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Kathmandu

Stunning Himalayan vistas, big-city bustle, centuries-old temples, an array of vibrant colours, intoxicating aromas and friendly smiles all come together in the eclectic metropolis that is Kathmandu. Nepal's capital is an emerging cosmopolitan city, yet it remains steeped in cultural, artistic and religious traditions. Kathmandu offers visitors an assortment of unique sights and experiences. Independent travellers and trekking groups alike will find no shortage of things to do.

Djerba

Djerba, the largest island of North Africa, is situated southeast of Tunisia on the Gulf of Gabes and is ringed by miles of sandy beaches and luxury hotels. With its ideal temperate climate, this is another very popular Tunisian destination. The many resort hotels provide anything you need for lazy days of sunbathing, plus a wide range of activities like thalassotherapy or water sports.

Stockholm

Stockholm is a city of contrasts. Trends in music, design, fashion, and technology are born here. Hip bars and world-class restaurants are shoulder-to-shoulder with historical cafés and cosy neighbourhood pubs. Stockholm is simultaneously urban and close to nature, and water is an ever-present feature in this city where the lake and sea meet. The atmosphere is open, tolerant, and welcoming, and diversity and innovation are highly encouraged. Stockholm is a city for everyone.

The Art of Fan Museum

The Art of fan Museum houses over 300 exponents from almost every corner of the world, the oldest of which dates back to 17th century. Fans of the collection originate from China, Japan, Korea, France, England, Italy, Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, Russia, and even Brazil. The Museum occupies a section of ceremonial rooms designed in the Russian Empire style in the Louis Sixteenth building.

Romantic Germany: Hiking in Rhineland-Palatinate

Ten vacation regions in Rhineland-Palatinate invite you to experience a wonderful diversity of cultural and natural landscapes. Hiking routes are especially varied in this beautiful state, the richest in wine and most densely wooded of all the states in Germany, made complete with fairytale river valleys and species-rich, low mountain ranges. Today, almost all of Rhineland-Palatinate’s regions can be discovered on quality-rated hiking trails. These trails have been carefully chosen and clearly marked and signposted, which helps to avoid any risk of getting lost. ||www.romantic-germany.info

Adelaide

Adelaide is a new city in an old land, founded as a British colony in 1836 and now the capital of South Australia. Today, its rich mix of diverse cultures has adopted a relaxed and cosmopolitan lifestyle amidst green parks as well as 30km of beaches stretching along its suburbs. The city is famous for its al fresco eating culture, and it is the centre of the Australian wine industry, with some of the best food and drinks in the world.

Bergamo

In the Alpine foothills, just 50 km from Milan, Bergamo is the most striking city in Lombardy. Built on two levels, the Lower City is more modern and dynamic, whilst the famous ‘Upper City’ boasts a stunning historic centre full of monuments and works of art. In the area around the city the Iseo Lake is well worth a visit, as are the sanctuary at Caravaggio and Crespi d’Adda – the most important company town in Italy, listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO.

Luang Prabang

Nestled amidst the mountains of northern Laos, Luang Prabang is a strong contender for the title of Southeast Asia's best-kept secret. Here, in the heart of the country, life moves in sync with the sun and nature, in a beautiful symbiosis of old and new. With its unspoilt natural wonders and golden temples glistening in the sun, Laos’ former royal capital has emerged as one of the most captivating and enchanting destinations in Southeast Asia. Little wonder that it draws in more than a million visitors each year.

Romantic Germany: Rhineland-Palatinate

Romantic river valleys, picturesque vineyards, half-timbered houses, historical towns and castles – there’s a reason why Rhineland-Palatinate received the nickname "Romantic Germany". Located around the Rhine and Moselle rivers, Germany’s westernmost state shares borders with Belgium, Luxembourg, and France

Addis Ababa

Capital of one the world's fastest-growing economies, Addis Ababa (also spelled Addis Abeba) is a city in motion, catching up to Ethiopia's zooming commercial development in stride. At times gauche and somewhat rough around the edges, it is nonetheless worth more than a single night in transit, if only for the country's finest dining, shopping and of-the-moment urban developments.

Romantic Germany: Cycling in Rhineland-Palatinate

Anyone wishing to discover Germany by bike will find myriad diverse bike paths and tours in Rhineland-Palatinate, where bike enthusiasts are welcomed with everything they need, from bike-friendly accommodation to bike paths of the highest quality. Explore river landscapes on picturesque bike paths, e.g. the Rhine Bike Path or Moselle Bike Path, or experience pure freedom in one of the mountain bike parks or on the paths leading through the Eifel or Palatinate regions. Bikers that explore the lower mountain ranges on their racing bikes can not only breathe in the fresh mountain air, but also reach exhilarating heights. E-bikes and pedelecs offer the perfect solution for those looking for a less challenging, more relaxed biking adventure. ||www.romantic-germany.info