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Pena Palace – a Must-See Day Trip from Lisbon
As if it were a page torn right out of a fairy tale, the Pena Palace and Park, is a fine example of 19th-century romanticism in Portugal. It is unlike anything I have…
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A Tour of Art Nouveau Architecture in Brussels
Are you a fan of architecture, in particular Art Nouveau? Then you have to go to Brussels. Brussels is well-known for this type of architecture, and some say, it’s where it all began.…
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Évora – more than just a day trip!
Are you looking to visit one of Portugal’s most beautifully preserved medieval cities? Then you must go to Évora. This beautifully historic city is an UNESCO World Heritage site due to its well-preserved…
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Exploring the Algarve Region in Portugal
Almost everyone goes to the Algarve region for its beautiful golden beaches. You know the ones with the soaring cliffs, the turquoise waters, the sea caves and unusual rock formations. And why not,…
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Touring Tuscan Towns in the Siena Region
What do you picture in your mind when you think of Tuscany? Is it images of green rolling hills, towering cypress trees, curvy roadways, fortified farms, vineyards and sun-soaked hilltop towns? The quintessential…
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Let’s Go to the Alentejo Region in Portugal!
The Alentejo region of Portugal is often referred to as the new Tuscany. With its pastoral landscape, it includes endless olive trees, cork trees, vineyards and wheat fields. Much of the population make…
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Touring Tuscan Towns – Pienza
Are you traveling to Tuscany and wondering what are the best towns to visit? Well, add Pienza to your list. Pienza, a hilltop village, sits in the Val d’Orcia part of southern Tuscany…
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The Fairy Tale Town of Český Krumlov
Do you love to seek out those picturesque fairy tale towns when in Europe? Well, I’ve found a hidden gem. This one is in the deep south of Czech Republic. The fairy tale…
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The 5 Villages of Cinque Terre
You’ve seen the pictures right? The pretty pastel coloured houses perched high on the rugged cliffs with the sparkling sea below. The beautiful Cinque Terre, or ‘five lands’, is the stretch of the…
