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Attractions France

The Battle of the Somme – New Museum and Exhibition

The iconic Battle of the Somme, which began on 1st July 1916, was the bloodiest day for the British Army and became a symbol of the First World War in Great Britain. The Thiepval Anglo-French Monument The Thiepval Anglo-French Monument is one of the main memorial sites in the Somme region and the repository of 72,194 […]

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Attractions Europe

Schiedam – Windmills to Jenever

You’ll find the world’s tallest windmills in Schiedam. They had to be tall so that the sails were above the surrounding buildings and could catch the wind needed to grind the grain that was needed for the production of jenever. Anna Hyman set out to learn more. In the 19th century there were 20 mills, […]

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Attractions UK

Faversham and The Faversham Creek Hotel

The historic small market town of Faversham is a good reason in its own right to make a visit to Kent, but it also has a very good boutique hotel and restaurant as Anna Hyman discovered. Nestling on the bank of a creek a small settlement rapidly developed into a port. The land was fertile, […]

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Attractions Europe Germany

Rediscovering the Harz

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Attractions Europe Spain & Portugal

Vinho Verde! Grown in Minho

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Attractions Europe

Culinary Experiences in Romania