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Destination 2020 - Three Beautiful Baltic Countries
The Baltic countries of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia are gaining in popularity due to their historic capitals of Riga, Vilnius and Tallinn. But, beyond these capitals those prepared to venture further will find stunning natural landscapes pretty villages and remarkable towns bursting with…
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Seasons Greetings
As the year draws to a close it is time to reflect on the past twelve months and to look forward to the next twelve months. My annual Christmas letter is a quick trip through the past year and a peek into the next few months. Season’s greetings to all our readers and wishing you a happy and…
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Ancient and Modern Mingle in Shkodër, Albania
Shkodër or Shkodra is one of the oldest cities in Albania. Today it is one of the most vibrant cities in this fascinating country. Ancient traditions and an interesting cuisine meld into a modern culture all enhanced by echoes of Italy on its streets.
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New Titles on GPSmyCity.com and One Giveaway
For me, the last few months have been a whirlwind of travel. I have visited many towns and cities both in my own country, the UK, and overseas. Everyone is unique in character yet there is a common theme – the reason it came into existence. I love to know that reason and to find evidence to…
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Trebinje - a Taste of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Scant notice is taken of the Monument to the Liberators as the daily Green Market is in full swing in the leafy surrounds of Freedom Square, the beating heart of Trebinje a small town in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Chairs and tables from a circle of cafés sprawl across the pavement and those who are…
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Cetinje Mixing Culture and Countryside in Montenegro
Founded during the fifteenth century and once the Royal Capital of Montenegro Cetinje is now considered its Cultural Centre. Snaking along a flat valley at the base of the foothills of the Mount Lovćen National Park this lovely town with its attractive architecture has much to offer its visitors.
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The Magical Old Town of Budva in Montenegro
The intriguing Old Town of Budva occupies a small peninsula on the Budva Riviera. This stunning stretch of coastline fringes the blue Adriatic Sea against a backdrop of the dramatic limestone mountains in the Lovcen National Park in Montenegro. Spires of ancient churches puncture the sky line…
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Beside the Seaside Italian Style in Viareggio, Tuscany
Elegant and once exclusive resort for the rich, Viareggio, on the Tuscan Riviera quickly became a favourite destination for the inhabitants of Florence, Lucca and Prato when the railway came to the town. By then its bathing culture was firmly established and survives to this day. The lovely…
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Three Quirky Excursions in the Kurzeme Region of Latvia
Kabile Manor, Ēdole Castle and Ventspils Radio Station based in an old Soviet Radio Station are unique attractions found in the natural landscapes of the Kurzeme region in Latvia. Be enchanted by the songs of the Suiti singers, a UNESCO protected culture.
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Some Joys of Jūrmala in Latvia
The arts and architecture feature strongly in Jūrmala a Baltic coastal town in the Latvian region of Kurzeme. Its long stretch of sandy beaches and proximity to Riga, the capital, have been attracting visitors since the mid-eighteenth century and even more so since the advent of the railway in…
