Germany is famous for their legendary Christmas markets. Starting around the last of November, the entire country starts to kick off the holiday season with markets (both large and small) that sell a wide variety of seasonal winter food, beverages, toys, dA©cor, and much more. Many of these markets also offer entertainment that can include everything from nativity scenes to traditional German Christmas music.A But the real draw of these family fun festivals is the authenticity of the merchandise. You won′t find the same mass-produced holiday items; here you will find quality handmade items like candles, wooden toys, figurines,...

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The Canadian National Exhibition is held every year in Toronto. This year it's being held from August 21 to September 7. It's located on Lake Ontario′s shore (also near downtown Toronto). If you plan on being in the Toronto area around that time, you can purchase tickets in advance on the Canadian National Exhibition website. There, you also can check for daily schedules of the events and activities at the CNE. CNE offers a wide range of family entertainment in the form of concerts, shows, and demonstrations. What is on the schedule this year? Petula Clark, The Pointer Sisters, an...

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If you have a hard time deciding whether to visit a historical town versus a urban paradise, then maybe you should check out Philadelphia. As the birthplace for liberty and freedom, this east coast city has a mix of historical architecture, fascinating museums, sublime shopping, and plenty of events throughout the year. And if you′d like to explore the great outdoors, take a side trip and explore the beautiful countryside that surrounds Philadelphia. Here are three more reasons why you should visit The City of Brotherly Love this summer. Exploring Philadelphia′s History- There are essentially three historic neighborhoods in downtown Philadelphia...

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When you saw the the title, "Book Travel", what did you think?A Was it that this article would be aboutA making reservations?A It's a good guess but incorrect. "Book Travel" is exactly what those 2 nouns state:A travelling for books.A If you live in or are willing to travel to California, our sister site, Bout Books, has an article about Literary Festivals that will happening there. To learn more about the dates and locations for these events, click...

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It doesn't matter if you're an artist or just someone who appreciates and celebrates the arts. It doesn't even matter if you're an art newbie. If you've come to San Francisco to pay tribute to the arts, then you've come to the right place. But, now you ask, when should you go? Ahh. You've come to the right place. 1. SF Sketchest Four comedians founded the SF Sketchfest in 2001 primarily to highlight the comedic talents of six sketch comedy groups in the Bay Area:A The Fresh Robots, Kasper Hauser, The Meehan Brothers, Please Leave The Bronx, Totally False People and White Noise...

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