From Vancouver by Car
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- On: 23/04/2008 12:21:55
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Vancouver – is the biggest city in western Canada and is also Canada’s 3rd largest city. The city first came to prominence during the Fraser Canyon Gold Rush during the 1860s. Today it is the most significant port in North America and it was also rated 3rd highest standard of living for a city after Zurich and Geneva.
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From Toronto by Car
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- On: 22/04/2008 13:53:41
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Toronto – is Canada's largest city and is the capital of its most populous province, Ontario. Large proportions of the population are immigrants and this leads to it being one of the most multicultural cities in North America. This cultural blend also adds a lot to the many festivals held throughout the year.
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From Ottawa by Car
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- On: 21/04/2008 14:40:55
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Ottawa – was chosen as Canada’s capital by Queen Victoria as a compromise between Montreal and Toronto. This has led to the city arising from a simple lumber village to becoming one of the fastest growing cities in North America. This recent origin means that it is a very modern city and it has a large immigrant population, which means it has an interesting blend of cultures.
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From Montreal by Car
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- On: 21/04/2008 10:06:31
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Montreal – is the cultural capital of Quebec and is second only to Toronto as Canada’s largest city. Montreal is a French-speaking city but English is also well spoken throughout. The city is known as being somewhat of a party town as well as being the home of the Canadian Gran Prix.
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From Brussels by Car
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- On: 21/04/2008 09:15:21
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Brussels – is located in the centre of Belgium and is perhaps the most Belgian city in the country, while the rest of the country has flavours of French or Dutch influence. The city is home to a number of European Union institutions that lead many to believe it is the effective capital of Europe.
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Naples Attractions by Car
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- On: 02/04/2008 09:51:03
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Naples – also called Napoli, is major city in Southern Italy and it has a long history dating back to its founding by the Greeks. It is the biggest city in Italy south of Rome and is perhaps best known as the birthplace of Pizza and its proximity to Mount Vesuvius.
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Venice Attractions by Car
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- On: 13/03/2008 16:42:21
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Venice – is the one of Italy’s most famous cities, well known for its location on a lagoon, with no cars and a huge number of canals. It has a long history since it rose to prominence as a city-state in the 12th century. Its location at the head of the Adriatic allowed it to become a hub for trade between the Byzantine Empire, the Islamic World and Western Europe.
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Turin Attractions by Car
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- On: 13/03/2008 15:49:19
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Turin – was the original capital of Italy when the nation of Italy was first founded. The city is little more than an hour from the French border and as a result the culture of the city is distinctly more French than your typical Italian city. The city is perhaps best known as the home of the Fiat car manufacturers.
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Sicily by Car
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- On: 13/03/2008 15:23:51
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Sicily - is the biggest island in the Mediterranean and it lies on the toe of the Italian peninsula. The island has a long and diverse history, as it is located in such a very strategic location in the middle of the Mediterranean.
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Sardinia by Car
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- On: 13/03/2008 15:05:22
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Sardinia – is the second biggest island in the Mediterranean and it lies directly south of Genoa and Corsica, and to the west of Naples. Like most of the major islands of the Mediterranean it has had a long and interesting history. It has changed hands numerous times between the various empires that have ruled in the area, and even had an empire of its own!
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