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Tiny Courtyard Hideaway with Swing

These photos of the "Open Garden Days" weekend in Amsterdam show why peeking in private canal-house gardens makes for one of the city's top summer events.

Amsterdam Dungeon

Witness the horror stories of Dutch and world history reenacted live at the Amsterdam Dungeon, the Netherlands.

George Wombwell

Highgate Cemetery in north London opened in 1839 and is the final resting place of many famous names such as Karl Marx, Malcolm McLaren and Jeremy Beadle. Enjoy these photos and find more about how to visit.

Tea at The Ritz? A delightful venue for afternoon tea

Afternoon Tea at The Ritz is known worldwide and is something everyone should try at least once in a lifetime. Tea at The Ritz is an institution in itself and is served in the spectacular Palm Court.

Less is Morvi (185)

Elephant Parade London 2010 is the biggest art event London has ever seen. Over 250 painted elephants appeared all over town to highlight the plight of the Asian elephant. Enjoy these photos of Elephant Parade London.

Ryanair Andorra

Distance from Ryanair airports to Andorra. Flights with Ryanair. Andorra's nearest Ryanair airport.

Sardana Dancing in Barcelona

Photos of Sardana dancing in Placa de la Seu, in front of Barcelona Cathedral, in Catalonia, Spain.

Bull jumping in Spain

Bull Jumping in Spain. Pictures of a Bull Jumping event in Spain, also known as recortadores.

Snowy Fun

A picture of kids peering into a snowy holiday display window at Galeries Lafayette, as part of their 2009 Paris Christmas decorations and windows.

One Week in London: The Perfect Itinerary

What should you see and do if you've got one week in London? Here's a great week guest author Rachel Coyne tried out and recommends. Page 2.

Laughing Halibut

The Laughing Halibut is a friendly old-fashioned fish and chips restaurant. It's always busy but it's also clean.

Primavera Sound 2011

Primavera Sound 2010 The latest information about Primavera Sound 2010, Spain's premier alternative music festival.

Charnel House Spitalfields

In Bishops Square, beside the renovated Old Spitalfields Market you can see a 14th century Charnel House - a store for human bones. This archaeological find was discovered in 1999 and has been preserved for everyone to see.

Hotels & Inns in Athens, Greece

Visit the famous Parthenon in Athens, Greeceakropolis athens image by Christopher Ritsch from Fotolia.comWith a recorded history spanning 3,400 years, Athens is Greece's capital and main financial and cultural center. Famous structures, like the Acropolis and Parthenon attract thousands...

Le Moulin Rouge Cabaret in Paris

About.com Paris Travel Contributor Aedin MacDevitt gives her lively account of a night out at the legendary (if deliciously cliche) Moulin Rouge cabaret in Paris.