Michele De Capitani's Articles in Travel Tips

  • Africolor festival in Paris
    Africa is certainly one of those places where music is considered as particularly important, both as a means of expression and as a way to have fun, but also as an important feature of a people’s culture and history.
  • Somerset House ice rink in London
    Everybody, at least once in a lifetime, and particularly during the winter and Christmas holidays, has put on the skates and faced the ice layer of the various rinks that, between November and January, invade both mountain villages and cities.
  • Something to suit everybody's fancies
    There's a place where you can't be bored in there whilst on holiday. A unique place with the highest concentration of fun sites of all Europe. There's a place so close to everyone's house called Riviera Romagnola. We say Riviera Romagnola and we just think about amusement. And we're doing the right thing.
  • Coptic christmas in Cairo
    Christmas is particularly important in Egypt, although most Egyptians are Muslim. In particular, 10% of Egyptians are Coptic Christians, i.e. they are part of the Coptic Church, which has an own Pope, different from the Catholics’ one, and which consider Saint Mark as their first Pope, since he introduced Christianity in Egypt.
  • Trastevere, a quarter for all the tastes
    If you want to relax, taste the typical Roman cuisine, have a walk among peaceful little streets o spend a nice evening with your friends after a whole day in the queues and squares of Colosseo, Roman Forum and S. Peter square’s, you have to make a little tour in Trastevere quarter.
  • Hobby show 2008 in Naples
    If you have a passion for manual activities and you would like to get to know and learn something new about this field, you must visit the Hobby Show fair, which will take place in Naples from the 14th to the 16th November.
  • Christmas fair in Budapest
    One of the most appreciated Christmas traditions is represented by Christmas fairs, which every year occupy the most beautiful squares of cities all around the world, bringing a unique Christmas atmosphere, characterised by lights, colours, flavours and smells that have the capacity to recall immediately the most beloved feast.
  • One hundred nativity scenes in Rome
    The presepe (crib) is a very ancient Italian tradition that dates back to the 13th century and that has undergone changes and developments, still remaining one of the most widespread costumes in Italy.
  • Argentina open polo championship in Buenos Aires
    Polo has got very ancient origins, and it was well-known in Persia in the 6th century b.c. Nowadays this sport is widespread above all in certain countries, such as India and Great Britain (which imported it to Europe), but also in South America, in countries such as Brazil, Chile and Argentina.
  • Feast of Saint Basil in Athens
    The Feast of Saint Basil is one of the most important events in orthodox religion. In the countries where this creed is most widespread, like Greece, the Saint is celebrated each 1st January through liturgies, but also through family feasts.
  • Ice and snow festival in Beijing
    When winter, cold and snow will be approaching, do not stay home, but take advantage of the cold and go to visit one of the most appealing Festivals in the world: The Ice and Snow Festival in Beijing. Although it takes place in a cold season and in a cold location, this Festival will certainly warm up your heart and spirit!
  • Vietnamese new year in Hanoi
    The first day of the new year is important for many cultures, both in the East and in the West. While people living in the West are used to celebrate the incoming new year in the night between the 31st December and the 1st January, celebrations in other parts of the world take place according to the lunar calendar.
  • Contemporary art fair in Lisbon
    Contemporary art works (produced in the 20th and 21st centuries), are not always well-known or not totally understood just because they have been realised recently.
  • New year’s eve in Copacabana
    New Year’s Eve celebration is certainly one of the most appreciated feasts, above all by young people, who during this night usually have more fun than in any other night of the year.
  • Nativity cribs exhibition in Krakow
    Building cribs during Christmas time is one of the most ancient traditions in Christian culture, and it is widespread above all in some cities.
  • London Bierfest in October 2008
    When you think about beer and the month of October, you cannot avoid thinking about the famous Munich Oktoberfest. However, since October 2003 beer lovers have the possibility to enjoy also another event, which is becoming more and more successful each year: the London Bierfest.
  • Barter and second-hand articles fair in Naples
    If we stop and think about the most relevant problems that characterise our era we cannot avoid thinking about environment and waste disposal: we are used to produce and consume a lot, but we cannot entirely dispose of waste, and we do not understand that the resources that we have now cannot last forever.
  • Cairo international film festival
    Egypt’s artistic tradition is certainly one of the most ancient ones in the world, and it dates back to the era of Pharaohs and Pyramids, sights that you cannot miss if you plan a trip to Egypt.
  • Florence Noel in Florence at November
    At the end of November everybody begins to think about the arrival of Christmas, and we also start buying the first presents, to be sure not to have to buy them the very last moments, when shops are overcrowded.
  • Festa della salute in Venice
    Italy is characterised by many religious feasts, which are very important for many people, also because many of these are seen as folkloristic events, going beyond their original religious meaning.
  • International festival of advent and Christmas music
    When we think about Christmas, we think about Christmas trees, Santa Claus, gifts, about the lights that brighten the city; however, this period is also characterised by Christmas carols, that have the power to reach directly people’s hearts, just as only music can do, introducing us into the real Christmas atmosphere.
  • Alternativa-indipendent film festival in Barcelona
    Every year several Film Festivals take place all around the world, catching the attention of cinema professionals and lovers.
  • Sinterklaas procession in Amsterdam
    Christmas is the most beloved feast, not only by children, who wait Santa Claus’ arrival every year, hoping that they have been good enough during the year to deserve presents, but also by the grown-up, who consider this feast as an occasion to admire illuminated cities, to exchange gifts with relatives and friends, and to enjoy gargantual meals.
  • Holidays in Venice, the city on the water
    A true vacation in Venice is a dream that becomes reality for the one who desires to catch him with historical buildings, beaches, romantic gondolas, artificial of merit and museums of Roman and Catholic epoch.
  • Artist Istanbulart Fair 2008
    In the last years Turkey has lived a period of great cultural development: evidences of this are given by the Nobel Prize for Literature awarded to the writer Ohran Pamuk in 2006, and by Gegen die Wand, the movie by Fatih Akin which won the Golden Bear in Berlin in 2004.
  • Halloween parade in New York
    Children from all over the world know that the end of October is Halloween time, a feast that is linked to Anglo-Saxon traditions, but which has now invaded the entire world.
  • Popkomm, October 2008
    Popkomm, a music trade fair which takes place every year in Berlin, is one of the most important events for professionals working in the music field, and has become synonymous with innovation and new trends.
  • Rome international film festival, October 2008
    The Rome International Film Festival, created two years ago, is one of the youngest Film Festivals in Europe, but it has already become an unmissable event for all cinema lovers and professionals.
  • Montmartre harvest festival in Paris
    The Montmartre Harvest Festival (Fête des Vendanges de Montmartre) is a big feast that takes place every year in October since 1934 and that is meant to celebrate the arrival of the local Clos Montmartre Wine.
  • The mayor’s thames festival in London
    The Mayor’s Thames Festival is a big feast created in 1997 that focuses on the appreciation of London and its river.
  • Venice, the enchanted city by the shining glass
    Venice, capital of the Veneto region, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, imposes itself on the Venetian lagoon as that magical and special city that you remember for its particularity and splendor.
  • Verona, historical heritage chanted by Shakesperare
    Among the places and cities more visited in Italy, there is certainly the city of Verona, the second town in the Veneto, by number of inhabitants, crossed by the river Adige, is known by majority for Roman amphitheatre became a symbol of the city itself : Arena.
  • Best drinks in Beijing
    Tea, tea, and more tea! You can experience different ceremonies of tea at tea houses especially in the Qianman area south of Tiananmen.
  • Florence typical trattorias and outside trips
    Sure you will be enthusiastic of all Florence and Italian art but also tired and hungry after such an intense day, you can check this places to get a very tasty and typical food!
  • Extravagant events in London 2008 summer
    Worthless to say, London summer that begins at the beginning of June, is overwhelming with cultural and social events, art and flowery exhibitions, music and food festivals, intercultural fun events and everything you can expect from such a multiethnic cosmopolitan city!
  • The 17th Budapest Wine and Champagne Festival and Fair
    The 17th Budapest Wine and Champagne Festival and Fair this year will be held between the 10th and the 14th of September 2008.
  • Get your stomach ready for Beijing delicacies
    The best way to eat good and cheap in Beijing is to enter one of the omnipresent restaurants where the locals are eating and pick a few different dishes from the menu.
  • Istanbul for jazz lovers
    For all jazz lovers here we have two appointments you cannot miss in a unique city set between 2 continents and two seas: Istanbul!
  • Exploring Beijing heart
    The 38 kilometre long Chang'An (Eternal Peace) boulevard that runs from east to west through central Beijing concentrates on state, political and economic affairs.
  • Notting hill carnival 24-25 august 2008
    For a couple of days the London trendiest neighbourhood, Notting Hill, celebrates an extravagantly Carnival party. For this year the incriminated dates you need to write down are 24th and 25th of August.
  • Rome, don’t miss a dinner
    Worthless to say, in Rome you will feel you are in the heart of the Italian cuisine where everything from a simple pizza to a dish of spaghetti, meat balls or parmesan aubergines are advertised and cooked everywhere.
  • A day in Florence between food and art
    Stay in Florence means eat good food and experience some of the best museums of the world all in 2 km squared. Isn’t it?
  • London open air events in june 2008
    Are you planning to visit London in June? It’s probably one of your best choices in order to avoid tourist crowds and bad British weather whilst cherishing some the most interesting open air cultural events.
  • Venice obliged destination for tourism in Italy
    Italy offers itself as a country of important and various tourist destinations.
  • Sonar festival in barcelona june 19 to 21
    To any electronic music lover the dates 19 -21 June cannot be speechless. To anyone looking for a vacation in Barcelona should be familiar the Sonar Festival.
  • Tuscany Florences Popular Dance Festival in July
    Two major events colour the spring month of May in Florence and they are the traditional Fair Artisan and Palace, and the Fabbrica Europa Festival.
  • Discover Krakows art, mystery and green spots
    Krakow is a very fascinating city. There are many curiosities and treasures hidden in its chapels, churches, streets, cemeteries and museums.
  • New York in may
    Well, you finally have been defeated by the New York City recall and are packing your stuff with no idea of what to expect, what to do, how to make the most of your little time in the Big apple?!
  • Cracow s hot june festivals
    Krakow is not just an alternative destination as it’s not too much touristy yet, but it’s also a lively city of the Old fascinating Eastern Europe.. with a lot to offer to young people!
  • World festival of puppet art in prague 2008
    June is a very special month for Prague cultural life! Right after the Spring International Music Festival, two other major events will be held in the Czech Capital streets, theatres and squares.

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