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How to phone home from Europe

Phoning home from Italy, France, the UK or indeed anywhere else in Europe is easy since all countries in the European Union agreed on one standard way of making international calls. You dial two zeros (00), the country code, and … Continue reading

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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

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Stonehenge: the story behind the picture

It has to be one of the most famous places on Earth, never mind the United Kingdom: the prehistoric stone circle that is Stonehenge. But if you have ever been there, you’ll have found yourself behind a low fence on … Continue reading

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Renting a car in Europe: a traveler’s guide

Millions of people rent cars every year, but if you’re not familiar with renting in Europe there are a few things that will smooth the path of your vacation. Tip One: Car rental might not be necessary In many European … Continue reading

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Front Cover of “The Green” Magazine, London

This picture of the gardens at Chiswick House, London was used for the front cover of this month’s “The Green” magazine. Strand-on-the-Green is an area of West London close to Chiswick and Richmond. Again, this was an agency sale and … Continue reading

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