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My Return to the Northern Edge of Europe
Norway, Landscapes, Where's Claire Claire Langan 11/1/24 Norway, Landscapes, Where's Claire Claire Langan 11/1/24

My Return to the Northern Edge of Europe

Years ago I visited Nordkapp (North Cape), perched at the very north edge of the European continent. This time was different.

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This is a water park like you’ve never seen
Croatia, Nature, Landscapes Claire Langan 10/4/24 Croatia, Nature, Landscapes Claire Langan 10/4/24

This is a water park like you’ve never seen

Plitvice Lakes National Park is one of Croatia's most breathtaking natural wonders.

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101 Dalmatian Facts
Croatia, History, Culture, Landscapes Claire Langan 10/4/24 Croatia, History, Culture, Landscapes Claire Langan 10/4/24

101 Dalmatian Facts

Here's 101 things you maybe didn't know about the Dalmatia region of Croatia. Yes, the dog breed originated here.

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Cyclades Islands are the Crown Jewels of Greece
Greece, Landscapes Claire Langan 7/4/24 Greece, Landscapes Claire Langan 7/4/24

Cyclades Islands are the Crown Jewels of Greece

Encompassing islands like Mykonos, Santorini, Naxos, and Paros, the Cyclades are a unique balance between bustling tourist hubs and tranquil retreats.

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Thingvellir: Birthplace of Iceland Between Two Continents
Iceland, Inspiring Places, Landscapes, Film Locations Claire Langan 5/3/24 Iceland, Inspiring Places, Landscapes, Film Locations Claire Langan 5/3/24

Thingvellir: Birthplace of Iceland Between Two Continents

The Þingvellir (Thingvellir) area is praised as the national shrine of Iceland due to its great historical and geological significance.

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Deep Inside the Raufarhólshellir Lava Tunnels
Iceland, Adventure, Landscapes, Nature Claire Langan 5/3/24 Iceland, Adventure, Landscapes, Nature Claire Langan 5/3/24

Deep Inside the Raufarhólshellir Lava Tunnels

Raufarhólshellir is a unique opportunity to get a close look of the impressive forces of nature that emerge from the center of the earth.

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The Dramatic Coastline of Snæfellsjökull National Park
Iceland, Landscapes, Inspiring Places Claire Langan 5/3/24 Iceland, Landscapes, Inspiring Places Claire Langan 5/3/24

The Dramatic Coastline of Snæfellsjökull National Park

Throughout history, the beauty of Snæfellsjökull has affected people spiritually, and it has been an inspiration for novelists, painters, and other artists.

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The Thundering Mists of Skógafoss Waterfall
Iceland, Landscapes, Nature Claire Langan 5/3/24 Iceland, Landscapes, Nature Claire Langan 5/3/24

The Thundering Mists of Skógafoss Waterfall

This natural wonder is not only one of Iceland's biggest waterfalls but also one of its most awe-inspiring.

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Italy's Dolomites are a Winter Sports Wonderland
Italy, Sports, Active, Landscapes Claire Langan 4/1/24 Italy, Sports, Active, Landscapes Claire Langan 4/1/24

Italy's Dolomites are a Winter Sports Wonderland

Come and experience the magic of the Dolomites, with their crystal-clear mountain lakes, snowy summits, traditional mountain huts, charming villages, and traditional cuisine.

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Portugal is a Beach Lover's Paradise
Portugal, Landscapes Claire Langan 3/1/24 Portugal, Landscapes Claire Langan 3/1/24

Portugal is a Beach Lover's Paradise

An extensive coastline with soft golden sand on every beach, a long summer and plenty of sunshine all year round make Portugal an obvious choice as a holiday destination.

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Explore volcanoes in the Azores Nine Islands Geopark
Portugal, Nature, Landscapes Claire Langan 2/29/24 Portugal, Nature, Landscapes Claire Langan 2/29/24

Explore volcanoes in the Azores Nine Islands Geopark

The Azores islands originated as a result of the 1766 volcanoes that are to be found in this archipelago, nine of which are still active.

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The Heavenly Lavender Fields of France
Nature, Landscapes, France Claire Langan 7/27/23 Nature, Landscapes, France Claire Langan 7/27/23

The Heavenly Lavender Fields of France

Lavender is just as much France as wine and cheese and street side cafes.

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Get lost in an English country garden
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Get lost in an English country garden

Throughout Britain there are gardens great and small, formal and informal, private and public, that illustrate the British passion for creating green, growing spaces of their own.

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Getting high in the German alps
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Getting high in the German alps

The German Alps are a source of seemingly endless natural beauty throughout the year.

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The Regions of Germany
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The Regions of Germany

From farming to arts, culture, and history, the regions all have something that makes them unique.

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