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Hanging Houses of Cuenca
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Things to do in Cuenca, Spain: a hidden gem full of treasures

From the beautiful walled city of Cuenca to stunning karst mountain landscapes, don't make the mistake of missing out on any of these things to do in Cuenca.
Dresden Christmas Markets
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Discovering Dresden’s Christmas Markets and Saxony’s Festive Traditions

From Dresden's Christmas Markets to stollen baking, star marking and nearby hidden gems, here's how to plan a magical Saxony Christmas trip.
Ferrara
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Cycling the ancient cobbled streets of Ferrara, Italy

Ferrara is a real gem in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy. From the castle to the cathedral, these cobbled streets are perfect to cycle through history.
Lake Como in Lombardy with the colourful village reflecting in the ocean
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Lake Como: Weekend Itinerary and Things To Do

During a weekend itinerary in Lake Como, you'll be able to visit pretty villages, the main city, and admire the mountains.
Food weekend in edinburgh
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A foodie weekend in Edinburgh: Top treats and attractions

Edinburgh has been transforming itself into a culinary capital for years now and a foodie weekend in Edinburgh of indulgent treats and fresh seasonal produce has never been better.
One of the San Marino towers at sunset
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San Marino: Day trip or overnight stay in this tiny country?

San Marino is one of the smallest countries in the world but should you plan a day trip to San Marino or stay over night?
Edinburgh Festivals
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Edinburgh in August: Five festivals, countless awesome experiences

With five different festivals in August, Edinburgh is transformed into the festival city. Here is the low down on the Edinburgh Festivals in August and what not to miss!
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is one of the eleven festivals in Edinburgh
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The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, an August Festivals Spectacle

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is an amazing spectacle set against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle and one of the best things to see during August in Edinburgh, here are some reasons why.
Houses in Erfurt Thuringia
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Finding hidden gems in Thuringia: Erfurt, Weimar and Gotha

In Thuringia, part of the cultural heart of Germany, there is plenty of hidden gems to discover in cute cities such as Erfurt, Weimar and Gotha.
Views from Buonconsiglio Castle
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Things To Do in Trento, Italy’s Perfect-Sized City Break

Fringed by mountains and lakes, the city of Trento in northern Italy is cute and compact. Here's what to do in Trento on a weekend visit.
Loch Awe
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Must Visit Places on a Scotland Road Trip

When it comes to incredible green landscapes, historic ruins, friendly locals and some damn good whisky, nothing really compares to Scotland. Take a road trip through the northern gem of the UK and don't miss these ten outstanding places.
Sunrise at Lake Caldonazzo
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Escape to the lakes of Valsugana, Italy’s water sport heaven

When looking for things to do in Trentino, a weekend in Valsugana of watersports at Lake Levivo and Lake Caldonazzo coupled with mountain hikes is a dream.
Dresden by night
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Things To Do in Dresden: How to spend a Weekend in Saxony’s Showstopper

Dresden is the perfect weekend city break. Discover the city's many things to do, from vineyards on the Elbe to Baroque treasures.
Princess Cruises
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Cruising Scandinavia, St Petersburg and the Baltic Sea with Princess Cruises

What was cruising going to be like? Would I love it or hate it? Was it going to feel like a vacation or an adventure? Here is how my 11 day Scandinavia, St Petersburg and Baltic Sea cruise went down...
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Two Perfect Days in St Petersburg, Russia; Cruise Itinerary Without a Visa

Visiting St Petersburg or Russia in general can be a bit of a hassle with visa paperwork and costs, but if you arrive by cruise ship and book an excursion you can avoid this. Here is how I spent a perfect two days exploring St Petersburg with Princess Cruises.
Tallinn Estonia
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One day in Tallinn, Estonia Cruise Itinerary

Tallinn old-town is about as quaint as Europe can get, but with just one day here you'll still have ample time to explore its modern, creative quarter which captures the essence of this ever-evolving digital nation.
One day in Helsinki
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One day in Helsinki, Finland Cruise Itinerary

Helsinki, the cute and compact capital city of Finland has a gem of a position on the ocean making cruising, market-hopping and historic building visiting a must on your day trip.
One day in Oslo Norway
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One day in Oslo, Norway Cruise Itinerary

The capital of Norway can be pricey and I'm a firm believer most of its highlights can be ticked off in one day before venturing into the beautiful countryside, so here is how to make the most of your time without draining your wallet.
Princess Cruises Helsinki
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Cruise FAQs, Myths, and Tips to Make Cruising More ‘Intrepid’

Would I have booked a cruise if I hadn't been invited as a guest by Princess? Probably not. Would I take another cruise? Also, probably not. Still, I realised I had a lot of misconceptions that were proved wrong. Here's how.
Old meets new in Manchester
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Why you should visit buzzing Manchester, England’s new global gateway

If you think Manchester is just football, pubs and shopping malls you have it all wrong. From free museums to theatre trips with a side of culinary, cultural and historic highlights thrown in, Manchester is literally buzzing right now.
Nice Cannes Monaco
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How to Splurge on a Nice Weekend in the French Riviera

Gather the squad, book a flight to Nice get ready to gamble, booze and eat your way through the South of France like a baller.