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Sweden One of the best ways to learn about Swedish culture is to visit some of Sweden's more than 400 museums. Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Malmö are all great for exploring history, art, photography, and fashion throughout the ages. Most museums also offer both Swedish culinary delicacies and artwork for sale, so you can experience Sweden with all of your senses.

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A new LinkedIn Group has been established for the International Medical Travel Journal. The group will provide a forum, industry updates for those working within or for the private healthcare industry in the UK. These may embrace medical travel facilitators and agencies.

At the Detroit Lakes, ice conditions are good, and travel remains easy due to very little snow cover. Anglers are excited about this weekend's mild and stable weather forecast which should lead to an increase in action. The evening walleye bite has been best, with some nice numbers despite a fairly short window of activity. Perch, sunfish, and crappie action remains very good, with the most active bites on Cotton, Little Detroit, Melissa, Tamarac, Rock, and all of the Cormorant lakes. Small jigs or jigging spoons tipped with a waxworm or small minnow have been the key to success.

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As the largest city in the state of Texas and fourth largest in the country, Houston continues to grow with multiple new and exciting city developments already in place. Supported by a strong economic background with the presence of many Fortune 500 companies in town, Houston is the center hub of various important economic activities. The place is also well known for its multi-cultural characteristics as there are as many as 90 different languages spoken here. Visitors to Houston will enjoy the diversity of attractions including art galleries, museum, shopping centers, and the famous NASA Space Center. If you are an art lover, then Houston will certainly offer an amazing experience. The city is filled with many exceptional art museums and galleries, including Museum of Fine Arts, Contemporary Arts Museum, Lawndale Art Center, Rice University Art Gallery, and Gallery Row. Beyond these destinations, visitors can also explore the Theatre District where they will find top class musical entertainment performed by many outstanding symphony orchestra and ballet dancer groups.


Would you do it under a waterfall?

A myriad of waterfalls, lush nature, transparent rivers... We must be somewhere in South America or Oceania? Right? - gggWrong! We are, in fact, in the heart of Europe, a few miles away from Italy and Greece. See video below:

Me under a waterfall

The Plitvice National Park is an absolute delight, worth the trip from wherever you are in the world. gggFor birdwatching, be equipped with a good pair of binoculars and a powerful tele-lens. And who knows? - Maybe you'll spot some interesting mammals too?! See video below:
Girlfriend under waterfall

There are a few hotels in the area but, whilst we are talking Communion with Nature, go camping with your tent! gggHave you ever had a shower under a waterfall? - It is said to be a must-do of all your travels before you die. See video below:
Shower

This is the ultimate survival experience. The jungle waterfall shower will propel you to the rank of a famous adventurer like Bear Grylls.gggThe camping extremists like him would probably say that its not really camping if you don't hunt and kill your own food. See video below:
Rabbit

So if you manage to get your rabbit, cook it well, and eat without forks and knives, like in the Prehistoric Times. ggg Then, as you nap and consider the next steps of your travel adventure, remember how you got here in the first place: Bear Grylls survival clothing for your extreme travels to all corners of our wildest world:

Parents with kids will likely enjoy visiting Houston’s Downtown Aquarium and the NASA Space Center. Filled with rides and over 200 marine species, the Aquarium is a stunning exhibition that celebrates the life of nature and will provide hours of fun for any family. After the Aquarium, remember to make your way to Space Center Houston, the official visitors’ center of NASA’s Johnson Space Center. Packed with special tours and exciting exhibit like moon rocks, kids will get to see more and learn about the historical moon landing event. They would absolutely love the opportunity to discover the universe and experience the thrill of space flight simulation.




Those who enjoy food should stop by the Midtown Farmers Market. You can find a variety of fresh products grown by local farmers here including fruits, vegetables, pastries, and even organic coffee. For dine-in, the restaurant scene in Houston offers a great experience with place like Zula which has recently been voted as one of America’s top restaurants. There are many food choices from a wide variety of restaurants that will surely satisfy your hunger.

Overall Houston is a modern city full of fascinating places that will provide plenty of actions and fun activities for any travelers. The place continues to grow with a strong economy backed by the world leading energy industry. If you are traveling through the state of Texas, Houston is a destination not to be missed.


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Cologne Cologne is situated on the beautiful Rhine River.

Locals hypothesize that the legacy of Italian blood and culture in Cologne, colonized by the Romans more than 1500 years ago, makes the people more jovial and lighthearted. Cologne is the largest city on the Rhine.

Kolsch is not only the dialect spoken here but, also the name of their own top-fermented beer. There are more than 4,000 pubs, restaurant's and brewery taverns in Cologne.

Unlike many of the world's large cities, Cologne, with a population of over a million, gets better every day, there are more things to do and see, more new and innovative buildings... more

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