Things to do posted by Marianna Hollaway
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Things to do in Barcelona, Catalonia: The Best Game & Entertainment Centers
Barcelona feels a bit surreal – appropriate, since Salvador Dali spent time here and Spanish Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí designed several of the city’s buildings. Stepping into Gaudí’s Church of the Sacred Family is a bit like falling through the looking glass - a journey that you can continue with a visit to Park Güell. Sip sangria at a sidewalk café in Las Ramblas while watching flamboyant street performers, then create your own moveable feast by floating from tapas bar to tapas bar.
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The 10 Best Things to do in Trento, Trentino-Alto Adige
Trento [ˈtrɛnto] listen (help·info) (anglicized as Trent; local dialects: Trènt; German: Trient) is a city on the Adige River in Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol in Italy. It is the capital of Trentino. In the 16th century, the city was the location of the Council of Trent. Formerly part of Austria and Austria-Hungary, it was annexed by Italy in 1919.
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The 6 Best Outdoor Activities in Krems an der Donau, Lower Austria
Krems an der Donau (German pronunciation: [kʁɛms an dɛɐ̯ ˈdoːnaʊ̯]) is a town of 23,992 inhabitants in Austria, in the federal state of Lower Austria. It is the fifth-largest city of Lower Austria and is approximately 70 kilometres (43 miles) west of Vienna. Krems is a city with its own statute (or Statutarstadt), and therefore it is both a municipality and a district.
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Top 10 Private Tours in Cyclades, South Aegean
The Cyclades is a group of Greek islands with beautiful, white sandy beaches, rugged mountains and lush valleys. Glamorous Santorini and Mykonos attract the jetset, while lesser-known isles, such as Milos and Naxos, are the perfect places for beach lovers. Ruins, including the 11th-century Dorian settlement and volcanic ash-preserved Ancient Akrotiri in Santorini, amaze those with a bent for ancient history. Sifnos' cuisine wins it admirers. Hydrofoils, ferries and catamarans connect the islands.
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Top 10 Shopping in Eastern Cape, South Africa
The Eastern Cape is a province of South Africa. Its capital is Bhisho, but its two largest cities are Port Elizabeth and East London. It was formed in 1994 out of the Xhosa homelands of Transkei and Ciskei, together with the eastern portion of the Cape Province. Landing place and home of the 1820 settlers, the central and eastern part of the province is the traditional home of the Xhosa people.
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Top 6 Nature & Parks in Licata, Sicily
Licata (Greek: Φιντίας; Latin: Phintias or Plintis; formerly also Alicata) is a city and comune located on the south coast of Sicily, at the mouth of the Salso River (the ancient Himera), about midway between Agrigento and Gela. It is a major seaport developed at the turn of the twentieth century, shipping sulphur, the refining of which has made Licata the largest European exporting centre, and asphalt, and at times shipping cheese.
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10 Sightseeing Tours in Island of Gozo That You Shouldn't Miss
Part of the Maltese archipelago, Gozo is the second-largest of the seven-island chain and basks in the Mediterranean off the coast of Sicily. More rural than its sister island, Malta, Gozo has a population of 31,000. Home to some of the oldest religious structures in the world, the fascinating Ggantija temples, the island offers dramatic orange-red sands and perfect snorkeling waters at striking Ramla Bay. Rickety buses ply Gozo's roads, making getting about the island an exciting component of your trip.
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Things to do in Osa Peninsula, Province of Puntarenas: The Best Dolphin & Whale Watching
Discover the best top things to do in Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica including Changing Tide Tours, Rio Claro Aventuras Eco-Tours, Corcovado Canopy Tour, Pacheco Tours, Utopia Drake Outdoors, Drake Bay Discovery, Fish Drake Bay - Reel Escape, Jacamar Drake Tours, Costa Rica Adventure Divers, CostaRica Tracks.
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What to do and see in Stavanger Municipality, Western Norway: The Best Spas & Wellness
Discover the best top things to do in Stavanger Municipality, Norway including Wan Sabai Thai Massage, Body & Soul Therapies, Pha Thai Klinikk, Royal Spa, Vaulen Kiropraktorklinikk, Maxi Wellness and Spa, Rokt Sauna, Sawasdee Original Thai Massage Studio.
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What to do and see in Calvello, Basilicata: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Discover the best top things to do in Calvello, Italy including Santuario SS. Maria del Monte Saraceno, Calvello - S. Maria degli Angeli, Chiesa Santa Maria de Plano, Piazza Falcone, Castello Carafa.
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The 10 Best Things to do Good for Couples in Stavanger, Western Norway
With about 120,000 people, Stavanger is Norway’s fourth-largest city and a fascinating mix of old and new. Its history stretches back deep into the Middle Ages. Stavanger was once a tranquil coastal market town and then later an important fishing port. But it was the 1969 discovery of oil offshore that forever changed the now bustling city’s fortunes and landscape. Don’t miss the well-preserved old town (Gamle Stavanger), the unique Canning Museum or the 12th-century Stavanger Cathedral.
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Top 10 Spas & Wellness in Uusimaa, Finland
Uusimaa (Swedish: Nyland, Finnish: [ˈuːsimɑː]; Swedish: [ˈnyːlɑnd]; both lit. “new land”) is a region of Finland. It borders the regions of Southwest Finland, Tavastia Proper, Päijänne Tavastia, and Kymenlaakso. Finland’s capital and largest city, Helsinki, along with the surrounding Greater Helsinki area, are both contained in the region, which makes Uusimaa Finland's most populous region. The population of Uusimaa is 1,638,469.
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6 Caverns & Caves in Province of Valencia That You Shouldn't Miss
Valencia or València is a province of Spain, in the central part of the Valencian Community. Of the province's 2,566,474 people, one-third live in the capital, Valencia, which is also the capital of the autonomous community.
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Top 10 Things to do for Honeymoon in Great Barrier Reef, Queensland
The world's largest coral reef system, the Great Barrier Reef stretches almost 1500 miles into the Pacific from the tip of Queensland. Designated a Marine Park by the Australian government and a World Heritage Area by UNESCO, the reef is home to an extraordinary abundance of species and habitats. Snorkeling, diving and fishing are rightly popular along the reef, nowhere more so than on the Whitsunday Islands, where the silica sands and aqua waters of the Coral Sea create the perfect beach escape.
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7 Free Things to do in Jiaoxi That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Jiaoxi, Taiwan including Jiaosi Hot Spring, Wufengchi Waterfall, Linmei Shipan Trail, Yilan Longtan Lake, Jiaosi Hot Spring Park, Tangweigou Jiaosi Hot Spring Park, King Car Biotechnology Aquaculture Science Center.
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The 10 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Winnipeg, Canada
Any city that can be the butt of a Simpson's joke ("That's it! We're all going back to Winnipeg!") and simultaneously one of the most vibrant cultural centers in Canada is tops in our book. The city's history of isolation and self-sufficiency means that Winnipeggers are unpretentious and sincere (and fun-loving enough to name Homer an honorary citizen). Though the winters are long and cold, there are plenty of indoor activities to both keep you warm and stimulate your imagination.
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The 10 Best Spas & Wellness in Oregon’s Mt. Hood Territory, Oregon’s Mt. Hood Territory
Oregon’s Mt. Hood Territory offers visitors an incredible range of experiences that reflect the diversity of the landscape, from the Willamette Valley’s wineries, flower farms and farm-to-table dining to the iconic 11,250-foot peak of Mt. Hood itself. Adventurers can enjoy skiing and snowboarding all winter long, as well as hiking and mountain biking in warmer months. Cities near Portland also offer a wide selection of craft breweries, tax-free shopping, and a thriving arts scene.
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The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Asagiri-cho, Kyushu
Discover the best top things to do in Asagiri-cho, Japan including Okadome Kofuku Station, Tanimizuyakushi, Meoto Iwa, Okadome Kumanoza Shrine, Ramune Kosen, Grave of Taira No Kagekiyo Sokujo, Miyahara Kannondo, Shofukuji Temple at Mt. Arashige, Yamanoue Hachiman Shrine, Sue Aso Shaka-do.