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Lapland is the northernmost region of Finland and lies almost entirely inside the Arctic Circle. Covering about one-third of Finland’s total area, Lapland is...

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The Western Cape of South Africa is one of my favourite regions in the world. It has everything I look for in a holiday:...

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Montpellier is the seventh-largest city in France and is located in the department of Hérault in the Occitanie region of southern France (map). Montpellier...

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I’m sometimes asked why I visit Germany so often, and the reason is simple: I just love Germany! Contrary to a common perception of...

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Barbados (map) is a gorgeous island nation located at the eastern edge of the Caribbean. Known for its stunning beaches, azure waters and as...

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Dordrecht is a city in the province of South Holland, approximately 25km southeast of Rotterdam. The city can trace its roots back to the...

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Amsterdam is arguably one of the most beautiful capital cities in Europe and I consider myself fortunate to live here. With its gorgeous canals...

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Budapest, the capital of Hungary, is one of my favourite cities in eastern Europe. Divided into two parts, Buda and Pest, by the Danube...

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On a world map, Mauritius is a tiny dot in the vast Indian Ocean off the coast of Madagascar (map). Famous for its stunning...

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Dresden (map) is a historic city in eastern Germany, situated approximately 200km south of Berlin. Renowned for its historic Baroque architecture, the city is...

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Gdańsk (map) is a port city in northern Poland on the Baltic coast. The city’s rich and often tumultuous history, influenced by centuries of...

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Jordan – the name itself conjures images of breathtaking desert landscapes, ancient cities and Biblical scenes. Located in the heart of the Middle East,...

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If you’re asked to think of places in Austria for a holiday or city break, chances are (like me) you’ll think of Vienna, Salzburg...

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There are some cities that I just can’t get enough of. It could be for any particular reason: the energy, a lively culinary scene,...

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Emilia Romagna is a region in Italy located between Florence and Milan. Emilia Romagna is a diverse region boasting beautiful sandy beaches on its...

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Stellenbosch (map) is an historic town in South Africa, situated about a 45-minute drive from Cape Town. Most tourists visit this vibrant university town...

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Victoria is the capital of the province of British Columbia on the Pacific coast of Canada. Situated on the southern tip of Vancouver Island,...

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Toledo is an historic city in central Spain, located about 70km south of Madrid (map). Its impressive history goes all the way back to...

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Mention ‘Toledo, Spain’ to anyone you know and you might get a response. Mention ‘Castilla-La Mancha‘ and chances are, you’ll receive a blank look...

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I was chatting with a few friends of mine and they asked me for some European city trip ideas. That got me thinking of...

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Melaka (or ‘Malacca‘) is the oldest town in Malaysia and one of the country’s major historic attractions. Melaka (map) can trace its roots back...

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Riga (map) is the capital city of Latvia, one of the three Baltic nations in northern Europe. Situated on the Gulf of Riga, at...

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Costa Brava (map), the land of Salvador Dalí, picturesque medieval towns, gorgeous beaches and some of the best cuisine in the world, is a...

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Armenia (map) is an ancient country situated at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, between the Black Sea and Caspian Sea. This small country...

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This is a guest post by Jörg Dietrich, an architecture and streetscape photographer whom I met in Leipzig. Being an avid fan of architecture...

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On a map, Réunion Island looks like a tiny speck in the Indian Ocean but zoom in and you’ll find a spectacular island with...

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Seville, or Sevilla, is the fourth largest city in Spain and the largest city of the region of Andalusia in the south of the...

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Winters in Montreal are cold. VERY cold! I fell in love with the city the first time I visited… in the summer, and each...

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Belgium is mostly known for its food and drinks. Visitors to the country want to try our chocolate, waffles, fries and beer. What most...

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Stellenbosch is a picturesque university town in the Cape Winelands, a 45-minute drive from Cape Town, filled with historic Cape Dutch buildings, ancient oak...

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