Tourism returns to Croatia amid lingering war scars
Roving Croatia basks in summer tourism with northern coast towns crowded by Czech, Austrian and Ukrainian visitors while Dubrovnik remains tense near Serb positions. Officials report about 800,000 summer arrivals and 1.3 billion dollars in season revenue, a postwar rebound seen as a mirage by some locals.
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Australians At Oktoberfest Drive Beer line Frenzy
Munich hosts six million visitors as Australians and Kiwis lead the revelry with haka on tabletops and bold banter. Spokesmen note varying beer tolerance, citing Asians finishing after two liters, while festival chaos includes rowdy antics and misplaced behavior. By day’s end nearly 1.3 million gallons of beer and 0.5 million pork sausages are consumed as revelers celebrate despite occasional mischief.
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North Carolina storyteller joins national festival in Tennessee
Ray Hicks, a Banner Elk farmer famed for Appalachian storytelling, headlines Jonesborough Tennessee three day storytelling fest next weekend. Dozens of storytellers, ghost story concerts, and Frontier Traditions featuring Waddie Mitchell highlight the event, already named among North America’s top 100 by the American Bus Association for 1995. About 8,000 attended last year, with travel tips and festival info at local centers and (615) 753-2171 for details.
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