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Ireland
A tall, jagged sea stack rises from the sea near steep, green-topped cliffs under an overcast sky at the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland.

Best Tours from Galway: How to Choose the Right One (Cliffs, Aran Islands & Connemara)

Ireland
A winding road curves through a rural landscape with grassy hills on the left and a body of water on the right under a partly cloudy sky. Telegraph poles line the road, and the area appears peaceful and remote. Ireland without a car road trip

Ireland Without a Car: How I Explored the Country in 10 Days

Andorra
Panoramic view of a city in a mountainous region, featuring a blend of modern and traditional buildings including a prominent glass tower, surrounded by autumn-colored foliage ranging from green to orange and brown, under a partly cloudy sky with blue patches. Andorra la Vella in the autumn

8 Best Things to Do in Andorra la Vella for a Perfect Mountain Getaway

Summer in Europe

Europe
stone houses on a small square with vines hanging above the sidewalk, summer destination in europe

Summer Holiday Destinations in Europe Away from the Crowds

When June hits Europe, there are places that you should be avoiding as they will be flooded with holidaymakers. Still …

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Italy
the best places to visit in Tuscany Italy, top sights in Tuscany

Iconic Places to Visit in Tuscany for First-Timers

Tuscany is one of Italy’s most iconic regions, and planning your first trip can feel overwhelming. How many days do …

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France
Peddle boats on a lake entering a a narrow gorge; Gorges du Verdon Travel Guide

Complete Guide to the Gorges du Verdon: How to Explore France’s Grand Canyon

Gorges du Verdon or Grand Canyon du Verdon is one of the biggest canyons in Europe and for sure one …

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Spain
a view to the sea and a peninsula with hotels along the coastline and lots of green trees; view from Castell de Bellver in Palma

How to Spend the Perfect 4 Days in Mallorca

Mallorca is a popular summer-holiday destination with beautiful beaches, but there is also a different side of Mallorca – small …

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France
a canyon of a river with cliffs and green forests and blue sky with few white clouds, Road trip Gorges du Tarn

Road Trip in Gorges du Tarn

This customizable road trip is based on a 7-day itinerary in the Gorges du Tarn and the Gorges de la …

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Italy
Brenta canal cruise, day trips from Venice Italy, excursions from Venice Italy, Venetian villas, day trips from Padua Italy

Brenta Canal Cruise: The Perfect Venice to Padua Day Trip with Venetian Villas

If you are staying in Venice for a couple of days, you might want to explore the Veneto region. Do …

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Your Next City Trip

Bulgaria
a church on a top of a hill - Tsarevets fortress - one of the best things to do in Veliko Tarnovo

25 Best Things to Do in Veliko Tarnovo

Considered one of the most beautiful cities in Bulgaria, Veliko Tarnovo is still an underrated tourist destination. A Medieval fortress, …

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Germany
a market square with a large fountain with standing figure in the middle and in front a lantern; Markt Square in Aachen seen from the steps of the Town Hall, Germany

15 Best Things to Do in Aachen

One of the greatest rulers known in Europe, with an empire stretching from the Pyrenees to the Elbe River, and …

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Spain
La Seu and La Almudeina at sunset reflecting in the water - one of the best things to see in Palma de Mallorca

19 Best Things to Do in Palma de Mallorca

Palma is one of those places that you will immediately fall in love with. Medieval architecture, lovely squares, beautiful views, …

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The Cutest Little Places

Spain
Pollenca on Mallorca - things to do

Best Things to Do in Pollença, Mallorca

Pollença (or Pollensa) is a lovely small town in the northern part of Mallorca (Majorca) that radiates this typical Majorcan …

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Germany
blue flowers in the foreground with half-timbered houses along a river and blue sky above, Monschau in Germany

Monschau in the Summer – the Pearl of the Eifel

I first visited Monschau in the winter when the smell of mulled wine and roasted chestnuts was lingering in the …

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Netherlands
Thorn in the Netherlands - the little white town or the little white village, a cobblestone street lined up white houses and some green trees

Thorn – Medieval Tax Haven Ruled by Women

If you mention the name ‘Thorn’ to a Dutch person, you can be sure that in return you’ll get the …

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very tall piers with cable stays and a bridge deck with cars driving on it, the Viaduct of Millau
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The Pyrenees Mountains, Andorra, snow, ski slopes, mountains, blue sky
Andorra
Beautiful places and castles in Wallonia, Belgium, 4-days itinerary in Wallonia, things to do in Wallonia, places to visit in Wallonia
Belgium
a view towards a valley and a mountain range in the background with blue sky and white clouds, view from the Golak hill near Razlog
Bulgaria
a beautiful castle with a round tower an colourful buildings with red roofs seen from top, a view of the castle in Cesky Krumlov, South Bohemia, Czech Republic
Czechia
Gorges du Verdon, France, Provance, Lake of Sainte-Croix, pedal boats, water sports
France
blue flowers in the foreground with half-timbered houses along a river and blue sky above, Monschau in Germany
Germany
ancient Greek ruins at the foreground with columns and stones and at the background a small village in the mountains; Ancient Messene near Kalamata
greece
Steep, grassy cliffs rise above the Atlantic Ocean under a cloudy sky at the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland. Waves crash against the rugged rock faces below.
Ireland
Aerial view of a town with stone towers, tile-roofed buildings, and green trees, surrounded by rolling hills and farmland under a clear blue sky. San Gimignano in Tuscany, Italy, View from Torre Grossa
Italy
an interesting orange brick building with lots of ornaments and details on the facade and a monument of a knight on the square in front, the Blackheads in Riga with the statue of Roland
Latvia
a castle with turrets at the background, framed by green trees in the foreground, the Castle of Vianden in Luxembourg
Luxembourg
canal with rounded bridges and houses with bell gables - Amsterdam
Netherlands
What to do in Bucharest on a weekend - a beautiful Art Nouveau building in Bucharest
Romania
a palace with arches in Moorish style and a water basin in front where you can see the reflection of the building, the Court of Myrtles in the Alhambra, Granada, Spain
Spain

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