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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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The Horse and Groom in Upper Oddington – a Special Place in the Cotswolds
For centuries the Horse and Groom Village Inn at Upper Oddington in the Cotswolds has served food and drink to locals and visitors to the areas. And the tradition continues under the ownership of Norman and Warren aka Drunken Sailor Holidays Ltd. But their refreshingly different approach – more…
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The Bristol Hotel in Bristol - a Perfect Riverside Setting
Location is important when taking a city break and The Bristol Hotel is ideally situated to explore the city of Bristol and its major sites including the M Shed and SS Great Britain.
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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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My Icons of Sri Lanka
Sometimes it is not the main attractions of a destination that provoke lasting memories, but the little things we see and cherish. And no more so than those relating to Sri Lanka including the warm welcomes with lovely smiles and gorgeous garlands, omnipresent monks, temples, buddhas and stupas. So…
