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7 Reasons You Will Love Visiting Italy!

Have you ever been to Italy?

It’s a land of ancient monuments, beautiful art, stunning food and amazing natural landscapes. If you’ve never been there, here are 7 reasons Italy should be on your bucket list and you should be checking for flights right now!

If you’ve already visited before, stick around for a reminder of all there is to love about this incredible country!

#1 Stunning sightseeing

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Italy has something for every kind of sightseer and visitor!

You can visit large and bustling cities such as Rome, Milan and Naples, where you can experience the day to day life of Italians and see the most incredible sights and landmarks!

You’ll also be able to discover small and quiet medieval villages rich in history and hidden away in the countryside, where you can relax and escape from the chaos of the city.

Whichever you prefer, you’re sure to visit places that will be forever in your memory!

#2 Great weather, beaches and nature

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Along with amazing cities and towns, Italy also has amazing natural beauty and great weather all year round to go along with that!

There really is something for everyone, as the geography of the country is also incredibly varied, with both rocky and sandy beaches, forests, mountains, valleys and hilly countryside.

Head to the south for the best beach experiences, especially in Sicily, Sardinia and the famous Amalfi Coast!

Pro-Tip: Instead of going to the beach in the middle of the summer, go instead in mid September. The heat will be less su[……]

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Spain Vacation Guide

Planning a trip to Spain? Awesome! This Spain Vacation guide shows you where to go, how to get there, what to eat there and much much more. Check it out.

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Spain country is divided up into 16 autonomous regions, each with their own character and identity. The country is best known for its delicious food (think tapas and paella), traditional dancing and music such as flamenco, and hundreds of years of art and culture. It’s hardly surprising that so many tourists visit! The Spain Vacation Guide holds all the information you need to plan your own trip to Spain.

Spain is located on the Iberian Peninsula, which it shares with Portugal and Andorra, in southwestern Europe. In 2018, it became the world’s 2nd most visited country by tourists, moving ahead of the USA. Only France receives more visitors annually.

Spain is Europe’s 4th biggest country. It has been a member state of the EU since 1986, and of NATO since 1992.

Spain Vacation Guide: quick facts

Size: 504,645 km² or 195,364 sq mi

People living there: more than 46,700,000

Capital: Madrid

Governmental structure: Constitutional Monarchy

National day: October 12

Time zone: Central European Time / UTC+1 / GMT+1 for mainland Spain, Western European Tome / UTC / GMT for the Canary Islands

Currency: euro (EUR)

Power voltage and socket type(s): 230V, plug types F and C. If these plug types don’t match your devices, make sure to bring a universal adapter

Official religion(s)/Freedom of religion: Freedom of religion. 2/3 of[……]

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ARGENTINA – Iguaçu Falls 2 day trip: a must see natural wonder!

I was on a business trip to South America, Brazil, Sao Paulo when I visited the Iguaçu Falls. I planned a few days to see the Iguaçu Falls as I wanted to see them from both the Brazil side as the Argentina side. I also wanted to do a helicopter flight over the Iguaçu Falls and see Sao Paulo by helicopter flight too. These waterfalls are a must see; enjoy them with me!

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Argentina side of the Iguaçu Falls

It was the second day that I took off early in the morning with a driver to the Argentinian side of the Iguaçu Falls. On the way, I made a visit to the village to see the 3-country point (Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay). The Iguaçu Falls are one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world and therefore a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The area has also lots of endangered fauna and flora. It has over 170k HM of land and spans 2700 meters and up to a height of 80 meters. I walked most paths, at least those who gave the best views as in the afternoon my helicopter flight was waiting. Just look at the photo’s; aren’t the Iguaçu Falls amazing?

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Argentina – Iguacu Falls

I wanted to see the Iguacu Dam too, but I had no time to drive there. So, what do you do then? A 40-minute helicopter flight to see everything from the air too! So, great. Of course, there were no other people who wanted to do the 40-minute ride that included everything. Most rides go for 10-15 minutes to see only the Iguaçu Falls. I paid for 4 people to get the helicopter for myself. I invited the driver too; wh[……]

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TRAVEL GUIDE: HAPPY TURKEY TRIP

It’s Turkey time! Not the one you may be thinking about however… We’re talking the country of Turkey, not the one you may be sitting down to eat this week. Our Senior Communications Manager, Megan Madigan, is sharing her recent travels to Turkey and Bodrum alongside her radiant and cool mother, Ann. Prepare yourself for the hottest takes, ancient local gems, and best pizza IN THE WORLD. Onward to the Ottoman Empire!

MUST-SEES:

Topkapi Palace is a spectacular remnant of the Ottoman Empire and the home to sultans for almost 400 years. Beautifully perched on the Bosphorus, you’ll see artifacts unlike anything you’ve ever seen. With an impressive museum collection and tons of Hungarian swords, you can cap off your visit with a pic outside the Sultan’s harem like Megan and Ann!

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The Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sophia are spots that absolutely cannot be missed with impressive architecture and beauty.

Visiting a hammam (Turkish bath) was such a cool experience Megan would 10/10 recommend to everyone. At Kiliç Ali Pasa Hamami, Megan and Ann came to the conclusion they would like to go every month.

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The Curcurkema antique shops in the Beyoglu neighborhood are filled with idyllic and fabulous pieces of furniture and finery. It feels like you’re in another world, and the shops are full of new things to discover. Megan and Ann also went to the Grand Bazaar (obvi), which was more like a shopping mall than they were anticipating. They did a few laps and made their way to the Spice Mar[……]

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When is the best time to visit the UK?

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Travellers around the world are always interested in exploring European countries, especially The UK, due to its traditional cities like London, Cambridge and Oxford, as a part of their travel journey.

But for such a journey, they often need to apprehend an appropriate timing for the planned visit. This article will allow you to plan your UK trip for the best time around the year.

Although the UK can be visited at any time of the year, its climate is relatively temperate, and it hardly experiences extreme temperature conditions like tropic regions.

But for travellers, it’s best to explore the right time and places before heading out to an unknown place. For that purpose, you need to get a brief overview of the annual changes and seasonal high times for visitors of foreign nations.

Excited for The Journey but Confused for The Timing?

The UK may sound like a small place to visit. Still, you should never forget that it’s a hugely diversified cultural nation, that includes a wide range of cities and villages along with some exciting places.

Indeed, the glorious natural setup and the exciting beauty of these cities always keep the UK to be standing among the top travel destinations. The country generally remains active in peak times of spring and autumn.

However, the visitors still need to consider whether details in the following session plan their memorable visit to the UK or not.

Should the Trend Be Followed? – The Risk

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30 of the Best Cities to Visit in Germany

Germany is a large and beautiful country with so much to see and do. So which are the best cities to visit in Germany? I’ve asked my fellow travel bloggers their best cities to visit in Germany and I’ve added my favorites. My top 4 are Hamburg, Cologne, Rothenburg ob der Tauber and Füssen. I’ve fallen in love with Hamburg, and we have family living close-by, in Norderstedt. Paul proposed to me in Cologne. Rothenburg is such a dreamy city and has a Christmas museum. Füssen is high on my list because of the beautiful castles. But there are many more special cities in Germany as you can see for yourself in this blog.

Best Cities to Visit in Germany

Here are 30 of the best cities in Germany, all are perfect to include on road trips.

Füssen, Bayern

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Neuschwanstein as seen from Hohenschwangau

Contributed by Cosette from KarsTravels.

Füssen is a city in the South of Germany on the border with Austria. It’s famous for the beautiful Neuschwanstein castle and is located at the end of the Romantische strasse.

Although Neuschwanstein castle is technically in the nearby town of of Schwangau, just like the less famous, but equally mesmerizing Hohenschwangau castle, people mention Füssen when visiting either of these castles. Both are on the list of most beautiful fairytale castles in Germany.

The Romantische Straße or Romantic Road starts at Würzburg and is a fairytale route that meanders through medieval towns ending in Füssen, where the fairytale castles of Neuschwanstein and Hoh[……]

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Explore Brazil and Argentina at Your Own Pace

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Travel between Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires to see the highlights of Brazil and Argentina on a flexible Hop-on Hop-off Pass.

Brazil and Argentina are two beautiful countries full of amazing places to visit, and even with an entire lifetime of travelling there wouldn’t be enough time to discover all of their gems. The best to fully enjoy the journey is to travel at your own pace between Rio and Buenos Aires on a flexible Hop-on Hop-off Pass, so you can really be independent, do what you want, and stay as long as you wish in each place. Your transports and amazing experiences are included along the way so you can lay-back, resting assured that the structure of your trip is taken care of.

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Rio de Janeiro is definitely one of the best places where to begin such an adventure. Rio is renowned for its wild Carnival parties, breathtaking panoramic views and fun-loving Carioca people. Beside the beautiful beaches and natural wonders, here you will have the opportunity to learn about true Brazilian society by taking a tour into one of its favelas, and have a close-up look at the complex architecture, developing commerce and warm friendly people.

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When you feel like it is time to get out of the city, just a short trip from Rio, you can transfer to the stunning Ilha Grande, one of Brazil‘s most picturesque and pristine islands, boasting a tranquil quiet existence with only a few villages with nothing more than dirt roads and small family businesses. You’ll find yourself never want[……]

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