February 10, 2011
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Portofino – one of the most romantic town in Italy Updated: September 8, 2020 | By Claire | More In the northwest of Italy, near Genoa, you find one of the most romantic ports of the Ligurian region. Portofino is a picturesque fishing village, which took the hearts of many Italians, but also famous celebrities […]
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Categories: Italy, Sights
February 9, 2011
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Ostuni – the White Town – an architectural jewel in Italy Updated: May 20, 2020 | By Claire | More Ostuni is a town in Puglia, Italy, called “White Town” (“La Città Bianca”). It is built on a hill with a magnificent view of the sea and the surrounding valley, containing a number of rustic […]
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Categories: Italy, Sights
October 20, 2010
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Tournai – 2nd oldest town of Belgium Updated: May 15, 2020 | By Claire | More Just 7 km from the French border, 85 kilometres southwest of Brussels, on the River Scheldt is the second oldest city of Belgium, Tournai (Doornik). From Brussels, there is a very good connection by train – you can be […]
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Categories: Belgium, Sights