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Cities of the World ; 23
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Toronto, that lays on the shore of Lake Ontario, is the biggest city in Canada and also the capital of the area called Great Lakes. The views from the C.N. Tower are spectacular. From the look-out tower we can look over the 4.4 million inhabitant metropolis.
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Cities of the World ; 17
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Lake Balaton is Europe’s largest lake that is shallow and available for bathing. During the summer, the temperature of its water can reach 28-29 degrees, however, it is not only a paradise for swimmers, yachtsmen and surfers, but also for anglers.
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Friendly and feisty, Scotland makes us feel right at home. In Edinburgh, we climb the ramparts of this city’s famous castle, shop for kilts, visit mysterious Rosslyn chapel and thrill to a spooky ghost tour. Then we head to historic St. Andrew’s to practice our swing on the world’s most famous golf course.
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Hungary is a small country in the heart of Europe carrying a thousand year old past. Besides one of the continent’s most beautiful capitals, Budapest, most of the tourists are curious about the Puszta and the traditions of horse keeping. But how Hungary can offer much more!
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Cities of the World ; 13
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Tokyo, a city of 30 million, is a place where traditions and modern inventions live together.
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Cities of the World ; 20
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The Swedish capital, which is known as the ‘Northern Venice,’ is a remarkably beautiful city, which is surrounded by clear water, while nature reaches into the heart of it. During the almost 800 years history of the city, many beautiful buildings were constructed and a rich cultural heritage was left behind.
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Paris is the ‘city of light’, the ‘city of love’ and the ‘capital of fashion’. The bank of the Seine, the Montmartre and the Quartier Latin speak of artists: about Dumas, Zola, and Victor Hugo, who depicted the city in unforgettable literary pieces and about painters who did the same on canvas.
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Rudy visits a village where members of the Akha hill tribe are trying to maintain their traditions in the face of tourism. He also goes to an elephant orphanage, takes mahout lessons, and meets a Buddhist monk who helps steer young men away from the temptations of drugs.
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With world-class cultural sites, dynamic new architecture and unstoppable energy, Berlin is a city on the move. We visit the museums – the ancient treasures of the Pergamon and the Egyptian museum, German Expressionism at the Neue Nationalgalerie and the newly designed Jewish Museum.
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Disney Parks ; 4
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Think you know Walt Disney World? Think again. We'll show you how Disney Parks can make your vacation magical when you want an alternative to rides. Discover the secret spots that Walt Disney himself visited.
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Cities of the World ; 10
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A summer tour around Slovakia can be just as eventful and exciting as skiing in winter on the slopes of the snow-covered Tatra Mountains. Walking in the sunshine through the historical cities is a real charm. The architectural sights and atmosphere of the capital, Bratislava;Kamarno;the mining towns, Bardejov, Presov and Kosice offer visitors a pleasant time. During our wanderings in the city centers and the small villages we get the sense of walking...
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The monumental Heroes' Square, the Castle district, which is part of the world's heritage, the green of the Varosliget, the famous spas, the Statue of Freedom on the top of Gellert hill, the Parliament reflecting on the surface of the Danube, the graceful bridges, the shady trees of the Margitsziget, and the turmoil of the inner city together make up Budapest.
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Irish eyes are smiling when we explore Dublin, Ireland’s urban core. There’s history around every corner, and Dublin delights with Trinity College, the Book of Kells, the famous Guinness Brewery, and the infamous Kilmainham jail where Irish rebels spent their last days.
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Cities of the World ; 14
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Emerald-green fields, hills covered by heather, sheep herds, lakes, beautiful castles and forts…
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Cities of the World ; 15
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The Strait of Messina, the famous Greek theatre of Taormina, the archeological sites of Segesta and Selinunte, the marvelous Catania, the unique monastery and temple of Monreale and the picturesque provinces of Cefalu and Ragusa, are all worth taking a look on the largest island of the Mediterranean Sea.
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We’re blessed with a bit of Irish luck as we take on Ireland’s ruggedly beautiful west coast. We start in Galway, Europe’s fastest growing city, shopping for Irish crystal and Celtic jewelry. Then it’s a salt-sprayed boat trip to the fabled Aran Islands where we reach breathless heights at a Stone Age fort and ferret out traditional hand-knit sweaters.
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