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Riga

Riga greets visitors with a unique and breathtaking silhouette, beautifully reflected in the Baltic Sea. A stroll through the city centre offers a charmingly confusing mix of a modern metropolitan city with exclusive shopping, vibrant nightlife and international cuisine, and ancient traditions in a capital that has been multi-cultural throughout its 800-year history. And all this in a city worth getting lost in.

Rangeley, Maine

The state of Maine sets its own pace among the otherwise bustling New England. With an eased temperament that stems from lakefront breezes and whispering forests, the town of Rangeley does not stray from its state’s tempo. As "Maine's Four Season Playground," the town boasts Lake Mooselookmeguntic, which provides fodder for lovers of the outdoors looking to fish, boat, kayak and explore. Rangeley also transforms into a winter wonderland for skiing, snowboarding and traversing the landscape.

Catania

Charismatic seaside Catania is a young, dynamic soul, inhabiting a body of narrow alleys and ornate Baroque buildings mounted on top of well-preserved remains of ancient Greek and Roman settlements. Mount Etna defines the cityscape both in terms of the striking panorama and building material - Catania is even referred to as the "grey city" for the colour of lava rocks used to construct many of its buildings.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Aqua Fun

Did you know Dubai is home to the world’s largest inflatable aqua park? AquaFun has more than 72 obstacles just next to the beach, kids can run, jump and splash across the 5,000sqm aquatic playground. Check out a satellite map to see the obstacle course spell out “I ♥ Dubai”.

Parma

Thinking about Parma, probably the first things that come to mind are: ham and Parmesan cheese. Indeed, Parma is one of the most important culinary centres of Italy, but this city is so much more than that. Parma was the capital of a very powerful Duchy, which left a legacy made of stunning monuments and palaces. In addition, all the splendours of that period created a fertile ground for art spreading. In fact, Parma became one of the main centre for opera, thanks to its amazing theatres and to its fine citizen Giuseppe Verdi.

El Castell de Guadalest

El Castell de Guadalest is a village located in Alicante province. In 1974, it was declared a place of historical and artistic interest. Years after, it was named a historical heritage site. In 2015, it became part of “La asociación Los Pueblos más bonitos de España”.

Ho Chi Minh City

Located near the Mekong River, Ho Chi Minh City is the largest and most exciting city in Vietnam. The population of around 9 million people makes it one of the densest urban areas in the world and it's common that several families share the same living space together. Travellers will likely be amazed by the vibrant mix of old and new including war relics from the devastating Vietnam War and well-preserved colonial structures. The vibrant nightlife of Ho Chi Minh makes it stand out from other cities in Vietnam.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Al Seef

Take a 360-degree look at Al Seef, one of the city’s newest and most captivating neighbourhoods. Historic architecture blends with modern Dubai – you can shop by day, dine by night and stroll along the peaceful Dubai Creek before checking into a unique boutique hotel.

Kos

Kos is one of the most popular islands in the Dodecanese. The island has a well-established tourist industry, which benefits visitors because the island is very organized. The locals are very friendly people and they have realized just how important tourism is for the island. Kos offers plenty of action in the summer, but goes rather quiet in the wintertime.

Leuven, Belgium

Conoce a nuestros lugareños: Linde, el Panadero [SPANISH]

Linde es propietaria de la panadería Korst en el Hal 5. Ella tiene su propia visión sobre el pan y sobre la comida en general. Con Korst se ha lanzado a la búsqueda de una nueva fórmula para un oficio centenario. ¿El resultado? Un delicioso pan de masa fermentada Su panadería no se encuentra en Leuven por casualidad. Después de vagar por toda Europa, Linde eligió este lugar porque aquí puede colaborar con los productos locales de BoerEnCompagnie, una cooperativa CSA (Community Supported Agriculture). Y, por supuesto, porque encontró un local en el Hal 5. Estas salas de ferrocarril históricas y vacías se transformaron en un lugar de encuentro y creación vibrante, urbano y sostenible.