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We love Spain

9/4/12 4:48 PM

It's not just the endless labyrinth of narrow streets in the small villages, not just the fine gastronomy and beautiful flamenco dancers out on the streets. Spain is more...
The smiles and friendliness of the local people will make you feel welcome and relaxed.


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Posted in News By Dirk Europelives.com

We have decided to share one of Switzerland’s best kept secrets with you and tell you a bit more about our passion for this great European country.
Okay, we do realize that France and Italy (and especially Tuscany) often get the most attention when people write about Europe. But don’t overlook Switzerland.
It has virtually everything most North Americans are looking for when choosing a European holiday destination.



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Posted in News By Dirk | Europelives.com

As seen in : Baby Boomers Traveling

Boomer 
Are we talking about the adult male kangaroo in Australia nicknamed "Boomer"? Or about someone who was born during the period of increased birth rates when economic prosperity rose in many countries following World War II? Both species love their freedom...  

As a guy born in The Netherlands in the early sixties, who later studied travel marketing, I have often asked myself the question: “Why is this group of consumers so interesting to us?” As a child of a Baby Boomer couple, I have to tell you that I do realize how different my youth must have been from yours and I do realize that we all make choices based on very different experiences (and sometimes values) including our travel decisions...


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Posted in News By Dirk Europelives.com

Thinking of spending the holiday in Europe? Sounds like a good choice to us.
But when should you go? What are the most popular countries? And what airlines are having direct connections to Europe?


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Posted in News By Dirk Europelives.com

Europe Lives on Pinterest

2/5/12 4:52 PM

pinterestPinterest is a place to organize and share online images that you find interesting or inspiring. Once uploaded or shared on Pinterest, these images become known as Pins, which the user can place on customized, themed Boards. And of course Europe Lives uses this feature....

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Posted in News By Dirk Europelives.com

Cordoba: trail of cultures

1/30/12 6:41 PM

Walking through the streets of Cordoba is like going from one period in history to another. This city in Andalusia has a unique wealth of monuments. Its historic centre has the UNESCO World Heritage designation, and this is not only on account of the Great Mosque. Why don't you come and discover it for yourself?

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Posted in News By Dirk Europelives.com

The fun of going on a holiday already starts when browsing the web, looking for great deals. It usually costs quite a bit of time because of the unfamiliarity with the destination. Suppliers understand that. They anticipate on this by providing information about attractive destinations, convenient transportation and affordable accommodations. These are the ingredients to generate and increase the desire (to book a holiday). But how do they entice consumers online? How do they remove the uncertainties? And what role can ‘Cialdini’s weapons of influence’ play?

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Posted in News By Dirk Europelives.com

Small Europe

1/5/12 4:00 PM

Most of my life I’ve lived in The Netherlands. As this is a very small country, it is easy to travel abroad. If there are no traffic jams, you can be in Belgium or Germany by car in less than an hour. Also Austria, Switzerland, France, Italy and Germany are reasonably close to each other regarding distances. 

It’s hard to imagine for most North Americans how ‘small’ Europe actually is. Last

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