Epinions Recent Reviews for BIKI

Why live ?

Fri, 1 Feb 2008 15:40:18 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author BIKI - Albert Camus wrote the book "The plague" in 1947 shortly after the end of the second World War. The plot is very simple. In the Algerian city of Oran (which at that time was part of the French colonies) plague erupts and forces the local...

Sofitel Defense

Fri, 1 Feb 2008 15:27:02 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author BIKI - I stayed at this Hotel a couple of times last year when I was meant to visit the reinsurer Scor in Paris. I normally stay in Central Paris when I travel there, but Scor are located in the business district of La Defense and the Sofitel La Defense is...

There is beauty in Mudejar

Fri, 1 Feb 2008 14:52:04 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author BIKI - Teruel is off the tourist track. Despite this, or may be thanks to this, it makes an interesting place to visit. I was really impressed by its cathedral. I went there in May, and I remember a beautiful day, with the sky extremely blue and void...

A pleasant discovery

Thu, 6 Oct 2005 03:14:18 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author BIKI - Lithuania is a relatively small country, nestled in the Baltic region of Europe, bordering Poland, Russia, Belarus and Latvia. It has a population of nearly 3 millions and a half souls, and its capital is Vilnius, where more than ½ million people live...

I know it is French, but..

Sat, 5 Apr 2003 14:06:23 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author BIKI - Grand Marnier is one of my favourites spirits. It is a French liquor, a bit expensive at around $30 the bottle, although in Europe it can be found for around 23-25 Euros (the one I have at home now was bought 1 year ago in Portugal for 24.99 Euros)
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Renting AVIS in Europe. Includes tips on how to save money.

Fri, 25 Oct 2002 12:06:43 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author BIKI - I have rented quite a few cars from Avis, both for business and for leisure.

Below are some tips on how to get the best service from them. Some time ago I checked prices around, comparing AIVS' with Rentacar, Hertz and the likes. They all...

One of the best French wines I had on the plane!

Fri, 13 Sep 2002 08:53:56 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author BIKI - I have used Singapore airlines only once in my life, from Singapore to Beijing.

I traveled in Economy.

I break down below my experience of this flight.

SEATS.

The plane had 3 seats on each side of the plane. It was...

A complete review of Zurich

Mon, 22 Apr 2002 09:29:43 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author BIKI - Spring is coming, and I think this is one of the best times of the year to visit Zurich.

In winter, you wish to be on the slopes and in summer, still, you may find it better up the mountains. But in spring Zurich comes alive after a long...

A complete review of Air India

Thu, 28 Mar 2002 14:19:02 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author BIKI - I have used Air India twice in my life.

The first flight was from London to Bombay (now Mumbai), the second was an internal flight in India, from Shrinagar to New Dehli.

Let me tell you straight away that I would not recommend this...

Iberia? No gracias!

Wed, 27 Mar 2002 07:16:24 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author BIKI - I have used Iberia 3 times in my life. Once to go from Heathrow to Barcelona, and twice to go from Barcelona to Geneve.

Overall, I am not a fan of Iberia.

I understand their fares are cheaper than competitors, when I flew to...

A complete guide to fun in Rio

Tue, 19 Mar 2002 10:21:26 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author BIKI - Brazilian people refer to Rio as "Cidade maravilha", which means, wonderful city.

It is thought that when the first Europeans arrived by the sea in the bay of Rio, they were stuck with its sheer beauty, and the name originated from those...

2 days and one night in Quito

Thu, 7 Feb 2002 10:09:27 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author BIKI - I have spent 2 days and one night in Quito on business.

The first thing about Quito is that the city is today a combination of two, the old part, where most monuments can be found, and the new part, which is still developing.

In the...

Czech this out!

Wed, 16 Jan 2002 08:05:31 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author BIKI - Having visited Prague for the first time 7 years ago, and having recently returned to it, the first thing which comes to my mind is that…it has changed a lot!

On my first visit, you could see many old Skodas and even Trabant in the street...

Lisbon, definitively worth a visit!

Tue, 15 Jan 2002 14:29:50 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author BIKI - I went to Lisbon with a party of friends by plane. 2 of us do not hold a European passport. It took 20 minutes on the queue to clear them. Talking to the person next to me, a local, he told me that sometimes it can be worse, particularly when they have...

Read this if you love to be spoilt!

Sat, 27 Oct 2001 06:32:09 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author BIKI - I have stayed at the Grand Hotel twice in my life.

This is one of the most beautiful Hotels I have stayed in, ever. It used to be the Grand Hotel in Rome, and Romans still insist in referring to it with this name.

In fact, the Hotel...

When to fly Ryainar

Sun, 12 Aug 2001 14:45:05 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author BIKI - I have used Ryanair only twice in my life, on both occasions to go to Ireland.

You can pick up very good fares with this company, my sister has been able to fly to Italy on few occasions for less than £50 return, inclusive of taxes, however,...

All you need to know on Amboseli National Park

Sun, 17 Jun 2001 10:24:31 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author BIKI - Amboseli National Park can be reached in half a day drive from Nairobi. The road is good apart for the last 80 kilometres.

This park has got a major problem due to the fact that there are too many cars around, and these rise a lot of dust,...

There is beauty in Mudejar

Sun, 3 Jun 2001 08:43:49 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author BIKI - Teruel is off the tourist track.

Despite this, or may be thanks to this, it makes an interesting place to visit.

I was really impressed by its cathedral.

I went there in May, and I remember a beautiful day, with the sky...

Try this for the authentic Spanish experience!

Thu, 24 May 2001 12:46:07 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author BIKI - Zaragoza is off the main tourist track.

This is the capital of the region called Aragon and some people claim this is the most authentic part of Spain.

If you wish to sample “real Spanish life” you won’t be disappointed by this...

Las Fallas. Viva la Fiesta!

Wed, 23 May 2001 14:25:14 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author BIKI - The main attraction in Valencia is the festival “Las Fallas” which goes on for 1 week to end on 19th March, the day of the patron of the city.

I have never been there for it. However, this festival involves a lot of fireworks, statues made out...

Party all might long!

Wed, 23 May 2001 14:08:34 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author BIKI - I have been in Barcelona twice in my life.

The first time, when I was 7 years old, in summer, with my parents.

We spent one night there. I remember enjoying the city, as I always did, particularly at that age, BUT also longing for...

Diamond are for life, Antwerp can be at least for a weekend

Tue, 22 May 2001 06:33:45 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author BIKI - Until the 15th century Antwerp was a minor city in Belgium. It was only when its port begun to take more and more of the market share of its competitor Bruges, that Antwerp became a rich city.

Some of the merchant based here soon became very...

There is more than blonds here

Mon, 21 May 2001 11:50:09 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author BIKI - Sweden's location and the fact it is more than 2,000 Km long, provide it with a variety of climate, which make it a good travel destination all year.

In summer, one of the best attractions are the evenings and nights when the sun goes down for very...

When the acustic side is above the lyrics

Fri, 4 May 2001 12:48:25 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author BIKI - This album is very much a continuation of what Van Morrison had done in the previous "The Healing game". If "Healing Game" was focused on the beginning motnhs of the year, here songs like "Indian Summer" and "Golden Autumn day" refer to the end of the...

Where to spend the night away in Venice. Insider guide

Thu, 3 May 2001 11:10:50 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author BIKI - Below is a list of some places to spend the night away in Venice, together with the relevant addresses.

Ai Postali.

Santa Croce 821, Fondamenta Rio Marin (041 715 156)

Vaporetto Riva di Biasio/San Tomà. Open 10am-2pm, 5pm-2am,...