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Two Days in Estonia

Estonia is in a little known part of Europe known as the Baltic States. Tourists will find Estonia very rewarding as this country has a vibrancy that comes from having recently liberated itself from occupation. However, it still feels like history is breathing down your neck in Estonia as wherever you go old Soviet army [...]

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Edinburgh’s Top Attractions

This is a guest post by Emily Starbuck Gerson.
When I visited Edinburgh, Scotland for the first time two summers ago, I fell in love instantly. The ornate architecture, the traditional bagpipe music, the beautiful green hills, the fascinating accents… I could hardly find anything I didn’t like (besides the haggis). I also found its residents [...]

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10 Things to Do in Amsterdam

For some people it is hard not to enjoy Amsterdam; they just head to one of the famous coffee shops in the centre and reappear an hour later in a state of heightened sensitivity. Others are shocked by quite how liberal Holland is. Police sit inert while prostitutes tout their wares in red windows, marijuana [...]

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Europe’s Top 10 Romantic Cities

Who needs Valentine’s Day to take their loved one away for the weekend? You shouldn’t need one special day to want to take him or her away to a romantic city. At any time of year these cities are some of the most romantic destinations in Europe.
1. Paris, France
A great city to spend some quality [...]

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Finland: Two Days in Helsinki

Helsinki is the capital of Finland, home to over 1.2 million people, a bustling, cosmopolitan melting pot of Baltic influences that showcases some of the world’s best neoclassical architecture.
The best time to travel to Helsinki is between June through August when the climate is temperate and you get to enjoy up to 19 hours of [...]

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