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Photo of the Week: Independence Day in the Republic of Užupis, Vilnius,...

An independent republic in the middle of a city? With its own president, constitution and Independence Day?! Welcome to Užupis, a district of Vilnius Old Town – beloved home for many artists,...

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Milkin’ Munich: A Girls’ Getaway in Germany

I felt like I was trapped in an uncomfortable elevator-ride-with-the-boss that wouldn’t end. As I impatiently glanced at the handle of the handicapped bathroom stall at Chicago O’Hare airport, my...

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Photo of the Week: Easter in Lithuania – Revisited

As today is Easter Sunday, a day celebrated by millions worldwide, we are revisiting a particularly relevant entry, originally published on January 31 2010, from our extensive Photo of the Week...

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EuroBasket 2011 and the World of Sports in Lithuania

While Lithuania lies at the heart of the Baltic region – the geographical centre of Europe – few realise that it is also the epicentre of European basketball. It’s actually a country where the sport is...

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Germany’s Green Frankfurt Airport Transfers by Eco-Limo

Located in the southwestern state of Hesse, Frankfurt is Germany’s fifth-largest city. Importantly, it stands astride the river Main, which traces a distinctive curves through it. The Main’s waters are...

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Travel Banter with an Advocate of Local Travel in Lithuania

Every month, we delve into the travel experiences of people in the extended WHL Group network. This month we talk to Kestas Lukoskinas, co-founder of The Beautiful Land of Nevermind, the whl.travel...

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Nutti Sámi Siida Leads in the Responsible Development of Indigenous...

This article was first published by our friends at The International Ecotourism Society, who have agreed to its republication here.
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Cycling in Iceland: Rain, Bright Nights, Stunning Views and Unbeatable...

This article was published by our friends at The International Ecotourism Society, who have agreed to its republication here. View the original article on their Your Travel Choice blog. Back in 2006 my...

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Green Travel in Lithuania with The Beautiful Land of Nevermind

In Lithuania, the cities of Vilnius and Klaipeda are different in many ways, but they share one important goal with respect to the environment: Today, travellers can tread lightly when it comes to the...

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Global Responsible Transport Service, Green Path Transfers, Rolls Across Europe

Perhaps no other continent encompasses such a diverse collection of countries and cultures as Europe. From the beautiful forests and medieval towns of the Balkan and Baltic states to the splendid...

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Video Spotlight: Olympic Torch Relay 2012

With just under 50 days until the start of the 2012 Summer Olympics, London – and the rest of the United Kingdom – has begun to warm up in earnest. The Olympic Torch began its journey in its spiritual...

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Farmsteads Thrive in Rural Lithuania

Lithuania has always been known as one of Europe’s premier agricultural countries. As early as the 11th century, during the height of the medieval era of kings and crusades, the people of Lithuania...

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Photo of the Week: Carnival of Cultures, Pentecost in Berlin, Germany

Every year around Pentecost (the end of the Easter season), Berlin celebrates its multiculturalism with a Carnival of Cultures! During a four-day street party (from May 17 to 20 in 2013), there’s a...

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The Thermal Greenhouse Town of Hveragerði: Iceland’s Offbeat Hotbed

“Warning! Hot Spring Area” cautions a sign on the outskirts of Hveragerði, Iceland. Bilious clouds of steam rise up from the ground. I take the message as a sign that I’ve found what I was looking for...

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Exploring Hidden Britain: Bringing Local Communities to Life

Deep within the depths of rural Britain, communities are stirring. Shabby but iconic telephone boxes are being reclaimed, shuttered shops are being repurposed and visitors welcomed in with open arms....

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