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Visit the Colosseum in Rome - and the Roman Forum

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Visiting the Colosseum in Rome is powerful! This impressive amphitheatre was completed in 80 AD and was originally called the Flavian Amphitheatre (Amphiteatrum Flavium). You should also visit the Roman Forum, the large Roman square that feels like a whole neighbourhood. Today we're sharing smart tips for visiting the Colosseum in Rome and the Roman Forum... without spending all day in a queue.

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3 things to do in Marseille, France

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What to see and do in Marseille, France? Marseille is the second largest city in France and is beautifully situated on the coast. Here you'll find the charming old harbour of Vieux Port and the church of Notre Dame de la Garde, which offers great views of the city and the sea beyond. We offer our top tips for your visit to Marseille.

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The mysterious forest castle of Konopiste in the Czech Republic

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We started looking for the Konopiste forest castle in the Czech Republic. It was already evening, but a big castle can't be that hard to find. Or is it? After a while we realised that the Konopiste castle can be called a "forest castle" precisely because it is very well hidden in the forest... By the time we found it, it was getting dark, and our first encounter with the castle was surrounded by mysterious statues and sounds.

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Kozlowka Palace in Poland - and a homely campsite

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Kozlowka is a beautiful palace in Poland that is definitely worth a visit. The palace is a rococo and neoclassical palace built in the 18th century with a stunning castle park. We also stayed one night in a really cosy campsite with a personal welcome, sauna, lots of animals and a huge shop where you can buy... everything.

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Baranow Sandomierski - castle in eastern Poland

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Now we have started the exciting journey eastwards in Poland! From having recently been in Krakow, where you can hear Swedish spoken here and there, we have left for "unknown" areas. The goal is the ancient forests with bison and wolves in the far east, and on the way there we try to find various interesting stops. The first stop was at the Baranow Sandomierski castle.

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Things to do in Krakow - 12 tips for Poland's historic centre

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There is a lot to see and do in Krakow, and here are our personal tips. Located in southern Poland and Poland's second largest city, Krakow was the capital from the Middle Ages until 1596. Today, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is a historic city full of sights and experiences.

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Mikulov Castle and Central Europe's largest wine barrel

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There are many fine castles and vineyards in the Czech Republic, especially south of Brno. We were here in July 2016, but decided to make a short visit again. Firstly, we wanted to check out some practical details for upcoming guided motorhome trips and secondly, we wanted to buy wine, of course.

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The fairytale town of Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic

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When you walk through the gates of Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic, you have to pinch yourself. Is this really real? Maybe you've stepped into a painting and ended up in a fairytale world? It could be a village in a fantasy film or a Disney story. But no, it really looks like this. This is the real thing!

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Kutna Hora and the skeleton church in Sedlec

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The Czech town of Kutna Hora, seven miles east of Prague, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its architecture. In the Middle Ages, the town was the centre of a thriving silver mining industry and today it is famous for its buildings and churches - not least the skeleton church of Sedlec or the bone house of Sedlec as it is also known. This church is decorated with the bones of 40,000 people ...

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Adrspach rocks - the Czech Republic's cool mountain

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We set out to find the cool rock formations in the Czech Republic called Adrspach rocks, but it wasn't easy to get there. We drove smoothly from Poland and across the Sudeten Mountains into the Czech Republic, but the road leading to Adrspach was closed.

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