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Can you recommend any good museums in Liverpool

Asks Diana A. Outside London, Liverpool has more museums than most other British cities. Some of the best ones include the following: The Walker Gallery William Brown Street, Liverpool L3 8EL,01:00 Mon 04th Mar 2002

Are there any good websites that help you organise holidays for the disabled, especially in the UK

Asks Mable Jackson A. There are quite a few good ones that all offer different services e.g. transportation and travel around the UK; booking and planning a trip abroad; organised tours etc. It01:00 Mon 25th Feb 2002

I've been told the best place to stay in Marrakesh is in a riad. What's that

Asks howardpiercy A. A riad is a small hotel that has been set up as a traditional Moroccan home. They are to be found in the centre of the old town, and look like small walled compounds from the01:00 Mon 25th Feb 2002

Where exactly are the Seychelles

Asks esme A. The Seychelles (an archipelago of 115 islands) can be found in the Indian Ocean, off the east coast of Africa, to the north east of Madagascar. Q. What is the capital A. Victoria (on01:00 Mon 25th Feb 2002

When is Chinese New Year celebrated in 2002 - it's in February isn't it

Asks danmiller103 A. Chinese New Year 2002 began on 12 February, celebrations last for 15 days. The Chinese calendar is determined by a combination of solar and lunar movements (with each lunar cycle01:00 Mon 18th Feb 2002

How should a woman traveller dress when visiting a Muslim country

Asks panda A. Muslim women usually wear long and loose clothing, sometimes covering their head and face, as part of their religious beliefs. Although western women are not expected to dress likewise,01:00 Mon 11th Feb 2002

Where is Toompea

Asks esme A. Toompea is the hill upon and around which the Estonian capital of Tallinn is centred. The settlement on the hill, which grew into Tallinn, was where the Danes first settled in 1219 and01:00 Mon 11th Feb 2002

What is Valencia famous for

Asks mikespatetti A. Valencia is most famous for paella (the national rice and seafood based dish), which originates here; Orxata an earth-almond milk, made into a drink; its oranges and of course01:00 Mon 11th Feb 2002

Where can I find out about tried and tested child-friendly holidays

Asks alicevida A. There are two great websites that will help you if you're trying to book a holiday with children. These are Family Travel and Baby Goes 2. Both sites are UK based and offer01:00 Mon 04th Feb 2002

Are there any good beaches near Christchurch in New Zealand

Asks danmiller103 A. The two main beach areas can be found in and around the suburbs of New Brighton and Sumner which look out onto the Pacific Ocean. New Brighton reached its hey-day in the 1970s01:00 Mon 04th Feb 2002

What is Vilnius like to visit

Asks marmalade A. If you have read Jonathan Franzen's current bestseller The Corrections, you could be mistaken for thinking Vilnius is full of corruption, a free market economy gone wild and much01:00 Mon 04th Feb 2002

Where is Riga

Asks Diana A. Riga is the capital of Latvia. Q. What is its population A. It is approximately 900,000. Q. I have been reading a lot about Riga lately, is it a good place to visit A. It is one01:00 Mon 28th Jan 2002

Is it true that Andalucia in Spain has its own government

Asks Jasper A. Yes, Andalucia is one of Spain's 17 autonomous regions, with its own parliament, president and Supreme Court. Q. Isn't Andalucia of Moorish origin A. Yes, Andaluc a was occupied by01:00 Mon 28th Jan 2002

What area of Denmark does Jutland cover

Asks Julian A. Jutland makes up the greater part of Denmark covering about 250 miles (400km) stretching from its German border to its northern most tip. Q. What are the main towns in Jutland A.01:00 Mon 28th Jan 2002

Can you tell me the flying times to the major European cities, from the UK Also do you know which airlines fly direct to those cities from the UK

Asks meredew A. Accurate flying times will vary depending on weather conditions, but an approximate time to the major cities can be predicted to take the following times (also included is a list of01:00 Mon 21st Jan 2002

What is the Brabo Fountain, what does it commemorate - and what's all this about hands

Asks marmalade A. The Brabo Fountain is in Antwerp, the second city of Belgium. It's named after Silvius Brabo, a legendary hero who ended years of terror for the port by the giant Antigonus who,01:00 Mon 21st Jan 2002

Is Manchester still undergoing a rejuvenation programme

Asks Janis A. It is almost complete and will be by the time Manchester hosts the Commonwealth Games later this year. Many of its old buildings have been cleaned and new ones built and many slum areas01:00 Mon 21st Jan 2002

What is Tourism Concern

Asks sugar A. Tourism Concern is a charitable organisation that was set up in 1989 to campaign for tourism that is economically fair, limiting any damage to the environment or cultural mores of01:00 Mon 14th Jan 2002

When is the Coptic Christmas celebrated in Egypt

Asks natalia A. Instead of 25th December, Christmas is celebrated on 7th January. This is not unique as the Russian Orthodox Church, among others, also celebrate Christmas on 7th January. All Coptic01:00 Mon 14th Jan 2002

How long has Gibraltar been under British rule

Asks serge A. It has been a British colony since 1713. Q. Why is it called the Rock of Gibraltar A. Gibraltar is an actual rock that sits in the Mediterranean (with Spain to the north and west of01:00 Mon 14th Jan 2002