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Seville – The Royal Alcazar: a Moorish Palace for Christian Kings

Wednesday 18 April 2012

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Los Reales Alcazares, commonly known as the Alcazar Palace, is definitely one of Seville’s most impressive monuments. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, was originally built in the 12th century during the rule of the Almohades, and consists of a series of palaces from different times and styles, with gardens, halls, orchards and rooms decorated with glazed tile from Seville. Don’t miss it when visiting the city!

Imagine: Amsterdam Fantastic Film Festival

Tuesday 17 April 2012

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Dedicated to fantasy, horror, science fiction and animation films, the 28th edition of the Imagine Film Festival awaits you in Amsterdam from April 17 to 28, 2012. Over 15,000 film fans are expected this year. A great Film Festival, for film buffs and professionals alike, but also a scouting event to find and promote new talents and the site of three awards granted by a jury of experts and the public.

Cornwall in Bloom: Glendurgan Garden

Monday 16 April 2012

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If you are visiting Cornwall this spring, there’s one place you shouldn’t miss. Glendurgan Garden is in a valley leading down to the Helford River near Falmouth on the south coast of the county. This is a superb subtropical garden, with special interest for families.

Spain’s Paradores: luxury accommodation in historic buildings

Friday 13 April 2012

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If you’re seeking for a different and exclusive vacation in Spain, you should try and start from your accommodation. We all know that Spain is a wonderful country, but such beauty deserves a special place to stay in, a place where one can sort out all the thoughts of the day just gone by and get ready for the next in a worthy atmosphere. This is why we would like to introduce you to Paradores, accommodation where you can spend a night (or more!) in an authentic ancient castle or monastery while surrounded in luxury…

AquaDom Berlin – the world’s largest cylindrical aquarium

Thursday 12 April 2012

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The AquaDom in Berlin, Germany, is the world’s largest cylindrical, acrylic glass aquarium with built-in elevator. It is hosted inside the Radisson Blu Hotel in Berlin-Mitte, in one of the more exclusive areas of the city. It is maintained by the Sea Life Berlin, one of the most renowned chains of commercial sealife-themed attractions in the world.

Gaudí’s Barcelona: a Trip to Parc Güell

Wednesday 11 April 2012

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Named after Count Eusebi Güell, Gaudí’s Parc Güell lies on a rocky hill overlooking Barcelona. It became a public park in 1922 and is a Unesco World Heritage Site since 1984. Its shapes and colors were inspired by natural forms which Gaudí, a devout catholic, saw as instances of divine craftsmanship…

Another magic in Amsterdam: the art of street performing

Tuesday 10 April 2012

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We said it many times, but we will never be tired of it: Amsterdam is a terrific city. Among the most tourist-ridden cities in the world, with its well planned landscape and unique ambience, the Capital of Netherlands is always able to strike and surprise travellers with its excesses and creative proposals. One of the many things that make Amsterdam so interesting – weird enough, but maybe not, due to the place we are talking about – are definitely street performers.

Ready Steady… Pillow Fight Day 2012

Saturday 7 April 2012

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Have you ever heard of that phenomenon called flash mobbing? It involves crowds of people doing the same thing in the same place in a huge massive event that brings joy and fun to everyone. Now imagine millions of people contextually attending the same event throughout the world. Well, one of these events is going to happen at the right moment: on Saturday April 7th 2012, it will be time for Pillow Fight Day 2012, a massive… pillow fight in cities around the world!

A Plunge in Finnish Culture: Helsinki’s Kauppatori

Friday 6 April 2012

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Kauppatori is Helsinki’s central market square and is one of the most famous tourist attractions in the city. Located at the eastern end of Esplanadi, this spacious square bears this name because of the market it has hosted since its creation.

Loire Valley – A fairytale land in the heart of France

Thursday 5 April 2012

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Thousands of visitors come every year to explore the fantastic Loire Valley, a charming land of vineyards, flowers and rolling green hills. This enchanting place is often called the Garden of France, or the Valley of the Kings, or Country of Thousand Castles. Whatever, this is one of France’s most captivating regions.