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Manchesters cultural must
Manchester’s rich history and contemporary energy combine in its galleries and museums. This iconic British city was at the heart of the industrial revolution, and many of the vast, low-rise factories and storehouses that define its urban landscape have been converted into compelling arts spaces. Re
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Uruguay outside the box: a guide to its unconventional experiences
Sandwiched between tourism giants Argentina and Brazil, Uruguay might suffer from ‘middle child’ syndrome. Lip service is paid to the Portuguese-founded Colonia del Sacramento, but often only as a day trip from Buenos Aires. Confirmed carnivores sing the praises of Mercado del Puerto, Montevideo’s m
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Seven reasons to visit Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italys intriguing borderland
Writers Hemingway, Rilke and Joyce all found inspiration in the tiny, triple-barrelled Friuli Venezia Giulia region, tucked away in the far northeast of Italy.Today, despite being just a couple of hours from Venice, FVG is one of Italy’s least touristed regions, but those in the know are heading her
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A weekend in the Wild West: Nevada’s historic towns
Lying between the outdoor charms of Lake Tahoe to the west and the hedonist charms of Vegas to the south, the small towns of Virginia City, Carson City and Genoa hold an appeal all their own, with plenty of historic and modern attractions to while away a weekend. Spend a night in each to soak up the
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Albanian road trip: history behind the bunkers
Having spent nearly half of the 20th century isolated from the rest of the world, Albania remains somewhat a land of mystery, only recently making its way onto European travel itineraries as an offbeat and budget-friendly destination. While ‘the land of eagles’ may be better known for its stormy com
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Best in the West: Australia’s secret city
The diminutive city of Fremantle, on Australia’s west coast, is well regarded for its live music and trailblazing craft beer scene. A short trip from Perth, it is not unlike England’s Brighton – the smaller and more eccentric seaside cousin of the big city to the north. Like Brighton, part of the ci
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Chicagos top 10 peculiar museums
Sure, your friends will listen politely as you describe your trip to the Art Institute to see paint on the walls. But youll stop them mid-yawn when you let loose with stories of visiting the Red Spanking Bench and worlds largest jug collection. Here are 10 beyond-the-norm museums in Chicago that giv
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Exploring Corks dramatic past and gourmet present
Cork is a curious and compelling place. Ireland’s second city is at once full of life and overhung by the past. Millions of Irish migrants passed through here in the 19th century on their way to North America, leaving evocative traces of their passage.The city, and the nearby ports of Cobh and Kinsa
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The reinvention of Reno: new reasons to visit Nevadas Biggest Little City
Reno, a town known for gambling, divorce and long-dead silver mines, is turning its luck around. Cocktail bars and farm-to-table restaurants are breaking with the citys seedy past, art galleries are tapping into newfound creative energy and adventure tour operators are offering a different kind of r
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Florence’s must
Art and architecture in Florence are world-class and timeless. The city hit the jackpot in medieval and Renaissance times when painters, sculptors and architects bejeweled churches, palaces and squares with a wealth of masterpieces. Centuries on, reams remain – to an overwhelming extent for most vis
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Nashvilles greatest hits: best things to do in Music City
There’s a buzz in Nashville. Achieving a perfect harmony of howdy ma’am Southern character and a hip, urban flair, Nashville exudes a personality all its own. From soaking up the nightlife on Broadway to browsing the goods of Music City’s finest artists and craftspeople, Nashville is thriving with c
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Treasures of the backstreets: Venices finest artisan shops
The brilliance of Venice’s glory days still shines in its ateliers where craftsmen and women keep centuries-old traditions alive. Famed Murano glass, Bevilacqua fabrics and Burano lace are just the beginning: more unusual crafts including marbled paper, block printing, bespoke shoemaking and sculptu
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From begijnhof to beer: a perfect weekend in Bruges
Bruges is made for weekends. The canal-laced picture-perfect city is a short train ride from Brussels and most attractions can be explored on foot. From atmospheric places to stay and the finest art museums to hearty Flemish food and medieval pubs – theres plenty to pack in on a weekend trip to this
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Must
Lonely Planet has produced this article for China Tourism. All editorial views are those of Lonely Planet alone and reflect our policy of editorial independence and impartiality.The unmoving landscapes of the Silk Road have enchanted travellers for millennia. Sights along the route have lasted down
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A neighbourhood revived: exploring Krakóws Podgórze district
In Kraków these days, the action has spilled south across the Vistula River from Kazimierz to Podgórze, a once-sleepy suburb most commonly known as the place the Nazis built their Jewish ghetto during WWII.A renewed interest in the citys wartime history has spurred a cultural revival in the area, an
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Mao
Gazing over a map of China, Zunyi appears far from the fray. The city is situated in the middle of landlocked Guizhou province, in the remote, mountainous and ethnically diverse southwest. Yet despite its obscurity, almost everyone in China has heard of Zunyi.This is because in early 1935, the battl
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A perfect weekend in Melaka
Melaka has transformed itself from a faded port city into a strutting tourist hub, and its kaleidoscope of cultures makes it one of Malaysia’s most irresistible weekends away. The trick is finding the time to sample flavours from Peranakan to Pakistani, roam from Chinatown to the Chitty village and
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5 tips for India first
Chaotic, bamboozling, intoxicating, crazy, exasperating, wonderful, squalid, beautiful, daunting, overwhelming, and fantastic. India is all these things, and more. How can you possibly prepare yourself? Start with our tips for taking the ultimate travel plunge: going to India for the first time!
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48 hours in Tallinn
While Tallinn’s technological wizards are busy shaping our future (this is the birthplace of Skype, amongst many other digital innovations), most visitors to the city come for a blast from the past – albeit with faster wi-fi.With their plagues and purges, neither the Middle Ages nor the Soviet era w
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Coffee and culture: discover Florences historic cafes
Italy is a nation of coffee connoisseurs, so it’s no wonder that the country’s historic cafes are treated with nearly as much reverence as its extraordinary array of galleries and cathedrals. In Florence, atmosphere-laden examples dating from the 19th and early 20th century abound – many convenientl
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