International Travel News articles from June 2000

International Travel News archives from June 2000

Report Cards.(travel tips to Americans planning vacations abroad)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2000... On NEW ZEALAND, March 2000[ldots] * Travel tip -- New Zealand is American-friendly, as are current exchange rates. Ubiquitous ATMs are your best source of local cash. * The North Shore Auckland branch of Rent-A-Dent (phone...

Boarding Pass.(International Travel News offers information on tourism issues)(Brief Article)(Editorial)
June 1, 2000... Dear Globetrotter: In this issue, in the Tours section, we are making mention of two tours which are definitely newsworthy for travelers but which fall under the subject heading of "controversial." One tour goes to North Korea and the...

The colorful villages--and people--of England's Cornish coast.
June 1, 2000... "It's spelled Mousehole. It's pronounced Mewz'l. We were sacked and burned by the Spanish. And," the shopkeeper said with a sly grin, "it's our turn to sack the tourists." Cornwall's colorful villages On this sunny Cornish afternoon,...

Travelers' Intercom.(two-week course on Ireland at Trinity College in Dublin)
June 1, 2000... Summer school on Ireland Like many Americans, my ancestry includes the Irish. I knew little of Ireland until the summer of 1999 when I was immersed in Ireland in the 2-week Ireland in Europe Summer School given at Trinity College, Dublin. ...

Philippines concern.(Abu Sayyaf organization to launch terrorist attacks against Americans in Philippines if Filipino terrorists held in US are not released)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... On April 17,'00, the U.S. Embassy in Manila informed the local American community that a spokesperson for the Abu Sayyaf terrorist organization had stated that unless its demands for the release of terrorists being held in the U.S. were met, it...

Nepal incidents.(Maoist insurgents target foreign travelers in Nepal)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... On April 21 the American Embassy in Katmandu reported that the level of civil unrest and terrorist violence throughout Nepal had escalated in recent weeks and was expected to remain at heightened levels. Of particular concern were recent...

Zimbabwe tension.(commercial farms occupied by Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... Zimbabwe is experiencing some tension, as members of the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association have been occupying commercial farms throughout the country. Police authorities view these farm occupations as a political issue and...

Southern Senegal caution.(Americans traveling to Casamance region, Senegal, are informed on military activity in the area)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... The U.S. Embassy in Dakar advises U.S. citizens to defer travel to the Casamance region of southern Senegal. There has been an increase in fighting between Casamance separatists and the Senegalese military since February 2000. Military...

Algeria still unpredictable.(Americans traveling to Algeria get informed about terrorist actions in the country)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... The United States Department of State warns U.S. citizens to evaluate carefully the implications for their security and safety before deciding to travel to Algeria. Although the number of terrorist incidents in Algeria has fallen considerably...

Nigeria dangers.(to Americans traveling to the country)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the dangers of travel to Nigeria. Nigeria has limited tourist facilities, and conditions pose considerable risks to travelers. Violent crime, committed by ordinary criminals as well as by...

Kazakhstan radiation levels.(reported)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... Local press reports indicate that members of a Mangystau Atomic Energy Complex (MAEC) inspection team have found elevated levels of radiation at five locations in the city of Atyrau in western Kazakhstan. Sites that were reported as having...

Belgium's Royal Palace open to public.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... The King and Queen of Belgium reside in the Palace of Laeken, but King Albert II has his offices at the Royal Palace in Brussels and from July 25 through Sept. 24, 2000, its doors will be open to the public. The Royal Palace is used for...

Expressway fee in Hungary.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2000... On Jan. 2, 2000, a sticker fee system was introduced for motorists in Hungary driving on the. M1 expressway between Hegyeshalom (on the Austrian border) and Budapest and on the M3 expressway which links the capital with eastern Hungary. ...

Austria Rail Pass.(offered to visitors to Austria)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2000... Making things easier for visitors to Austria, the Austria Rail Pass is now available through the branch offices of Austrian Airlines worldwide. A railpass valid for three days is priced at US$102 for unlimited second-class travel or US$151...

Rainforest music festival highlight of Malaysia trip.(Annual Rainforest World Music Festival)(World Music Festival.)
June 1, 2000... I stood in the darkness of a summer night in Borneo with the rain pouring down on me. Behind me was the rainforest. Suddenly drums were pounding away -- a headhunter warning! It continued on and on as more drummers joined in. Then gongs and...

Save those issues!
June 1, 2000... "I love ITN! It's one magazine I don't throw away when finished": Leah Lore Gabsky, Richmond, VA And you're smart not to, Leah, because annually in the March issue we provide an index, of all the features, letters and news items printed in...

Living royally--at bourgeois prices.(travel to France)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2000... France is a great bargain and with a little effort, you can really live "high, off the hog." A month in June in the Loire, Auvergne, Dordogne, Languedoc and Provence cost us about $3,800 not including airfare (frequent-flyer mileage) or car...

British Isles.(personal reports on travels)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2000... At the foothills of the South Downs in West Sussex, in a small village between Petersfield and Midhurst, is an outstanding B&B, Mrs. Fiona Hill's B&B (3, Elsted, Midhurst, West Sussex, GU29 OJY ENGLAND; phone [01730]:825-065 or e-mail rob...

Europe.(personal reports on travels)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2000... We visited several countries in Europe last year. Since we travel independently by train, we prefer accommodations near the train stations. We have noticed that some of the hotels in Europe will say that they are near the train station but what...

Asia.(personal reports on travels)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2000... We stayed at the Airport Ashok Hotel at the Calcutta airport in INDIA. The hotel van came within five minutes of being called; it's only a 3-minute drive to the hotel. The staff was courteous at check-in. The atmosphere is one of...

Pacific.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... We were in AUSTRALIA with Swain Tours in July '99 and stayed at the Rydges Plaza (Barrett Dr., Alice Springs, NT 0870, Australia; phone [08] 8950-800 or fax [08] 8952-3822) - located one mile from town. An excellent hotel. Each room has a...

Africa.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... I recommend Mantenga Lodge (P.O. Box 68, Ezulwini, SWAZILAND; phone [09268] 61049/62168 or fax [09268] 62516) -- a wonderful place! Rates for standard rooms are 320 rand ($53) double and 220 rand ($36) single. For chalets, 388 rand,($65)...

An Ecuadorian treasure[ldots].(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... Ritchie, Roger European and North American visitors to Ecuador often concentrate their visit on the Gal[acute{a}]pagos Islands, teeming as they are with unique life-forms, or the world-class capital city, Quito, with its upscale...

Best maps For overseas travel.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... We received a few responses to our recent call for sources of maps. Readers are welcome to continue to write in with more suggestions as well as any map-handling travel tips. -- Editor My map collection, is for Europe. For planning an...

Seeking roots in Croatia's Adriatic.
June 1, 2000... For several years now, ideas of a visit to Croatia have pulled at my travel genes. My father was born there and, as far as we knew, there were still some relatives somewhere in the country (although as the elderly members of my family died, the...

Paper museum, Korea.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... Located within Pan Asia Paper Company (PAPCO) in Chonju, Chollabuk-do, Korea, the Hansol Paper Museum shows the history of paper manufacturing in Chonju, a mecca of traditional paper in Korea. The museum houses more than 3,000 historic...

IRAN AND 'THE STANS'.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... I've subscribed to ITN for several years and traveled a lot but have never written about a tour. I am, however, recommending the "5 Stans & Iran" tour with Advantage Travel & Tours (12625 Gate Dr., Poway, CA 92064; phone 8001882-2098, fax 858...

JORDAN LEBANON AND SYRIA.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... I enjoyed a really interesting trip to Jordan, Lebanon and Syria, Oct. 2-20, '99, with Calvary Tours, Inc. (1559 Post Rd., Fairfield, CT 06430; phone 800/399-1313 or 203/256-1234, fax 203/256-8125 or e-mail calvtours@aol.com). I found the...

TURKEY.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... Ignore all the horror stories about earthquakes in this vastly underrated country that straddles the dividing line between Europe and Asia. In September '99 I returned from a remarkable tour given by Inca Floats (1311 63rd St., Emeryville, CA...

Midas Tours.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... When we started planning our August '99 trip to Turkey, we debated over whether to drive ourselves or go on a tour. We had never been on a tour before and we were very apprehensive as to what it would be like -- we did not relish spending time...

CHINA.
June 1, 2000... In June '99 six of us flew to China (using our frequent-flier mileage). There, we traveled with Ritz Tours (428 So. Atlantic Blvd. #101, Monterey Park, CA 91754; phone 626-289-2450 or fax 626-281-0117) and, to emphasize, we were only six the...

SOUTH AFRICA.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... On Nov. 8, '98, my wife and I joined a tour of South Africa offered by smarTours (501 Fifth Ave., New York, NY 10017; phone 800 /337-7773). At a cost of $2,799 per person, including round-trip airfare from Miami, this 15-day tour cost much...

South Africa Highlights & Safari.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... We were delighted with the "South Africa Highlights & Safari," a 15-day tour offered by smarTours (New York, NY) that departed Sept. 5, '99, from Miami. This comprehensive tour cost $2,499 per person and included international airfare and all...

SmarTours.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... In February '99, two friends and I took an 18-day tour with smarTours (New York, NY) to South Africa and Victoria Falls. The cost was $2,899 including airfare, plus $799 for the Victoria Falls extension. It proved to be a really great trip. ...

IRELAND.
June 1, 2000... The following is a description of a 2-week trip to Ireland taken by four couples in the fall of '99. Our group wanted the very best trip imaginable, with an eye on frugality when possible. From the beginning we had one consideration that...

SOUTH AMERICA.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... My husband and I took the "South American Wonders" tour, Feb. 15-March 2, '99, with Tray-Con Travel Agency (945 Hornet Dr., Hazelwood, MO 63042;phone 800/938-8728 or 314/592-3600, fax 314/592-4461 or e-mail path@meridinet.com); it was sponsored...

A memorable anniversary -- transiting the Panama Canal as it enters a new era.
June 1, 2000... In anticipation of our 25th wedding anniversary, Pat and I signed up for an 11-day cruise. On Jan. 8, 2000, we flew from Tucson to Acapulco where we boarded Royal Caribbean International's Vision of the Seas. Ports of call were Puntarenas,...

Travel clubs - ITN readers make it happen.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... Whether it's to compare notes or just make friends with frequent world travelers, if you are interested in starting, or joining, a travel club comprised of ITN readers in your area, send in a short note expressing your interest. We'll print...

Loved the 'Maasdam' transatlantic.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... When we first spoke of taking an Atlantic crossing, Aug. 28-Sept. 5, '99, our friends said, "Bad time of year," "Hurricanes," "There's nothing to do for days on end," "There will be staff shortages, less food, not much entertainment" and on...

Amazing Grace' in the Caribbean.
June 1, 2000... In 1999, while on the freighter MV Americana, we met. a like-minded couple who wanted to sail on the Amazing Grace, the supply ship for the Windjammer fleet. Our subsequent sailing, in January 2000, was planned by Jean Crouse of Arizona...

Douro Princess' across northern Portugal.(tourist highlights of Portugal, incuding a Douro River cruise, are described)
June 1, 2000... In October '98, Uniworld announced inauguration of service on Portugal's Douro River aboard the chartered Douro Princess. I had been to Lisbon twice befor and once to Praia da Rocha on the Algarve; adding the 3-night pre-cruise extension in...

Dolphins the star attraction at Australia's Monkey Mia.(a visit to Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort in Western Australia is described)
June 1, 2000... It was 8 in the morning on the central coast of Western Australia. As the sun warmed the beach at Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort, a group of men, women and children began gathering along the shoreline. Soon dorsal fins were seen above the...

Info beyond airfares.(Korean Air Lines: online information services)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... Is it sunny in Singapore? Want to know where to get great duck in Beijing? What's the current exchange rate for the Indonesian rupiah or Japanese yen? The answers to these questions and many more facts are available on Korean Air's...

Airline packages.(package to the Maldives)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... Singapore Airlines and Adore Travel, Inc., announce the perfect escape from the daily grind with a new vacation package to the Maldives. Stretching from the southwestern tip of India all the way to the equator, truly off the beaten path, the...

El Al savings.(El Al Israel Airlines: special rates, international travel)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... El Al Israel Airlines is offering low round-trip fares for travel between the United States and selected cities in Asia and Africa, with substantial savings on these routes. These fares are available through Oct. 15 for travel to Bangkok,...

Cruises.(scheduled cruises: Carnival Cruise Lines, Princess Cruises)
June 1, 2000... The Holy Land on the true 'Love Boat' Over 2 1/2 decades ago, my wife and I boarded the Pacific Princess, of Princess Cruises, for our third cruise, and I was overwhelmed. We had sailed previously on two older cruise vessels, and when I saw...

New fjord excursion on Coastal Voyage.(Norway's Geirangerfjord)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... The Geirangerfjord, one of Norway's most spectacular fjords, highlights a new shore excursion on northbound sailings of the Norwegian Coastal Voyage departing through August 2000. The 1,250-mile cruise, seven days northbound, six days...

Savings on autumn Greek isle cruises.(First European Cruises )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... First European Cruises is offering savings averaging $1,000 per person on all September and October sailings of its l,200-passenger Mistral in the eastern Mediterranean. The new Mistral, which entered service in July 1999, sails round trip...

Single-supplement breaks in Europe.(Vantage Deluxe World Travel: European river cruise)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... Vantage Deluxe World Travel, a tour operator specializing in travel for seniors, has announced savings for single travelers on all 2000 departures aboard the new European river cruise ship, the ms River Navigator. Vantage has enhanced...

Family fare including Galapagos & Europe.(Lindblad Expeditions )
June 1, 2000... Parents, children and grandparents alike now can explore the remote corners of the world with Lindblad Expeditions on journeys specifically designed for families. This summer, a seasoned expedition leader and knowledgeable naturalists lead...

NORTH KOREA DIAMOND MOUNTAIN CRUISE-TOUR.(Advantage Travel)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... On this 4-day package, which can be booked separately or in conjunction with one of Advantage Travel's tours to Korea, you will visit the popular recreational park of Diamond Mountain in North Korea. It takes advantage of three recently...

ROYAL AFRICA.(rail tour: southern Africa)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... "ROYAL AFRICA," a 14-day expedition through SOUTHERN AFRICA that includes three days on Rovos Rail's luxurious,, beautifully restored steam train Pride of Africa. Start with two nights at Zimbali Lodge, a 5-star resort on the Indian Ocean...

LIBYA [*] AND TUNISIA.(travel)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... LIBYA [*] AND TUNISIA are featured on a 20-day tour departing Oct. 9, '00. It visits such historical, sites as Carthage, Kairouan, Gabes and Matmata in Tunisia before entering. the hitherto-closed land of Libya, where you will see the...

"WINTER FESTIVAL OF MARAMURES".(Romania: tour)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... Tour Dec. 16, '00-Jan. 2, '01, begins in Bucharest, ROMANIA, and winds through the Carpathian Mountains to Brasov, Moldavia and Bucovina with its painted, monasteries. It continues into the mountainous region of Maramures, a "living...

BAR/BAT MITZVAH TOUR.(tour of Israel)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... 16-day tour of ISRAEL visits Jerusalem, Tiberias, Tel Aviv and Eilat. Stops include Mount Scopus, the Western Wall, Tower of. David Museum, Yad Vashem, the Israel Museum, the Knesset, the Dead Sea, Em Gedi and Qumran. Special features...

"WHIRLING IN ECSTASY".(tour of Turkey)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... This 19-day tour of TURKEY, July 12-30, '00, or Sept. 18-Oct. 6, '00, takes you to Istanbul with its Great Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar and Galata Tower; Lake Egirdir (in the Toros Mountains), where you can try a Turkish bath; the summer pastures...

"ANCIENT CULTURES OF THE HIMALAYA".(Himachal Pradesh region of India)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... Join a small group of six to 12 people in exploring Spiti Valley and Kinnaur, districts of the state of Himachal Pradesh in the INDIAN Himalaya, July 5-23, 2000. A remote region bordering Tibet, this region was closed to foreign travelers until...

AROUND THE WORLD BY PRIVATE JET.(24-day world tour)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... Circumnavigate the globe in 24 days aboard a Boeing 757 custom-fitted to accommodate just 88 passengers in first-class seats. This 24-day journey, departing Dec. 27, will take you to the South Pacific, Asia, the Near East and Africa, with a...

COTSWOLDS & THE SOUTH DOWNS.(England: tour)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... "COTSWOLDS & THE SOUTH DOWNS," a 10-day bicycle tour. The highlight of this tour is a dawn pilgrimage to Stonehenge with exclusive access to the circle of stones and even the chance to touch these ancient monuments, when most tourists are...

Hello Italy! An Insider's Guide to Italian Hotels $50-$99 a Night for Two.(Review)
June 1, 2000... "Hello Italy! An Insider's Guide to Italian Hotels $50-$99 a Night for Two" by Margo Classe, second edition (1999, Wilson Publishing, 5554 Spokane St., Los Angeles, CA 90016-3121 -- $18.95, 276 pgs.). This book is a great source for...

Poland -- The Rough Guide.(Review)
June 1, 2000... "Poland -- The Rough Guide" by Mark Salter, fourth edition (1999, Penguin Books, New York, NY[ldots]or Rough Guides, Ltd., 62-70 Shorts Gardens, London, WC2H 9AB, London -- $18.95, 666 pgs.). Having visited Poland six times since 1987, I...

The Senior Travel Vantage.
June 1, 2000... Elderhostel city focus Elderhostel, the standby of senior group educational programs and travel for the past 25 years, is offering a new "Independent Studies Program" featuring "City Highlights" and "Summer Academies." The idea is to...

The Discerning Traveler.
June 1, 2000... How to snag the cheapest international fares (Second of two parts) Last month I discussed how to do an international fare search. In this issue I will present more options for purchasing less expensive tickets. Auctions You...

Carifesta VII in St. Kitts & Nevis.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... The seventh Caribbean Festival of the Arts (Carifesta VII), a music festival that occurs every five years, will be held on the islands of St. Kitts & Nevis Aug. 17-26. Because Carifesta is expected to be a huge undertaking, the government has...

`Sunshine on Sale'.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... Hyatt Resort's Caribbean properties are offering free nights for guests throughout the year. Through Oct. 31, 2000, guests at the Hyatt Regency St. Lucia receive the fourth night free, and from Nov. 1 to Dec. 19, the fifth night is free....

Villa stays in Grenada.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... If you are looking for a different Caribbean vacation experience you can choose someone else's home. Grenada and its sister island of Carriacou offer villas, cottages and apartments with a change of place, a change of pace and some enticing...

'Jewels of Britain'.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... "Jewels of Britain" is a guide to the country's finest lodging and dining establishments, and the British Tourist Authority has released its "millennium edition." By using the directory and its website -- www.jewelsofbritain.com --...

Time your Scotland visit.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... * Among ancestry-focused events in Scotland this year is Gordon 2000, a major gathering for members of the clan Gordon, at Huntly, Aug. 4-6. Huntly, in northeast Scotland, is the ancient seat of the clan Gordon and it is hoped the event will be...

Wales vacation planner.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... "Wales: Land of Nature and Legend," a free 64-page vacation planner, reveals the natural wonders, ancient history, modern spirit, myths and magic, castles and coastline of Wales. The planner includes five suggested itineraries, including...

Britain.
June 1, 2000... Orkney, islands of history A few years ago, my wife and I enjoyed an engrossing romantic mystery on TV called "Oliver's Travels." Its protagonists chased all over Britain after an elusive writer of crossword puzzles who had disappeared,...

RIck Steves' Europe(c).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... The City of Light -- at night Paris, one of Europe's most romantic cities, is most beautiful after dark. Whether it's a concert at Sainte-Chapelle, a boat ride on the Seine, an elevator up the Arc de Triomphe or a late-night caf[acute{e}],...

European Potpourri.
June 1, 2000... Versailles reborn -- some 10,000 trees to be renewed The storm that raged in France on Dec. 26, 1999, destroyed or damaged 9,451 trees in the vast park of France's most famous ch[hat{a}]teau, 21 kilometers outside of Paris:. Versailles. ...

Far Horizons.
June 1, 2000... Barbados' east coast -- a walk on the wild side (Second of two parts) On our second day in Barbados we were sorting through brochures we had collected when it happened. . In front of me was a brochure of the Edgewater Inn featuring...

Focus ON ARCHAEOLOGY.
June 1, 2000... St. Peter's pagan cemetery What visitor to Rome has not crossed the Tiber River to explore the Vatican with its treasure-filled museums and St. Peter's Basilica, the largest in the world? But not many visitors know that beneath St....

CORRECTION.(Correction Notice)
June 1, 2000... An incorrect caption accompanied the picture on page 171 of the April '00 issue. Julie actually identified it as the following: "Ruins of the 17th-century Earl's Palace in Kirkwall with 12th-century St. Magnus Cathedral in the background."

Timeless Roads of the Mideast & Mediterranean.
June 1, 2000... Chania, the Venice of the Mediterranean (First of two parts on western Crete) In the northwest corner of Crete there is a beautiful city often called the Venice of the Mediterranean, this due to its Venetian-era (1204-1669) architecture...

Kilroy Was Here!(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... Of single malt and foreign waters [ldots] Ports on the U.S. West Coast see some passenger vessels, yet the number is not even close to the enormous fleet sailing from Miami. Mexico is handy for cruises from Los Angeles and San Diego,...

Japan cancels hotel/restaurant tax.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... On April 19, 2000, Japan's 3% local tourism tax -- which has been levied for over 40 years on hotel room charges of [yen]15,000 (approximately $142) or more and restaurant tabs of [yen]7,500 ($72) or more -- has been permanently abolished. ...

Hungary border crossings.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... Computer programs to check passports at Hungary's border crossing points were recently introduced in order to make controls compliant with Schengen Agreement standards. This may result in longer waiting times on weekends and holidays for...

Stockholm airport train.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... On the new 25-mile rail connection running between Arlanda International Airport and Stockholm's Central downtown rail station, trains move at 120 miles an hour and take 19 minutes to make the journey, almost an hour less than the former bus...

Treasures on Thames open for first time.(England: tour)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... This year, to mark the "new millennium," many historic sites along London's River Thames will be opened to visitors for the first time. The London String of Pearls Millennium Festival -- a year-long series of special events, exhibitions...

Spanish tapestries in Belgium.(Mechelen, Belgium)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... One of the largest and most important tapestry collections in the world, the Los Honores series of nine tapestries, is on display in Mechelen, Belgium, through Oct. 8, 2000. The tapestries, commissioned by the Court of Charles V from the...

Tapestries in Brussels.(tapestry exhibition: Brussels, Belgium)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... From the late 15th century onward, the most powerful monarchs ordered masterpieces of high-warp tapestry from Brussels' master weavers, whose reputation for delicate skills and harmonious designs reached far afield. Their works took on a sacred...

Passion Play in Germany.(Oberammergau, Germany)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2000... Depicting the1 life of Christ, from His majestical entry into Jerusalem to His resurrection, the Passion Play in Oberammergau, Germany, is held once every 10 years and is regularly a sold-out event. In 2000 it runs through October. DER...