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Rugby. Six Nations in London

Gianluca Petrillo Londoner, Only-Be, Things to do in London

Are you ready? The RBS Six Nations 2013 is about to start, the tournament will see the national rugby team of England, Wales, France, Ireland, Scotland and Italy face off to win the trophy, possibly avoiding the wooden spoon, given to the team that comes last in the tournament. On February 2, Wales hosts Ireland in Cardiff, the next day it´s up to Italy, at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome against France. Just to remember that Wales is the current title holder, winning each of its matches played during the 2012 Championship, but England is one of team that can win the tournament this year. They will play against Scotland on February 2, with France on the 23 and on March 10 against Italy, all the internal matches will be played at the fantastic Twickenham Stadium in London, the home of England rugby. If you are a planning a game trip to this city don´t miss it please. With 82,000 spectators, Twickenham is one of the most important dedicated rugby stadiums in the world and has become an interesting destination for fans around the planet. People can experience the emotions of a game of course, but they have also a chance to know something more about the history of this place by the stadium tour, only one information: the first match was played here in 1909. With some help from the official guides imagine how many stories you can discover. Unmissable is also the World Rugby Museum, you will find there a collection of over 25,000 memorabilia, including tickets, books, match programmes, and objects from other rugby unions.... read more

Shopping in Porto

Mónica Boixeda Only-Be, Portuense, Shopping and Wellness in Prague

Porto is the second-largest city in Portugal and famous for its export of port, the fortified wine that is popular as a pre- or post-dinner drink. In addition to its great food and wine, there’s plenty of shopping to be done in this modern city. Today, we’re going to tell you where you can find locally made products and hand-crafted items as well as where you can find some quality wine and port to take back home with you. A Vida Portuguesa To start out our tour, we’re going to A Vida Portuguesa, at 20 Rua Galeria de Paris. Located in a beautiful, sunlit space on the second floor, this unique store if full of items that have survived the test of time. It was started by journalist Catarina Portas, who sought out Portuguese products that kept their original style and packaging over many years. You can find great gifts and souvenirs here as well as household items, ceramics, stationery, and retro toys, all of which are made in Portugal http://www.avidaportuguesa.com/ Portosigns Another store specializing exclusively in products made in Portugal, Portosigns actually refers to two different stores. The first store, which is named TRADITION, is located at 17 Rua da Alfândega, opposite the “Casa do Infante”. It exhibits and sells items that are of genuine Portuguese origin and more traditional than its sister store. Of especial interest are the bags, hats and ties made of cork and the ceramic and metal rooster sculptures. They also have original, locally designed t-shirts. Stop by to see one of their ongoing exhibitions featuring ceramics, paintings, photographs, and more. INNOVATION is... read more

The Carnival of Venice

Hans Only-Be, Things to do in Venice, Venetian

In many people’s minds, the city of Venice is practically synonymous with life, revelry and fun. At no time is this more apparent than during Carnevale. Every year the city of Venice throws a major bash over a number of weeks, culminating in a final hurrah on Shrove Tuesday (also known as Fat Tuesday or Marte di Grasso). If you’ve never been to Venice, this is the time to visit – and if you know the city well, you’ll already know that Carnevale is the quintessential Venitian experience. A little history The carnival originally was created to celebrate the victory of Serenissima (old Venice) over the Patriarch of Aquielia in 1162. Every year, the city would gather in honor of the victory, celebrating with song and dance. Over time, the festivities grew and during the Renaissance, the festival became an official event. Though Carnevale went into decline during the 18th century, the tradition was resumed in 1979 and today, over 3 million visitors flock to the city to celebrate. The events Carnevale in 2013 promises to be another fabulous affair. Events range from historic throwbacks to modern celebrations. From ice skating on Campo San Polo to musical spectaculars, from traveling theatrical performances to costume competitions, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Of course, there are a few events that you absolutely cannot miss. Whether you’re short on time and just catching the highlights, or you just want to take in the very best of Carnevale, here are our recommendations for the top Carnevale activities in 2013: The Beautiful Mask Competition This is one of the mainstays of... read more