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A Different View of the Berlin Wall
Written by JC, Germany, November 2011
Coming to Berlin for the first time, most visitors naturally want to see where the Berlin Wall ran and, if possible, see a bit of what’s left. When friends visit Berlin, I always recommend an ...
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Aphrodisias
Written by JC, Germany, January 2012
The ruins of Ephesus are justly famous, drawing streams of visitors year round. Far fewer make it to Aphrodisias, the spectacular ruin of a city largely destroyed by an earthquake in the 7th ...
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Archaeology Tours in and around Antalya
Written by Antalya Expert: Aykut, Turkey, August 2011
As a person who lives in Antalya and working as a tour guide,I would like to share my advices with travellers.You can visit many archaeological sites and ancient cities during your stay in ...
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Bavaria's Church of Snow
Written by JC, Germany, February 2012
Mitterfirmiansreut is a Bavarian village in the mountainous region on the Germany and Czech border. That means it was once on the border between West Germany and Czechoslovakia and thus part of ...
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Berlin's Secret Corner
Written by JC, Germany, October 2011
Tucked away in Berlin’s south-east, the district of Köpenick is not exactly high on the average visitor’s agenda. Which is a shame, because with its small but picturesque center, majestic ...
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Best Hidden Beaches of Costa del Sol
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, June 2012
It’s so popular with sunseekers that it’s hard to believe anything
along this Spanish coastline could still be a well-kept secret but there
are few beaches tucked away from the crowds.
The area ...
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Best Towns for Easter Traditions in Italy
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, April 2012
Italy loves Easter, or Pasqua in local terms. Aside from the deeply religious observation at the many Papal Masses held in Rome , and the explosive tradition of fireworks in Florence ,
many ...
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Biking in Rome
Written by Jessica, USA, August 2012
Some cities lend themselves well to bicycles as a mode of
transportation, while others seem to create an atmosphere in which it is
more intimidating to hop on a bike when everyone else is ...
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Breaking Into Bregenz
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, February 2012
This capital of the westernmost state in Austria has roots that date back to Roman times. The city’s year-round population is a modest 28,000, but the charming lakeside community is a considerable ...
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Bristol: from Brunel to Banksy
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, November 2011
The port city of Bristol has always been a place of innovation. Once it was the city where explorers set out across the seas to discover new lands, more recently it has been a source of great ...
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Castlerigg Stone Circle
Written by Zoe Smith, United Kingdom, November 2012
From the globally famous pillars of Stonehenge to the world’s largest stone circle in Avebury, England has a number of enigmatic historic sites that fascinate archaeologists, astronomers and tourists ...
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Cinque Terre: Views and Food
Written by Liguria Expert: Loredana, March 2012
The Cinque Terre is a rugged portion of coast on the Italian Riviera. It is in the Liguria region of Italy, to the west of the city of La Spezia. Cinque Terre means Five Lands and comprises of the ...
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Cocteau's Church
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, October 2011
The Notre Dame de France Church is one of my favorite London secrets. Hidden away in one of the busiest places in the world, just off Leicester Square in the center of London, and with its doors ...
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Cortona
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, February 2012
Did I hear you say you wanted a room with a view? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Cortona is the town that tumbles down a hillside, virtually guaranteeing that every building has plenty of ...
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Countryside Villas in Veneto
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, March 2012
The mainland region surrounding Venice is called the Veneto. This is where the nobility of Venice would escape to when the canals became too stinky to bear in the hottest months. Most of us think ...
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