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05 Feb
History & Ancestry, Love Local

Cycling the Atlantik Wall route in the Netherlands – one of many Liberation Routes across Europe

  • February 18, 2026
  • By author-avatar Ana Candido
Cycling the Atlantik Wall route is about more than tracing history through landscapes, it’s also about connecting with the people who l...

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Finish sauna, Mokki in middle of the foresr
04 Oct
History & Ancestry, Love Local

Discover the soul of Finland: Sauna like a local

  • December 7, 2025
  • By author-avatar timb
“When you live in a country as cold as Finland,” says Malk, who visits regularly, “you want somewhere warm to go. That’s sauna.” People...

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A woman wearing a bright pink jacket and scarf stands on a rocky path in front of the futuristic, conical Ještěd Tower at the summit of a mountain, with benches nearby and a dramatic sky overhead.
04 Oct
History & Ancestry, Love Local

Beyond Prague: Discovering the Sparkle of Czechia’s Crystal Valley

  • December 3, 2025
  • By author-avatar timb
Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic or Czechia, is a hugely popular stop on the tourist trail of Europe. And rightly so, with its...

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Two smiling women in colourful carnival costumes and makeup, celebrating at a street festival.
29 Sep
History & Ancestry, Love Local

Embracing Germany’s Carnival Spirit Like a Local

  • December 5, 2025
  • By author-avatar timb
You laugh as the friendly face of a jester leaps out of the crowd, joyfully casting confetti over the costumed revelers as they dance t...

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29 Sep
History & Ancestry, Travel Green

Travel by train and step into grand halls of design

  • December 1, 2025
  • By author-avatar timb
Stepping off one of Europe’s famous night-sleepers it’s tempting to hurry down the railroad platform and hit the city streets. But paus...

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29 Sep
Go Off Beat, History & Ancestry

Malta: A Timeless Mediterranean Escape

  • December 12, 2025
  • By author-avatar timb
Gazing out over Malta’s spectacular coastline, the warming Mediterranean sun brings a sense of relaxation. With its beautiful weather, ...

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Tourist walking on the Dubrovnik City Walls with Old Town rooftops and Adriatic Sea in view
29 Sep
History & Ancestry, Travel Off-Season

Dubrovnik Off Season

  • December 1, 2025
  • By author-avatar timb
Explore the City Walls without the Crowds Breathing deeply, a fresh breeze from the sparkling Adriatic carries the scent of the sea to...

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28 Sep
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  • December 1, 2025
  • By author-avatar timb
THIS YEAR, SWAP HOTSPOTS FOR HIDDEN GEMS IN EUROPE   Believe us when we say, the best of Europe has yet to b...

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25 Sep
History & Ancestry, Love Local

Meet the Montenegrin Makers

  • December 5, 2025
  • By author-avatar timb
EXPLORE MONTENEGRO'S HIDDEN GEMS   For a sure upgrade to your European exploration, you must visit Montenegro....

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  • Cycling the Atlantik Wall route in the Netherlands – one of many Liberation Routes across Europe
  • Slovenia Beyond the Summer: A Journey Through its Creative Cities
  • Discover the soul of Finland: Sauna like a local
  • Beyond Prague: Discovering the Sparkle of Czechia’s Crystal Valley
  • Green Miles on Two Wheels: Exploring Lake Balaton by Bike

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