https://www.pptravel.com/blog/ The Blog of PP Travel your tour specialists company for Munich Oktoberfest, Anzac Day tours, Royal Ascot tours and La Tomatina tours. Fri, 15 May 2026 11:47:46 GMT en Copyright 1991-2026 PP Travel. All Rights Reserved. 60 https://www.pptravel.com/blog/munich-oktoberfest-reservations-tickets-tables-and-tents https://www.pptravel.com/blog/munich-oktoberfest-reservations-tickets-tables-and-tents Thu, 4 Apr 2024 02:32:04 GMT Oktoberfest is the world's largest beer festival held annually in Munich, and with several million visitors annually, Oktoberfest Reservations for some, are necessary, and are consequently highly sought after. The purpose of this guide is to ensure that if you're travelling with large groups and do require seating together (especially on busier evenings), that we give you the tools, and know how, to be able to do exactly that. info@pptravel.com (Shane) Munich Oktoberfest https://www.pptravel.com/blog/why-is-rosemary-worn-on-anzac-day https://www.pptravel.com/blog/why-is-rosemary-worn-on-anzac-day Sat, 5 Aug 2023 10:47:33 GMT Come with us whilst we delve into the profound symbolism and historical significance to hopefully answer the question of .. Why Is Rosemary Worn on Anzac Day? info@pptravel.com (Shane) Anzac Day Gallipoli https://www.pptravel.com/blog/taking-kids-to-gallipoli-for-anzac-day https://www.pptravel.com/blog/taking-kids-to-gallipoli-for-anzac-day Sun, 11 Jun 2023 10:58:39 GMT Discover the importance of taking Kids to Gallipoli for ANZAC Day, learn practical tips, and create lasting memories while honouring the fallen. info@pptravel.com (Shane) Anzac Day Gallipoli https://www.pptravel.com/blog/where-is-gallipoli https://www.pptravel.com/blog/where-is-gallipoli Mon, 6 Mar 2023 03:22:21 GMT Gallipoli is in the western part of Turkey, near the Dardanelles Strait about 280kms south-west of Istanbul. Asking yourself the question of just where Gallipoli is, and understanding the location of Gallipoli is crucial to appreciating the regions significance. info@pptravel.com (Shane) Anzac Day Gallipoli https://www.pptravel.com/blog/volksfest-from-carnival-rides-to-beer https://www.pptravel.com/blog/volksfest-from-carnival-rides-to-beer Sat, 4 Mar 2023 00:45:36 GMT A Volksfest is a traditional German festival that celebrates community, music, friendship and culture. It's a time to come together with family and friends, enjoy traditional food and drink, and participate in lively entertainment. Volksfests are carnivals through and through, but they're the best types of carnivals, and certainly the most fun types of carnivals that you'll find anywhere on the planet. info@pptravel.com (Shane) Munich Oktoberfest https://www.pptravel.com/blog/visiting-berlin-munich-hamburg-germany https://www.pptravel.com/blog/visiting-berlin-munich-hamburg-germany Tue, 5 May 2020 12:41:10 GMT When heading to Germany make sure to visit the great cities of Berlin, Munich (home of the famous Oktoberfest) and Hamburg to see cross section of the distinct culture and style that Germany has to offer. info@pptravel.com (Shane) Munich Oktoberfest https://www.pptravel.com/blog/the-five-most-fun-cities-in-spain https://www.pptravel.com/blog/the-five-most-fun-cities-in-spain Tue, 10 Mar 2020 18:08:11 GMT Checkout our list of the five most fun cities to visit in Spain where there is loads more to enjoy than just sun, sea and sangria! info@pptravel.com (Mark) La Tomatina https://www.pptravel.com/blog/The-Gallipoli-French-Offensive https://www.pptravel.com/blog/The-Gallipoli-French-Offensive Sun, 12 Jan 2020 12:28:18 GMT Whilst the ANZAC legend was born out of the campaign the French involvement has been sadly all but neglected from their entire national memory and certainly one could be forgiven in thinking France played no part in the ill-fated campaign. info@pptravel.com (Mark) Anzac Day Gallipoli https://www.pptravel.com/blog/Gallipoli-ANZAC-Heros-A-Soldier-and-his-Watch https://www.pptravel.com/blog/Gallipoli-ANZAC-Heros-A-Soldier-and-his-Watch Sun, 29 Dec 2019 16:17:23 GMT Every soldier involved in the Gallipoli Campaign was a gallant hero and here we regale the story of Major George 'Eric' Hamilton Beamish OBE VD, of the 9th Company, Wellington Mounted Rifles. info@pptravel.com (Mark) Anzac Day Gallipoli https://www.pptravel.com/blog/5-reasons-to-take-out-travel-insurance https://www.pptravel.com/blog/5-reasons-to-take-out-travel-insurance Wed, 18 Dec 2019 11:15:36 GMT You've BOOKED your trip! But have you booked your Travel Insurance? So many people make the mistake of not taking travel insurance and here we point our why we believe it's a must and should be the first thing you do when booking any vacation time. info@pptravel.com (Mark) Munich Oktoberfest https://www.pptravel.com/blog/10-ANZAC-day-gallipoli-facts https://www.pptravel.com/blog/10-ANZAC-day-gallipoli-facts Fri, 22 Nov 2019 17:26:34 GMT For well over a century the Gallipoli Campaign has long been dramatised as one of the most fascinating military campaigns of either World War and the facts speak for themselves. Here we attempt to brong you some lesser known facts and information about the Allies ill fated Battle for Gallipoli. info@pptravel.com (Mark) Anzac Day Gallipoli https://www.pptravel.com/blog/8-interesting-epsom-derby-facts https://www.pptravel.com/blog/8-interesting-epsom-derby-facts Fri, 11 Oct 2019 15:04:01 GMT Britains richest horse race has bought pageantry, celebrity and horse racing class to Britain for over 230 years and here are 8 interesting facts about the event. info@pptravel.com (Mark) Epsom Derby https://www.pptravel.com/blog/a-brief-history-of-istanbul https://www.pptravel.com/blog/a-brief-history-of-istanbul Tue, 8 Oct 2019 22:34:20 GMT An amazing city in spectacular surrounds. As the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire the city rivalled the might of Rome in antiquity and remains a destination of envy for many. Istanbul is truly the jewel in the East (and the West). info@pptravel.com (Mark) Anzac Day Gallipoli https://www.pptravel.com/blog/valencia-six-things-you-should-not-miss https://www.pptravel.com/blog/valencia-six-things-you-should-not-miss Thu, 3 Oct 2019 08:52:28 GMT Valencia is a vibrant multi-cultural city with an ancient heart and here we bring you the best the city has to offer in terms of touristic sights and natural wonders. info@pptravel.com (Mark) La Tomatina https://www.pptravel.com/blog/Surviving-Oktoberfest-With-Kids-Safety-Tips https://www.pptravel.com/blog/Surviving-Oktoberfest-With-Kids-Safety-Tips Thu, 12 Sep 2019 14:15:12 GMT Oktoberfest is an event for the people with plenty of kids in attendance. Here, we outline a few key tips to ensure you enjoy your family time at the world's biggest Volkfest! info@pptravel.com (Mark) Munich Oktoberfest https://www.pptravel.com/blog/anzacs-at-gallipoli https://www.pptravel.com/blog/anzacs-at-gallipoli Fri, 6 Sep 2019 11:40:22 GMT The Anzac legend began at Gallipoli as the feats of Australian and New Zealand soldiers were reveled. But the ANZAC corps itself was never just made up of Aussie and Kiwi troops. This is the story of the Multiculturla ANZACS of Gallipoli. info@pptravel.com (Mark) Anzac Day Gallipoli https://www.pptravel.com/blog/10-oktoberfest-must-know-essentials https://www.pptravel.com/blog/10-oktoberfest-must-know-essentials Thu, 25 Jul 2019 22:11:17 GMT Before visiting the amazing Oktoberfest here are few facts, tips and secrets that could really assist in your enjoyment of the event! PROST! info@pptravel.com (Mark) Munich Oktoberfest https://www.pptravel.com/blog/spains-tomatina-no-food-wastage-here https://www.pptravel.com/blog/spains-tomatina-no-food-wastage-here Mon, 22 Jul 2019 16:05:29 GMT As the world becomes more concerned about over consumerism, resource and food wastage and corporate social responsibility we address the topic of the La Tomatina Tomato fight in Spain and ask "Is it really a waste of food?" info@pptravel.com (Mark) La Tomatina https://www.pptravel.com/blog/punters-guide-to-royal-ascot https://www.pptravel.com/blog/punters-guide-to-royal-ascot Wed, 5 Jun 2019 13:27:38 GMT With unbeatable fashion, races and atmosphere, Royal Ascot is a spectacle to enjoy. No matter what your betting style is, this simple guide should get you on track for a great day out. info@pptravel.com (Mark) Royal Ascot https://www.pptravel.com/blog/royal-ascot-races-7-reasons-to-attend https://www.pptravel.com/blog/royal-ascot-races-7-reasons-to-attend Tue, 14 May 2019 16:15:53 GMT 7 great resaons to attend the Royal Ascot race meeting this coming summer - Royal Ascot has become synonomous with fashion, pageantry and style and is one of the biggest events on the British social calendar. info@pptravel.com (Mark) Royal Ascot https://www.pptravel.com/blog/royal-ascot-6-survival-tips https://www.pptravel.com/blog/royal-ascot-6-survival-tips Mon, 18 Feb 2019 19:13:25 GMT Royal Ascot is such a huge event and usually an awesome fun social day out for many people. To help you plan your day we've compiled out 6 top tips for ensuring you get through the day with style. info@pptravel.com (Mark) Royal Ascot https://www.pptravel.com/blog/oktoberfest-beer-and-rugby https://www.pptravel.com/blog/oktoberfest-beer-and-rugby Tue, 5 Feb 2019 11:32:24 GMT Its the fans in the stands make the Oktoberfest 7s an awesome experience. Dress up, sing, dance, and celebrate life! This is German Rugby Union's biggest date on their sporting calendar, and what better time of the year to hold the event than over OKTOBERFEST. Prost!! info@pptravel.com (Mark) Munich Oktoberfest https://www.pptravel.com/blog/the-loss-of-a-generation-from-the-battle-of-canakkale https://www.pptravel.com/blog/the-loss-of-a-generation-from-the-battle-of-canakkale Wed, 30 Jan 2019 11:35:50 GMT As we remember ANZAC Day each year with reverence, so should we give much thought for the nation of Turkey who suffered more than most realise from the Battle of Gallipoli. info@pptravel.com (Mark) Anzac Day Gallipoli https://www.pptravel.com/blog/a-kiwi-and-his-donkey-at-gallipoli https://www.pptravel.com/blog/a-kiwi-and-his-donkey-at-gallipoli Wed, 9 Jan 2019 13:32:10 GMT Of all the ANZAC legends that originated from the disastrous Gallipoli campaign in Turkey, the deeds attributed to the actions of John Simpson and his donkeys are among the most renowned. But do we know the FULL background story of this ANZAC Legend. info@pptravel.com (Mark) Anzac Day Gallipoli https://www.pptravel.com/blog/royal-ascot-fashion-dress-guide https://www.pptravel.com/blog/royal-ascot-fashion-dress-guide Thu, 8 Mar 2018 23:12:55 GMT For over 300,000 people attending the Royal Ascot Carnival over five glorious days in June, fashion is on the top of almost everyone's agenda. Our guide has you well covered. No pun intended! info@pptravel.com (Mark) Royal Ascot https://www.pptravel.com/blog/will-we-see-winx-at-royal-ascot-2018 https://www.pptravel.com/blog/will-we-see-winx-at-royal-ascot-2018 Sat, 3 Mar 2018 09:39:28 GMT After her unstoppable win in the 2018 Chipping Norton Stakes at Sydney's Randwick Racecourse will we see Australian super horse at Royal Ascot 2018 in the Queen Anne Stakes? info@pptravel.com (Shane) Royal Ascot https://www.pptravel.com/blog/royal-ascots-record-racing-purse https://www.pptravel.com/blog/royal-ascots-record-racing-purse Thu, 8 Feb 2018 00:54:35 GMT Royal Ascot is the world's most glamorous race meeting and in 2018 prize money will be at record levels for the event. The pageantry, pomp and pizzazz will be front and centre and the show that Royal Ascot will put on will, as always, be #likenowhereelse info@pptravel.com (Mark) Royal Ascot https://www.pptravel.com/blog/enjoy-oktoberfest-without-beer https://www.pptravel.com/blog/enjoy-oktoberfest-without-beer Thu, 2 Nov 2017 12:36:42 GMT There is a fairly general misconception that Oktoberfest can be pretty lame or fairly boring if you are a non-drinker or don't actually like beer, but seriously, nothing could be further from the truth. Oktoberfest is the world's largest Volkfest (Meaning People's Fair or festival) so it goes without saying that if it's for the people, then it can't just be about drinking right? Well .... that is actually right. The famous German beer festival to end all beer festivals is gargantuan in size, over 40 hectares in fact, and only about half of it is covered in beer halls and beer tents so there is much to do besides guzzling beer. info@pptravel.com (Mark) Munich Oktoberfest https://www.pptravel.com/blog/colin-dale-enjoys-munich-oktoberfest https://www.pptravel.com/blog/colin-dale-enjoys-munich-oktoberfest Wed, 27 Sep 2017 06:35:30 GMT When Mayor Dieter Reiter tapped the first barrel in Munich and passed a stein to the President of the State of Bavaria last weekend he was kicking off something that is seriously BIG. Not only was the size of the beer in his hand extremely large, he was beginning an event that is so enormous in scale that it really must be seen to be believed. Europe's biggest festival - and it's all about beer, or bier as the Germans spell and drink it. info@pptravel.com (Bomber) Munich Oktoberfest https://www.pptravel.com/blog/colin-dale-enjoys-la-tomatina https://www.pptravel.com/blog/colin-dale-enjoys-la-tomatina Fri, 1 Sep 2017 13:00:27 GMT Being in the thick of the action is just part of the job. PP Travel's Colin "Bomber" Dale discovered all of this and more, venturing to Spain this week for the "sport" of tomato throwing at Bunol's annual La Tomatina - the world's biggest food fight. info@pptravel.com (Bomber) La Tomatina https://www.pptravel.com/blog/why-royal-ascot-makes-for-the-perfect-trip-with-friends https://www.pptravel.com/blog/why-royal-ascot-makes-for-the-perfect-trip-with-friends Mon, 5 Jun 2017 15:51:37 GMT Royal Ascot is the world's most glamorous race. One of the highlights of the UK's sporting and social calendars, it is one of those events that everyone should experience at least once in their lifetime - and it is an absolutely unbeatable choice for a memorable day out with friends. Here are just a few of the reasons why. info@pptravel.com (Shane) Royal Ascot https://www.pptravel.com/blog/4-reasons-why-Royal-Ascot-will-be-a-great-day-out-this-summer https://www.pptravel.com/blog/4-reasons-why-Royal-Ascot-will-be-a-great-day-out-this-summer Mon, 5 Jun 2017 15:20:01 GMT With the likes of the Cheltenham Festival, Epsom Derby Festival and others around there is no shortage of great racing events in the UK. But the one that is without doubt one of the most glamorous race meeting in the world is Royal Ascot. The Royal event is definitely the one of the most social and colourful extravaganzas on the British calendar. info@pptravel.com (Shane) Royal Ascot https://www.pptravel.com/blog/red-wine-and-coke-kalimotxo https://www.pptravel.com/blog/red-wine-and-coke-kalimotxo Sat, 6 May 2017 09:06:17 GMT Commonly served in the hot months of the Spanish summer in one litre drinking glasses made of plastic, Kalimotxo, is a well-known drink in the North of the country composed of equal parts of red wine and cola. info@pptravel.com (Shane) Pamplona's San Fermin https://www.pptravel.com/blog/why-is-bavarian-beer-so-good https://www.pptravel.com/blog/why-is-bavarian-beer-so-good Sat, 6 May 2017 08:11:54 GMT Throughout Germany, beer is extremely popular, so much so that it is now an interwoven and intricate part of German daily life and culture. Maintaining over 1,300 breweries, Germany has more breweries than any other country (except for the United States) and the highest density of those breweries can be found in the Bavaria Region, in the South East of the country. info@pptravel.com (Mark) Munich Oktoberfest https://www.pptravel.com/blog/munich-oktoberfest-beer-price-freeze https://www.pptravel.com/blog/munich-oktoberfest-beer-price-freeze Sat, 6 May 2017 07:35:39 GMT Recently, in a few differing circles, there has been a debate as to whether the price of beer at the Oktoberfest has been a contributing factor in the declining crowd numbers at the world's biggest beer festival in Munich. info@pptravel.com (Shane) Munich Oktoberfest https://www.pptravel.com/blog/haro-wine-fight-how-to-get-there https://www.pptravel.com/blog/haro-wine-fight-how-to-get-there Sat, 6 May 2017 07:21:09 GMT Find out how to get yourself to Haro for the Batalla del Vino, the Haro Wine Fight. info@pptravel.com (Mark) Haro Wine Fight https://www.pptravel.com/blog/six-unusual-facts-about-la-tomatina https://www.pptravel.com/blog/six-unusual-facts-about-la-tomatina Sat, 6 May 2017 07:04:15 GMT Here are some unusual facts about La Tomatina, the great tomato fight that is held in August each year in the Spanish town of Bunol. info@pptravel.com (Mark) La Tomatina https://www.pptravel.com/blog/the-royal-procession-at-royal-ascot https://www.pptravel.com/blog/the-royal-procession-at-royal-ascot Sat, 6 May 2017 06:11:07 GMT In an age before television and photographs it was King George the 4th, a great lover of pomp and pageantry, that in 1825, decided to display his royal grandeur and travel to Ascot from Windsor amidst a magnificent and glorious royal procession. info@pptravel.com (Mark) Royal Ascot https://www.pptravel.com/blog/munich-oktoberfest-2012-official-poster https://www.pptravel.com/blog/munich-oktoberfest-2012-official-poster Sat, 4 Aug 2012 15:42:46 GMT Every year since 1952 the Munich Oktoberfest has had a unique official poster. Each year invited candidates submit their works from with one poster is selected to represent the Oktoberfest for the year. info@pptravel.com (Shane) Munich Oktoberfest https://www.pptravel.com/blog/new-initiative-aims-to-keep-young-women-safe-at-oktoberfest https://www.pptravel.com/blog/new-initiative-aims-to-keep-young-women-safe-at-oktoberfest Sat, 6 Aug 2011 13:39:52 GMT ABC News International reports that this year, female visitors at Oktoberfest will be offered green armbands on which to put their contact information and names. Organizers of the initiative hope it will help young women to find their way back to where they are staying ..... info@pptravel.com (Shane) Munich Oktoberfest https://www.pptravel.com/blog/pp-travel-on-twitter-change-of-name https://www.pptravel.com/blog/pp-travel-on-twitter-change-of-name Thu, 3 Mar 2011 14:45:36 GMT Until today PP Travel's place on Twitter was pptraveluk but today we have lost the uk to simpy be pptravel. info@pptravel.com (Shane) PP Travel https://www.pptravel.com/blog/edinburgh-hogmanay-2010-2011-performing-and-key-events https://www.pptravel.com/blog/edinburgh-hogmanay-2010-2011-performing-and-key-events Sun, 21 Nov 2010 04:21:44 GMT Every year Edinburgh puts on a huge program of entertainment and activities to help celebrate the coming of the new year and the move from 2010 to 2011 is as past years being bigger and better than the last. info@pptravel.com (Shane) Hogmanay https://www.pptravel.com/blog/Brief-Oktoberfest-History https://www.pptravel.com/blog/Brief-Oktoberfest-History Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:03:31 GMT Whilst this is the 200th anniversary of the Oktoberfest and whilst it is officially the worlds largest party, how much do you actually know of it's origins? info@pptravel.com (Mark) Munich Oktoberfest https://www.pptravel.com/blog/Gallipoli-ANZAC-Day-2011-April-25th https://www.pptravel.com/blog/Gallipoli-ANZAC-Day-2011-April-25th Thu, 19 Aug 2010 07:22:57 GMT The nine Australian Gallipoli VCs arrive in Melbourne for public display at the Shrine of Remembrance. This is the real Band of Brothers info@pptravel.com (Mark) Anzac Day Gallipoli https://www.pptravel.com/blog/Running-with-the-Bulls-2010-Pamplona-Spain https://www.pptravel.com/blog/Running-with-the-Bulls-2010-Pamplona-Spain Tue, 22 Jun 2010 01:39:20 GMT Hundreds of thousands of people will converge on the sleepy city of Pamplona from the 6th to the 14th July this year for the annual Festival of San Fermin and the Running of the Bulls. But what does this mean for international travellers in terms of insurance coverage. In this blog we divulge information on travel in surance plus contact informatiion for Australian travellers. info@pptravel.com (Mark) Pamplona's San Fermin https://www.pptravel.com/blog/Tomatina-2010-Travel-Info https://www.pptravel.com/blog/Tomatina-2010-Travel-Info Tue, 15 Jun 2010 11:13:20 GMT La Tomatina in Bunol is one of the premier festivals attended in Europe by tourist. But how do you get there? Well this blog entry aims to assist you with your travelling choices to Valencia and Bunol. info@pptravel.com (Mark) La Tomatina https://www.pptravel.com/blog/Edinburghs-Hogmanay-2010/11-Safety-Information https://www.pptravel.com/blog/Edinburghs-Hogmanay-2010/11-Safety-Information Sun, 13 Jun 2010 01:09:52 GMT Edinburghs Hogmanay events are always enormously popular and always attract massive crowds. Its also remarkably safe as the council employs loads of stewards and medical officers at all the Hogmanay events, but remember, you can also do your bit to make sure we all have a happy and safe New Year. info@pptravel.com (Mark) Hogmanay https://www.pptravel.com/blog/San-Fermin-Photo-Exhibition-Opens-In-Pamplona https://www.pptravel.com/blog/San-Fermin-Photo-Exhibition-Opens-In-Pamplona Sat, 5 Jun 2010 13:17:25 GMT Having already toured Europe the eagerly awaited exibition entiteld FIESTA has just made it to Pamplona for the first time for its residence there. info@pptravel.com (Mark) Pamplona's San Fermin https://www.pptravel.com/blog/Edinburgh-Hogmanay-2010/11-Midnight-Moment https://www.pptravel.com/blog/Edinburgh-Hogmanay-2010/11-Midnight-Moment Thu, 20 May 2010 16:15:50 GMT As the clock strikes Midnight the skies of Edinburgh are lit up with fireworks and the air resounds with cheers and song. Unforgettable. info@pptravel.com (Mark) Hogmanay https://www.pptravel.com/blog/pamplona-san-fermin-poster-competition-2010 https://www.pptravel.com/blog/pamplona-san-fermin-poster-competition-2010 Mon, 10 May 2010 04:23:16 GMT The eight finalists for the 2010 San Femin Poster Competition have been announced. It will probably be around mid May when voting by the people of Pamplona is complete and a winner from the following posters is announced. info@pptravel.com (Shane) Pamplona's San Fermin https://www.pptravel.com/blog/Oktoberfest-2010-Dirndls-and-Lederhosen https://www.pptravel.com/blog/Oktoberfest-2010-Dirndls-and-Lederhosen Thu, 15 Apr 2010 22:31:13 GMT We reveal the best Munich stores to get your Oktoberfest outfit so you fit right in with the locals. info@pptravel.com (Mark) Munich Oktoberfest https://www.pptravel.com/blog/Gallipoli-ANZAC-Day-2010-April-25th https://www.pptravel.com/blog/Gallipoli-ANZAC-Day-2010-April-25th Fri, 9 Apr 2010 22:28:22 GMT Finishing off our special lead up to ANZAC Day 2010 is another of our special blogs on Australian and New Zealand servicemen. This blog is in regards to Australias most decorated serviceman during the Gallipoli campaign, ALfred John Shout and describes his heroics in the trench warfare at Lone Pine in August of 1915. info@pptravel.com (Mark) Anzac Day Gallipoli https://www.pptravel.com/blog/ANZAC-Day-Register-online-Gallipoli-April-25th-2010 https://www.pptravel.com/blog/ANZAC-Day-Register-online-Gallipoli-April-25th-2010 Fri, 2 Apr 2010 23:31:59 GMT A new service is being trialled this year to help travellers better prepare for Anzac Day at Gallipoli. Australian Department of Veterans' Affairs and Veterans' Affairs New Zealand are asking people to register online to help them gauge the numbers planning to attend the Gallipoli services for 2010. info@pptravel.com (Bomber) Anzac Day Gallipoli https://www.pptravel.com/blog/munich-oktoberfest-2010-extra-day-added https://www.pptravel.com/blog/munich-oktoberfest-2010-extra-day-added Mon, 29 Mar 2010 03:14:37 GMT Celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Munich Oktoberfest the fest will run for one day extra than normal until the 4th October 2010. info@pptravel.com (Bomber) Munich Oktoberfest https://www.pptravel.com/blog/ANZAC-Day-Gallipoli-2010 https://www.pptravel.com/blog/ANZAC-Day-Gallipoli-2010 Sat, 27 Mar 2010 19:40:16 GMT Continuing in the lead up to ANZAC DAY 2010 is our series of special Blog entries on New Zealand troops in battle. info@pptravel.com (Mark) Anzac Day Gallipoli https://www.pptravel.com/blog/La-Tomatina-2010-What-To-Wear? https://www.pptravel.com/blog/La-Tomatina-2010-What-To-Wear? Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:25:51 GMT La Tomatina is without doubt the worlds messiest festival. Here we try and advise the best way to get through the festival with your clothes and dignity intact. info@pptravel.com (Mark) La Tomatina https://www.pptravel.com/blog/ANZAC-Day-Gallipoli-April-25th-2010 https://www.pptravel.com/blog/ANZAC-Day-Gallipoli-April-25th-2010 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 09:46:35 GMT Continuing our lead up to ANZAC Day 2010 is another of our special blogs on Australian and New Zealand servicemen. This blog concentrates on a single action at Lone Pine at Gallipoli where 3 men working side by side were all awarded the Victoria Cross. These were the actions of Frederick Harold TUBB VC Lieutenant 7th Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 1st Division - Alexander Stewart BURTON VC Corporal 7th Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 1st Division and William DUNSTAN VC Corporal 7th Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 1st Division. info@pptravel.com (Mark) Anzac Day Gallipoli https://www.pptravel.com/blog/Oktoberfest-2010-General-Information https://www.pptravel.com/blog/Oktoberfest-2010-General-Information Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:27:47 GMT Oktoberfest 2010 is just 6 months away and at PP Travel, we can't wait. The full Oktoberfest general information has just been released so update yourself and get ready for the 200th anniversary of this magnificent event. It's going to be another cracker. info@pptravel.com (Mark) Munich Oktoberfest https://www.pptravel.com/blog/pamplona-run-the-bulls-free-game https://www.pptravel.com/blog/pamplona-run-the-bulls-free-game Thu, 4 Mar 2010 21:15:26 GMT Pamplonas Festival of San Fermin and the Running of the Bulls may still be 4 months away but you can run with the bulls online now in the digital world. This simple, free and fun game is a laugh a minute where the bulls always have the last laugh. info@pptravel.com (Mark) Pamplona's San Fermin https://www.pptravel.com/blog/ANZAC-Day-2010-Turkey https://www.pptravel.com/blog/ANZAC-Day-2010-Turkey Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:23:39 GMT Continuing in the lead up to ANZAC DAY 2010 is our series of special Blog entries on New Zealand and Australian VC medal winners and also various heart warming stories from the battlefield between ANZAC and Turkish troops. info@pptravel.com (Mark) Anzac Day Gallipoli https://www.pptravel.com/blog/Kiwis-at-Gallipoli-1915-Turkey https://www.pptravel.com/blog/Kiwis-at-Gallipoli-1915-Turkey Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:40:02 GMT PP Travels very own specialist war historian Nigel Astridge has graciously agreed to assist myself in writing a series of Blogs highlighting the military service of Australians and New Zealanders on the Gallipoli peninsular in 1915. info@pptravel.com (Mark) Anzac Day Gallipoli https://www.pptravel.com/blog/Edinburgh-Hogmanay-Free-Muisc-2009/10 https://www.pptravel.com/blog/Edinburgh-Hogmanay-Free-Muisc-2009/10 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:54:57 GMT Aside from the Concert in the Park which is a paid event for visitors to Edinburgh for Hogmanay there are a number of free music performances for all revellers to enjoy on a number of separate stages in differring locations about the city. info@pptravel.com (Mark) Hogmanay https://www.pptravel.com/blog/ANZAC-Day-Gallipoli-2010-95th-Anniversary https://www.pptravel.com/blog/ANZAC-Day-Gallipoli-2010-95th-Anniversary Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:58:09 GMT In the lead up to ANZAC Day 2010 we are going to run a number of special Blog entries on New Zealand and Australian VC medal winners and also various heartwarming stories from the battlefield between ANZAC and Turkish troops. info@pptravel.com (Mark) Anzac Day Gallipoli https://www.pptravel.com/blog/Hogmanay-Edinburgh-2009-Highlights https://www.pptravel.com/blog/Hogmanay-Edinburgh-2009-Highlights Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:25:30 GMT Organisers of the world famous EDINBURGHS HOGMANAY have just announced that on the evening of the 30th December they will be staging a number of free and paid for events that will encompass LIGHT NIGHT on the famous Royal MIle leading up to Edinburgh Castle. info@pptravel.com (Mark) Hogmanay https://www.pptravel.com/blog/ANZAC-Day-2010-95th-Anniversary-Gallipoli-Turkey https://www.pptravel.com/blog/ANZAC-Day-2010-95th-Anniversary-Gallipoli-Turkey Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:24:49 GMT In the lead up to ANZAC Day 2010 we are going to run a number of special Blog entries on New Zealand and Australian VC medal winners and also various heartwarming stories from the battlefield between ANZAC and Turkish troops. info@pptravel.com (Mark) Anzac Day Gallipoli https://www.pptravel.com/blog/Hogmanay-2009/10-Concert-In-The-Gardens-Lineup https://www.pptravel.com/blog/Hogmanay-2009/10-Concert-In-The-Gardens-Lineup Wed, 4 Nov 2009 13:45:10 GMT It may have been left a little later this year but there is no doubt that once again Edinburgh's Hogmanay has secured a top class lineup for this year Concert in the Gardens. info@pptravel.com (Mark) Hogmanay https://www.pptravel.com/blog/2009-Oktoberfest-Events-Schedule https://www.pptravel.com/blog/2009-Oktoberfest-Events-Schedule Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:02:21 GMT Every year, an array of special events take place during Oktoberfest that you don't want to miss; from colorful parades to open-air concerts, these Oktoberfest events give you a great taste of Bavarian culture and tradition. Here is a list of the four biggest events for the 2009 Oktoberfest program. info@pptravel.com (Mark) Munich Oktoberfest https://www.pptravel.com/blog/La-Tomatina-2009-Bunol-City-Hall-Tomato-Battle-Rules-Info https://www.pptravel.com/blog/La-Tomatina-2009-Bunol-City-Hall-Tomato-Battle-Rules-Info Wed, 5 Aug 2009 14:47:33 GMT The Bunol City Hall has released a set of rules (more like guidelines I would say) for the 2009 La Tomatina tomato battle to ensure civic responsibility. info@pptravel.com (Bomber) La Tomatina https://www.pptravel.com/blog/Oktoberfest-2009-Beer-Pricing https://www.pptravel.com/blog/Oktoberfest-2009-Beer-Pricing Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:38:14 GMT Oktoberfest 2009 beer pricing has now been released with prices rises confirmed by all local breweries in Munich. info@pptravel.com (Mark) Munich Oktoberfest https://www.pptravel.com/blog/La-Tomatina-2009-Flights-Info https://www.pptravel.com/blog/La-Tomatina-2009-Flights-Info Thu, 23 Jul 2009 13:03:00 GMT The La Tomatina festival in Spain is almost upon us and you can still find some great rates on flights from London and other departure desitnations around Europe. info@pptravel.com (Mark) La Tomatina https://www.pptravel.com/blog/Oktoberfest-2009-Flight-Information https://www.pptravel.com/blog/Oktoberfest-2009-Flight-Information Mon, 8 Jun 2009 11:00:23 GMT Oktoberfest 2009 is now just over 100 days away. Flights to Munich are getting steadily more expensive by the day so now is the time to source your flights to Oktoberfets. info@pptravel.com (Mark) Munich Oktoberfest https://www.pptravel.com/blog/2009-oktoberfest-official-motif-release https://www.pptravel.com/blog/2009-oktoberfest-official-motif-release Mon, 11 May 2009 13:07:05 GMT Oktoberfest 2009 official motif released after world wide competition finds winner. info@pptravel.com (Mark) Munich Oktoberfest https://www.pptravel.com/blog/pamplona-and-the-hemingway-connection https://www.pptravel.com/blog/pamplona-and-the-hemingway-connection Wed, 1 Apr 2009 14:16:30 GMT Pamplona hosts one of the most well known encierros (Running of the Bulls) in the world thanks to Ernest Hemingway. Here we find out a bit more about why. info@pptravel.com (Mark) Pamplona's San Fermin https://www.pptravel.com/blog/PP-Travel-At-The-TNT-Travel-Show-2009 https://www.pptravel.com/blog/PP-Travel-At-The-TNT-Travel-Show-2009 Mon, 9 Mar 2009 21:36:00 GMT PP Travel rides the travel wave created from the more than 7,000 enthusiasts that attended the TNT travel show this past weekend. info@pptravel.com (Mark) PP Travel https://www.pptravel.com/blog/Running-of-the-Bulls-Festival-of-San-Fermin-2009-Hints-and-Tips https://www.pptravel.com/blog/Running-of-the-Bulls-Festival-of-San-Fermin-2009-Hints-and-Tips Thu, 19 Feb 2009 14:02:36 GMT Running of the Bulls and the brilliant Festival of San Fermin in Pamplona, Spain are just around the corner. Here are few hints and tips that will help assist you in being a little more prepared for the party of the century and the bull run. info@pptravel.com (Mark) Pamplona's San Fermin https://www.pptravel.com/blog/ANZAC-Day-2009-94th-Anniversary-Gallipoli-Turkey https://www.pptravel.com/blog/ANZAC-Day-2009-94th-Anniversary-Gallipoli-Turkey Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:14:18 GMT The Meaning of ANZAC Day in 2009? A brief study of the differing ways in which we can remember those ANZAC hero's from long ago. Lest we forget. info@pptravel.com (Mark) Anzac Day Gallipoli https://www.pptravel.com/blog/St-Patricks-Day-Celebrations-Dublin-2009 https://www.pptravel.com/blog/St-Patricks-Day-Celebrations-Dublin-2009 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 22:07:58 GMT The St Patricks' Day parade crowd for the parade in Dublin has been growing steadily over the past ten years. How big will it be in 2009? info@pptravel.com (Mark) St Patrick's Day https://www.pptravel.com/blog/PP-Festival-Party-Tour-Calendar-for-2009 https://www.pptravel.com/blog/PP-Festival-Party-Tour-Calendar-for-2009 Thu, 1 Jan 2009 22:50:37 GMT Happy New Year from all of us at PP travel. With a New Years Eve hang-over probably still an all too-vivid memory, you could be forgiven for not wanting to plan your next party. But there is no rest for the wicked here at PP Travel as we spring into what promises to be a huge year of festive tours. Here is a calendar of events to put into the diary. info@pptravel.com (Shane) PP Travel https://www.pptravel.com/blog/Edinburghs-Hogmanay-2008-Program https://www.pptravel.com/blog/Edinburghs-Hogmanay-2008-Program Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:03:37 GMT Comprehensive Edinburgh Hogmanay Program Released November 6th 2008. info@pptravel.com (Mark) Hogmanay https://www.pptravel.com/blog/2008-oktoberfest-official-motif-and-stein-release https://www.pptravel.com/blog/2008-oktoberfest-official-motif-and-stein-release Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:19:46 GMT With the 175th Oktoberfest due to open in just over a week, the official collectors Stein has been released. info@pptravel.com (Mark) Munich Oktoberfest https://www.pptravel.com/blog/la-tomatina-turns-sleepy-bunol-red-in-late-august https://www.pptravel.com/blog/la-tomatina-turns-sleepy-bunol-red-in-late-august Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:00:01 GMT With a normal population of just 9,000 inhabitants you can just imagine the party atmosphere as 25,000 or more revellers descend on sleepy Bunol for the traditional tomato battle of La Tomatina which is held on the last Wednesday in August each year. info@pptravel.com (Mark) La Tomatina