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Hohenzollern Bridge, Cologne
  • Hagia Sophia – The Essence of Istanbul

    Hagia Sophia – The Essence of Istanbul

    Aya Sofya, Hagia Sophia or, in English, Church of the Divine Wisdom, is a mighty structure defining the heart and soul of Istanbul. If you only have time to visit one sight in Istanbul this is it.

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  • Amsterdam – Sex, Drugs and Pedalos?

    Amsterdam – Sex, Drugs and Pedalos?

    The Red Light District area of De Wallen is actually one of the oldest and prettiest areas of Amsterdam but along with the city’s coffee shops, it has an altogether different side.

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  • What to See for Free in Amsterdam

    What to See for Free in Amsterdam

    A guide to Amsterdam sightseeing on a budget – a list of free or low-cost sightseeing highlights in the city with a handy map to guide you around.

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  • Amsterdam’s Canal Life

    Amsterdam’s Canal Life

    Amsterdam is a city of history, architecture, art and, of course, an infamous edgy side, but what I enjoyed most were the pretty leaf-lined canals crisscrossed with curvy little bridges, edged with cobblestone streets and leaning gabled houses.

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