text: Welcome to Netherlands! A country known for tulips, windmills, bikes and its laid-back café culture. This is the country that gave us the Dutch artists like Rembrandt, Vermeer and Van Gogh, as well…
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  Italy
  18 Best UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Italy
  Welcome to Italy! A country known for having some of the world’s greatest works of art, architecture and food! Yes, Italy has that ability to inspire us like no other place! With its…
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  Italy
  First Timers to Florence – Top Things to Do
  Florence, a small walkable city, offers visitors some of the best art and architecture in Europe. Art lovers will be in awe of the classic masterpieces that can be found here. Lovers of…
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  Germany
  12 Best UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Germany
  Welcome to Germany! A country known for its lively cities, half-timber towns, and romantic castles. Its diverse landscape of the coastline in the north through the river valley in the middle to the…
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  France
  16 Best UNESCO World Heritage Sites in France
  Welcome to France! France is known for its quaint villages, hilltop towns and beautiful cities. From its vast vineyards in the countryside to its endless coastline with sweeping sea views, it’s definitely one…
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  Portugal
  Visit the Must-See Jerónimos Monastery in Lisbon
  Visit the Jerónimos Monastery in Lisbon and you’ll see why this top attraction is a UNESCO World Heritage site. This massive monastery, that stretches across several blocks, is known for its cultural and…
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  Czech Republic
  8 Best UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Czech Republic
  Welcome to the Czech Republic! A land of fairy tales, with its medieval towns and villages, stately hilltop castles and beautiful countryside. And, of course, there’s Prague, a city known to have many…
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  Belgium
  7 Best UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Belgium
  Welcome to Belgium! A country brimming over with medieval cities, each featuring a grand belfry. Those medieval cities were built between the 11th and 17th centuries, showcasing Roman, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles…
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  Italy
  One Perfect Day in Siena
  Tuscany offers so many amazing villages, towns and cities to visit. With that many options, comes difficult decisions – which ones to visit. One that is not to be missed is the lovely…
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  Austria
  The 7 Best UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Austria
  Welcome to Austria! It’s well known for its grand architecture and its scenic landscapes. It’s just as you would imagine – with its alpine valleys, snow-capped mountains, sparkling lakes and vibrant city life.…
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  Hello. I am Renee, otherwise known as The Holidaymaker. I am a Canadian girl who is bit of a daydreamer, planner and experience collector.
  This is my travel journal encompassing over a decade of travel across Europe, and, closer to home in Canada.
  I hope to inspire your next holiday by sharing my recommendations of the best places to go, stay and things to do.
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