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Where can the oldest zoo in the world be found

Asks marmalade A. It is believed to be the Tiergarten in Vienna, it can be found within the grounds of the Sch nbrunn Palace. Q. Is it a major tourist attraction A. It is a moderate attraction00:00 Mon 22nd Oct 2001

Why is Tobago always twinned with Trinidad

Asks alicevida A. The islands of Trinidad and Tobago are both located off the coast of Venezuela and share a government and central administration - so are always twinned together. They gained00:00 Mon 22nd Oct 2001

I've flown through Girona. Should I stay there

A. You won't regret it if you do. And flights are pretty cheap at the moment. Q. Is there much to do in the city A. Lots. Some of the newer and smarter hotels in Eixample, the new town on the00:00 Tue 16th Oct 2001

Fortune favours the brave

Q. It this the time to book a holiday A. Ah, well, now that depends on how brave you feel.Probably the FBI and their international colleagues won't go on record guaranteeing your safety - but00:00 Mon 15th Oct 2001

Was Budapest originally two cities

Asks marmalade A. The history of Budapest and Hungary itself is a massive subject - as it was naturally a place of hot springs and fertile land it attracted many nearby Europeans (including Romans,00:00 Mon 08th Oct 2001

Where does the word carnival come from

Asks danmiller103 A. The word carnival is of Italian origin and means carne vai or goodbye to meat. The origins of the carnival differ depending on where you live and what traditions you believe in.00:00 Mon 08th Oct 2001

Why is Bath so popular

Asks esmeharrison A. Bath is one of the most picturesque cities in the UK - and among the top ten tourist locations in the country. It is best known for its hot springs, sweeping crescents with town00:00 Mon 08th Oct 2001

I understand that since the devastation in the US it will understandably take longer at check-in in airports, but what changes will actually take place

Asks marmalade A. There has been a lot of talk, and press coverage, since the horrific events of September 11, 2001 stating that the way we travel will be changed forever. This in effect means that00:00 Mon 01st Oct 2001

Where can I find the Rupert Bear museum

Asks Katie A. There isn't an entire museum devoted to this loveable bear, but there is a permanent Rupert Bear exhibition held in the Heritage Museum in Canterbury, Kent. Mary Tourtel, his creator00:00 Mon 01st Oct 2001

What is the best city in Switzerland

Asks esmeharrison A. Undoubtedly it is Zurich. Switzerland itself has a squeaky clean reputation and many of its cities are often criticised for their sanitised appearance and resulting cold00:00 Wed 10th Jan 2001

Where can I find out about hot-air ballooning online I would like to plan a surprise trip for my dad, who lives in Berkshire

asks atwood2 A. One of the best sites for booking surprise trips can be found at Horizon Ballooning. It organises hot-air balloon trips around the south of England - in Berkshire, Hampshire, Sussex00:00 Mon 24th Sep 2001

How many people visit the Lake District each year

asks alicevida A. The Lake District attracts more than 12 million visitors every year. Q. What attracts so many people A. The Lake District is renowned for its stunning scenery and spectacular00:00 Mon 24th Sep 2001

What is the city Christiania known as today

asks Katie A. Christiania was once the name of Oslo, capital of Norway. The city was known as Oslo from its inception in 1025 until it was burned down in 1624 and rebuilt by King Christian IV, who00:00 Mon 24th Sep 2001

Can you recommend anywhere good to visit in Cornwall

ask Margie A. Cornwall is brimming over with towns, beaches and resorts to visit. Some of the most popular include the following: St Ives: Cultural heart of the county. Today it has a Tate Gallery00:00 Mon 10th Sep 2001

I will be moving abroad to work later this year, can you recommend any good expat websites that will keep me in touch with life in Britain

Asks panda A. Most websites geared towards the British expatriate community will help you keep in touch with news and current affairs back home, put you in touch with fellow Brits abroad or send you00:00 Mon 03rd Sep 2001

What is the Feria de Abril

Asks Pamela A. The Feria de Abril or April Festival is celebrated in the southern Spanish city of Seville. It is a massive street festival that lasts a week (in the last week of April) and usually00:00 Mon 03rd Sep 2001

What is the best park in Vancouver

Asks fridaX A. Vancouver and its surrounding area have more parkland than some countries, not to mention other cities. My personal favourite is Stanley Park, but it really depends what you are00:00 Mon 03rd Sep 2001

Can you recommend any good days out for children I m running out of ideas for the rest of the summer holidays!

Asks atwood2 A. You have done well to keep them busy this long, but with only two weeks to go until the kids are back at school you could maybe indulge them in a day out at one of the following00:00 Mon 27th Aug 2001

Do you have any tips or guidelines for health care whilst abroad

asks Brandon A. Keeping healthy and preventing illness or infection while abroad boils down to common sense in most cases, and in most western countries you can usually act as you would at home. But00:00 Mon 27th Aug 2001

Is Barcelona a good weekend destination

Asks esmeharrison A. Barcelona is a great place to visit for a long weekend, as it is just possible to cover most of the top sights on foot - if you prefer not to use the very efficient Metro. It is00:00 Mon 27th Aug 2001