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Do you know anything about this topic? Share your expertise with our thousands of visitors each day by submitting your quality, informative 'Europe' article, and if you become a member we will pay you for your unique and original work (note that all submissions are reviewed by our editors). Your Europe Guide is Michael Russell. Recent articles submitted to your independent guide to Europe 1. Germany During The Holy Roman Empire - By: Michael Russell Germany as a nation began sometime in the 8th century. Prior to this time, German-speaking tribes dominated Central and Eastern Europe, unconquered by the great Roman Empire. The German people were unified by King Charlemagne when he was crowned as Roman Emperor in the year 800. Under his control fe... Featured ArticleGermany During The Holy Roman Empire Germany as a nation began sometime in the 8th century. Prior to this time, German-speaking tribes dominated Central and Eastern Europe, unconquered by the great Roman Empire. The German people were unified by King Charlemagne when he was crowned as Roman Emperor in the year 800. Under his control fell most of Central Europe, including most of modern-day Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Slovenia, and the Czech Republic, as well as the northern pa ...
Read full story 2. Europe - Has It Changed Forever? - By: Michael Russell Europe – or at least the commercial and geographic status of Europe – has changed dramatically over the past 10 to 15 years. It doesn’t matter what your politics are and how you view the political change since the break-up of the Soviet Union, there is certainly a degree of “discomfort” with the way... 3. Europe - Thracian Gods Shaping Ancient History - By: Michael Russell Thracian gods and goddesses are not as renowned as the Greek and Roman mythical idols, but the fact that they influenced the European early culture cannot be denied. The Thracian history is related to the past of very important ancient territories, including the ancient city-states of Hellas (... 4. France – Le Mans - By: Michael Russell Set on the main European London-Madrid line, Le Mans is just 50 minutes from Paris by TGV. Its historic heritage has made this mediaeval town the most popular film location for French cinema. But far from being a "museum town", Le Mans is strikingly lively and creative. Like Nantes, Toulouse and M... 5. France – Leonado Da Vinci’s Home By The Loire - By: Michael Russell In France during the reign of Louis XI (1107-1115), the Chateau du Clos-Luce was built on Gallo-Roman foundations. After completion, the king gave the residence of pink brick to his favorite, Etienne le Loup, a cook’s assistant he had ennobled. At that time, the estate was called the Manoir du Cloux... 6. Take A Bike Tour And See Europe Up Close - By: Michael Russell Where do you want to go? What would you like to see? There are many possibilities for a bike tour in Europe. The first step in planning a Europe bike tour is to decide what your interests are. Castles, wine, city, or countryside? Mountains, forests, rivers or seas?&nb... 7. Italy - Cities Along The Po River - By: Michael Russell When considering touring Italy, most visitors probably want to see the major cities of Florence, Rome, Venice. Without a doubt, these are the highlights for a reason. But smaller towns can provide a better understanding of Italian history and offer their own fascination. These places were the backdr... 8. Carrying Money Around Europe - By: Michael Russell The main options for many travelers when carrying many around Europe are credit cards, debit cards, cash, and travelers’ checks. Most experienced travelers always carry a combination of these. Remember to always keep your money, passports and other valuable as where no one can get them or even see t... 9. Why History Books Don't Compare To Going To Europe - By: Michael Russell A European Vacation is more than just a destination to travel. It’s a history in the making. No matter what part of the world you live in, Europe as a whole or individually by country, you have been directly or indirectly affected by the culture of Europe. Although modern, the European countries hav... 10. Getting Temporary Work In Europe - By: Michael Russell If you plan to work legally in any European country, you will need to make arrangements based on your citizenship. If you are a non-EU national, you will need to get a work permit or a visa in advance. Expect to do a lot of paperwork and conquer a lot of red tape to obtain the necessary permits fr... 11. Festivals In Europe - By: Michael Russell It is highly unlikely for anyone to spend a couple of months touring Europe and never get to attend at least one festival. There are so many annual festivals that range from small traditional village festivals in Switzerland to manic, weeklong celebrations in Italy and Spain. Festivals in Europe can... 12. Grenoble - Revolutionary, Romantic, And Refreshing - By: Michael Russell In France's southeast corner, the Rhône-Alpes marries urban sophistication with alpine idyll. Its borders with Switzerland and Italy are guarded by Mont Blanc-at 15,571 feet, Europe's highest peak. From late December until March, the countryside becomes a skier's snowy paradise of downhi... 13. Geneva, Charming City At The Gates Of The Alps - By: Michael Russell It was almost 4 hours since I left Zurich but I couldn't take my eyes away from the train's carriage window. I was holding a book that I had planned to read along the way but I hadn't flipped even a single page. My eyes were glued to the changing landscape of gorgeous snow covered mounta... 14. Bruges – A Study In Belgian Gothic - By: Michael Russell Every once in a while as you make your way across the UK and Europe you stumble across small cities that missed the train for the 21st century and the 20th before that. It happened in Spain when Toledo no longer was the capital, it happened to the Dutch inland fishing villages as the Zuider Ze... 15. Best Seasons To See Europe - By: Michael Russell Deciding on which season to see Europe is a crucial part of planning your travel itinerary. Some travelers may not have a choice (because of school or limited work leaves), but if you do have a choice as to when to see Europe, choose the season wisely. There are a few things to take into... 16. Saving And Spending Wisely In Europe - By: Michael Russell So now it's assumed that you've paid for the necessary evils of European travel: transport passes, visa fees, travel insurance, gear, accommodations and plane tickets. However, even if you've already set aside funds for these, it's really the little things that you really have to watch out f... 17. Saving Money While Traveling In Europe - By: Michael Russell After paying for your roundtrip plane tickets, there are other expenses you will need to face. The hard fact is that Europe can get really expensive if you don't plan your trip well. It is really difficult to slum it out in Europe unless you're prepared to sleep in train stations and par... 18. Best And Worst Times To Travel To Europe - By: Michael Russell When planning your European trip, check your arrival and departures dates and see if they take into account peak, off-peak and shoulder travel periods. Peak periods are the times when majority of travelers fly in and out of countries and these periods usually coincide with school holidays, Chr... 19. Planning A Smart And Satisfying Europe Trip - By: Michael Russell Before you even pack your bags and jump on the first flight to Amsterdam, we're going to have to do the dirty work. That's right. We need to take the time to spread out those big Europe maps and open some guidebooks to plan our trip right. You could never really cover the entire la... 20. Planning Your European Trip - By: Michael Russell Unless you have an unlimited travel budget and an infinite number of paid days off (who does anyway?), your European trip will require serious preplanning. This is important because you would want to maximize your experience and minimize the common problems travelers face once they're in a for... 21. Europe For First-timers - By: Michael Russell Europe is the obvious first choice for many first-time travelers. Its rich history, beautiful icons and stalwart architecture invoke a range of emotions for all those who have to come to see them. Europe's compact space is also a huge advantage for those who are looking for variety in th... 22. Europe Vacation – A Trip For Everyone - By: Michael Russell Geographically, Europe can certainly seem a long way from home, particularly if you live in the Oceanic region as I do. Americans have a somewhat better opportunity to visit Europe than we do because of the relative proximity of continental Europe, but, we hear the expression "the world is get... 23. European Cruise - How Expensive Is It? - By: Michael Russell What is a better way to vacation in Europe than to take a European Cruise. A European cruise and make you feel refreshed and rejuvenated after a week or two cruising around and visiting various ports in Europe. Although many people make the mistake of believing that a European Cruise is incredibly e... 24. European Cruise - Never A Waste Of Money - By: Michael Russell A cruise along the European coastline, wouldn't that be just a dream come true? If only you had the time and money to go on board a cruise ship and visit all those ports in the Mediterranean, to then go around the Iberian Peninsula to the North Sea up, up, and away almost to Siberia. It's a dream, i... 25. Manchester Airport Hotels Reviewed - By: Adrian Kinley The Crown Plaza Hotel and The Bewley Hotel are two Manchester airport hotels that are just five minutes walk from either of the airports terminals. Regardless of the day of the week, a room at The Bewley will cost you £79 ($160). Regarded as a 3 star, I would class it a 3.5 thanks to th... 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