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Heidelberg: The spirit of Germany

Germany is a country of varied wonders. Vibrant and cosmopolitan cities like Berlin and Munich contrast with the fairytale towns and castles of the Romantic Road. The snow-capped beauty of the German Alps, the ancient Black Forest with its hiking trails and crystal blue lakes and even sprawling white-sand beaches, if you know where to
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On the train to Thessaloniki

As far as train stations are concerned, Athens’ Larissa station – the City’s principal terminus – is far from impressive. Aside from the drunkards who line the main platform and its graffiti-scrawled walls, it is not much larger than your average London overland rail station, which is perhaps consistent with a country where people will
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Wham Bam Amsterdam!

AmsterdamA haven for stag and hen weekends, the homes of Rembrandt and Anne Frank and the city where ‘total football’ was supposedly invented. It has so many distinct personalities appealing to people on so many different levels, that it is hardly surprising Amsterdam is one of the most visited cities in Europe. With over a
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