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Budapest

History and Culture in Budapest's Museums

With more than 800 monuments and over 220 museums and galleries, the Hungarian city of Budapest is a veritable treasure trove of culture and history. Add to this the forty theaters, seven concert halls and impressive opera house found in the city, and it's clear that the citizens of Budapest value their cultural heritage.

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Adirondack

Explore New York State's Adirondack Park

Covering an area of more than six million acres, the Adirondack Park is the largest National Historic Landmark in the United States, and the nation's largest state-protected area. The boundary of the park includes the Adirondack Mountain range and falls entirely within the state of New York, encompassing all or part of the counties of Essex, Hamilton, Clinton, Franklin, Herkimer, Fulton, St Lawrence, Warren, Lewis, Saratoga, Oneida and Washington. It is estimated that between seven and te...

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Fish

Copenhagen's Little Mermaid

Recognized world-wide as a landmark of Denmark, the Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen's harbor is based on the Hans Christian Andersen fairytale of the same name. Measuring only 1.25 meters, the statue has an enormous presence and has been an iconic tourist attraction since it was unveiled on 23 August 1913. Danish ballerina and actress Ellen Price modeled for the bronze statue, which was created by sculptor Edvard Erikzen, but would not appear unclothed, and the sculptor's wife Eline w...

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Mykonos

Heritage and History on the Greek Island of Mykonos

With its pristine blue-shuttered, white-washed buildings, the Greek island of Mykonos has long been a popular holiday destination. As part of the Cyclades islands, Mykonos is surrounded by the islands of Tinos, Syros, Delos, Naxos and Paros, all of which are well worth visiting on a day trip by boat. The economy of the island is driven by tourism and visitors are made to feel most welcome. There are a number of interesting sites to visit on the island, and its beautiful beaches and crysta...

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