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Things to do in Edinburgh

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Edinburgh Castle dominates the city of Edinburgh like no other castle in Scotland, and Edinburgh Castle is unequalled in the whole of the British Isles . Over one thousand years of history sit on top of the famous Edinburgh rock…

Things to eat and drink in Italy

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When in Italy, eat and drink like Italians do. Here is a short guide that will help you to navigate through typical Italian offerings: Antipasti (appetizers) Salumi locali misti (assorted local sausages, cold cuts) Formaggio locale (local cheeses) Calamari Fritti…

Things to do in London

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Tower of London is one of London’s many great places to visit. It has been the setting for many great events during its 900-year history as a royal palace and fortress, prison and place of execution, arsenal, mint, menagerie and…

Things to do in Florence

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Piazza del Duomo The remarkable Duomo dominates the city’s skyline. Piazza della Signoria The beautiful piazza contains the Uffizi Gallery famous for its masterpieces by artists such as Giotto, Botticelli, Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raffaello, Tiziano, Caravaggio, just to name a…

Things to do in Rome

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Three Day Walking Tour Day 1 Distance: ~ 4 km Map: https://goo.gl/maps/JNe1T P. del Popolo – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piazza_del_Popolo The starting point of today’s walking tour. Note the Aurelian Walls; Via Flaminia – road to Rimini @ the Adriatic Sea; pilgrim’s 1st…

Things to do in Venice

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St. Mark’s Square The breathtaking square lies in the heart of Venice and is one the most photographed attractions in the world. The square is defined by arcades on three sides and St. Mark’s church on the eastern end. During…

Things to do in Loire Valley

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“The Loire Valley is often referred to as “the Garden of France”, the playground of Kings (good hunting country within easy reach of Paris), and the Cradle of the French Language (the city of Tours is reputed to speak the purest French). Listed…

Things to do in Provence, France

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“Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur is one of the most popular holiday regions in the south of France. The region covers a large area from the Mediterranean Sea up to the French Alps. Its identity as a geographical region is a hold over from the days of…

Things to do in Paris

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Three Great Days in Paris Day 1 Eiffel Tower, go up the tower (time permitting). Cross the river, go up the stairs to take pictures. Arc de Triomphe. Use the underground street crossings to get closer. Stroll on Champs Elysees…