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Europe’s Best Hiking Destinations

Yes, so we've got city tours, beach tours, river tours, cruises, gastronomical holidays (which just means "culturally-based eating" by the way), but what about occupations for one of mankind's most forgotten parts, his humble legs? Hiking is not only healthy and great for physique, it's rewarding, exciting, and is… read full article

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Sexy Beaches, Bed Bugs and Sand Flies

Hotel de la Cité - Carcassone, France

Holiday in the South of France

Europeupclose.com takes you to Narbonne and Carcassonne, two beautiful cities located in France's Cathar Country. Recommended places include the Chateau de la Peyrepertuse, the Abbaye de Fontfroide, the luxury Hotel de

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Top 5 Green Travel Tips

Green travel is a strong travel trend for 2009. Increasingly, hotels, airlines and tour operators are offering eco-travelers greener options in their services and products.

Chicago Airport

How can you travel greener? Here are several easy ways:

1. Choose greener modes of transportation.

Walk, cycle and take… read full article

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Unnecessary Air Routes, Hot Air Ballooning & Eco-Tourism

Adventure Travel: Global Nomad takes you to a hot air balloon trip in Cappadocia, a beautiful area of Turkey characterized by fairy chimneys and troglodyte dwellings. Carnival Holiday: Want to enjoy the Carnival Season in Sicily? About.com suggests some February festivals including the Carnival of… read full article

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How to be eco-friendly when visiting Barcelona

If you are an eco-conscious traveler who is worried about how will stick to your green credentials when traveling abroad, then one place you might want to head is Barcelona, Spain.

In terms of recycling, the home of Gaudí is up there with the very best, meaning you… read full article

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Top 5 Parks in Madrid

By any standards, Madrid is a very green city. With over 40 parks comprising 33 million square meters of land, you won’t find it too hard to escape from it all whenever the urge takes hold. So take a break and head for one of the five best… read full article

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Top 3 things to do in Slovenia

Not enough people realize just how amazing and beautiful Slovenia is. Maybe they aren’t sure where it is for a start. Well it’s a stones throw from a certain tourist haven called Venice, just to the north east of Italy.

It was recognized as being independent from Yugoslavia… read full article

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Ice Hotel, Great Cause, Green Wave & Homophobia

Great Cause: Do not forget that TripsAdviser is giving away a $ 1 million donation and offers you the possibility to choose the organization you want to support. So what are you waiting for? Green Wave: Well known to be one of Europe's best cycling cities, Copenhagen closed one of its… read full article

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Visit Stockholm by bike

The sweet thrills of riding a bike through a new city are immense- checking out the locals, seeing the side streets, going beyond the common tourist destinations, learning the lay of the land, the unexpected discoveries- all make biking the best way to really experience the city you’re in.

Usually… read full article

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Idyllic Splendor in Haga Park, Stockholm

Stockholm, Sweden is a city saturated by nature. Though the city's modern-flared restaurants, narrow streets, and constant in-your-face hipness make this a cosmopolitan destination, you are never far from water clean enough to swim in and nearly uninhabited islands. There is much to see of Stockholm's green offerings, but on… read full article

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Electric dancefloors and Iron Maiden to the Rescue

Bruce Dickinson to the rescueAfter the collapse of tour operator XL Sunday, stranded passengers on a replacement flight from Sharm el-Sheikh were delighted to find that Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson was their pilot for the flight home. Jean-Philippe Perol, chairman of the European Travel Commission says that the euro… read full article

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Highlights of The Wicklow Way, Ireland

The Wicklow Way, a world-class “way-marked way” in Ireland, comprises seven trails such as Marlay Park to Knockree, Knockree to Roundwood, Roundwood to Glendalough, Glendalough to Glenmalure, Glenmalure to Moyne, Moyne to Shillealgh and Shilleagh to Clonegal.

The walk, spanning Wicklow and Carlow counties, can be covered in… read full article

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Babymoon, Police Raid & Michelin Restaurant

Green Travel in Berlin : Green Daily presents "The Public Bike System", an eco-friendly invention by Anke Salomon that looks like a hamster bike and allows tourists to get around Berlin.

Michelin-starred Restaurant in Southern Italy: This week, A Luxury Travel Blog recommends having dinner at… read full article

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A Hiking Holiday in Austria

Austria holds some of the most picturesque locations in the world. One of the most perfect and uniquely different ways to experience Austria is by way of a hiking tour. Many self-hiking tours are on offer allowing you to plan your itinerary yourself. This also allows you to… read full article

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Must-see beautiful Brittany Gardens

A holiday for nature lovers could take you anywhere in the world. But, a nature lover’s holiday in France would be something very special indeed. Located in the northwestern region of France, Brittany is a magical place with many very usual and unusual sights to see.

The… read full article

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