pamuk in 2006, and by Gegen die Wand, the movie by Fatih Akin which won the Golden Bear in Berlin in 2004.
  • Halloween parade in New York
    Children from all over the world know that the end of October is Halloween time, a feast that is linked to Anglo-Saxon traditions, but which has now invaded the entire world.
  • Popkomm, October 2008
    Popkomm, a music trade fair which takes place every year in Berlin, is one of the most important events for professionals working in the music field, and has become synonymous with innovation and new trends.
  • Rome international film festival, October 2008
    The Rome International Film Festival, created two years ago, is one of the youngest Film Festivals in Europe, but it has already become an unmissable event for all cinema lovers and professionals.
  • Festival of peoples in Florence
    Created in 1959 to promote and study social documentary cinema, the Festival dei Popoli, a documentary festival which takes place every year in Florence (this year from the 14th to the 21st November), is now considered one of the most important European Film Festivals.
  • Montmartre harvest festival in Paris
    The Montmartre Harvest Festival (Fête des Vendanges de Montmartre) is a big feast that takes place every year in October since 1934 and that is meant to celebrate the arrival of the local Clos Montmartre Wine.
  • The mayor's thames festival in London
    The Mayor's Thames Festival is a big feast created in 1997 that focuses on the appreciation of London and its river.
  • Venice, the enchanted city by the shining glass
    Venice, capital of the Veneto region, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, imposes itself on the Venetian lagoon as that magical and special city that you remember for its particularity and splendor.
  • Verona, historical heritage chanted by Shakesperare
    Among the places and cities more visited in Italy, there is certainly the city of Verona, the second town in the Veneto, by number of inhabitants, crossed by the river Adige, is known by majority for Roman amphitheatre became a symbol of the city itself : Arena.
  • Extravagant events in London 2008 summer
    Worthless to say, London summer that begins at the beginning of June, is overwhelming with cultural and social events, art and flowery exhibitions, music and food festivals, intercultural fun events and everything you can expect from such a multiethnic cosmopolitan city!
  • The 17th Budapest Wine and Champagne Festival and Fair
    The 17th Budapest Wine and Champagne Festival and Fair this year will be held between the 10th and the 14th of September 2008.
  • Get your stomach ready for Beijing delicacies
    The best way to eat good and cheap in Beijing is to enter one of the omnipresent restaurants where the locals are eating and pick a few different dishes from the menu.
  • Istanbul for jazz lovers
    For all jazz lovers here we have two appointments you cannot miss in a unique city set between 2 continents and two seas: Istanbul!
  • Exploring Beijing heart
    The 38 kilometre long Chang'An (Eternal Peace) boulevard that runs from east to west through central Beijing concentrates on state, political and economic affairs.
  • Notting hill carnival 24-25 august 2008
    For a couple of days the London trendiest neighbourhood, Notting Hill, celebrates an extravagantly Carnival party. For this year the incriminated dates you need to write down are 24th and 25th of August.
  • Rome, don't miss a dinner
    Worthless to say, in Rome you will feel you are in the heart of the Italian cuisine where everything from a simple pizza to a dish of spaghetti, meat balls or parmesan aubergines are advertised and cooked everywhere.
  • A day in Florence between food and art
    Stay in Florence means eat good food and experience some of the best museums of the world all in 2 km squared. Isn't it?
  • Don't miss London greatest music festivals and concerts in june and july
    Many parks organise a season of events which start in June and become the favourite settings for theatre, opera, classical and pop/rock music concerts, royal processions and much more!
  • London open air events in june 2008
    Are you planning to visit London in June? It's probably one of your best choices in order to avoid tourist crowds and bad British weather whilst cherishing some the most interesting open air cultural events.
  • Venice obliged destination for tourism in Italy
    Italy offers itself as a country of important and various tourist destinations.
  • Sonar festival in barcelona june 19 to 21
    To any electronic music lover the dates 19 -21 June cannot be speechless. To anyone looking for a vacation in Barcelona should be familiar the Sonar Festival.
  • Tuscany Florences Popular Dance Festival in July
    Two major events colour the spring month of May in Florence and they are the traditional Fair Artisan and Palace, and the Fabbrica Europa Festival.
  • May 2008 in Florence cultural events and accommodation tips
    In Florence from May 16 to 18 will be held the traditional Fair Artisan and Palace, organized in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture of Italy.
  • Discover Krakows art, mystery and green spots
    Krakow is a very fascinating city. There are many curiosities and treasures hidden in its chapels, churches, streets, cemeteries and museums.
  • New York in may
    Well, you finally have been defeated by the New York City recall and are packing your stuff with no idea of what to expect, what to do, how to make the most of your little time in the Big apple?!
  • Where to stay during the summer bridge festival in budapest
    The bridge Festival is an annual music and cultural festival. It takes place in front of the Parliament building and under the Buda Castle, right in the heart of Budapest.
  • Cracow s hot june festivals
    Krakow is not just an alternative destination as it's not too much touristy yet, but it's also a lively city of the Old fascinating Eastern Europe.. with a lot to offer to young people!
  • World festival of puppet art in prague 2008
    June is a very special month for Prague cultural life! Right after the Spring International Music Festival, two other major events will be held in the Czech Capital streets, theatres and squares.
  • Budapest sziget festival
    What's the Sziget festival? It ‘s one of the most important music and cultural event in Europe, held in Budapest.
  • Prague writers festival
    The Czech Capital is going to be overwhelmed with all genres of arts in June!! Two special events will be colouring Prague and attracting thousand of national and international tourists.
  • Enjoy Music in Prague
    The Czech Capital is going to be overwhelmed with all genres of music in the next few months! Prague's offers to its citizens of all ages and its international tourists is amazing!
  • Feel Lisbon's soul in Alfama district
    If you wish to see a typical Lisbon area, direct your feet to Alfama.
  • Central attractions in Baixa, Lisbon
    For first time visitors or for anybody that is going to spend a spring break or a week end in Lisbon, it can be important not to waste time hanging around in nonsense places where there's so much to see and to do!
  • A fascinating barrio in Barcelona
    The GOTHIC BARRIOEL BORN key apartment residence. The Gothic Barrio is the medieval core of Barcelona, fascinating mainly because of the massive presence of monuments of every century and style.
  • Essential Lisbon orienteering
    Fado, saudade and bacalhau; these are the three things immediately connected with the capital city of Portugal.
  • Eating Lisbon up
    Want a taste of Lisbon? Then try our suggested ingredients: a sip of Porto wine while listening to some fado traditional music in a Fado House, a sight on the river Tejo to get a hint of the meaning of saudade, and a dish of bacalhau, chosen among the hundreds of possible ways to cook cod fish in Portugal.
  • Barcelona a bohemian way of live it
    The Raval Quarter is one of the most bohemian areas of Barcelona but also a wonderful blend of the old and the modern.
  • Barcelona break people prefer private apartments
    This area went under development in the 18th century as a result of the massive growth of the population.
  • Hanoi and Vietnamese festivals best time to go
    Surely, if not for the hot and humid weather that characterizes Hanoi for most of the year, the best time to go visiting Vietnam cultural capital is between September and December, when rainfalls have ended and humidity levels are lowest.
  • Fascinating old style Hanoi Vietnam
    The 1,000-year-old capital, a low-rise city of lakes and peaceful parks, Hanoi will enchant its visitors with simple but unique moments.
  • Not only clubbing in Ibiza
    Ibiza has a reputation as a party island and indeed there's a wide offer in terms of night clubs, dancing, bars.
  • Sustainable tourism in Hanoi, Vietnam
    Vietnam's small and pleasant capital Hanoi is a fascinating blend of East and West, with French design from its colonial past and Chinese influence from centuries of dominance.
  • Getting around Paris with public transports metro, rer and velib
    One of the first difficulties or better facts someone has to face once landed in any of the Paris airports, is the way to reach the city.
  • Wide Touristy offer at Ibiza Balearic Islands
    Maybe not everybody knows that the official name for the Balearic Island of Ibiza is Eivissa. It has always been an ideal destination for young people looking for the so called ‘noche latina' or ‘movida'.
  • Looking for old-time artistic Paris
    Paris is very often synonymous with art and indeed it was home to many intellectuals, artists, journalists, philosopher, composers, writers and so on especially between XIX and the first half of XX century.
  • Paris flower markets, flee markets and regular shopping
    If you are keen of flea markets, you are in the right city! It's easy to spend days browsing the dozen markets that make up the Puces de St-Ouen (Porte de Clignacourt, 18th Arr.) the largest market of its kind in the world! Held every Sat, Sun and Mon from 7 am.
  • Spring Paris events to enjoy the city in the warm season
    The city of a thousand clichés, Paris is known for its romance and grandeur, marked by wide boulevards and famous landmarks.
  • Beijing or peking what is the difference
    Beijing literally means northern capital, a role it has played many times in Chinas long history and in line with the common east Asian tradition whereby capital cities are explicitly named as such.
  • Bikes and hutongs in beijing experience chinese tradition
    Far from boring you with further historical news and information, remember that this year would be particularly expensive to head to China's capitals, unless you are particularly fond of sports.
  • How to get around China's second largest city, Beijing
    Nowadays, with a population of 15 millions of people that live and gravitate around it, Beijing is China's second largest city after Shanghai.
  • Hints for you Beijing shopping fever
    The opening up of Beijing to the West has had a profound impact on shopping. A wide range of consumer goods both local and imported are now available and there are many bargains to be found throughout the city.
  • Not only olympic games
    2008 offers many reasons why one should pack up and catch a flight to Beijing.
  • Everything you need in Berlin from jazz clubs
    Unwinding in Berlin for a week-end break? Or planning to visit Germany Capital? Well, many things you would probably like to know are quite well summarized in this article.
  • The berlinale film festival in Berlin
    From 5-17 February 2008, Berlin guests the 58th International Film Festival - the Berlinale.
  • Ladies head to Cracow
    Say you are planning a trip with your girl friends, either for a spring break from the studies, an inter-rail, or a summer vacation.
  • Spring and summer events in Istanbul
    Guess what's the only city in the world to straddle two continents? Come on it's easy one arm reaching out to Asia and the other to Europe?
  • Istanbul film festival in april 2008
    From April 5-20, 2008 Istanbul (Turkey) hosts the 27th edition of the Istanbul International Film Festival. Most cinemas in Beyoglu will feature events and projections.
  • Cracow in may won't be better
    With a passion for food, we couldn't avoid to mention the Cracow International Soup Festival in May.A much-loved feature in Cracow's spring calendar, this festival features dozens of chefs from across the region competing for the crown of soupmeister!
  • Easter markets in prague
    There are many ways to spend the so-long-waited warmer spring days and many nice places to head to.
  • The shopping month in berlin is march
    There's something you need to know if you love shopping or if you simply love Berlin.
  • February in europe sounds good
    Once you've decided Old Europe will be your destination for the winter season, you have to figure out where exactly to head to! February features many cool events all through Europe.
  • Secret venetian carnival parties
    If you wish to go where locals go and experience some traditions.
  • Get masked for your special Venice Carnival
    Venetians and tourists from all over the world are involved as every year in this crazy 15 days party before the starting of the Lent period (January 25- February 5 2008).
  • Shopping and market in Rome
    During X.-mas time Piazza Navona square is full of stands, street artists and gourmet stalls. The place to be for having a taste of the city life, and some fun.
  • Rome is considered to be a large open-air museum
    At about 20 kilometres from the Tyrrhenian coast, 20 metres above sea level and right in the middle of the Roman countryside where the river Tiber winds itself among the sweet green hills there you can find the Eternal city: Rome.
  • Florence for young travellers
    Florence has been home to some of the world renowned artists as Dante, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Brunelleschi, Botticelli, Vasari.
  • Eat and drink in Rome
    In Rome you do not have to miss the famous ‘pizza al taglio': basically in Rome you can live with it! And it will help you a lot to save monay expecially if you are a traveller on a budget.
  • Venezia, always in the hearts of tourists from all over the world
    Venice, capital of the Veneto region, is one of the most beautiful and picturesque Italian city, and coveted tourist destination among the most important at the global level, is considered a strategic connection with the Middle East and its history is thousands of years.
  • Verona, a city to discover loved from the tourists of all the world
    Verona, is a splendid city of more than 260.000 inhabitants, in the northern of Italy. The capital it is one of the seven provinces that characterize the region of Veneto, risen on the sides of the Adige river and far from Garda lake about thirty kilometers.
  • Travel in Italy - Free guide of Perugia city for families
    In the Perugia City guide students, families and backpackers can get a large selection of cheap or low cost accommodation with plenty of low cost solutions in budget youth hostels, Bed and Breakfast, guesthouses, cheap hotel deals in Italy.
  • Travel in Egypt - Free guide of Luxor for families
    The city of Luxor has had many names through its history according to the culture, language and religion of its rulers.
  • Travel in Italy - Free island guide of Ischia for families
    Flashbooking guides have been written for giving the essential information about the most visited cities in the world this issue ischia guide.
  • Travel in Italy: free guide of Verona for families
    Travel in northen Italy, Flashbooking is becoming a recognized source of information and services for who loves creating a trip by him/herself and book bed nights securely online, this issue: Travel in Verona City (Veneto).
  • Travel in Spain - Free guide of Mallorca
    Mallorca is renown for its open and friendly international people, art museums and Art Galleries, the sea, the movida and cheap lodgings, classic itineraries and a lot more to make a visit worth wise.
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