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Cape Kaliakra in Bulgaria - and a visit to a mussel farm

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Cape Kaliakra juts out into the Black Sea as a long point, in the north-eastern part of Bulgaria. Here you can see both natural cave formations and the remains of a medieval fort. Not far from here you can also visit a mussel farm ...

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Varna in Bulgaria - 13 tips for things to see and do

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Varna in Bulgaria is a lovely holiday city on the Black Sea, offering everything from long sandy beaches to food, wine and historical sights. We fell in love with this city and here are our top tips for what to see and do in Varna.

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Aladzha Monastery in Bulgaria - the cave monastery in the cliffs

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The Aladzha Monastery in Bulgaria is a cave monastery where monks once lived an ascetic life in silence. Today it is an interesting historical site, beautifully situated in the Golden Sands Nature Park.

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Nesebar in Bulgaria - 10 tips for the World Heritage city

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Nesebar in Bulgaria is a historic town on the Black Sea, with an old town centre that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here you can see lots of churches and ruins, but also enjoy browsing in small shops, eating Bulgarian food in outdoor cafes or hanging out on the beach.

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Facts about the Czech Republic - 30 things you (might) not know

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Facts about the Czech Republic! Did you know that the sugar cube and soft contact lenses come from the Czech Republic? Or that Central Europe's largest wine barrel and Europe's largest sandstone arch can be found here? The Czech Republic boasts the most castles per square metre, drinks the most beer in Europe and has been named the sixth safest country in the world. Let's go!

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What to do in Ystad - 12 tips for experiences and attractions

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What to do in Ystad? We've visited Ystad several times, but never for as long and as carefully as during this summer's motorhome trip. And boy did we fall in love with this city! We have now collected our best tips for experiences in Ystad.

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Things to do in Kalmar - 17 tips for experiences and attractions

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What to do in Kalmar? Well, we'll tell you! Kalmar is a city we've come to love. Here you can enjoy the holiday feeling on the coast, visit Kalmar Castle or stroll through charming historic neighbourhoods. Here are our top tips for things to see and do in Kalmar!

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Kalmar läns museum - about the regal ship Kronan

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Kalmar County Museum offers a very exciting exhibition on the regal ship Kronan, which sank in the Baltic Sea in 1676. There are also some other interesting exhibitions here - including one on the mysterious massacre at the ancient Sandby Borg castle on Öland.

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Kalmar castle - 800 years of war, celebration and power games

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Kalmar Castle is an imposing structure that feels both historic and fairytale-like as it stands on the waterfront with its walls and towers. Perhaps it's not surprising that the castle's website promotes it as 'a real castle'.

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Fornborgar på Öland - 5 castles you don't want to miss!

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Did you know that there are around 15-20 ancient castles on Öland? The castles are now ruins, and the findings tell stories about everyday life in the Iron Age, wealth, journeys to Eastern Europe, and untimely death. One of the castles, Eketorp Castle, has been rebuilt so you can see what life was once like.

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