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Shake shake like Shakira

Carnival, which takes place before the start of Christian Lent, is an iconic celebration known for colorful masks, flamboyant costumes and raucous parties and street parades. But each carnaval celebrated in cities around the world is different, infusing the unique local cultures and traditions. In essence though, it is one big party – and one you don’t…

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Portugal

Portugal shares the Iberian peninsula at the south-western tip of Europe with Spain. Geographically and culturally somewhat isolated from its neighbour, Portugal has a rich, unique culture, lively cities and beautiful countryside. Although it was once one of the poorest countries in Western Europe, the end of dictatorship and introduction of Democracy in 1974, as well…

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Brussels “sprouts” murals

Brussels is often thought of being nothing but muscles, chocolate, and the EU. But it is so much more. In addition to having a very diverse population, Belgium is also one of the most up-and-coming hip places in Europe. This article talks about just one aspect - Belgian love of murals and paintings on unloved…

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Europe – More

Europe encompasses an area of 10,180,000km² (3,930,000 square miles), stretching from Asia to the Atlantic, and from Africa to the Arctic. European countries welcome more than 480 million international visitors per year, more than half of the global market, and 7 of the 10 most visited countries are European nations. It's easy to see why -…

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The complete guide to Iceland’s Godafoss waterfall

More and more, Iceland has become one of those must-see destinations. With incredible scenery everywhere you look, friendly and welcoming residence, world-class food and a variety of activities, Iceland is certainly a location to add to your list. And its place in the Atlantic Ocean makes it readily accessible from a number of countries. One…

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Greece

Greece (Greek: Ελλάδα, Elláda) is a country in Southern Europe, on the southernmost tip of the Balkan peninsula, with extensive coastlines and islands in the Aegean, Ionian, and Mediterranean Seas. It shares borders in the north with Albania, North Macedonia, Bulgaria, and Turkey. It has an ancient culture that has had a significant influence on…

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Madrid – on the edge

Madrid on the edge - as in edgy. Alternative. Artistic. Explorative. Questioning. Vibrant. Liveable. New . . . and old. Get hip. Read more courtesy of Eye On Spain.

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Something different – the Ariège

Join Us In France features a number of delightful web and podcast-based features on the never-boring country of France. Here, they choose the route less traveled into the little-known department in southwestern France, in the Occitanie region.

2019-03-130Comments

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Balkans

The Balkans is a region that includes countries on the Balkan Peninsula in the southeast of Europe, including most of the former Yugoslavia. Countries Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Bulgaria Croatia Kosovo North Macedonia Moldova Montenegro Romania Serbia Turkey Slovenia is sometimes considered to be part of the Balkans, but it is increasingly being included in…

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