Rothenburg, or more correctly Rothenburg ob der Tauber , is a picturesque Bavarian town that seems almost suspended in time. A centuries old city wall encapsulates charming medieval buildings that attract tourists and locals alike.
The city is very popular among tourists and thus is easily accessible via bus provided by various travel agencies. However, to [...]

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If you go 45 minute train ride and a short bus ride can drop you smack in the middle of an ancient burial ground.  Gamla Uppsala, Old Uppsala, makes for a wonderful day trip from Stockholm for anyone hoping to get a glimpse of ancient Swedish history.
Gamla Uppsala is best known for its religious connotations.  [...]

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In this guest post Paolo of Charming Sardinia highlights the attractions of Villasimius in the south east of Sardinia.
The Italian island Sardinia has been the favourite destination of the international jet set for quite some time. Especially the Costa Smeralda, on the north side of the island, is known as the ‘holiday home for the [...]

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The dark, thundering sky offered no hope of a reprieve. I was on my second cup of coffee, when a friend suggested a trip to the Museum of Communism.  It sounded like a tourist trap, but I had nothing better to do, so I agreed.
Within no time I was eating my own words. Right from [...]

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Athens, Greece’s capital since 1834, is located in the Attica prefecture, and extends all the way to the peninsula that reaches up to Central Greece. Geographically diverse, it is surrounded by the Ymmytos, Pendeli and Parnitha mountain ranges to the north and east, and the Saronic Gulf to the south and west. Athens tends to [...]

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