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Going wireless in Europe: what you need to know about cell phones
Part 1 of 2 articles: the second covers cellular data in Europe Last updated: December 2011 To many Americans, staying in touch with a cell phone while in Europe can seem difficult and expensive. But savvy travelers know it doesn’t … Continue reading
Posted in cell phones, economics, europe, general, travel
Tagged AT&T, cell phone, cheap, europe, lower, mobile phone, pre-paid, price, rental, SIM, T-Mobile, verizon, world phone
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Going mobile in Europe part 2: data services
Updated December 2011 If you read the previous article, you now know the answer to the question “why doesn’t my American cell phone just work in Europe?” and what to do about it. This article will take a look at … Continue reading
Posted in cell phones, economics, europe, general, travel
Tagged 3G 3GSM HSDPA GPRS EDGE, cell phones, data, email, europe, files, wifi
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Set up your iPhone for Europe and save money
Travelling with your AT&T iPhone to Europe? Here’s how you can make sure it works when you get there and avoid a giant bill when you get back. Who doesn’t like to save money? First, a quick note for Verizon … Continue reading
Posted in cell phones, economics, general, italy, travel, tuscany
Tagged 3G 3GSM HSDPA GPRS EDGE, cell phones, cheap, europe, france, italy, travel, vacation
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Temple Church London and The Da Vinci Code
Exterior of Temple Church, London (c) Copyright 2006-2010 Mathew Lodge / www.lodgephoto.com. Updated March 2010. Temple Church is a remarkable building because it has survived intact in pretty much its original form in the centre of a major city for … Continue reading
Bastides: Taxes and Real-Estate Speculation in Medieval France
North-by-North-west of Toulouse, the Lot and Dordogne departmentare a joy to behold: well-preserved medieval towns called Bastides with their neat churches, gridiron layouts and square covered markets cling to the limestone banks of the rivers for which the regions are … Continue reading
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Tagged bastides, economics, europe, france, french, history, medieval, middle ages, real estate, speculation, taxes
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What is Chianti Classico wine?
A trip to Tuscany inevitably means a glass of red Chianti Classico for most visitors. But what makes a Chianti wine special? Chianti Classico has to come from grapes grown in a strictly defined area of the Chianti hills between … Continue reading
How the credit crunch makes going to Europe easier
Just how is it that the freezing of the world’s credit markets can help you go on vacation? There are two answers: changing Dollar currency exchange rates, and the fall in the price of oil. One Euro today costs $1.34, … Continue reading
