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Small Group Adventures
Adventure, Cruise, Family, Nature, Guided Travel, Responsible Travel, Video Claire Langan 5/2/25 Adventure, Cruise, Family, Nature, Guided Travel, Responsible Travel, Video Claire Langan 5/2/25

Small Group Adventures

G Adventures - a Canadian company - is the leader in small group travel and they know how to do it right: flexible itineraries, freedom to roam, safety, peace of mind, and locally based guides.

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The Norwegian Philosophy of Friluftsliv
Norway, Culture, Nature Claire Langan 11/1/24 Norway, Culture, Nature Claire Langan 11/1/24

The Norwegian Philosophy of Friluftsliv

Friluftsliv [pronounced free-loots-leaf] is a delightful concept from Norway. It's all about embracing the outdoors and immersing oneself in nature for relaxation, reflection, and rejuvenation.

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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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The Olive Tree Has Deep Roots in Greece
Greece, Nature, Food & Drink Claire Langan 7/4/24 Greece, Nature, Food & Drink Claire Langan 7/4/24

The Olive Tree Has Deep Roots in Greece

Considered by Athenians to be a gift from the goddess Athena, the olive tree is the most iconic tree in Greek culture, as it symbolizes peace, and the olive branch represents the highest honour.

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Tulip Mania and the Great Tulip Market Bubble
Netherlands, History, Nature Claire Langan 6/7/24 Netherlands, History, Nature Claire Langan 6/7/24

Tulip Mania and the Great Tulip Market Bubble

In the 1600s, Holland witnessed a frenzy like no other, famously dubbed "Tulip Mania." This period saw the sudden and astronomical rise in the value of tulips.

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Up Close at The Lava Show in Reykjavik
Iceland, Attractions, Nature, Family Claire Langan 5/3/24 Iceland, Attractions, Nature, Family Claire Langan 5/3/24

Up Close at The Lava Show in Reykjavik

The Lava Show is a mesmerizing show where people are able to see real flowing lava in a safe environment.

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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 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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Walking on the Disappearing Sólheimajökull Glacier
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Walking on the Disappearing Sólheimajökull Glacier

Hiking this glacier is exhilarating but also sad, knowing it will disappear by the end of the century.

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Heiða, A Shepherd at the Edge of the World - A Book Review
Iceland, Literature, Inspiring People, Nature Claire Langan 5/3/24 Iceland, Literature, Inspiring People, Nature Claire Langan 5/3/24

Heiða, A Shepherd at the Edge of the World - A Book Review

A strong, independent sheep farmer becomes a reluctant hero when she is thrust into politics by opposing the construction of a hydroelectric dam in her remote Icelandic community.

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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 Caves of Benagil
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The Caves of Benagil

Benagil Cave, also referred to as Algar de Benagil, is probably the most famous of all the sea caves in Algarve, Portugal.

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