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Top Attractions in Paris, by District

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10 Quirky Museums in Paris

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Paris has a huge variety of famous landmarks for first-time visitors: from the atmospheric Seine River to the stunning Sacred Coeur. For those who want to go beyond the essential sights, there is a host of offbeat things to do in Paris. Today’s sponsored post by Gurdeep Gola brings …

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7 Romantic Movies Set in Paris

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With the amorous setting of the Eiffel Tower backdropped by the gorgeous River Seine, Paris rightfully deserves its title as the City of Love. Grab some chocolate crepes by the streets, sit along the steps of Basilique du Sacré Coeur or have a picnic by the river banks – …

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Top 5 Adventure Destinations in Europe

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Europe is not all about dreamy castles and winter wonderland – for the adventure-seeker and outdoor-lover, it’s packed with challenging terrain perfect for hiking, scuba diving and many other extreme adventures. Now that the festive season is approaching, plan out your travels in Europe to include some adventurous activities …

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Autumn Break: 5 Unusual Holiday Homes in Europe

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Before winter comes raging in, I’m going to make the best out of the beautiful autumn weather. With mild temperatures and balmy sunshine, autumn is considered one of the best times to travel in Europe. For those looking to unwind and spend time with your loved one or family, holiday homes might be …

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City Break: World’s Greatest Cities

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Bright lights, skyscraping buildings and an endless flow of energy: big cities can be some of the best travel destinations. I used to be a city girl – dazed by the glitzy lights of New York and charmed by the classic English squares in London. These days, I’m …

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6 of Europe’s Most Enchanting Coastal Towns

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Summer’s finally crept its way in as we welcome warm temperatures and the gratifying wave of heat. This summer, I’ll be ticking off gorgeous European islands and coastal towns off my travel list. I’ve always had a thing for coastal towns: craggy shoreline, charming houses poised on cliff tops and plundering azul waves. …

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5 Great Cities for Castle-Hopping

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Europe is a phalanx of royal castles and sprawling royal gardens, filled with aristocratic air and lavish imperial furnishings. For the castle lovers, it’s a treasure trove of historic palaces and stone castles. Each one of them has a story to tell and centuries of history behind them. The hardcore historic buffs can …

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7 Unconventional Budget Ski Destinations in Europe

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Skiing on the cheap, really? In Europe? No, I’m not kidding. Look harder and you’ll find several budget options that can make the stingiest of all skiers a happy man. Forget about the Alps, look towards Central and Eastern Europe where small but economical ski stations hide under thick blankets of snow and …

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Ryanair – a pound for a pee?

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Ryanair has recently announced their plans to implement coin-operated in-flight toilets, to supposedly, reduce the number of passengers going to the toilets, disturbing fellow passengers. Many are doubting Ryanair’s decision and render this as just another of their marketing gimmicks. Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary said he has approached the US …

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