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Seville in Photos

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After falling in love with Barcelona and its awesome architecture, I was reluctant to board the morning AVE train bound for Seville. I'd only had a few days in Barcelona, after all — not nearly enough time! But Seville, a city I've wanted to visit longer than anywhere else in Spain, was calling. And so I went. Seville, located in Spain's southern Andalusia region, has always been intriguing to me. With its flamenco soul and Moorish history, I knew I would get a glimpse into a completely different side of Spain here. I did a couple of tours, spent a day at the spring Feria (more on this later), and generally just let myself get wonderfully lost in the narrow streets of Seville's Old Town. Thankfully, Seville completely lived up to my expectations; I quickly found myself falling in love with yet another Spanish city. Here are some of my favorite photos from my four days in Seville: The covered walkways at Plaza de Espana, built in 1928 for the Ibero-American Exposit...

Top 10 Things to Do and See in Greenland

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Greenland – remote, cold and dark. And also a country that has preserved its incredible nature, wildlife and Inuit culture. A place where ice and snow create breathtaking landscape and shape the traditions. See our list of ten things to see and do on the biggest island in the world. 10. Kayaking First people probably came to Greenland by the kayaks. Therefore it is one of the oldest and essential means of transportation. Today there are numerous companies that rent modern kayaks for the tourists. The dramatic shoreline provides great sites, that include icebergs, northern settlements, whales, seals and various birds. Why to kayak? You can find a kayak rental almost all over the country. It provides a truly authentic experience, great views and a fun outdoor activity. Photo by Greenland Photo by Mads Pihl Photo by Mads Pihl Photo by Mads Pihl 9. Aurora Borealis This is another Nordic country, which is proud to experience this unique phenomena. The Northern Lights appear from e...