Den Gamle By
Fascinating. Curious. Amusing. Interesting. These are just a few of the words one could use to describe Den Gamle By. Den Gamle By (The Old Town) is a national open-air museum of urban history and…
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ARos Art Museum
Founded by the people of Aarhus in 1859, ARos Art Museum is a world-class art experience. The top floor is home to a rainbow skywalk. Incredible to see from the outside (which you can see…
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Mount Vesuvius
Mount Vesuvius–yes, the Mount Vesuvius that wiped out Pompeii– is a great day trip from Sorrento. Getting to Mount Vesuvius from Sorrento is pretty straightforward. One option is to book a spot on a tour…
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Island of Capri
The Island of Capri. A short 25-minute ferry ride from Sorrento, Capri is a magical place. The smells of limoncello in the air, tiny winding staircases that link streets, beautiful shops, and quaint restaurants. That is Capri!…
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Botanical Garden
The Botanical Garden is part of a larger “Espace pour la Vie” campus that is home to the planetarium, insectarium, and biodome. With more than 185 acres of land, the Botanical Garden is packed with Canada…
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Mount Royal Park
The emotional and historic heart of Montreal is Mount Royal Park. As the main natural landmark in Montreal, it should not be missed. Fantastic walking paths (or the local bus) can get you to the top…
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Jean Talon Market
There are two large markets in Montreal — Atwater and Jean Talon. There are also specialty markets (flowers only, for example) as well as neighborhood occasional markets. Montreal is a market kind of town. If…
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Montreal Harbor
There are so many fun things to do at the Montreal Harbor it is hard to know where to begin. Here are some of my favorite Harbor attractions: Montreal Science Center — We are suckers…
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Chateau de la Batiaz
The Château de la Bâtiaz is a short walk from downtown Martigny. It was built in 1260 and is the only remaining witness to the medieval era. It was an object of envy, and passed…
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Martigny Art Museum — Fondation Pierre Gianadda
Martigny also is home to an amazing art museum — Fondation Pierre Gianadda. This is a small, fantastic museum. When I visited they happened to have a Monet exhibit. Just incredible to stumble upon a world-class…
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