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Holidays in Lorraine

Lorraine is one the 26 administrative regions of France and is located in the north east of the country near to the German border. There are two major cities in the area of Lorraine, Metz and Nancy, as well as lots of countryside for hikers and cyclists t... Read >
Author: Phil H

Holidays in Haute-Vienne, Limousin, France

Haute-Vienne is a department in the central French region of Limousin. Named after the River Vienne that runs through the area, the Haute-Vienne is a rural region with many historic towns and with the ancient town of Limoges as its capital. Limoges ... Read >
Author: Phil H

A Visit To Strahov Monastery & Prague Castle Two of Prague's Gems

At the end of my delicious lunch at La Rotonde, the Art Deco restaurant at the Radisson Blu Alcron Hotel, my personal tour guide for my walking tour of Prague came to pick me up. Petra Bedlasova is a historian, artist and photographer, and she is also one... Read >
Author: arther

The Region of Castilla Y Leon in Spain

This touristy region of Spain is made up of Leon, Avila, Salamanca, Zamora, Segovia, Burgos and Valladolid provinces. This is the largest of Spain’s region as well European Union’s largest. It has beautiful Sistema Iberico mountain ranges to its east, Cor... Read >
Author: Flora Martin

VALENCIA

A Beautiful Valencia Valencia, the oranges’ kingdom and the Levant Queen, is a city that has a serrated coast with hills and huerta in the interior, and plains of which it is said have the most fertile land in Europe. However, the region doesn’t stand ... Read >
Author: Jim Harison

Spain’s Strong Land Zaragoza

Among the impressive towns of Spain is Zaragoza. The town is popular because of its position and the traditions and customs still exercised in this area. It is situated in a valley called Ebro, which carries Spain’s most watered river. The landscape of th... Read >
Author: tonyscot

The ASTOUNDING BEAUTY of GRANADA

The one city in Spain that must not be missed is Granada, so they say. It is a Spanish city that is so rich in historical as well as architectural splendor that it has earned itself the famed title of National Monument. Granada Beauty This is espe... Read >
Author: tonyscot

Holidays in Bouches-du-Rhone, Cote d'Azur, France

The department of Bouches du Rhone is named after the river that runs through the region and into the Mediterranean Sea on the coast. Marseille is the main city in the area, though there are other smaller historic towns nearby that are well worth visiting... Read >
Author: Phil H

Mallorca Guide For October 2010

So you planning a visit to Mallorca with a view to buying property here in Islas Baleares but you would like to know a bit about the place before you visit well hopefully this guide to will help you. Mallorca, the largest of the Balearic Islands has a ... Read >
Author: Xana

Bully Pamplona city of Spain

Bullfighting lovers must make Pamplona town a must see destination. This town is the center of bull fights and it holds festivals to honor Ernest Hemingway, who was an American writer, who loved this town because of the fights. The town is spectacular... Read >
Author: Dan Cortese

Central Europe's best city breaks

In the boom years of the late 1990s and 2000s, a widening airline network combined with vast disposable incomes led to the rising popularity of the city break with many British travellers. But while Western European destinations like Dublin, Edinburgh,... Read >
Author: Isla Campbell

Places of interest in Spain -DISCOVER PALMA

Why Palma? Palma is the capital of Majorca, one of the most popular islands in Spain. The island is situated in the Majorca Bay and it enjoys a wonderful climate, with average temperatures of seventeen degrees Celsius. People visit Palma for the sun an... Read >
Author: Carl Ton

Discovery after Discovery at Castile and Leon

Castile and Leon is a very huge Spanish region comprising of 8 charming provinces sitting on the odd meseta platform with an interesting geomorphology. It encompasses the old Leon kingdom and the northern part of the past Castile kingdom. Its provinces... Read >
Author: Jan Kanty

Switzerland Mount Rigi Switzerland Jungfraujoch with Switzerland Holiday Packages and Flights to Swi

Switzerland is the stupendous souvenir of nature meant for stylish cities and hassle free urban lifestyle. Better called as paradise on earth, Switzerland is the magnetic destination for honeymooners of the entire sphere. Its dramatic places, incomparable... Read >
Author: Roand Abs

Places of interest in Spain - Extremadura

When you plan your tour of Spain, the first question which haunts your mind is 'Where to go in Spain?' This is because there are too many places which are of interest for the tourist. You are in a fix and you certainly find it difficult to finalize your i... Read >
Author: Donna Amira

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