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WWII history in Europe: Tour Leader Steve talks travel & history
As a visitor to Europe, it is impossible to travel any distance across this great continent without seeing or hearing about the crippling events of World War II. We learn at school about Hitler, Stalin, Mussolini and Churchill. We are introduced to the horrors of the Holocaust and the cruelty of the Nazis. But learning…
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10 Surprising facts about Portugal
Portugal is a land of golden beaches, medieval castles and scenery that will take your breath away. It’s the perfect place to indulge in a Pastel de nata or two (or three or four or five…) and learn about historic explorers from hundreds of years ago. To put it simply, Portugal is an incredible country!…
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How to spend 24 hours in Helsinki, the Capital of Finland
If you’re planning to visit Helsinki on a tour through Finland soon, you’re in for one heck of an adventure. The Nordic and Scandinavian countries are always good for a complete cultural mind-boggle. Plus, Finland is known as the country of the dancing lights, so you just know it’s going to be good! As the…
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Cinque Terre – Italy’s charming seaside escape
Situated along an isolated corner of Italy’s northern coast, Cinque Terre (pronounced: CHINK-weh TAY-reh) is a beautiful oceanside destination that consists of five picturesque villages, linked by a network of stunning coastal- and mountain trails and rural railways. Travellers who join us on tour to Italy are always thrilled to enjoy a day of exploration…
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How to spend 48 Hours in Johannesburg, South Africa
Johannesburg is South Africa’s biggest city. It’s known as Joburg or Jozi by locals and is a local and international travel hub. Many travellers will stop off in Johannesburg for a short wait during their trip to South Africa. It’s also usually the endpoint for most travellers, so a quick sightseeing expedition before going home is a…
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The top 10 Travel-themed April Fool’s Day pranks
April Fool’s Day is a day filled with laughter and jokes. Over the years we have seen some excellent pranks courtesy of some of the world’s biggest travel companies. This year, we decided to share the laughter by putting together a list of 10 of the best travel-related April Fool’s Day pranks from around the…
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Traveling to Turkey: Shoulder season is the time to go
We’re mad about the magic of shoulder season. What is shoulder season? It’s that magical time between the peak (busiest) and low (quietest) time of the year for tourism. It’s synonymous with quieter, more affordable and less, well, touristy. What’s not to love? Turkey in particular really brings it in spring and autumn. Here are…
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How will Brexit affect your travel plans?
‘Brexit’ is the buzzword that refers to Britain’s exit from the European Union. After a 2016 referendum, the people of the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union (the political and economic union of 28 countries in Europe). Four years later, the UK officially left the EU on 31 January 2020. However, to allow…
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9 Must-see countries to visit in Eastern Europe
While evergreen destinations like Paris and Rome will always be popular, Eastern European countries are now really coming into their own as some of the most sought-after holiday spots for trendsetting travellers from around the globe. Here is a rundown of 9 countries throughout Eastern Europe that you should definitely consider for that next trip…
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Exploring Europe’s most spectacular theatres
Few places in the world offer a cultural holiday experience quite the same way that Europe does. Wonderful cities are filled with world-famous theatres, museums and art galleries. Listening to one of Mozarts symphonies performed on stage in Vienna or watching one of Shakespeare’s plays in the hallowed halls of the Globe Theatre in London…