Food Files - Dublin
The Irish sure know how to have a good time - just watch the down-to-earth denizens of Dublin guzzling Guinness at a local bar. Canadian traveller and blogger Jade Johnston indulges in typical Irish flavours by touring the Guinness and Jameson production facilities.
http://ouroyster.com/jade/guinness-and-jameson-the-flavours-of-dublin

Artistic Diversion - London Art Fair
If you fancy spotting new artists on the rise or are a collector of fine paintings, the annual London Art Fair - which runs from 18-22 January - is already marked on your calendar. For those those who enjoy browsing around and soaking up the art vibe, this week-long fair offers a chance to see over 100 galleries showing off the best of 20th century British art.
http://londonist.com/2012/01/preview-london-art-fair-business-design-centre.php

A Weekend in - Rome
What to get the most out of your weekend visit to Rome, The Eternal City? Europe-Cities.com writer Daniel Palmroos with local knowledge packs 48 hours full of attractions such as Fontana di Trevi, The Pantheon, Sistine Chapel and a host of spectacular sights in Rome.
http://www.europe-cities.com/en/1033/italy/rome/2127_48_hours_in_rome/

A Quick Stop - Venice
With a few weeks to go until Valentine's Day - the official holiday of the lovey-dovey - travel writer Nick Boulos trace the path of Italy's legendary lover, Casanova, in Venice.
http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/europe/trail-of-the-unexpected-casanovas-venice-6289234.html

Building the Future - London
'Up, up and away' is probably the motto of London's city-planners as the city's newest skyscraper, The Shard, is set to tower over the British capital come Olympic Time.  Sophie Carville takes a look at the city's newest and most visible landmark - the tallest building in Western Europe.
http://www.europe-cities.com/en/1033/uk_england/london/2126_the_shard_towers_over_london/

Travel Advice - How to have a cheaper and deeper travel experience?
For globetrotting nomads who are constantly on the move, exploring cities and natural landmarks in search of lasting memories, finding ways to stay on budget and still have a rich, culturally-connected experiences can often be a challenge. Life-long travel duo Caz and Craig Makepeace of www.ytravelblog.com draw on their numerous journeys when assembling a list of practical tips and ideas on how to have a more enriching and deeper travel adventure.
http://www.ytravelblog.com/32-travel-tips-for-a-cheaper-and-deeper-travelling-experience/

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