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The reconstructed headframes of the Bois du Cazier mine, Belgium
Belgium

Bois du Cazier – a visit to a former Belgian coal mine (UNESCO)

by Westwards / 18 September 202418 September 2024
Reconstructed interior in the Le Corbusier house during a Weissenhof Estate guided tour
Germany

A guided tour through the Weissenhof Estate in Stuttgart – a Le Corbusier UNESCO site

by Westwards / 29 August 20241 September 2024
Travel blogger Natascha cycling along Lake Thun
Cycling

Aare Cycle Route day-by-day – a Swiss cycling holiday

by Westwards / 11 August 202419 August 2024
Vegetarian food in Armenia
Armenia, Food

Vegetarian Food in Armenia – a guide for Vegetarian travellers

by Westwards / 26 July 202419 August 2024

In 2022 we spent a few weeks travelling in Armenia. Because we liked the vegetarian options in Georgian cuisine and …

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Our fantastic Speyside whisky tasting flight in the Highlander Inn in Craigellachie
Drink, UK

A Speyside Whisky Tasting Holiday by public transport

by Westwards / 16 July 202419 July 2024

After our memorable first whisky tasting holiday on Islay a few years ago, we decided to embark on another self-organised …

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Typical Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki
Food, Japan

Vegetarian food in Japan – a comprehensive guide for travellers

by Westwards / 30 June 202426 July 2024

After nearly 40 years of traveling in Japan as vegetarians, we have some valuable insights to share. Here’s what you …

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flowers just off the Aalsmeer Flower Auction
Netherlands

Visiting the Aalsmeer Flower Auction – a gigantic Dutch flower market

by Westwards / 14 June 202414 June 2024

Last winter Natascha found herself engrossed in Amy Stewart’s “Flower Confidential: The Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful.” The non-fiction …

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Sagaribana flowers on Iriomote
Japan

Where to see Sagaribana flowers on Okinawa

by Westwards / 2 June 20242 June 2024

On our most recent visit to Okinawa (Southern Japan) in July 2023 we finally had a chance to see the …

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Spiced Irish Coffee at the Dublin Vice Bar
Ireland, Travel thoughts

Dublin Highlights Uncovered – Our personal top tips for a city stay

by Westwards / 30 April 20243 May 2024

In January we went for a short trip to the Irish capital of Dublin. The city welcomed us with its …

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Spiritual atmosphere in the Geghard Monastery
Armenia, UNESCO

A Visit to Geghard Monastery and the Azat Valley — UNESCO

by Westwards / 19 April 202426 July 2024

During our visit to Armenia, we wanted to see as many UNESCO World Heritage sites as possible. And Armenia has …

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Jeannie Johnston museum ship in the Docklands of Dublin
Ireland

Exploring the Dublin Docklands – Delving deep into Irish history

by Westwards / 30 March 202413 June 2024

Exploring the Dublin Docklands reveals more than just a modern urban landscape. This area along Dublin’s River Liffey holds a …

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An Uzbek family tackling the Yangikurgan waterfall trail
Hiking, Outdoor, Uzbekistan

Hikes in the Chimgan Mountains – Outdoor in Uzbekistan

by Westwards / 17 March 202417 March 2024

The Chimgan Mountains rise a mere 80 km northeast of Uzbekistan’s capital Tashkent. They belong to the foothills of the …

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9 dragon wall in Datong
China, Ethiopia, Italy, Japan, Slovenia, Switzerland, Taiwan

Dragon travel worldwide – 2024 is the Year of the Dragon

by Westwards / 3 March 20243 March 2024

2024 is the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese Zodiac. Reason enough to thumb through our dragon snapshots from …

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