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Timeline By Edmund Philipson........................................................pg. 3

News section.............................................................................pg. 6

Progress 59 Incident. By: Colin Girvan..............................................pg.7

German Police Foil Boston Marathon Style Bombing. By: Marguerite

VanDenburgh.....................................................................................pg.9

Are Migrants Dying to get to Europe? By: Colleen Daly................pg.11

Russia's Ruble Conquers Eastern Ukraine. By: Edmund Philipson .pg.13

Check Out These Volunteering Programs in Europe. By: Marguerite

VanDenburgh...................................................................................pg.17

Six Activities to do in Europe By: Colin Girvan...............................pg.19

Going Somewhere By: Colleen Daly................................................pg.21

Destination:

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Arts Section.....................................................................................pg.24

Anarchy in Marseilles By Colin Girvan.................................................pg.25

Portofino Provides the Perfect Italian Honeymoon Destination By:

Marguerite VanDenburgh.....................................................................pg.27

Where to go with Kids By: Colleen Daly..............................................pg.29

Is a Vacation in the Swiss Alps for You By: Edmund Philipson...........pg. 31

Souvenirs you Need to Buy in Europe By: Marguerite VanDenburgh..pg.33

Naschmarkt Vienna By: Edmund Philipson..........................................pg.35

Minding Your Manners in Italy and the UK By: Colin Girvan................pg.36

What to Watch By: Colleen Daly...........................................................pg.37

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Europe1900

World War 1 - July 28, 1914 - November 11, 1918 - The German Empire's aggression conquers Europe before being defeated by the Allies.

World War 2 - September 1 1939 - September 2 1945 - Germany, Italy, and Japan try to conquer the world, Britain, Russia, and US prevent that.

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1950

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ope2015

Ukraine Crisis - February 23 2014 - Ukraine has an out brake between Pro-Russian and Euro-maiden people.

The Berlin Wall Falls - October 3, 1990 - East and West Germany are reunited and the Federal Republic of Germany is born.

1990

The Fall of Soviet Union - December 25, 1991 - The Soviet Union crumbles and 15 separate countries are formed.

European Union founded - November 1, 1993

Immigrants from Libya seek refugee in Italy due to war and persecution - March 2011, current ly coninueing.

German Police Foil Boston Marathon

Style Bombing - April 30,

2015

Progress 59 - May 7, 2015 - Progress 59 burned up in Earths atmospshere.

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Progress 59 Incident Colin Girvan

Last Friday the Russian Spacecraft Progress 59 reentered Earth?s atmosphere after losing control after jettisoning the third stage of it?s Soyuz launcher, causing the spacecraft to rotate uncontrollably. Progress 59 was meant to bring supplies to the international space station. The spacecraft was carrying two and one half tons of food, water, and supplies. The Progress 59 was orbiting 160 miles above the earth and rotating 360 degrees every five seconds. The incident has caused severe criticism of the Russian space agency ESA.

The incident with Progress 59 caused panic in England as one estimate approximated the reentry of the spacecraft to occur over London and possibly crash into the Thames River, But surely the ship would disintegrate in the atmosphere, not according to Holger Krag the head of ESA?s space debris office? With every reentry of a large object from space you can expect a small fraction to survive? but ? the area over which the debris will fall is huge and mostly unpopulated.? The malfunction of Progress 59 cost the Russian space agency ESA 51 Million dollars and has caused severe scrutiny of the Russian space agency. Which is a

massive blow to the trust between the ESA and NASA. In addition to breaking trust between NASA and the ESA the malfunction of the Progress 59 raises questions whether the progress 59 or the Soyuz booster is the cause of the malfunction and if the Soyuz booster rocket is to blame, what will the future be for the booster rocket.

The crew of the space station will still need supplies and an other unmanned spacecraft to resupply the space station, hopefully without incident, it has not been announced who will be sending the craft to the international space station. One thing's for sure the astronauts will need food and water soon. The malfunction in Progress 59?s computers occurred when the Progress 59 separated from the third stage of it?s

soyuz booster rocket. The cause of the

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Debr is of the Progress 59 space craft as i t disintegrated in Ear th's atmosphere.

malfunction is currently unknown but Russian officials in the ESA are working to find the cause of the malfunction. As Russian officials continue to search for the cause of the malfunction. ESA have gained a bad reputation and need to prove that they are reliable enough to launch spacecraft without incident. Pay attention to these events as the ESA continues to try and figure out this malfunction. This 51 million dollar blow to the trust between the ESA and NASA will take time to remedy itself

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zColin Girvan

Progress 59 as i t tr aveled uncontrolably around the ear th

?According to our current

information, we have prevented an

attack,? said Stefan Mueller, the chief of

police for western Hesse State. During

the late hours of April 30th, a suspected

terrorist, 35, and his wife, 34, were

arrested in Oberursel, Germany. The

couple were suspected of plotting to

commit an act of terror on an annual

May Day bike race. Police confirmed the

couple had 100 rounds of ammunition, a

machine gun and a pipe bomb in the

apartment they shared.

Nearly 200 bikers participate in the

annual May Day race. Hundreds, if not

thousands, of spectators join together to

watch the contest. The race starts in

Frankfurt and ends in Oberursel, where

the couple lives. The race has been

cancelled and authorities are debating

rescheduling it. Some fear that the

couple had an accomplice that could

strike during the event. Police first

became suspicious of the couple when

they purchased an alarming amount of

hydrogen peroxide from a gardening

center. German law requires stores to

report any large purchases of hydrogen

peroxide because it can be a crucial

ingredient in many bombs. "Police

figured out who had bought it and it was

decided to act fast," said Stefan Rojczyk, a

German prosecutor. After several months

of surveillance, the police finally arrested

the two in in the middle of the night. The

plan created by the suspects is extremely

similar to the plan concocted by

Dzhokhar and Tamerlan Tsarnaev. The

German Police Foil Boston Marathon Style BombingMarguerite VanDenburgh

Police searched wooded areas along the race track for any dangerous weapons or bombs.

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Tsarnaev brothers bombed the Boston

Marathon, in 2013.

The duo are Islamic extremists. The

male is believed to have been the leader

of the plot. Police commented that the

male suspect is a trained chemist. The

couple is of Turkish descent. Due to the

fact that the couple likely had Turkish

passports, it would be very easy for them

to enter into Syria, where Islamic

extremists are creating political unrest.

Authorities believe the couple may have

travelled to Syria before and could have

been in contact with the Islamic State.

The names of the two could not be

released, due to German privacy laws. It is

suspected that the couple had ties to the

Islamic State, Sharia4Spain, Al Muhajiroun

and AQIM, Al Qaeda?s North African

affiliate. The target could not be

confirmed by German police, but it is

believed they targeted the bike race. The

male suspect was caught on surveillance

scouting locations to place the bomb in

the woods near the bike course.

Terrorism in Germany has been a

serious issue for authorities lately. Roughly

700 German citizens have travelled to

Syria in the last year. Out of the 700 that

have made the journey, the German

government believes about 90% joined

the Islamic State. 70 to 80 of the 700 have

been killed. One third of the travellers

returned home to Germany.

The fate of the couple remains unknown.

It is likely they will spend their lives in

prison. Many German citizens are

breathing a sigh of relief, but the battle

with terrorism is not over. Islamic

extremists continue to be a serious threat

to the western world.

Dzhokhar and Tamerlan Tsarnaev were

responsible for planting a bomb during the

Boston marathon which killed three people.

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Imagine you are a migrant, from a war

stricken country and you're trying to flee. You

can not make it there on your own, so you get

on a boat, with thousands other migrants

trying to get to Europe. Safe right? Or is it?

Migrants that are trying to get to Europe are

being piled into rubber boats to travel across

the Mediterranean. Migrants are ?dying? to

get on these boats because they think it will

bring them to safety, but what they don't

know is that many of these boats are so

overcrowded they sink. So think about it,

migrants really are ?dying? to get to

Europe, but why?

Most migrants trying to get to Europe

are coming from Syria, Libya, or Iraq. They are

fleeing because of the war in Syria, unrest in

Libya, and the rise of Islam in Iraq. Is what

their face on land in their home

countries really worse that what they

face on the water? Anywhere from 90

to 100, or more, migrants are piled per

boat, with barely any room to move,

so they just sit and wait. Until the

weight of the people gets to be so

much, the boats start to sink and the

migrants cling for their life and wait

for a rescue boat to come.

What happens to the migrants? Many of

the migrants drown when the boat sinks or

they could get caught under the boat and

drown. The migrants that do survive probably

lost a child or family member in the wreck.

Who saves them? The governments of Italy

and Europe have sent out search and rescue

missions to save any migrant boats they

Are Migrants Dying to get to Europe?

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Migrants are stuffed into rubber boats, sometimes against their will, with little room to move.

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find.Over 3,500 people died last year in 2014

making it one of the deadliest years of all

and in the first 3 months of 2015, 480 people

have died of gone missing.

On Sunday morning, of May 3, a rubber

dinghy sank, holding over 100 migrants. 40

migrants had already drowned by the time the

rescue boats came. When the migrants saw

the boats they started climbing, dangling

from ropes, unaware that they would throw

down latter?s, migrants were toppling over

each other trying to get to this boat. When all

the migrants were saved, the boats took them

to land where they were helped by Doctors

Without Borders and nursed back to health.

Among the other migrants on this boat there

was a pregnant woman who was in labor for

6 hours, overnight on the dinghy. She gave

birth to a little girl in the morning and was

saved by the search and rescue. Both the

mother and daughter were nursed back to full

health and the mother named her daughter

Gift.

This situation has become a

humanitarian crisis for Europe, they have

tripled their budget, but critics still say it is

not enough. The death toll for migrants is

shooting up, now more that 1,800 people and

still rising. 6,000 people were rescued this

week alone, how many people will it be this

week, or next week? "The scale of this crisis

is just Heartbreaking? said Will Turner, a

Doctors Without Borders worker. Everyday

people are dying trying to get to Europe,

when will it stop? More importantly what is

Europe doing to reduce the amounts of

sinking boats that are killing them?

Migrants cling to the rescue boats for safety, trying to pull themselves aboard. Freshest

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L a DuréeMarguerite VanDenburgh

Russia?s Ruble Conquers Eastern Ukraine

Edmund PhilipsonIn recent months Russia?s ruble has

been devouring Eastern Ukraine. Ruble is

Russia?s currency and with Pro-Russian

Separatists controlling Eastern Ukraine,

and being isolated from Ukrainian items

they have turned to ruble as their

currency opposed to Hryvnia, the

Ukrainian currency.

With Ukraine becoming more and

more unstable due to the uprising of

Pro-Russian Separatist, their country and

their economy have become torn apart.

You would think that Russian military

forces would be conquering Ukraine, but

instead it is their currency conquering

Ukraine. Donetsk is the biggest city

within Separatist control. Since Donetsk

is not controlled by Ukraine, they have no

way of getting food, clothing, or anything

except by going through Russia. Instead

of buying Russian goods with the

Hryvnia, some people in Eastern Ukraine

have changed to using ruble to buy

goods from Russia. Ruble has become so

popular in Donetsk that supermarkets

have opened ruble only check stations, to

make the conversion easier.  All the

Ukrainian goods that used to be on

shelves are all now Russian.  You cannot

find any goods from Ukraine, that?s how

isolated from Ukraine they are.

Gas stations are now paying their

employees in ruble, because the rebels

are frequently fil l ing up their jeeps and

they only pay in ruble. Gas stations are

not the only places where ruble is being

used, many stores are doing the same

thing, because they only have access to

Russian products and this way is easier.

In Donetsk not only do gas stations

accept ruble, but buses and trains also

only accept ruble. Many estimates show

Russia uses ruble as their currencey.

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that 1/10 of the Donetsk population are

using ruble and they believe that number

will grow in the near the future. In the self

declared Lugansk People?s Republic about

85% of the population uses ruble compared

to Donetsk. In a few months Donetsk could

have that number too.

With ruble in high demand, in a

hoarded region, this has made many people

go months without receiving pay in Eastern

Ukraine. Since ruble is hoarded in Ukraine,

many stores don?t have the resources to

give change. According to Natayla: ?They

don?t always have change, but they can give

you chewing gum or a cigarette lighter

instead.?

Despite getting rid of the hryvnia, the

Separatists are still paying pensions to

retirees and these pensions are being paid

at the Ukrainian amount not the Russian.

?We pay out according to the pension law,

simply multiplied by two because we?re

paying out in Russian rubles.? according to

Galina Sagaidakova. Galina is head of the

rebels pension fund in Donetsk. She was

asked the question of where the pensions

are coming from, because Ukraine is not

paying them. She declined the answer that

question according to Russian Insider.

Galina and her comrades claim that Ukraine

should be paying their peoples, pension, but

Ukraine has turned this down, because they

are not in control in Donetsk.

Clearly Ukraine is in a wobbly point in

time, but if they do not take any serious

action they will lose Eastern Ukraine to the

Russians. Having ruble in Eastern Ukraine

gives the Russian?s lots of influence and

gives them power there too. If they can

control what goods are sold, and where

they are sold the Russian should be able to

conquer Eastern Ukraine through

economics. If Ukraine does not act Russia

will. The bottom line is that the ruble is

slowly conquering Eastern Ukraine.

Pro-Russian fighter in Donetsk stands in front of damaged building.

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They're mean. They're green.

They're crocs.Marguerite VanDenburgh Pg. 15

I t's Y ours,

I t's D ior

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Check out these Volunteering Programs in Europe!

Marguerite VanDenburgh

1.Teach English to underprivileged kids!

Location - Romania

Goal

- Teach English, French, art and sports to underprivileged kids

While your there?

- Check out Bran Castle, outside of Brasov!

Where to sign up - www.projects-abroad.org Bran Castle is also known as Dracula's castle!

2.Sea turtle conservation!

Location - Peloponnese, Greece

Goals

- Raise public awareness on sea turtle extinction

- Monitor daily nesting of sea turtles

While you there?

- Try windsurfing in the turquoise waters, while in Peloponnese.

Where to sign up - www.gooverseas.comGreek sea turtles are at very high risk

of going extinct.

3.Take care of abused bears!

Location - Romania

Goals

- Teach locals about the bears at the sanctuary

- Help tend to over 80 rescued bears

While your there?

- Check out the world famous Palace of the Parliament, which cost about three billion euros to build.

Where to sign up - www.gooverseas.com

The bear sanctuary is the largest home for rescued bears in Eastern Europe.

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4.Volunteer with infant orphans!

Location - Ukraine

Goals

- Take care of kids at understaffed orphanage

- Office work

While your there?

- Check out the drop dead gorgeous St. Volodymyr?s cathedral, near Kiev.

Where to sign up - www.gooverseas.com

The kids at the orphanage are in need of attention.

5.Teach orphans English!

Location - Northern Albania

Goals

- Office work

- Work in nursery at orphanage

- Teach English to older orphans

While your there?

- Enrich your knowledge on Albanian history at the National Historical Museum.

Where to sign up - www.gooverseas.com

6. Volunteer in the mountains of Poland!

Location - Tatra mountain village of Zakopane

Goals

- Tutor underprivileged kids after school

- Tend to mentally disabled children

While your there?

- Go for a hike in the gorgeous Tatra mountains.

Where to sign up - www.gooverseas.com

You can choose to do office work or work with the kids at the orphanage.

The Tatra Mountains are considered some of the most beautiful mountains in the world.

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Hop on the London Eye and see London from above

The London Eye is one of Londons most famous attractions and gives a new perspective on England's capital city.

Walk Prague's Charles Bridge at dawn

Charles Bridge is a 14th century bridge that has 30 unique statues spanning it's length. At dawn this bridge looks like a something that would only exist in a world of fantasy.

Tour The Plitvice Lakes Natoinal Park in Croatia

These lakes look like something straight out of Alice and Wonderland, these lakes are absolutely breathtaking and touring this national park is a must.

Six A ctiv i t ies to do in EuropeCol in Girvan

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Kiss the Blarney stone in Ireland

More properly known as the stone of eloquence it is said those who kiss it will be blessed with superior persuasiveness.

Visit the Chocolate Museum in Bruges, Belgium

The chocolate museum in Bruges is truly a wonder. The museum features many exhibits on how to chocolate is made and many elaborate creations made entirely of chocolate.

Tour Bran Castle in Trannsylvania, Romania

This castle is truly dracula's castle It is not only related to Vlad the impaler it is also the inspiration Bram Stocker's Dracula.

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Going Somewher e?by : Col l een Dal y

Going somewhere in Europe? Here are some of the places you should definitely visit:

Va t i c a n

If you're Catholic, then you know you w ill end up visiting the Vatican. Hom e to the pope, it is one of the m ost popular places to go in

Rom e and if you don 't believe God, w ho cares, the Vatican is still beautiful. Anyone w ill appreciate it's beautiful architecture and detail.

K REMLINThe Krem lin , in Moscow , is the Russian governm ent building. Though it looks like a giant gingerbread house, not like a governm ent building, it's great for pictures! The building itself w as build w ith extrem e detail and color, you could see it f rom a m ile aw ay.

Sa nt o r in i This array of beautiful candy coloured houses and w hite buildings have a fron t row view to the beautiful sunset over the island. The peaceful streets and black sand beaches are great for roam ing, just

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Eif f el Tow er Whenever you f ind your self in Paris you have to visit the Eif fel Tow er. The lines m ay be long but the view from the top is totally w orth the w ait. Looking dow n, the people w ho w ere once your size are now ants and the cars too! The view is breathtaking and one of a kind and you w ill probably never see any th ing like it again .

St onehenGeThis prehistoric m onum ent in Wiltsh ire, England has baff led scientist for years. While it is beautiful to look at, it also has a m ysterious background. The rocks in

the outer circle cam e from local quarries but the inner circle of rocks cam e from Preseli, Wales 200 m iles aw ay.

Edinburgh CastleScotland's num ber one paid for attraction , Edinburgh Castle, sits guarded on its h ill. Millions of people go there every year to adm ire its beautiful structure and detail. The castle is hom e national sym bols like the Crow n Jew els, and the stone of destiny. Pg. 22

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Marseilles is a variable cornucopia of diversity, creativity, art, and history, but under this l ively front l ies a deeply implanted web of corruption, organized crime, drug traff icking, and homicide.

Marseilles is a major city in France and is home to one of Europe's largest ports. The city produces most of it 's income in f ishing and tourism, and is a place often chosen by immigrants to be their new home. Marseilles is beautifully nestled between the Mediterranean Sea and the French Alps creating breathtaking scenery. Built on the highest natural point in Marseilles is Notre dame de la garde a staggeringly beautiful Roman catholic basilica built in the 1600's.

Much of the crime in Marseilles is due to conflict between rival gangs, many of which are made up of descendants of Algerian immigrants to France in 1962, which results in Marseilles surmounting to one third of all homicides in France. Many Gangsters use automatic weapons such a Kalashnikov AK-47s. Gangsters and thugs having access to

military grade weaponry such as AK-47s, sniper rif les, and light machine guns create massive dif f iculties for french police off icers while attempting to confiscate drugs or f irearms, because they don't know if they are facing heavily armed gangsters and need to send swat or are dealing with a small t ime thug and only need several standard police off icers.

Marseilles is not only plagued by organized crime, drug traff icking, and corruption nearly 40% of Marseilles' youth are unemployed and one f if th of it 's residents are below the poverty line. The city's poor north region, which is scarred by violence, has it 's own underground economy run by gangs, is almost completely isolated from it 's wealthier southern region.

Marseilles is a very beautiful city with amazing diversity with such a dark underbelly of organized crime and homicide. It is recommended that if you travel there that you remain in the southern region, but if you do travel to the northern region of Marseilles be weary and pay attention to your surroundings, and try to avoid any contact with the cit ies gangs they do not discriminate a tourist from a normal cit izen and if they want to attack you they will.

At f i r st glance Marsei l le appears to be a peaceful harmonious and beauti ful place.

Kalashnikov r i f les confiscated dur ing a police r aid on a gang members house .

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Portofino Provides the Perfect

I talian Honeymoon Dest inat ionMarguer ite VanDenburgh

Portofino, Italy sits in the hills of the Italian Riviera, overlooking the sea. The gorgeous turquoise waters, incredible sunset and hidden beaches create a romantic feel that is perfect for an Italian honeymoon. Gorgeous, pastel buildings line the harbor of the fishing village. The village is a favorite among artists, hollywood stars and millionaires.

Portofino appeals to couples that want to do everything and couples that want to do nothing. Active couples will love hiking, boating and diving. The area surrounding Portofino offers 20 dive sites. The waters are pristine due to the marine preserve on the waters in the area. San Fruttuoso is an eleventh century village two hours by foot from Portofino or a quick boat ride away. The village is extremely remote and practically untouched by tourists. A statue of Jesus Christ sits beneath the waters to protect fisherman. The statue is a favorite among divers. Couples that are jumping to relax can unwind on the rocky beaches or rent a boat for the day.

All couples will love visiting Castello Brown, a castle which sits on the top of a hill overlooking Portofino. Women will love the fabulous shopping the town has to offer. Dior and Chanel have boutiques in the town center.

Hotel Eight and Hotel Splendido are among popular hotels for tourists. Hotel Splendido is isolated and very romantic. The Splendido is the only resort in the area with a pool. Accommodations are on the pricier side; there is certainly a shortage of affordable hotels. Do not visit during

Tourists love jumping off of the cliffs into the crystal clear water.

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July or August because it does get rather warm. Hotels are more affordable during the summer.

Seafood and minestrone soup are specialties in Portofino. The seafood is impeccably fresh and fish is a food staple for locals. Tourists love the classic wine and pizza too. Reservations are needed for almost all of the restaurants there. Dinner does not start until eight at the restaurants. Avoid the restaurant Sottocoperta and try the Winterose wine Bar.

The gorgeous hills, buildings and water provide an environment any couple will adore. Do not forget to sample the freshest seafood and the native

minestrone soup. Enjoy soaking up the sun and adventuring around the Italian Riviera in the picturesque fishing village.

Yachts fill the harbour of Portofino during the spring.

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Seaworld does not care...

Get the facts - freetillynow.org

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London with the kids, is a must! London is great for all ages, especially for kids, there is such a wide variety of activities to do and so many sites to see you will never get bored! First things first you, have to take a ride on the London Eye. The view of St. Paul?s Cathedral, Buckingham Palace, and Westminster Abbey is amazing, but remember, the line is long, so get there early. Even with kids of all ages you just have to stop by Madame Tussaud's wax museum because even though it is about as tacky and touristy as it gets kids love it, but really who doesn?t love taking picture with wax figures of your favorite celebrities? If you have younger kids

you should definitely stop by the London Zoo, it may be small by American standards, but it is home to the reptile exhibit from Harry

Potter and the Sorcerer's stone, and was home to the black bear Winnie that was the inspiration for Winnie-the-Pooh.

If you love Harry Potter, I know you will be dying to check out the 13-hour tour of filming sites and the Platform 9¾ where your kids can take a picture pushing a shopping cart through the wall! If you loved that you have to check out the Warner Bros studio exhibit Making of Harry Potter where you can take a self guided tour through all the sets, including props and costumes, and if that is still not enough Harry Potter go the the gift shop and have a shopping spree of

all things Harry Potter!

Another must do is going on the day trip river cruise to Greenwich, Royal

Where to Go With KidsColleen Daly

At Madame Tussaud's you can take pictures with wax figures of your favorite celebrities!

The Warner Bro's studio in London has all the sets props and costumes from Harry Potter you can imagine, including a small model of Hogwarts castle.

Observatory where your kids can take picture on the Prime Meridian with one half in each hemisphere! They can even print out a certificate that says the exact time you stood on the Meridian for only one pound, good deal right? For those older kids, do not forget to check out MI6 headquarters and the Royal Air Force museum where they can see WWI bombers. There is so much to do in London as a family you can never go for just one day.

Greenwich, London is home to the Prime Meridian, the longitude line tat separates the northern and eastern hemispheres

In a sky high view of the London skyline, you can see everything this beautiful city has to offer, including the London Eye, Big Ben and Thanes river.

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Is a vacation in the Swiss Alps for you?

Edmund Philipson

The Swiss Alps powdery white peaks.

Do you want to check out the capital

for extreme sports? If you said yes, then you

should book your flight to Switzerland now!

YES, Switzerland is home to fine chocolate

and a stable people pleasing government, but

Switzerland has so much more. The Swiss

have the beautiful Alps!

The Swiss Alps are quite unique, they

can be your cold outdoor playground in the

winter or your scenic summer river ride. In

the winter the Swiss Alps offer a variety of

different activities. You can go ski kiting,

which is the winter sports version of

windsurfing. If you aren?t a man of the surf,

the Swiss Alps has other activities like skiing

and snowboarding down Switzerland's

powdery white mountains. Switzerland offers

a variety of mountains for beginners and

more experienced skiers like Champex-Lac

ski area near France or the Matterhorn area is

Eastern Switzerland near Germany. Suppose

you are a man of making the fullest of the

opportunities presented then maybe you

should consider going

skydiving over the Alps for scenic views.

If you aren?t the type to use these

opportunities to the fullest than maybe you

should keep your two feet on the ground,

but these activities are only offered in the

summer. If you are in Geneva or the

surrounding area why not find a guide to take

you hiking in the mountains surrounding

Geneva or jump in a canoe and paddle down

a mountain.

If you are a man of having a blast no

matter the elevation, then you should check

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It is on the top of a mountain and is

surrounded by two lakes. At Interlaken there

are many activities to chose from. They offer

canoeing, bungee jumping, whitewater rafting

and more! An awesome activity to do is a

canyoning tour. A canyoning tour is when a

guide will bring you up a mountain and he

takes you down it walking through rivers and

splashing around waterfalls. These tours are

truly stunning.

The Swiss Alps are a wonderful place to be

during the winter and summer. They have so

many extreme sports that make you want to

live there. Book your flight now! While tickets

last.

Gevena has as beautiful blue harbor for the yacht races they hold.

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Souvenirs You Need to Buy in Europe

Marguerite VanDenburgh

1. Are you a food lover travelling Europe?

In England, do not buy the cliché little red

phone booth. While shopping in English stores

look for an aromatic tea. Spain produces

wonderful olive oil. Olive oil is perfect for a

traveller because it does not spoil! When in

the Czech Republic try Karlovy Vary Spa wafers.

Karlovy wafers are similar to massive, thin and

crispy cookies. Prices for the olive oil and

aromatic tea varies, but for the most part they

go for under $50. Karlovy Vary Spa wafers cost

around $1.40 per cookie at the lowest.

Karlovy Vary Spa wafers often have a design etched into them.

2. Bring home the perfect souvenir for the art lover!

When in Paris, look for local artists on the

Seine. Most artists sell watercolors of the Seine,

Eiffel Tour or the Champs-Élysées. The best part

is the gorgeous watercolors are budget friendly

and sell for about 30 euros. Occasionally, the

paintings go for higher. Museums provide an

opportunity to take home your favorite piece of

art. Check a museum gift shop for a great

magnet or piece of stationary. It might be a

cliché, but it is a great way to remember your

trip!

Artist line up along the Seine hoping to sell their work.

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3. For the fashionista!

Designers in England never fail in designing

adorable raincoats. Some of the best known

designers include Burberry and Barbour. These run

on the expensive side, costing about $300 for a

coat. France is famous for the fabulous shops,

brands and clothing. You cannot walk two blocks

without spotting a designer store. The Galeries

Lafayette is a ten story department store, that is a

favorite among tourists. Look at the Galeries

Lafayette for luxury gifts and souvenirs. Try stores

such as Zara, Gap and American Apparel for more

affordable clothing options. Though Gap and

American Apparel are found almost everywhere in

the United States, across seas the style tends to be

quite different. When in Scotland or Ireland pick up

a wool sweater. Prices vary when it comes to

sweater, depending on quality.

Kate Middleton is a long time supporter of Burberry.

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Naschmark t Vienna

Edmund Phi l ipson

500 years ago a small market called

Naschmart was born inside the city of

Vienna. Now this market is enormous and

is a food eaters paradise with more than

20 food stalls open everyday of the week

and a flea market open on Saturdays.

The Naschmarkt is home to many

different kinds of cuisines, like Asian and

Mediterranean food. A majority of the food

stands sells fresh produce like fruits and

vegetables, but some stands are

restaurants that sell different food from all

over the world. At the Naschmarkt market

you can only expect the freshest fish from

Danube Canal everyday. The best spot for

fish is Umar.  

Despite having many international

foods, they also have many local delicacies,

like Uhudler (Austrian wine) and Austrian

honey which is used many Austrian foods.

Wine and honey aren?t the only beloved

local delicie, there are others like stone

chocolate and for salads aromatic oils and

vinegar, made from various local produce.

If you are new to the market, there

are exclusive tours for up to 10 people. In

these tours your guide will give you some

in depth history of the market and show

you around. During these tours you have

the opportunity to taste test these foreign

foods.

The Naschmarkt is open everyday of

the week, but is less crowded on weekdays.

On weekdays you usually have to

opportunity to meet the sous-chefs at

these stands. The weekends always pack

the market for the delicies. On weekdays

the market is open from 6:00 AM to 6:30

PM and on weekends it opens at 6:00 AM

and closes at 5:00 PM. Glücklich Essen!

The entrance to the Naschmarkt can be easily recognized by the Austrian flag and the pictures.

[Happy Eating!]

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In Italy It is very important to

introduce yourself by looking whomever you

are greeting in the eye and give them a firm

handshake and say "buon giorno" (good

morning) or "Bouna Sera" (good evening).

Remember to

show respect

by referring to

people by

"Signore"

(mister) or

"Signora"

(miss) Many

Italians

speak very loudly and passionately so don't be

alarmed if they gesture vigorously while

speaking. When answering an Italian on the

phone say "Pronto" (ready) instead of "Buon

Giorno." Traditionally breakfast in Italy is very

small and lunch is usually the largest meal of

the day. Alcohol is almost never drank just or

pleasure it is almost always served with a

meal, wine is to be sipped slowely. When

eating Spaghetti don't slurp the noodles into

your mouth it is considered rude. In Italy

public image is very important, dress in nice

clothes, usually dress shoes and pants .

Waiting in lines is

optional and chewing

gum is vulgar, yet

smoking is prominent

and respected even in

no smoking sections

in resturants.

In the United Kingdom punctuality is

very important, but at dinner parties it is

acceptable to be fifteen minutes late. When

saying "how do you do" or "pleased to meet

you". When drinking tea add milk once the tea

is brewed, stir gently, to taste sip from the

spoon, then remove the spoon from the

saucer. When drinking never slurp and never

make eye contact with another guest During

social events you are expected to make small

talk with the other people attending the

event, some favorite subjects include how far

you have traveled or where you have come

from. Directly asking someone what their

occupation is is considered clumsy and overt

displays of wealth of social status are

considered vulgar. Cutting in line is

considered very rude and some people will

openly confront you . when going to dinner

party bring a nice bottle of wine.

Minding Your Manners While in the UK and Italy

Colin Girvan

The Gelateo is the most famous guide to italian manners

A guide to drinking tea

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