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Getting to Know Morondava, a Town in Madagascar
Morondava, capital of the Menabe region of Madagascar is considered to be the ideal place as a stopover to visit major attractions in the area. But the town itself has its own attractions. It is sited on both an estuary and the sea fringed by extensive sandy beaches. Touched by tourism but not…
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Changsha: Capital and Cultural Star of China's Hunan Province
Changsha, also known as the Star City, is the ancient capital of the Hunan province in China. It is an enticing mix of old and new from the Mawangdui tombs constructed during the Western Han dynasty on display in the very modern Hunan Provincial Museum to Pozi Street and its Temple of Fire that…
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Introducing Self-Guided City Walks on Your Phone from GPSmyCity.com, and a Gift for You – A Free Download
A cautionary tale based on my experience visiting Milan in Italy. I only had two hours to explore this fabulous city and wasted half an hour sourcing a city map when I could have downloaded a Milan city walk from the GPSmyCity app in just a few minutes during my journey there.
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Tampere in Finland: City of Lakes and Leisure
Once at the centre of the industrial revolution in Finland, Tampere is now enjoying a cultural revolution and museums, restaurants, cafés and music centres have taken up residence in the refurbished Finlayson Area. The town also boasts the only Moomin Museum in the world and Tampere Cathedral with…
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Vejle in Denmark: City of Art and Architecture
Vejle, a city in the Jutland region of Denmark, is justly proud of its heritage of art and architecture and in particular Kunst Museum, its Art Museum. From the cutting edge architecture around its harbour to the legendary figures on its fountains this fascinating city displays a wide range of…
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Getting to Know Fredericia in Denmark: A City Walk
Fredericia has exploited its natural resources and historical ramparts to create a fascinating environment featuring hikes, nature trails, walks and activities linked to sustainability surrounding a busy town centre with independent shops, cafés, bars and restaurants.
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A Summer Stroll through St Moritz in Switzerland
St. Moritz has the perfect location for sunshine, and with 322 days of sunshine a year attracts the rich and famous but it is not exclusive. All are welcome to enjoy the stunning scenery and interesting architecture that make this Swiss resort an ideal place for a summer visit.
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Getting to Know Kolding in Denmark: A City Walk
Koldinghus, the castle in Kolding, and once the monarch's favourite residence, has risen from its ashes and once again stands proud above Castle Lake in the centre of Kolding a modern town in The Triangle, part of the region of Jutland in Denmark.
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A Festive Gift - One Year Subscription to GPSmyCity
As the festive season approaches I have a very special present for world-wide travellers – a free premium membership of the GPSmyCity app valid for one year. This allows you to download an unlimited number of GPS Guided Travel Articles from the GPSmyCity app and downloading an unlimited number of…
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Go Back to the Middle Ages on a Walk around Cēsis in Latvia
Cēsis in Vidzeme, a region of Latvia grew up around its medieval castle and medieval church of St John. Its Old Castle is now the centre of a complex of historic buildings that have been given new functions including a Nordic Museum of Natural Medicine, the Cēsis Exhibition Hall and the fascinating…
