Travel Forum / Destinations / Europe / January 2004

Travelers of the world unite! No more bashing citizens of other countries -
no more Freedom fries - no change from Canadian bacon - ( we call it back
bacon ourselves ;-)
Let's all make an effort to get along in 2004.

Sunday, December 14, 2003 6:03AM EST
Report: Saddam Hussein captured alive
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Saddam Hussein has been captured alive in his hometown

I have a few questions about the difficulty of a few hikes we are
planning on taking during our January Wales vacation. My friend and I
are fairly inexperienced hikers but we are curious enough to give a
few points of interest a try.

How are you able to walk in the cold weather i find it too cold
especially with all the baggage on your back?

For those who still use film rather than digital, has anyone tried the
new Kodak high definition film?   Good or bad experiences with it?
I'll be in Italy for Feb., expect I will run into more
hazy/misty/cloudy than crystal clear days.  Not sure how the high-def

Hello, I have a question for those of you who have been to France. I
have a friend that recently came back from Paris, and she said that
she couldn't find any larger bras to purchase in the lingerie shops. I
remember reading that Anne Cole, a top swimsuit designer saying that

Has anyone stayed at this hotel recently?  The only review I can find
on the web is from 1996, and it wasn't favorable.  I will be visiting
my daughter in Bologna in February and it is hard to find rooms
because of the fairs.  I'd appreciate any feedback or information

Terror cells regroup - and now their target is Europe
Secret intelligence papers from across the continent reveal a growing danger
from a widening network of fanatics - and this is a struggle the West cannot
lose

As per subject.  Anyone traveling in Spring or Summer might benefit by
converting travel funds now; I've read the Euro was projected to hit
1.50-1 by Summer 2004...
Tim K

Condolences to all who lost loved ones in the Flash Airlines crash
this weekend.  It is especially sad to note that many of the victims
were children.
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This is a  ongoing battle in France over the head scarves.
Some wish to ban them in schools or worn by public employees.
Slightly more (49%) of the Muslim women in France were polled
to be AGAINST the wearing of the scarves than for (41%).  So

Last weed I was in Schladming for winter holidays - and I would
recommend you this area surround the Dachstein! Wonderful snow
conditions and well prepared slopes, a good beer, and party. When I
compare it with last year, (last year I was in Garmisch Partenkirchen,

can anyone tell me if this (clapham, east side towards brixton) area is an
unsafe place to stay while I'm in London.
thanks.
kk

Many thanks for those who helped me decipher Prague.
Next problem:  Munich to Rothenburg via Romantic Road region.  And, then on to
the Rhine and Cologne.  
Never been to Rothenburg or the Rhine.  We probably would not be

I plan to  visit  Czech on April 04,Does anybody has suggestion
about  the nice cities of Czech other than Prague, please
help,thanks  in advance