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Luxembourg

Luxembourg

Luxembourg, with its modest 1000 square mile area, holds many unexpected treasures. From UNESCO-recognised medieval fortifications to the prized Moselle wines, a lively arts scene, cutting-edge architectural marvels, and influential EU institutions, this tiny European country has something for everyone. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy skiing on the excellent slopes of the northern Ardennes and exploring the scenic trails of the Valley of Seven Castes or Mullerthal with its unique sandstone formations.
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Lund - Cute & Smart

Lund - Cute & Smart

Lund is a charming city that combines ancient with modern. University students buzz around the medieval streets. It's truly a city with a tradition of innovation!
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Living.Loving.Hamburg

Living.Loving.Hamburg

Hamburg, die Metropole am Wasser gilt nicht umsonst als eine der schönsten Städte Deutschlands. Die Landungsbrücken sind Ausgangspunkt für Ihre atemberaubende Reise durch das Tor zur Welt, dem Hamburger Hafen, vorbei an der märchenhaftschönen, historischen Speicherstadt, gefolgt von Hamburgs neuem Wahrzeichen, der Elbphilharmonie, und der neu erbauten hochmodernen HafenCity. The metropole at the waterfront is extraordinary: the distinct maritime character, the international outlook and the cosmopolitan attitudes make the Hanseatic City of Hamburg one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Hanseatic elegance on Elbe and Alster, the historic Town Hall, the UNESCO Speicherstadt and Kontorhausviertel, the nightlife on the famous red-light district Reeperbahn and the traditional Hamburg fish market are outlining the diversity of Hamburg as a tourist destination.
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Dhaka

Dhaka

Hectic, bustling, chaotic — Dhaka is an enormous city of endless possibilities with energy to spare. Though it can seem a bit overwhelming at first, visitors who take the time to explore will find the experience most rewarding. Delicious food, bustling markets, serene parks and gardens, lazy river cruises and death-defying rickshaw rides, fascinating museums, temples and mosques to ease the soul, and tantalising musical and dance performances; all this and more awaits the adventurous traveller who dares to venture into this unique city.
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Romantic Germany: Wonderful Wine

Romantic Germany: Wonderful Wine

Rhineland-Palatinate is Germany’s wine country! Six of the nation’s thirteen wine regions are located in Rhineland-Palatinate: Ahr, Moselle-Saar, Nahe, Palatinate, Rhine-Hesse, and the Romantic Rhine. Each unique, they all look back on a millennium-old tradition and boast an unparalleled viticulture landscape. |Here, in the midst of the most beautiful natural surroundings, an unsurpassed combination of innovative and renowned wineries, historical sights, top-class cultural events, and well-known culinary celebrities share the same goal: a pure, uninhibited enjoyment of life. ||www.romantic-germany.info
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Uppdrag Skåne - Del 5: Ystad & Österlen

Uppdrag Skåne - Del 5: Ystad & Österlen

Semestertestaren Valle Westesson reser till det mytomspunna Österlen i Skåne dar han bland annat besöker Sandhammaren (Sveriges basta strand), roar sig på sommarlandet Tosselilla, fikar på Olof Viktors (som fatt utmärkelsen 'årets svenska konditori'), vandrar runt i ekoparken på Christinehofs slott samt besöker vid Ales stenar (Vad det nu ar for något?).
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Kyiv

Kyiv

Golden domes and shimmering spires peek out from the wooded hills rising above the wide Dnipro River. Leafy-green Kyiv, with its traffic-packed boulevards, shopping malls, countless churches, brilliant music and lively nightlife, has embraced capitalism, yet held firmly to its heritage. The Caves Monastery is the spiritual heart of Ukraine, and nearby, a gigantic Brezhnev-era Motherland statue bearing sword and shield casts her all-encompassing eye over the city, the river, and its island beaches.
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Szczecin

Szczecin

Szczecin is an energetic city where the River Odra eventually flows into the Szczecin Lagoon. Today, it is the capital of the region of West Pomerania, which has suffered a turbulent history and now looks to an enlightened and cultural revival. A focal point is that it has managed to preserve its unique character and charm since its recent reform. Szczecin is now awakening to its full potential at an ever-increasing pace. You will feel truly inspired as you explore this enthralling city.
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Puerto Plata

Puerto Plata

In his first trip to the stupendous region, Christopher Columbus noted the silver-tipped appearance of the area’s prominent mountain. As “plata” is Spanish for “silver”, Columbus christened it “Monte de Plata”, and the city became known as Puerto de Plata. Luring vacationers much as it had Columbus, Puerto Plata is one of the Dominican Republic’s most renowned cities. Lending to a bright culture of friendly people and recreational activities, Puerto Plata will exceed even your wildest and greatest of expectations.
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Hurghada, Luxor & Marsa Alam

Hurghada, Luxor & Marsa Alam

Like so many of the towns and cities of Egypt, Hurghada, Luxor and Marsa Alam are living history museums. The three cities are positioned as corners of a triangle in the Eastern Desert. Hurghada, a former fishing harbour, stretches 24 kilometres along the waterfront and is the perfect area for water sports. Marsa Alam is found by the Red Sea coast and tourism is just starting to make an impact. The city of Luxor, with its jaw-droppingly beautiful monuments built by the hands of ancient craftsmen, lies 240 kilometres inland on the banks of the River Nile.
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