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Barcelona, guidebook aside

Marvel for example in the Gothic quarter where past and present live side-by-side, jewel-boxed boutiques line the cobbled streets in this Bohemian district of ancient squares and centuries old buildings in Barcelona. As one would expect of a country soaked in sunshine and sea air, there are numerous overpriced modern temples with sophisticated cuisine. But,if

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Bike, Bath and beyond

Extreme cycling in Lake Mývatn doesn’t necessarily involve daring descents or treacherous trails skirting mountainsides because its volatile volcanic environs is already an education in the extremities of raw nature. I’m about to ride through an area of extreme geology, an eruptive tract of the planet where piping-hot vents hiss and billow sulfuric steam through

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Boasting Brussels

Often overlooked and misunderstood, Brussels is a city full of surprises. It is no coincidence that the city’s symbol, the Manneken Pis, is a boy peeing into a fountain. With its vaunted art collections, world-renowned cuisine, formidable Trappist beers and of course heavenly chocolate, Brussels is a significant cultural capital and a perfect pocket-sized introduction

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A cheesy tour of Europe

Gastro-tourism is big business now. It seems many of us are no longer just satisfied with visiting well-worn cities and sites, and we’re taking the requisite Instagram photos to prove it. Now we want something else from our journeys, an authentic experience that isn’t just about seeing, but smelling and touching and tasting too. The

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Churches in Iceland

Although the famous Hallgrímskirkja is a magnificent building, it gives a false impression of Iceland and its churches, many of which are far more beautiful in their simplicity and richer in history. Hobbit churches For a bit of context regarding Icelandic churches, one must bear in mind that this small and isolated island nation did

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The very best of Vancouver

Multicultural meets magnificent mountains in Canada’s biggest city to the west. Here are five compelling reasons to visit this happy and ever popular Hollywood of the North, Vancouver, where great quality of life is just the beginning. The world in a Vancouver nutshell One of the great things about Vancouver is its amazing diversity. This

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