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Juelsminde: A Popular Coastal Town in Denmark
Meta data: Juelsminde in Kystlandet, the coastal region of Denmark is beautifully situated on the mouth of the Vejle Fjord. Its coastal location accounts for its transition from a small fishing village to one of the most popular seaside towns in the country. It features an amazing play park,…
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Brædstrup: A Breath of Fresh Air in Denmark
Brædstrup in the Kystlandet region of Denmark has transformed itself from a commercial railway station to a centre of excellence for outdoor enthusiasts. Public parks, playgrounds are integrated into Ring Skov (Ring Wood) where its most famous inhabitant is hiding. Climb Klovenhøj, swim in Ring Sø,…
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Gozo Island: Beyond Victoria
Gozo is a small island a short ferry ride across the Mediterranean Sea from Malta. It was the first of island in the Maltese Archipelago to be settled and features the oldest ruins, the Ġgantija Temples at Xagħra. Other attractions include a windmill, a cave featuring a window with a view and a…
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Puerto de Mogán, the Little Venice of Gran Canaria
The pretty resort of Puerto de Mogán, fringed by a beautiful beach on the southern coastline of Gran Canaria is the creation of Rafael Neville. He transformed a fishing village into a stunning seaside resort featuring traditional style white buildings bridging little canals that flow down to a…
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Hacienda La Rekompensa in Gran Canaria
Taking a trip to Gran Canaria? I can recommend a visit to the Hacienda La Rekompensa a banana plantation with a nineteenth century Canarian house at its heart. Surrounded by a lush green landscape and close to the town of Arucas it incorporates the Plátano Canario museum and a shop bursting with…
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Arehucas a Rum Distillery in Gran Canaria
While on the Canary Island of Gran Canaria take a stroll through the history of Canarian rum at Destilerias Arehucas (Arehucas Distillery) and learn about the production process of this distinctive rum - fresh and aged - before enjoying a tasting of the rums and liqueurs produced here. The…
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Bergen, a UNESCO Gem
Bergen, Norway’s second biggest city is a designated City of Gastronomy and a member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network. Centuries earlier it became an important trading centre due to the presence of the Hanseatic League whose old settlement, Bryggen has been designated a UNESCO site. Today this…
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Tromsø – A Magical Arctic Experience
Daylight hours may be short during the winter in Tromsø, Norway but the days are full of the magic of the Arctic. Take the Fjellheisen Cable Car up Mt Fløya to watch a magical panorama as the sun rises, visit the Arctic Cathedral, Polar Museum, Polaria and the unique Troll Museum.
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Bergen: The Grand Opening of the Christmas Season
This year on November 19 Bergen celebrated the opening of Christmas with several events including the Festival of Lights (Lysfesten), the Gingerbread Town (Pepperkakebyen) and LUMAGICA an illuminated walk through the Bergen Fortress (Bergenhus Festning). It was a magical afternoon and evening as…
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Puerto de la Cruz on Tenerife: My Highlights
The natural beauty of Puerto de la Cruz has been exploited by the work of César Manrique and it is not only the oldest resort on Tenerife but remains the most popular on the island. I set out to discover why this should be by visiting some of its major attractions including the seafront, fishing…
