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Terezin, Czech Republic - Theresienstadt concentration camp

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We have continued our motorhome trip to Terezin in the Czech Republic, to visit the infamous Theresienstadt concentration camp. This was a much more difficult visit than previously on this trip.

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Neuzelle Abbey in eastern Germany - stunning baroque architecture

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We have now visited Neuzelle Abbey in eastern Germany. You don't have to be interested in churches to be fascinated by the impressive baroque architecture of the monastery. Right next door is a monastery brewery, so we got some monastery brew as well ...

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Potsdam in Germany - and Sanssouci Castle

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Potsdam in Germany and Sanssouci Palace offered a positive surprise. Potsdam has buildings inspired by Italy, Russia, China, Scotland and the Netherlands. Among other things. In a way, it feels like the whole world is here. In fact, Potsdam is a bit like a Disney town, except that it's real. Most fascinating of all is Sanssouci Palace!

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Nobel Prize winner Knut Hamsun - it all started in Hamaroy

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The Norwegian writer Knut Hamsun is widely regarded as the originator of the modern novel and was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1920. In recent years, however, his strong sympathies for Nazism were highlighted and a dark shadow fell over the author. Knut Hamsun's path to success (and failure) was long and varied. Join us at the Hamsun Centre and the author's childhood home in Hamaroy!

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Kjerringoy in northern Norway - a hidden gem

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Located just north of Bodö, Kjerringoy in northern Norway is a hidden gem. Once upon a time, this small community was more important than Bodö. Today, it is an idyllic retreat where Bodö residents and others like to go in the summer to enjoy the peace and quiet, nature, good food at the hotel or perhaps a cultural event.

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Visiting Skellig Michael - Star Wars in Ireland

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Did you know that several scenes in Star Wars were filmed in Ireland? When planning our trip to Ireland, we decided early on that we wanted to visit Skellig Michael. Peter was very enthusiastic about visiting the steep rocky island with the old monastery. It turned out that visiting Skellig Michael wasn't easy... but today we can still tell you about this dramatic island!

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Titanic in Belfast - guide to the Titanic Museum in Belfast

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Titanic Belfast, this special Titanic museum in Northern Ireland, won the 2016 award as the world's leading tourist attraction. We can understand why! Coming here, where the Titanic was once built, is a very special feeling. Titanic Belfast offers a journey through the ship's dramatic history. Right next door you can step into the dry dock where the ship was built or drink a beer in the halls where she was once designed. This is world class!

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The sacred monastic village of Glendalough - and Ireland's highest waterfall

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Our last two motorhome trips in Ireland were to the sacred monastic village of Glendalough and to Ireland's highest waterfall, Powerscourt. Walking around the old (and new!) graves in the medieval monastic village of Glendalough was a very special experience. The waterfall provided a spectacular end to the motorhome trip. But, even though we returned the motorhome, the trip in Ireland was not over!

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Kilkenny is more than beer - rain and castles in Kilkenny

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Kilkenny is not just beer! Kilkenny is also a medieval Irish town with a beautiful castle. We have now travelled almost all of Ireland by motorhome. Join us for the final leg, to a fascinating old monastic village and to Northern Ireland's capital Belfast. But first - a visit to a castle in Kilkenny!

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Rock of Cashel - The Royal Rock of Cashel in Ireland

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The Rock of Cashel, or Cashel of the Kings, is a historic site in County Tipperary, Ireland. The Royal Rock of Cashel in Ireland is home to the very a lot of history. Among other things, the High Kings of Munster hung here and St Patrick himself came here. And the very first version of Guinness was brewed here.

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