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Europe, Nordic, Scandinavia, Norway, Lofoten Christopher Kane Europe, Nordic, Scandinavia, Norway, Lofoten Christopher Kane

A Journey to the Lofoten Islands: The Island of Værøy

The island of Værøy is a part of the Lofoten archipelago in Nordland County, Norway. It is home to roughly 728 people and accessible only by ferry from Mostenes or Bødo. The viewpoint after hiking to Håen is one of the best in all of Lofoten. You can also hike at Nordlandsnuppen, Plantefeltet, and Værøyhornet. A day trip here is all you need to see the southern tip of the Lofoten Islands.

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Island hopping in Eastern Thailand: Koh Samui, Koh Tao, and Koh Phangan

When you're in this part of the world, be sure to take a ferry from Chumphon towards the East Thai islands of Koh Samui, Koh Tao, and Koh Phangan. These islands together all have a little something different to offer so it's worth checking out all three. You can expect to go snorkeling, paddle boarding, suntanning, diving, and plenty of eating and drinking when you're here. Enjoy!

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Sintra, Lisbon, Portugal, UNESCO, Europe Christopher Kane Sintra, Lisbon, Portugal, UNESCO, Europe Christopher Kane

Do not go to Lisbon without seeing Sintra: a day trip guide

Just a short train ride away from Lisbon, the city of Sintra is a must see. It's best known as the site for the National Palace of Pena, the colorful Romanticist Castle and one of the Portugal’s Seven Wonders. Other places to see in Sintra include Castelo dos Mouros (Castle of the Moors) and Quinta da Regaleira (a lavish garden estate and UNESCO World Heritage Site).

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The Great Wall, Asia, China, Beijing, UNESCO Christopher Kane The Great Wall, Asia, China, Beijing, UNESCO Christopher Kane

The Best place to see the Great Wall of China

There are plenty of places to see the Great Wall of China, each one particularly different than the others. This is a look at what to expect from Great Wall sites such as Mutianyu, Jiankou, Simatai, Huanghuacheng, Gebeikou, Juyongguan, Huangyaguan, Badaling, with a more in-depth look at the section at Jinshangling.

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Africa, Cape Town, Photography, Road Trip, South Africa, Travel Christopher Kane Africa, Cape Town, Photography, Road Trip, South Africa, Travel Christopher Kane

The perfect Western Cape road trip of South Africa (part II)

The Western Cape of South Africa (specifically around Cape Town) is ideal for road trips. Here you can find many historical sites like Robben Island, nature sanctuaries like Jonkershoek Nature Reserve and Kirstenbosch Gardens, sports venues/teams like Ajax Cape Town FC (football) and DHL Stormers (rugby), as well as shark diving and whale watching in nearby Gansbaai and Hermanus.

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Xi'an, China, Asia, UNESCO Christopher Kane Xi'an, China, Asia, UNESCO Christopher Kane

Here is why you must visit Xi’an, China

The old Chinese capital of Xi'an is a charming city with a vast history. It's home to the Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum and the Museum of Qin Terracotta Warriors. Even more so, here you can hike one of China's 5 great mountains, Mt. Huashan. Within the city itself, visits to the Bell and Drum Towers, Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, as well as the Xi'an city walls, are must dos.

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Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Balkans, Europe, UNESCO Christopher Kane Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Balkans, Europe, UNESCO Christopher Kane

Why the Stari Most bridge makes Mostar, Bosnia worth seeing

Mostar is quietly becoming a more popular destination in the Balkan Peninsula. Perhaps what is most striking is the iconic Stari Most bridge. Book a day tour and you can also see other landmarks like the Millennium Cross on Hum Hill, the Dervish Monastery at Blagaj Tekke, the village of Pocitelj, and the Kravica waterfalls.

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The Perfect Road Trip to Hike Trolltunga and Preikestolen in Norway

Endless hiking opportunities and stunning vistas make Norway the best place for the outdoors and a road trip. Two of the most famous hikes are Preikestolen and Trolltunga. Start your road trip by flying into Stavanger and then heading north. Make sure you take some time to plan this trip to get the best experiences of these places. You may just luck out with the weather as well.

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Bergen, Europe, Nordic, Norway, UNESCO, Scandinavia Christopher Kane Bergen, Europe, Nordic, Norway, UNESCO, Scandinavia Christopher Kane

Exploring Norway's 2nd City: Bergen

You will realize really quickly that pretty much every city, town, village, corner of Norway is gorgeous and Bergen is no different. There are awesome sights to see on the water like Bryggen Bergen and Bergenhus Fortress. What's more is that you can get the best aerial view of the city from Mt. Fløyen and Mt. Ulriken, or you can admire the street art in addition to the Kode Art Museum.

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Africa, Cape Town, South Africa, Stellenbosch, Road Trip Christopher Kane Africa, Cape Town, South Africa, Stellenbosch, Road Trip Christopher Kane

The Perfect Western Cape Road Trip of South Africa (Part I)

The Western Cape in South Africa is one of the best places in the world for a week's long road trip (which should cover MOST of the sites). You can do a plethora of activities around Stellenbosch and Cape Town like surfing at Strand and Muizenburg, see penguins at Boulder's Beach, drive the scenic Chapman's Peak, hike Lion's Head during the full moon, and dine at the V&A Waterfront.

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Galápagos Islands, Ecuador, Quito, South America, UNESCO Christopher Kane Galápagos Islands, Ecuador, Quito, South America, UNESCO Christopher Kane

A simple guide to seeing the Galápagos Islands

The Galápagos Islands in Ecuador are a must see for any nature and science lover. This is a breakdown of the most popular islands (San Cristóbal, Isabella, Santa Cruz) and the best places to see all the animals (Los Tuneles, Tortuga Bay, Kicker Rock, Las Grietas, Las Tintoreras, Sierra Negra Volcano, etc).

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Amman, Petra, Jordan, UNESCO, Middle East Christopher Kane Amman, Petra, Jordan, UNESCO, Middle East Christopher Kane

Why Jordan and Petra should be on your Travel List

If you find yourself in the Middle East for any reason, make your way to Petra (and Jordan in general). Jordan provides excellent natural landscapes such as Wadi Rum Desert and the Dead Sea as well as ancient civilization ruins (at Petra). The Sig, Treasury, and Monastery are the most well known landmarks of the old city of Petra.

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