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Fiona Thompson divides her time between England and Slovenia. Her passion is travel with a focus on eastern Europe and the former Yugoslavia. When not writing or reading, she is working to get fit enough to climb Slovenia's Mt Triglav in 2010.

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Food & Drink > Cocktails Drink recipes: Sidecar: 1 of 9
You could be forgiven for thinking that "Sidecar" is a ridiculous name for a cocktail, but if you take the time to find out how it got its name you'll have a god understanding of what you're aiming for when mixing the perfect Sidecar. As with many cocktails there is no definitive answer as the the exact place the Sidecar was... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice A guide to ecotourism etiquette: 1 of 8
One does not have to go on a vacation with an eco-tourism company or to a special destination to call oneself an eco-tourist. It is possible to spend your vacation in some of the busiest man-made resorts and still be an eco-tourist. In fact, being an ecotourist in an environment not usually associated with ecotourism is just... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Recycling: Helpful tips for reusing and conserving: 1 of 8
When it comes to making a real effort to conserve the resources we have the three Rs should be on everyone's lips. But this time it's not "Reading, Writing and Arithmetic" this time the motto is "Reduce, Re-use, Recycle". By thinking about each one individually it's easy to see how we can vastly cut down on using valuable re... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Bastille Day celebrations and what they mean: 1 of 8
Each year on 14 July, France comes to a stand still as the population celebrates the dramatic events more than two centuries ago that saw the abolition of monarchy rule and the creation of the First Republic, a model for fledging democracies around the world. Outside of France its more usually known as Bastille Day, but the ... More..
Travel > Europe (Other) A visitor's guide to Budapest, Hungary: 1 of 7
Budapest is often described as one of the "great European capitals" and mentioned in the same breath as Vienna or Paris. However, mention the city to most people and they will associate it with the Communist era rather than the "belle epoque". Budapest was the second city of the Habsburg empire and, up to the turn of the twe... More..
Travel > United Kingdom A local's guide to Durham, England: 1 of 7
Living just fifteen minutes away from Durham, I hope you will consider this article the work of a "local". As a child I would enjoy shopping or cultural trips to this ancient city but these days I tend to head to Durham to take advantage of its upmarket and speciality shops and interesting pubs. Durham is a city which has be... More..
Travel > Africa & Middle East Destination guides: Morocco: 1 of 7
A trip to Morocco is a wonderful experience but if it's your first time outside the United States or Western Europe you may find it something of a culture shock. A trip to Morocco is an assault on the senses: from the moment you arrive its new sights, smells and sounds, a succession of friendly but persistent locals who want... More..
Food & Drink > Cuisine & Food (Other) The slow food movement explained: 1 of 7
To find out that what many of us have been doing for years is actually a "movement" may come as a surprise to some. The Slow Food Movement has quietly been going about their business of promoting good wholesome food, produced for a fair price but recently several things have happened to strengthen their case and bring it to ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Unique Gifts Gift ideas for travel enthusiasts: 3 of 19
Speaking as someone who considers herself a travel enthusiast, I am well qualified to answer this question. Last year I spent three months traveling around the Black Sea and was fortunate to be given several presents before leaving - some requested, some were surprises. To some extent, what you give will depend on the type o... More..
Travel > Destination Guides (Other) Unusual places in the world worth visiting: 5 of 31
Tiraspol is the capital of a tiny breakaway Republic in the east of Moldova. I have always enjoyed visiting unusual places and the crazy republic of Transdniestr really fits the bill. It even has its own currency which is totally worthless outside its own borders. Moldova is lucky enough (from my twisted point of view) to ha... More..