Top Activities in Windsor After the Royal Wedding

The world’s media spotlight was recently on the English riverside town of Windsor and its gargantuan castle, where the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle took place on Saturday 19th May. On the day itself, the whole town was dominated by the event, with crowds, pageantry, and road closures. However, now the well-wishers have dispersed, Windsor’s charms are back on full and slightly less busy display. They include the grand buildings and rich history, taking in nearby attractions including Eton College, Legoland, and the now-quiet fields where the Magna Carta was signed.

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Explore Dublin’s Literary Heritage: A Guide to Ireland’s Capital

English has only been spoken widely in Ireland for about 250 years but it was mastered quickly, with the country building an immense literary reputation and collecting a few Nobel Prizes along the way. As the capital, Dublin has often been the epicenter of cultural activity, and its streets – and colorful inhabitants – have proved a timeless source of inspiration for writers. Visitors today will find a city full of rich literary history to reflect on and a vibrant, evolving scene to explore.

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Spring Skiing in Val d’Isère: Europe’s Premier Destination

Skiing in spring is a unique experience compared to winter: the slopes are sunny and warm, creating a lively party atmosphere. Val d’Isère, a premier French resort, is perfectly suited for late-season skiing, featuring high-altitude runs, north-facing slopes, and numerous snow cannons to ensure the pistes remain in excellent condition. Moreover, it serves as an exciting destination for non-skiing activities, particularly famed for its exuberant aprés-ski parties.

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Discover Maritime Malmö: Sweden’s Coastal Gem

Multicultural Malmö, the capital of Skåne county and Sweden’s third-largest city, is almost entirely surrounded by water. This city occupies a prime location approximately 40 km east of Copenhagen across the Öresund Strait, and is a short hop across the Baltic Sea from present-day Germany. The sea is central to the lives of the locals, a vibrant ethnic mix made up of more than 150 nationalities, many of whom arrived here by ship and owe their livelihoods, in one way or another, to the ocean.

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Explore Malmö: The Design Capital of Sweden on Foot

Sweden’s third largest and southernmost city, Malmö is a hotspot of activity and attractions for lovers of Scandic design, art, and architecture. The city boasts a wealth of well-preserved late-Gothic buildings that surround its two ‘Old Town’ squares, Stortorget and Lilla Torg, giving Malmö a distinctly medieval charm. Furthermore, an array of ultra-modern marvels, including both public spaces and private enterprises, reflects Malmö’s multicultural identity with a focus on the future. You will discover an impressive collection of galleries, bars, and cafés bursting with inspiration, alongside fantastic local boutiques filled withobejts d’artto take back home.

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Exciting Freshwater Activities in Florida

Florida’s tourism identity is intimately tied to water, and for most visitors, that water either means the Atlantic Ocean or the Gulf of Mexico. Fair enough – Florida is a peninsula, after all, and if anything defines the state’s geography, it’s the fact that the state is surrounded by water on three sides. However, flat Florida is also cut through with green rivers and dotted with crystal blue springs. The interior freshwater waterways of the Sunshine State have the potential for as much adventure as her exterior oceans.

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Stunning Coastal Formations You Must See

It’s a challenging time for coastal rock formations, with many iconic structures facing natural erosion. For example, Malta’s Azure Window collapsed into the sea in 2017, and New Zealand’s Elephant Rock lost its trunk in a 2016 earthquake. However, the world still boasts numerous weird and wonderful rock formations for geology enthusiasts and lovers of seaside scenery to admire. Here are ten of our favorites.

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Top Reasons to Visit Uzbekistan This Year

Uzbekistan’s gems have long been known to adventurous explorers. The Silk Road cities of Bukhara, Samarkand, and Khiva hold some of the world’s most exquisite Islamic architecture. Hectic bazaars, half-hidden desert citadels, silk workshops, and the chance to glimpse the vanishing Aral Sea are all world-class draws. Moreover, the country serves as a convenient launching pad for treks and travel within Central Asia.

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48 Hours in Tbilisi: Exploring the Best of Old and New

An age-old Eurasian crossroads famous for its traditional hospitality and old winding streets, or a stylish hub of bold architecture, buzzing bars and a club culture that has gained labels like ‘new Berlin’? Happily, Tbilisi is both: the unique vibe of the capital of Georgia springs in large measure from the way it melds tradition and multifarious eastern and western influences with an edgy, post-Soviet, countercultural streak.

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