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Do you want to meet History on every corner? So... Welcome to Poland, at the heart of Central Europe, home of many of the most amazing cities of the old continent! Do you want to discover living culture and meet amazing people? Do you love nature and architecture? Let us...

Albufeira is one of the most popular beach resorts in the Algarve region of southern Portugal. Once a small fishing village it has been developed into an attractive holiday resort which attracts many tourists from the colder parts of northern Europe and elsewhere. Many vacationers return year-after-year...

Welcome to London London, one of the great cities of the world, combines the best of the old and the best of the new; Castles are still in use, they still change the Guard at Buckingham Palace, and you can still find people feeding pigeons in the afternoons at Trafalgar Square. Yet, you...

Valencia has a curious charm all its own. There are remnants of ancient history dating back to 138 B.C. rubbing shoulders with ultra-modern buildings that have sprung up since the America’s Cup was held here twice in the last few years.  The Costa Blanca is a holiday paradise on the Mediterranean...

The German Empire of 1740 was established on Christmas Day 800 when the Pope placed the imperial crown on the head of Charlemagne in Rome. From that time until far down the Middle Ages the Empire stood forth as the great power in western Europe. Conjointly with the Papacy it was the acknowledged head...

Written by locals, Fodor’s Amsterdam is the perfect guidebook for those looking for insider tips to make the most out their visit. Complete with detailed maps and concise descriptions, this Amsterdam travel guide will help you plan your trip with ease. Join Fodor’s in exploring one of the most...

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher ***Lonely Planet Pocket******Copenhagen***is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Enjoy all the fun of the fair at Tivoli Gardens, relive history at the...

Kerkyra (Corfu), the mythical island of the Phaeacians, was the last 'port of call' of Odysseus before he returned to Ithaca. Scattered traces of the ancient heritage of Kerkyra are preserved today. However, what really makes the island stand apart is its urban architecture, which constitutes an important...

Bruges’ perfect postcard image has been attracting visitors for over 100 years, with its gentle, calming canals, narrow, winding streets, and fairy-tale rooftops seemingly lost in time. Bruges now attracts visitors from all corners of the globe.  Despite being one of Belgium’s most visited...

This early work on the life and travels of Johann Schiltberger is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It details the conquests of Tamerlane, the politics of the Turks, the Greek religion and much more. Its 300 pages contain a wealth of information on the history of the world during...

"Voyages 1956-77" (deux parties distinctes) A - De 1956 à 1968 ils se déroulent en Europe. D'Algérie vers la France Au départ de Saumur retour par l'Italie (Brindisi, Salernes, Pompéi et Rome). Au départ de Weingarten (Allemagne) Au départ...

When we think of Edvard Munch, Norway’s best-known artist and the so-called “father of Expressionism” we invariably think of his iconic masterpiece, The Scream. But Munch was an extremely prolific and influential artist who left thousands of other works to the city of Oslo when he died. This...

Van Gogh, Munch, Vermeer, Caravaggio, and Goya are five iconic European artists whose inspirational works have been obsessed over by art lovers and travelers for years. To see masterpieces such as Starry Night and The Scream up close is awe-inspiring, but this guide offers true devotees even more....

More than a decade ago, Angela Murrills and husband Peter Matthews began their love affair with the Languedoc, an area in southern France near the Mediterranean coast and the Pyrenees. One of Europe's oldest and most historic regions, it is rich with wonders including castles, wild white horses, Roman...