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Tate Britain Museum Entrance - Westminster, London on Flickr.

Part of the Tate gallery network in the UK, this museum is the oldest of the group as it opened as early as 1897. Today it houses a large collection of contemporary art pieces featuring artists such as J. Turner or T. Emin, and hosts regular shows such as the Turner Prize held within its walls.

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Join the fun on the Seine River in Paris

As the weather is gradually warming up, Parisians and tourists will be irresistibly drawn to the banks of the Seine River.  Some parts of the banks, called “Paris Plages”, even offer a sandy spot in the center of the city to make the most of the sometimes hot weather. So whether walking along the stream, sitting and enjoying the calm, or taking your toll of the beach in Paris, tell us how life can get simpler?

Villeneuve Les Avignon at Place de l’Oratoire - Provence on Flickr.

View from Villeneuve Les Avignon over the city of Popes, Avignon. You can spot the golden Mother Mary protruding from a tower composing the Popes Palace. The city is also bordered by a fortification wall circling the old center, quite visible as after it the city seems to level down all of a sudden.

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London Underground: a rich history and a London symbol

The London Underground, also called “the Tube” by Londoners, is the oldest underground railway in the world, having opened back in 1863. Transporting over a billion passengers each year, which makes it the 11th busiest on earth, the trains sometimes are overpacked and it may end up as on the picture! But don’t worry, as all this history lead the Tube to become a fast and efficient transport in London.

Cannes, or the place to be in spring

To introduce Cannes, you have to start with one of the most famous festivals in the world: the Cannes Film Festival on May 16-27 with its vast array of celebrities. And just a few weeks later comes the Cannes International Festival of Creativity, awarding the best cutting-edge advertising. So put that name on your vacation checklist and follow the link to the article to make it real!

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The Little Mermaid of Cannes (EXPLORE 1/22/2012) by Rossella De Amici on Flickr.

Paris’ iconic Vespa

This retro picture of Parisians riding along the roads in a Vespa back in the 70s is filled with history. Seeing the old-fashioned dressing styles and cars hits you straight to the heart, and you wonder: how much it has changed!

Charles Dickens, the good old London writer

Charles Dickens was part of the writers that Londoners will not forget. Having gone through major difficulties in his childhood, he reflects his criticism of society in novels centered around London and the difficulties of childhood, for instance in his well-known Great Expectations and David Copperfield. If you want to learn more about the man and where he lived, follow the link.

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Great picture of the Highline in meatpacking district. 

The Cannes 2012 Film Festival

The festival, which started on the 16th of May, will go on for 11 days of celebrities gathering from all over the globe, ceremonies and awards. Probably the most prestigious film festival in the world, spots are really difficult to get. But don’t worry, the press and television will certainly give you enough info! This year’s official poster portrays Marilyn Monroe blowing candles as it marks the 50th anniversary of Marylin Monroe’s death, so go get your intel by following the link to a BBC article!