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Autumn Atmosphere in Helsingborg

November 17, 2023 by Heidi Nehlsen in Sweden

Situated on the coast at the narrowest part of the Öresund Straight 4 km (2.5 mi) from its sister city…

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November 17, 2023 /Heidi Nehlsen
Helsingborg, Kärnan, Mariakykran, Jacob Hansens Hus, Kärnan Museum, Sofiero Slott
Sweden
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Under-appreciated Rostock Revealed

October 27, 2023 by Heidi Nehlsen in Germany

The historic city of Rostock straddles the south end of Mecklenburg Bay on Germany’s…

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October 27, 2023 /Heidi Nehlsen
Rostock, Warnow, Kerkhofhaus, Kröpeliner Gate, Rostock University, Fünfgiebelhaus
Germany
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Off-season in Baltic Sea resort Warnemünde

October 06, 2023 by Heidi Nehlsen in Germany

The seaside resort town of Warnemünde on the Baltic coast of Germany’s Mecklenburg...

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October 06, 2023 /Heidi Nehlsen
Warnemünde, Rostock, Warnow, Alter Strom, Warnemünde Leuchtturm, Teepott
Germany
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Passed-over World City Hamburg

September 15, 2023 by Heidi Nehlsen in Germany

The northern German port city of Hamburg owns many names and titles. Officially the “Free…

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September 15, 2023 /Heidi Nehlsen
Hamburg, Hanseatic City, Elbe, Alster, Jungfernstieg, St. Pauli, Speicherstadt, Elbphilharmonie
Germany
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Away to Denmark’s Second City – Aarhus

August 25, 2023 by Heidi Nehlsen in Denmark

While Aarhus, situated on the Jutland peninsula´s eastern coast at the Kattegat Sea…

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August 25, 2023 /Heidi Nehlsen
Aarhus, Jutland, Aarhus Cathedral, Aarhus City Hall, Aros, Latin Quarter, Moesgaard Museum
Denmark
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Bicycle road trips around Gotland

August 04, 2023 by Heidi Nehlsen in Sweden

The long, narrow Swedish island of Gotland in the Baltic Sea is ideal for exploring by bicycle…

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August 04, 2023 /Heidi Nehlsen
Gotland, Högklint, Fridhem beach, Lummelunda Grottan, Linnaeus cave, Salthamn, Brissund beach
Sweden
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Wonder awaits on Mount Etna

July 14, 2023 by Heidi Nehlsen in Italy

When arriving near Catania, Sicily from the Mediterranean Sea, it is impossible to overlook…

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July 14, 2023 /Heidi Nehlsen
Mount Etna, Catania, Sicily, Vulcan, Zafferana Etnea, Sapienza Refuge
Italy
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Roam around the Isle of Malta

June 23, 2023 by Heidi Nehlsen in Malta

On the isle of Malta, a couple of worthwhile day trips from the fascinating capital, Valletta…

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June 23, 2023 /Heidi Nehlsen
Marsaxlokk, Mdina, St. Peter's Pool, Pjazza Mesquita, St. Pauls Cathedral Mdina, Vilhena Gate
Malta
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Get away to outlying Gozo

June 02, 2023 by Heidi Nehlsen in Malta

As an island off the coast of an island in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea…

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June 02, 2023 /Heidi Nehlsen
Gozo, Magrr, Citadella, Ta´Pinu, Xwenji Bay, Marsalforn Salt Pans, Ggantija Temples, Calypso's Cave
Malta
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Journey to low-key Valletta

May 12, 2023 by Heidi Nehlsen in Malta

A unique geographic location in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea between Europe and Africa…

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May 12, 2023 /Heidi Nehlsen
Valletta, Knights of St. John, Fort Saint Elmo, Upper Barrakka, St. John’s Co-Cathedral, Three Cities
Malta
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Meet ancient Denmark in Roskilde

April 21, 2023 by Heidi Nehlsen in Denmark

Visiting Roskilde is like taking a journey through Danish history. Located at the southern tip..

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April 21, 2023 /Heidi Nehlsen
Roskilde, Roskilde Cathedral, Absalon, Viking Ship Museum, L.A. Ring, Sankt Ibs Kirke, Sct Hans Kilde
Denmark
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Find Paradise in and around Pylos

March 31, 2023 by Heidi Nehlsen in Greece

In the western Peloponnese, at the south end of Ormos Bay, protected from the Ionian Sea…

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March 31, 2023 /Heidi Nehlsen
Pylos, Navarino, Palaiokastro, Neokastro, Voidokilia Beach, Gialova Lagoon, Pagagia Mirtithiotissa
Greece
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Sail under the stars to Monemvasia

March 10, 2023 by Heidi Nehlsen in Greece

The ideal way to approach Monemvasia, on the south-eastern edge of the Greek Peloponnese…

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March 10, 2023 /Heidi Nehlsen
Monemvasia, Peloponnese, Laconia, Kalderimi, Elkomenos Christos Church, Agia Sophia Monemvasia
Greece
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Have an adventure in Nafplio

February 17, 2023 by Heidi Nehlsen in Greece

West of Athens in the Argolis region of the Peloponnese lies the pretty coastal town of…

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February 17, 2023 /Heidi Nehlsen
Nafplio, Palamidi Castle, Acronafplia, Arvanitia Promenade, Palamidi path, Bourtzi Castle
Greece
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Have fun in Underrated Piraeus

January 27, 2023 by Heidi Nehlsen in Greece

On a visit to Greece, many travelers pass through Athens’ port of Piraeus, often walking between…

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January 27, 2023 /Heidi Nehlsen
Piraeus, Pasalimani, Microlimano, Zea Theater, Votsalakia, Kastella, Kantharos, Prophet Elijah Church
Greece
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Enjoy Unexpected Syracuse

January 06, 2023 by Heidi Nehlsen in Italy

The modern Italian city of Syracuse on the isle of Sicily in the Ionian Sea was built around…

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January 06, 2023 /Heidi Nehlsen
Syracuse, Ortigia, Temple of Apollo, Santa Maria delle Colonne, Diana Fountain, Castello Maniace
Italy
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Explore exceptional Elsinore

December 09, 2022 by Heidi Nehlsen in Denmark

At the northeast corner of the Danish Kingdom, 40 km (25 mi.) north of the capital, lies the picturesque…

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December 09, 2022 /Heidi Nehlsen
Helsingør, Elsinore, Kronborg, Kulturhavn, Culture Yard, Danish Maritime Museum
Denmark
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Hidden Nice in Autumn

November 18, 2022 by Heidi Nehlsen in France

In autumn, the skies over the Cote d´Azur are clearer, the air crisper, and a touch of snow…

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November 18, 2022 /Heidi Nehlsen
Nice, Old Nice, Adam & Eve House, Santa Rita Church, Loge Communale, Place Massena
France
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Wind down in Unlikely Zwolle

October 28, 2022 by Heidi Nehlsen in Netherlands

Though few foreign visitors to the Netherlands have heard of Zwolle, a historic town…

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October 28, 2022 /Heidi Nehlsen
Overijssel, Zwolle, Blawvingers, Peperbus, Sassenpoort, Museum de Fundatie, In de Broeren
Netherlands
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Enjoy the quiet atmosphere of Leeuwarden

October 07, 2022 by Heidi Nehlsen in Netherlands

In the northern Netherlands, three villages merged in the early 9th century, and the town…

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October 07, 2022 /Heidi Nehlsen
Friesland, Leeuwarden, Blokhuispoort, De Waag, De Oldehove, Prinsentuin
Netherlands
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