Travel Forum / Destinations / Europe / November 2006

If there any veterans out there, thanks for what you did. If *you*
know a veteran, thank them.

My husband and I are flying from the US to Holland in a week or so to visit
good friends. Husband really wants to do a side trip to Belgium, either for
a day or an overnight, mostly just to say he's been, and also to drink
Belgian beer in its place of origin.

A) MUSEUMS EVENING OPENINGS/"NOCTURNES" : (between 18:00 and 24:00)
LISTED ACCORDIND TO THE DAY OF THE WEEK (MOSTLY ON THURSDAYS) :
Key : JF = jours fériés (bank holiday : « feast days ») not always
mentionned since all museums are normally closed the 3 main JF (01.01,

Why do they say that the Shetland Islands are closer to Norway then they are
to the mainland UK?  I've just looked on Google Earth and using the ruler
function, from the centre point of the Shetland Islands, I've calculated its
around 130 miles from there to John O'Grouts, but ...

I have a question regarding the validity if Indian Drivers licence in
France. I am not sure if I should go through the tedious and time
consuming process of obtaining a french drivers licence. Has anyone
experienced this sitiation or know any information regarding this, and

Attending a concert in February and I would appreciate it if someone
could tell me the best way to get to this venue i.e. what metro
line/station to get etc.
L'OLYMPIA, Direction du département Billetterie, 18 rue de

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,3-2448801,00.html
The Times      November 11, 2006
By Jonathan Clayton, Africa Correspondent
Zanzibar, the spice island that has become a tropical tourist paradise,

We had a pretty good week last week, the winds blew up from
Bretagne and so it is cloud covered right now. The weather
has been warmer, above 50 F and the lows are not too low, in
the 40s. The leaves are leaving the trees now more seriously.

All right, here are serious questions, so no sarcasm please.
I'm going to Heidelberg.  What brands of licorice are available there and
have strong flavors?
I've also heard about Limburger cheese, and the strongest stuff oozes a

anybody used this in the winter? Its supposed to be very rough in the
bay of biscay, I wondering if it would be stupid choice, we dont
normally suffer from sea sickness but I note some racing yatchs turned
back the other day.

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...deep-fried fish in either breadcrumbs or a light batter (I can't recall
which), served in small chunks for eating with the fingers (not whole
fillets) - rather like scampi in the UK?

has anyone here stayed actually inside the old town or possibly close
.(within walking distance to the old town) and would suggest hotels in
the area?
Any thoughts advice suggestions on the various Islands Hvar etc as for