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Zesty Vegetable Pasta Salad
Sautéed vegetables are what put the zest into this Mediterranean-inspired Zesty Vegetable Pasta Salad, giving it a punch of flavour.
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Book Review of Angel, by Katie Price
Katie Price, otherwise known as the former glamour model, Jordan, has written a best-selling first novel, Angel, that's as dramatic as her own life.
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Lobster Safari in Sweden
Travellers who love adventure and seafood can indulge in their passions on a Swedish lobster safari, where boat passengers may catch and then prepare their lobsters.
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Sampo Arctic Icebreaker Tour in Finland
Plowing through thick Arctic ice and stopping to let passengers walk on the frozen sea and to take a dip in drysuits are experiences a Finnish icebreaker offers tourists.
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The Fjords of Western Norway
Western Norway's majestic fjords are more than just photo opportunities - activities to engage travellers, from cruises to base jumping, can maximize visits to the sites.
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Sled Safaris in Lapland, Finland
One of the most fun and common winter journeys is a sled safari in Finland's northern Lapland region, pulled by reindeer or a team of husky dogs.
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Driving the Causeway Coastal Route
A trip along the Causeway Coastal Route and to County Fermanagh in Northern Ireland is a cold compress to minds soaked in stress.
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The 12th Anniversary of Princess Diana's Death
Diana, Princess of Wales, will have been dead a dozen years on Aug. 31, 2009, and it appears the shock and public outcry of grief surrounding her death has faded.
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U2 Sights in Dublin
There is probably no better place for fans of the rock band U2 to follow in its footsteps than its hometown of Dublin, Ireland, and the sights associated with the band.
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A Traditional Irish Breakfast Recipe
A traditional Irish breakfast can vary from one Irish household to the next, but the basics are the same: meat, eggs and vegetables, all prepared in a frying pan.
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U2 360 Tour Review
Rock band U2 returned to its hometown of Dublin, Ireland, to play three shows on July 24, 25 and 27 in 2009 at Croke Park, and it was worth waiting for the homecoming.
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Katie Price Exclusive With Piers Morgan
Former glamour model Katie "Jordan" Price opened up for the first time about her split from her husband, singer Peter Andre, to journalist Piers Morgan.
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Cheap Places to Stay in Reykjavik
Reykjavik hostels carry the most inexpensive prices when it comes to having a place to stay in Iceland's capital city.
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Stay Safe While Travelling In Northern Europe
Travelling through Northern Europe and some of the northernmost regions on the globe can be exciting, but a few safety tips in mind can help ensure an enjoyable vacation.
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The Best No-Bean Chili Recipe
Chili is both zesty and filling, and this recipe includes a few vegetables to boost its good-for-you factor.
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The Best Authentic Italian Gnocchi Recipe
Gnocchi are basically potato dumplings, or pasta made with potatoes - they are fun to make and just as fun for the tastebuds!
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A Walking Tour of Aarhus City Centre
Aarhus, Denmark's second-largest city after Copenhagen, is home to an old-town atmosphere and modern architecture - an interesting mix to explore on a walking tour.
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Jacques Peretti Documentary Explores Jackson's Final Months
Writer and filmmaker Jacques Peretti is among the thousands of people wondering what happened to end the life of pop star Michael Jackson, and he set out to find out.
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A Walking Tour in Odense, Denmark
Odense, Denmark's third-largest city after Copenhagen and Arhus, is open, airy and relaxing - perfect for a walking tour.
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Cheap Places to Stay in Oslo
Oslo hostels carry the most inexpensive prices when it comes to having a place to stay in Norway's capital city.
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The Final Episode of Britain's Next Top Model
After months of challenges and photo shoots culminating in a London fashion show, the winner of Britain's Next Top Model Cycle 5 has been revealed.
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Recap of Britain's Next Top Model Finale
The first part of Britain's Next Top Model Cycle 5 finale saw the final three contestants embody Argentina's former first lady Evita Peron in an emotional photo shoot.
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Cheap Places to Stay in Copenhagen
Copenhagen hostels carry the most inexpensive prices when it comes to having a place to stay in Denmark's capital city.
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The Best Traditional Scones Recipe
There's nothing like the beautiful simplicity of a traditional scone.
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Cheap Places to Stay in Helsinki
Helsinki hostels carry the most inexpensive prices when it comes to having a place to stay in Finland's capital city.
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Cheap Places to Stay in Stockholm
Stockholm hostels carry the most inexpensive prices when it comes to having a place to stay in Sweden's capital city.
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Extraordinary Life and Death of Michael Jackson
Pop star Michael Jackson died on June 25, 2009, as he lived - enigmatically.
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Things to do Under the Midnight Sun
It may be the middle of the night even though the sun in shining in Scandinavia, but that doesn't mean it's time to go to bed - quite the opposite, in fact.
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Interesting Facts About Denmark
Denmark practically guarantees visitors a good time, simply based on its rankings in surveys. Who wouldn't want to visit the happiest place on Earth?
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Best Places to See the Northern Lights in Norway
One of the best places in the world to view the natural phenomenon that is the northern lights is above the Arctic Circle in Northern Norway.
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Recap of Britain's Next Top Model 5
The eighth week of Season 5 of Britain's Next Top Model had the seven remaining contestants in the modelling contest work their charm and acting skills at castings.
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Jon and Kate: Twisted Fate Review
Reality TV stars Jon and Kate Gosselin have been making headlines recently, not because they're raising eight children, but because of their alleged marital problems.
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ABBA Attractions in and Around Stockholm
The Swedish pop group ABBA may have disbanded a long time ago, but the places the band members lived and worked still exist, mostly around the capital Stockholm.
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Opening of ABBA Museum in Stockholm Delayed
It hasn't even opened yet, but already The Museum of ABBA in Stockholm, Sweden, is bracing for half a million visitors annually.
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The Best Festivals in Iceland
Icelanders know how to celebrate, and nowhere is this more evident than in their variety of festivals.
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Katie Price - The Jordan Years Review
Katie Price, otherwise known as former glamour model "Jordan," has evolved from being a topless model to a role model.
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Father's Day Trivia
Dads are teachers, healers, cooks, cleaners, coaches and chauffeurs to their kids, and to celebrate all they are and do all day, every day is Father's Day once a year.
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Fairytale Castles in Germany
Centuries-old castles, some in ruins and some refurbished, dot the landscape in a number of German regions, but all beckon visitors.
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A Visit to the Hofbrauhaus in Munich
The Hofbrauhaus beer hall in Munich serves up more than the brew - it buzzes with music and atmosphere, too.
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Recap of Britain's Next Top Model 5
The sixth week of Britain's Next Top Model took the remaining nine contestants out of Britain and into Iceland.
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Exploring the Marienplatz Area of Munich
Munich's Marienplatz is an excellent starting point from which visitors to the city can explore many sights, particularly the ones along Neuhauser Strasse.
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Unusual Festivals in Finland
Finland is generally well known for its technology, but the nation has also earned a reputation for hosting fun and offbeat festivals.
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Outdoor Adventures in Iceland
The activities borne of Iceland's climate and varied landscape makes the island a magnet for adventure travellers.
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Fascinating Facts About Iceland
Interesting facts about Iceland have emerged from the country's steamy heart and cool exterior.
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What an Iceland Vacation Has to Offer Visitors
Iceland's cool exterior covers the hot rumble in its belly, and the result is a country that delivers the best of both extremes.
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A Trip to the Aran Islands in Ireland
The lunar landscape of the Aran Islands may leave visitors wondering if they've left the Irish mainland or planet Earth entirely!
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Amber Frey of Laci Peterson Case Tells Her Story
Witness for the Prosecution of Scott Peterson is one heck of a tale of sex, lies and audiotape.
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Short-Lived Celebrity Marriages
The combustion of the marriage between British reality TV stars Katie Price and Peter Andre is the most recent celebrity marriage to fail after a short time.
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Food and Drink of Australia
With land just about spanning the size of the continental United States, there is no shortage of food and drinks to satiate travellers Down Under.
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Book Review of Jordan: A Whole New World
Katie Price, formerly known as glamour model "Jordan," opens up about her relationship with her now-estranged husband Peter Andre in her second autobiography.
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The Rocks and Circular Quay in Sydney, Australia
If a visitor has only 24 hours to spend in Sydney, Australia, heading down to the city's harbourfront is bound to guarantee time well spent.
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Katie Price and Peter Andre - What Went Wrong
One of British reality TV's most tempestuous unions, that of Katie Price and Peter Andre, is over after five years.
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Recap of Britain's Next Top Model
Representing causes was the order of the day on the fourth episode of Cycle 5 of Britain's Next Top Model.
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Book Review of Jade - Fighting to the End
British reality TV star Jade Goody has experienced more in her brief life than many people probably would in decades.
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Book Review of Jade – Forever in My Heart
Cervical cancer took the life of British reality TV star Jade Goody when she was only 27, but her published diary is a record of her struggle and love for her sons.
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The Dublin Bus Hop On-Hop Off Tour
The Dublin Bus hop on-hop off tour aims to give tourists the freedom to explore everything Dublin has to offer within 24 hours.
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A Tour of Kilmainham Gaol
Inmates may have long ago left Kilmainham Gaol, but their stories remain in the historic former prison.
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Book Review of Jordan – Pushed to the LImit
Even celebrities go through tough times and former glamour model Katie "Jordan" Price takes readers into hers in Jordan: Pushed to the Limit.
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Mother's Day Trivia
Moms are teachers, healers, cooks, cleaners and chauffeurs, and to celebrate all they are and do all day, every day is Mother's Day once a year.
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The Mummies of St. Michan's Church in Dublin
Not only bodies are buried in the vaults beneath St. Michan's Church in Dublin, Ireland, but stories, as well, which come back to life during a visit to the crypts.
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A Bus Tour of the Ring of Kerry
The Ring of Kerry offers all the best nature has to offer in one peninsula: mountains, seascapes, coasts and glens, and hillsides dotted with sheep and cattle.
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Book Review of Being Jordan: My Autobiography
Former glamour model Katie "Jordan" Price has undoubtedly led an extraordinary life, but her memoirs, Being Jordan: My Autobiography, only plays up her relationships.
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A Guide to Glendalough, Ireland
Ancient ruins meet Irish legend in Glendalough, a former monastic settlement in County Wicklow in eastern Ireland.
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Snorkelling at the Great Barrier Reef
To snorkel at the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Australia is to capture an unforgettable experience.
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Tandem Skydiving in Australia
To jump out of an airplane with the faith a piece of material will deploy in order to keep you alive is one of the most fearful and exhilarating activities.
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Visiting the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland
To visit the Cliffs of Moher is to stand on the edge of Ireland and be awed by their magnificence.
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Kissing the Blarney Stone in Ireland
Legend has it that kissing the Blarney Stone will give the kisser the gift of eloquence, but it's not as simple as puckering up and smooching the stone slab.
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Venice: City of Romance
Don't hate Venice because she's beautiful and romantic. For any negative comments critics may heap on her, she has as many positives to overcome those naysayers.
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Glasnevin Cemetery in Dublin, Ireland
When it comes to tourist spots, Glasnevin Cemetery in Dublin, Ireland, may be one of the capital city's best-kept secrets.
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Tips to Help Job Seekers Cope with Stress
Job hunting can be an excruciating process, but with some tips in mind, the process can be made more bearable.
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The Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland
The Giant's Causeway, nestled on the north coast of County Antrim in Northern Ireland, is where science meets legend.
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How to be on Reality TV
Becoming a contestant on a reality TV show comes down to the old adage of "be yourself" and doing a little homework.
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Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge in Northern Ireland
The Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge combines a few experiences into one, making the destination well worth a visit for nature lovers and thrill seekers.
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Profile of Jade Goody
Jade Goody has gone from being a dental nurse, to a reality TV star, to an international poster-child of sorts for cervical cancer awareness - all by the age of 27.
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Toronto's Ireland Park
Ireland's Great Famine happened more than 150 years ago, but Ireland Park in Toronto, Canada, is to ensure its impact on both sides of the Atlantic is not forgotten.
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24 Hours in Rome
If travelers only have a day to spare in the Italian capital, it's unlikely they will be disappointed, as there is plenty to see and do in the Eternal City.
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Book Review of Q&A
Making one's own luck may be the intended theme of Q&A, but it's more than that. It includes the power of knowledge.
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Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Toronto
Spending time in a cemetery may seem somewhat creepy to some, but five minutes in Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Toronto can change that perception.
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Easter Trivia
Easter is one of the most important holidays on the Christian calendar, yet with it comes baskets and chocolate eggs. How did this come to be?
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St. Patrick's Day Trivia
St. Patrick led a life worthy of a Hollywood biopic. Here are finer points about him and his day, March 17, that revelers can use in cards, websites and party games.
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Confessions of A Shopaholic: Movie Review
The movie Confessions of A Shopaholic may come as a surprise to fans of Sophie Kinsella's books as it bears little resemblance to the novels - but it works.
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Oscar trivia
The envelope please ... here is a compilation of Oscar trivia that film fans can use in blogs, websites or in games for Oscar parties.
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How to Throw an Oscar Party on a Budget
An Oscar party complete with food, drink and fun need not come with a price tag only movie stars can afford.
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St. Patrick's Day in Dublin
It may be strange to hear an Irish person say March 17 is a bigger deal outside Ireland, but that doesn't mean the nation still can't throw a St. Patrick's Day party.
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2009 Academy Award Best Picture Nominations
A gay politician, a man who ages backwards and a slumdog are all subjects of some of the 2009 Oscar nominees for best picture. Who deserves the statuette on Feb. 22?
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10 Anti-Valentine's Day Songs
Valentine's Day can leave the un-coupled feeling like they're missing out on something. Here are songs to help shut out Cupid and pretend Feb. 14 is just another day.
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24 Hours in Dublin
If visitors only have a day to spare in the Irish capital, it's unlikely they will be disappointed, as there is plenty to see and do in the city.
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Profile of Angelina Jolie
Angelina Jolie has undergone a transformation - from a woman who used to experiment with knives, to a mother of six children. Here, a snapshot of the actress.
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Profile of Kate Winslet
Kate Winslet has lived a life that could make up its own movie. Here, a snapshot of the actress.
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Profile of Anne Hathaway
Anne Hathaway has gone from playing princesses ("The Princess Diaries") to taking on more meaty roles, such as her Oscar-nominated turn in "Rachel Getting Married."
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Profile of Actor Dev Patel
He's only 18, but if his star turn in the movie Slumdog Millionaire is any indication, Dev Patel is on his way to becoming Hollywood's new "It Boy."
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Quotes from Obama's Inauguration Day
Powerful words resonated through Barack Obama's inauguration day, when the politician took the oath of office as the United States' 44th president on Jan. 20, 2009.
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2009 Academy Award for Kate Winslet?
This just may be the year actress Kate Winslet takes home an Oscar.
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Anniversary of Heath Ledger's Death
Actor Heath Ledger had it all: fame, fortune, a loving family and successful career. When he died, jaws dropped worldwide and haven't shut since.
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The Tudors: Season 2 DVD Review
King Henry VIII kissed a few girls and Anne Boleyn didn't like it.
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Driving in Northern Ireland
Driving on the opposite side of the road need not be a daunting experience in Northern Ireland for North Americans.
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