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Karnak and Luxor in Egypt - and a female pharaoh

On our trip to Egypt in 2005, we hadn't planned much more than sunbathing and swimming. Then it turned out that the beach was confined to a small area behind a wall and the persistent vendors outside made life difficult. Instead, we booked the week full of excursions, which turned out to be very successful.

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The fairytale town of Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic

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

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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5 things to see and do in Valletta

What to do in Valletta, Malta? We've listed 5 things you shouldn't miss in Valletta. Our tips include everything from taking a ride on a real Maltese boat to checking out a noble family home in the centre of the city. We also have to mention the fascinating cathedral, which is unassuming on the outside but stunning on the inside. Follow along and we'll show you 5 things to see and do in Valletta, Malta!

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The mysteries of Hagar Qim in Malta

Hagar Qim in Malta and the great mysteries! In a field are a bunch of leftover boulders - the remains of a temple erected here in Malta 3600 years before Christ. It's staggering to think that this is so old, the Egyptians hadn't even started thinking about their pyramids yet.

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Villa Tugendhat - design and fascinating history in Brno

If you visit Brno in the Czech Republic, don't miss Villa Tugendhat. But you need to book your visit least 2 months in advance. A limited number of visitors are accepted and the interest is very high. And yes, we understand why! The visit to the villa was definitely one of the highlights in Brno.

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9 sights in Budapest you don't want to miss

Here are nine things to do in Budapest! Hungary's capital is home to stunning buildings, beautiful bathhouses and exciting ruin bars. We've just come back from another trip to this wonderful city, and now we're sharing our nine top tips for sightseeing in Budapest.

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23 things to do in Split - your guide in Croatia

Updated 2023 - What to do in Split? After many travels in Croatia and several visits to Split, we have accumulated a lot of experience. We share with you tips on what to do in Split during your holiday.

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Amphitheatre in Pula - Arena for gladiators

Located in southern Istria, the Pula Amphitheatre is the sixth largest amphitheatre in the world, built by Emperor Augustus in 2 AD, and known as an arena for gladiators. This is an impressive historical sight. We tried to see it already when we were here on holiday in July 2011, but during the high season it was very busy. impossible to park in the middle of the city with a motorhome. So today it had to be a new attempt ...

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Plitvice Lakes - experience the Plitvice National Park

Updated 2023 - Plitvice Lakes in Croatia is a national park and nature reserve with dramatic waterfalls, beautiful lakes and vast green forests. We visited Plitvice National Park in October in the autumn, and there was so much water that the waterfalls almost overflowed their banks. Regardless of the season, this is an extraordinary nature experience.

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