THE
COVERED MARKET IN BUDAPEST, HUNGARY -- writes
Sunny from Tel Aviv, Israel -- My girlfriend and I just returned
from Budapest and we're happy to report that from our 'woman-centered'
experience we felt safe there and could walk everywhere without
being harassed. One of the things we truly enjoyed doing was
visiting the covered market at the Pest end of Liberty Bridge
(Monday AM is a quiet time; Saturday AM allows you to shop
with the locals). Of course being in Hungary you must have
goulash at least once during your stay. We ate our fill at
the large restaurant on the second floor of the market (there
is only one large restaurant there). The price was right and
the goulash delicious. Have fun, ladies!
ENGLISH
SPOKEN AT THIS B&B IN MILAN -- writes
Roberta in Italy -- Coming to Milan for business, pleasure,
or a bit of both, and want to live like a local? Then Casa
Broggi is for you. Located in central Milan, close enough
to the action but far enough away to allow you peace and privacy,
this palazzo residence is perfect for short or long stays.
Two bedrooms accommodating four adults, with a fully-equipped
modern kitchen for when you don't feel like going out to eat,
living area with satellite TV and DVD player plus WiFi broadband
for when you want to keep in touch. Your host is Jane Wilson,
a British woman who's married to an Italian, and who has lived
in Milan for many years. Website: www.casabroggi.com
KOSHER
B&B IN ROME -- writes Debra in Toronto,
Canada -- Cheerful comfy digs with an Israeli-style breakfast
are served up at The Home in Rome, a kosher B&B in Rome.
There’s a computer with free internet in the living
room, and guests are also loaned a cell phone to use during
their stay which is very helpful. Owner Eva Gerbi Naccache
is a pleasure to deal with and her husband Avram is there
every morning to give suggestions and directions.
The B&B is conveniently located in Piazza Bologna, just 3 stops from the Termini rail/metro station. City bus #62 also stops in front of the door and will take you to all the major spots. Airport transfers can be prearranged for a fee, or take the train into Rome’s Termini and then take the metro. Tip: Tiburtina station is only one metro stop from Piazza Bologna and the trip from the airport costs half what it does to Termini. www.thehomeinrome.it
P.S. One of the best values in Rome is the Roma Pass. For 23 Euros you get unlimited access to public transit for 3 days, plus free admission to the first two museums and/or archaeological sites visited. Hold on to the card and use it for discounted admission to any other museums and sites visited after the two free ones. www.romapass.it
NEWS ALERT: If
you're a woman who dreams about Italy, we've posted a new
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all its special nooks and crannies. You'll be sorry if you
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CONNECT
WITH WOMEN IN EXPAT GROUPS -- writes Carol
in Rome, Italy -- In most major European cities there is an
expat club or group. With a little google-ing you can find
one. In Rome, for example, there is the American International
Club of Rome. www.aicrome.org
By checking out the website beforehand, you can see if the
Club has any activities going on while you are in town. It's
a great way to meet locals as well as expats and get a feel
for what Roman life is really like.
IS
THE CITY YOU'RE VISITING TOO EXPENSIVE TO SHOP IN? --
writes Robin in Toronto, Canada -- If you’re shopping
in any expensive city around the world, consider seeking out
the non-profit resale shops. I did and I was well rewarded.
In the second hand store in Oslo I found pure wool Nordic
ski sweaters in mint condition that would have been unaffordable
to me, new. I've learned that where there is wealth, there
are great thrift and consignment shops where the well-heeled
deposit their unwanted finery. As a tourist one has plenty
of time to browse these shops and perhaps come home with an
unexpected, inexpensive treasure.
INDIAN
FOOD IN PRAGUE -- writes Christine in Montreal,
Canada -- My brother and I recently visited Prague and found
the most amazing Indian restaurant. We enjoyed it so much
we went there twice and also got take-out once. Every dish
we had was fantastic. Himalaya Indian Restaurant, Soukenicka
2, Praha 1, Check out their website; part of it is in English.
http://www.himalayarestaurant.cz/index_en.htm.
Just delicious! P.S. I
love the Journeywoman newsletter and can't wait to receive
it and read it all the way through with all the wonderful
tips and information. Thanks!
WINE
AND BEAUTY IN HO CHI MINH CITY -- writes Sherry
in VietNam-- I want to tell women travelling to my city about
Qing Wine and Tapas Bar at 110 Pasteur Street District 1.
Sure, they have great wine, yummy tappas and a lovely decor;
they even have fabulous happy hour specials including cocktails
and free tapas. However the best thing about Qing is what's
upstairs - a lovely, quiet, soothing foot massage business.
Complete with comfortable chairs, mood lighting, and English
magazines. A 70 minute foot massage will run $12US (not only
foot, but it includes arms, back, and head). Or you can get
a mani/pedi for $12USD. The best part? You can order a glass
of wine and sip it while you get pampered. Isn't that fabulous?
A Ten Acre English Garden In Canada... |
If
travelling on Vancouver Island, British Colombia, consider
visiting Milner Gardens and Woodland which is located
in Qualicum Beach, approximately three hours north of
Victoria. This 70 acre garden, 10 acres in flowers,
is not like the famous structured Butchart Gardens in
Victoria. It is an English garden full of rhododendrons,
azaleas and lots of west coast plants, plus a 600 year
old Douglas Fir tree. Milner Gardens is open daily from
May to end of August. In April and Thanksgiving weekend
in October it is open Thursday through Sunday at cheaper
rates. This garden is owned by Vancouver Island University,
but their six staff members are paid solely from memberships,
admissions and plant sales which occur twice yearly.
There are over 200 volunteers (I'm one of them) who
man the welcome centre, plant sales, propagation, and
gift shop areas. With that amount of volunteers versus
the number of staff you can tell this garden is well
loved. Check out the website at:
How to...
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Take
care of your skin on safari --
This is a tip we (safariguideAfrica.com) always give
to women going on safari, and it seems to be appreciated
by all. We all know the sun in Africa will play havoc
with your skin and the wind whipping around you in an
open jeep is not that great for it either. So be sure
to pack a good sunscreen plus an after-sun cream moisturizer.
However, (and this is very important) the perfume content
in your products should be minimal as the scent will
scare away the very animals that you are hoping to see.
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