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07.24.2012

Zagreb

Zagreb, capital of Croatia, is the country's economic centre and gateway to Western Europe. The city is sited on the slopes of Medvednica Mountain along the banks of the Sava River, in the northern ...

07.24.2012

York

From the remains of a Viking settlement discovered deep beneath Coppergate Street, to the medieval wall surrounding the old city and the splendour of Castle Howard (the setting for TV's ), York is a ...

07.24.2012

Xi'an

In ancient times the city of Xi'an was a major crossroads on the trading routes from eastern China to central Asia, and the beginning point of the famed Silk Road; in recent years this 3,100 year old ...

07.24.2012

Windhoek

The small, Germanic capital of the country, Windhoek is an attractive city situated in the Central Highlands and surrounded by hills and mountains, occupying the geographical and economic heart of ...

07.24.2012

Wellington

The capital city of New Zealand, Wellington is located at the southern tip of the North Island. It is situated on a splendid harbour and hemmed in by steep hills, creating a compact inner city centre ...

07.24.2012

Warsaw

As the capital of Poland, Warsaw was one of the most beautiful and sophisticated cities in central Europe until it was almost totally destroyed during the Nazi occupation of World War II. The end of ...

07.24.2012

Walvis Bay

Walvis Bay is often overlooked by tourists travelling to Namibia. However on closer inspection the county's second largest town has a lot to offer. Visitors to Walvis Bay get to step away from the rat...

07.24.2012

Vilnius

The Lithuanian capital of Vilnius is somewhat unique compared to the major cities in the rest of the Baltic States, its old architecture being a hodge-podge of styles with Scandinavian, Russian and ...

07.24.2012

Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls is one of nature's greatest spectacles, and one of the few attractions that exceeds even the wildest expectations of its visitors. The town itself, referred to locally simply as 'Vic ...

07.24.2012

Verona

For most people, Verona is the setting of one of the most famous love stories ever told - William Shakespeare's making it one of the most popular holiday destinations for lovers and romantics. ...