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Khaled Zakaria Jr 🇪🇬 Historian & Egypt Expert
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Copy of Accurate Accommodation Category Classification Guide in Egypt
Egypt has an incredible amount of sites and experiences, but the excitement and joy of exploring the world’s oldest civilization and the greatest marvels created by man can sometimes be overshadowed by inconveniences. Simple issues, such as a hotel or Nile cruise not meeting the expected classification or standards, can detract from the overall experience. Although Egypt boasts many hotels, the categorization criteria are often loose and poorly defined, making it challenging for tourists to determine which accommodations best suit their needs.
The 4 and 5-star global classifications and criteria are not always strictly adhered to here, leading to discrepancies between expectations and reality. This can result in less satisfactory experiences for travelers who anticipate a certain standard of comfort and service. Whether travelers are seeking budget, luxury, or ultra-luxury experiences, they may find their needs unmet due to these inconsistencies. I have often heard comments like, “Everything was great, but I did not realize there were different levels of 5-star hotels, and I could have stayed at a more luxurious one to enhance my experience.”
This guide is designed to address these concerns by providing clear information on the classification of hotels and Nile cruises. It will help you navigate Egypt’s diverse offerings by listing accommodations according to their correct classifications, ensuring a more enjoyable and tailored experience. The guide categorizes hotels and Nile cruises into five distinct groups, offering clarity and ease of choice. I have excluded any hotels below 4 stars from this guide and focus specifically on the official 5-star categories, dividing them into four types: standard, luxury, deluxe, and ultra-luxury. This way, you can make informed decisions and have a more fulfilling stay in Egypt, aligned with your expectations and desires.
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Planning a trip to Chiang Mai can be tricky because it is a vast city with a hilly landscape and extensive natural areas. Chiang Mai has specific districts (or provinces) for flower fields, elephant sanctuary, rice fields, urban life, and villages of various ethnic groups, so your route in Chiang Mai will vary significantly depending on the activities and experiences you choose. This Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai map covers every district you need to know before planning your trip and its highlights.
This Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai MAP is for those who...
🌸 love the freedom of choosing your activities
🍓 explore hidden gems and unique experiences
🌷 prefer flexible schedules
💌 travel solo, in groups or with your loved ones
Over 100 handpicked places covering...
🗺️ popular and lesser explored areas - the city, Pai, Mae Hong Son, Mae Rim
🎐 practical advice including transportation suggestions, the best months to visit, unique Northern Thai culture and more!
This is NOT for those who...
🌨️ seek a ready-made trip
🎧 are not an adventurer
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Planning a trip to Chiang Mai can be tricky because it is a vast city with a hilly landscape and extensive natural areas. Chiang Mai has specific districts (or provinces) for flower fields, elephant sanctuary, rice fields, urban life, and villages of various ethnic groups, so your route in Chiang Mai will vary significantly depending on the activities and experiences you choose. This Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai map covers every district you need to know before planning your trip and its highlights.
This Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai MAP is for those who...
🌸 love the freedom of choosing your activities
🍓 explore hidden gems and unique experiences
🌷 prefer flexible schedules
💌 travel solo, in groups or with your loved ones
Over 100 handpicked places covering...
🗺️ popular and lesser explored areas - the city, Pai, Mae Hong Son, Mae Rim
🎐 practical advice including transportation suggestions, the best months to visit, unique Northern Thai culture and more!
This is NOT for those who...
🌨️ seek a ready-made trip
🎧 are not an adventurer
Backpacker • Car-free • Couples • Digital Nomads • Family • Groups • Female Solo • Adventure • Art • Budget • Camping • Coffee • Foodie • Outdoors • People & Culture • Photography • Relaxation • Road Trip • Slow Travel • Shopping • Van Life • Wellness
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Join us as we delve into Italy’s wonders, offering tips and recommendations to make your Italian adventure spectacular. This travel guide is your companion to discovering the heart and soul of Italy in 15 days.
GUIDE CONTENTS:
👉🏻 Essential Planning Tips
- Best Time to Visit
- Entry Requirements & Schengen Visa Process
- Currency and Money Tips
- Tourist Tax
- Tax-Free Shopping
- Packing Tips
- Language and Common Phrases
- Safety and Health Tips
- Cultural Etiquette
- Accommodation Booking Tips
- Useful Apps and Websites
- Transportation Tips (Flights, Trains, Car Rentals, Taxis, etc.)
👉🏻 Suggested Itineraries for
- Milan
- Venice
- Florence & Tuscany
- Rome & Vatican City
- Amalfi Coast
- Naples
👉🏻 Each city or region itinerary above consists of
- Day-by-day breakdown with places and things to do in the morning, afternoon, and evening
- Each place has a note or tip
- Tips for Prime Attractions and Experiences
- Transportation Tips
- Stay Recommendations
- Dining and Eateries
Legends:
⏱️ - time needed at the place
€€€ - expensive
⏰ - book early
📸 - photo op tip
This guide is perfect if any of the following applies to you!
👉🏻 It’s your first time visiting Italy.
👉🏻 You wish to explore this country's main highlights, but in a limited time of two weeks.
👉🏻 You have no clue where to begin planning your Italy trip.
👉🏻 You have a rough idea of what you want to do, but trying to figure out the details of each city or experience overwhelms you.
👉🏻 Ensure you don’t miss out on any critical bookings.
Our 15-day Italy trip has been one of the best highlights of our lives! After several weeks of research across blogs, forums, reviews, YouTube videos, IG reels, and whatnot, we’ve consolidated the best in this guide. Here’s what to expect from this guide and how to make the most of it.
✨ The first half is dedicated to essential travel tips that are even more important than the itinerary. Knowing in advance about transportation, currency, useful apps, and more will help you avoid any surprises during your precious, limited time in a new country.
✨ The second half explores the different destinations in Italy. It lays out a recommended itinerary for each city. But more importantly, it highlights the nitty-gritty details about their most significant stops so that you can immediately start acting on the bookings in your trip planning.
✨ Pay close attention to the *Travel Smart tips* in each section.
✨ Each day's itinerary has been tried, tested, and optimized based on lessons learned, so you don’t have to make the same mistakes and waste your vacation time.
✨ Look for links to booking resources and websites throughout the guide.
✨ All spots in the guide are mapped and categorized. You can filter them and click on them to review the official website and address. You can also open the places in your Google Maps and save them during your planning.
If you have any questions after purchasing the guide, you can reach us at madoverexploring@gmail.com.
Car-free • Vegetarian • Groups • Family • Couples • Architecture • Art • Boutique • Budget • Coffee • Design • Foodie • History • People & Culture • Romantic • Luxury • Shopping • Wine
$30.00
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Join us as we delve into Italy’s wonders, offering tips and recommendations to make your Italian adventure spectacular. This travel guide is your companion to discovering the heart and soul of Italy in 15 days.
🚨 15% OFF until August 15 🗓️
GUIDE CONTENTS:
👉🏻 Essential Planning Tips
- Best Time to Visit
- Entry Requirements & Schengen Visa Process
- Currency and Money Tips
- Tourist Tax
- Tax-Free Shopping
- Packing Tips
- Language and Common Phrases
- Safety and Health Tips
- Cultural Etiquette
- Accommodation Booking Tips
- Useful Apps and Websites
- Transportation Tips (Flights, Trains, Car Rentals, Taxis, etc.)
👉🏻 Suggested Itineraries for
- Milan
- Venice
- Florence & Tuscany
- Rome & Vatican City
- Amalfi Coast
- Naples
👉🏻 Each city or region itinerary above consists of
- Day-by-day breakdown with places and things to do in the morning, afternoon, and evening
- Each place has a note or tip
- Tips for Prime Attractions and Experiences
- Transportation Tips
- Stay Recommendations
- Dining and Eateries
Legends:
⏱️ - time needed at the place
€€€ - expensive
⏰ - book early
📸 - photo op tip
This guide is perfect if any of the following applies to you!
👉🏻 It’s your first time visiting Italy.
👉🏻 You wish to explore this country's main highlights, but in a limited time of two weeks.
👉🏻 You have no clue where to begin planning your Italy trip.
👉🏻 You have a rough idea of what you want to do, but trying to figure out the details of each city or experience overwhelms you.
👉🏻 Ensure you don’t miss out on any critical bookings.
Our 15-day Italy trip has been one of the best highlights of our lives! After several weeks of research across blogs, forums, reviews, YouTube videos, IG reels, and whatnot, we’ve consolidated the best in this guide. Here’s what to expect from this guide and how to make the most of it.
✨ The first half is dedicated to essential travel tips that are even more important than the itinerary. Knowing in advance about transportation, currency, useful apps, and more will help you avoid any surprises during your precious, limited time in a new country.
✨ The second half explores the different destinations in Italy. It lays out a recommended itinerary for each city. But more importantly, it highlights the nitty-gritty details about their most significant stops so that you can immediately start acting on the bookings in your trip planning.
✨ Pay close attention to the *Travel Smart tips* in each section.
✨ Each day's itinerary has been tried, tested, and optimized based on lessons learned, so you don’t have to make the same mistakes and waste your vacation time.
✨ Look for links to booking resources and websites throughout the guide.
✨ All spots in the guide are mapped and categorized. You can filter them and click on them to review the official website and address. You can also open the places in your Google Maps and save them during your planning.
If you have any questions after purchasing the guide, you can reach us at madoverexploring@gmail.com.
$30.00
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As a local who has lived in Shanghai for over 20 years, this guide will take you along what I consider the most beautiful riverside walk in Shanghai. We’ll start from the North Bund, which is less crowded but more scenic than the Bund, walk through the North Bund Greenland, and take a ferry to Lujiazui to enjoy the stunning night view of the Huangpu River from the best rooftop terrace. However, it’s necessary to note that this walking route is best enjoyed in good weather and outside of the summer months.
Outdoors • People & Culture • Photography
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Greece, my favorite European country! The Greek mainland is by far my favorite part of Greece. It is less crowded and a lot cheaper than the famous islands. You can still find many authentic villages and incredible beaches. You can find the most relevant archeological sites here and breathtaking monasteries. It is the best region to go hiking and explore the many waterfalls. We always rent a car and go on a road trip through the vineyards and olive and peach trees. Here’s my Northern Greece Travel Guide including what you can’t miss when you go there and where to eat and stay.
Road Trip • Adventure • Nature • History • People & Culture • Beach • Mountain • Van Life • Foodie • Budget
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Hello!
Welcome to Palermo my own city.
Palermo is a city teeming with churches, monuments and works of art of inestimable value, animated by noisy popular neighborhoods adjacent to sumptuous noble buildings.
The icing on the cake is the indulgent climate in all seasons, a sea of poignant beauty and an irresistible culinary tradition.
Maps with Place what to see, restaurant, street food and more!
By @pupina
Ciao!
Benvenuti a Palermo la mia città.
Palermo è una città brulicante di chiese, monumenti e opere d'arte dal valore inestimabile, animata da rumorosi quartieri popolari attigui a sontuosi edifici nobiliari. Ciliegine sulla torta il clima indulgente in tutte le stagioni, un mare di una bellezza struggente e una tradizione culinaria irresistibile.
La mappa contiene i miei luoghi preferiti: cosa vedere e dove mangiare, dai ristoranti allo street food.
Mappa by @pupina
Accessibility • 50+ • Car-free • Business • Backpacker • Couples • Digital Nomads • Family • Gluten-free / Celiac • Groups • Halal • LGBTQ+ • Plus Size • Pets • Female Solo • Vegan • Vegetarian • Adventure • Architecture • Boutique • Art • Budget • Camping • Coffee • Design • Faith • Foodie • History • Luxury • Outdoors • Overlanding • People & Culture • Shopping • Romantic • Road Trip • Relaxation • RV • Photography • Slow Travel • Sustainable/Eco • Van Life • Wellness • Wine
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Fascinating places in Rome - a little bit of this, a little bit of that, mixing classics with some unpopular, hidden gems!
Where to eat/drink (including a bunch of beautiful rooftops), where to shop (outlets, bespoke & made in Italy - brands you rarely find outside this country) and what to visit around (gorgeous sights included, so be sure to check them out and take lots of pictures).
Highlights:
🛵 Vespa - is an Italian luxury brand of scooters and mopeds manufactured by Piaggio. The name means wasp in Italian. An Italian icon since 1946. You’ll see many of these all over the city.
🍕 Roman style Pizza - we encounter "pizza al taglio," which means "by the cut". The scizzas, which are a type of scissors, are used to cut this pizza into square-shaped slices. This helps to maintain the structure of both the toppings and the crust. There is also “pizza bassa”, with a thin base. Roman pizza is practically the opposite to Neapolitan pizza: it is crispy and they are not afraid of toppings. A classic on all menus in Rome is the Capricciosa: topped with ham, mushrooms, olives, artichoke, an egg and tomato. Oil is added to the dough and there is much less water than the Naples version.
🥯 The maritozzo - is a classic sweet pastry, traditionally packed full of whipped cream, which has satisfied Romans for centuries. The dough-based bun is typically eaten in Rome for breakfast but can also be eaten as a hefty snack, or dessert, throughout the day.
☕️ Ristretto - is Italian for "short shots", and that's exactly what this shot of espresso brings to the table. Its main difference is that it takes a shorter extraction time, and uses less water therefore the flavor is rich and bold, and very intense.
🍧 La Grattachecca Romana - a favourite icy drink with fruity flavor; for the Romans, the grattachecca is sacred - strictly prepared by hand in the historical kiosks of the Rioni Trastevere, Testaccio and Prati, in the lively Ponte Milvio area and Trieste and Trionfale districts. Grattachecca derives, in fact, from the action with which the “ghiacciata" (ice) is produced: with a special tool, the ice is scraped off a block, called the "checca" in Roman dialect.
🛍️ When it comes to shopping, Rome can be quite the haven for designer brands, but there is no other fashion house more Roman than Valentino Garavani. The brand’s design (its famous studs) has its origins in the Renaissance architecture of Rome - the “bugnato” technique of the ancient Roman buildings. The largest Valentino store (in the world) lies here, in Rome, on the famous Piazza di Spagna site.
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Welcome to your complete guide to a trip through the Baltic states. These three countries nestled on the eastern side of the Baltic Sea offer a fantastic value and rich history for those willing to get away from the more traditional countries in Europe.
From this all-encompassing guide, you'll get to know each city and what to expect from a trip through the Baltics, with tips on how to navigate the region.
In order to cut down on the length of this guide, as it already includes nearly 300 items, some places of lesser importance have been left off this list, but are listed on the Google Maps version for each city.
A lot of work went into this guide. I leave my travel knowledge open for all, so if you find this guide useful I do ask that you leave a tip, which can be found at the bottom of the page.
Feel free to reach out with any questions!
thomas.abroadandco@gmail.com
Backpacker • Couples • Family • Adventure • Architecture • Art • Budget • Foodie • History • People & Culture • Road Trip • Outdoors • Romantic
Free
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Recommendations for where to stay, what to do, and where to eat in CDMX.
**If these recs match up with your travel style, we'd probably work well together!
As a travel advisor, I'm here to help you plan your trip - whether you're starting from scratch, or you've already booked some parts - I can help get your trip off the ground with less stress and work on your part.
Just click my name above to learn more about working with me!
- Jessie
Boutique • Luxury • Architecture • Foodie
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🇨🇭Switzerland has been considerably influenced by the arts that have swept across Europe over the centuries. ⏳ From Gothic cathedrals and Baroque churches to the modern buildings of Le Corbusier and the first traditional chalets, this guide looks back at the history of architecture in Switzerland and highlights the best places to find it out 📍⛪️🏛
50+ • Backpacker • Car-free • Couples • Digital Nomads • Family • Female Solo • Architecture • Art • Budget • History • Outdoors • People & Culture
Free
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Bienvenue dans ce guide exclusif sur le printemps à Séoul : une saison empreinte de magie et de douceur, où les rues de la métropole s'habillent de délicates pétales roses et blanches !
Si vous me suivez sur les réseaux, vous savez que j’ai vécu plus de 4 ans en Corée et que je suis une grande amoureuse du pays du matin calme 🫰🏻💖
J’ai donc préparé ce guide avec beaucoup de passion afin de partager avec vous toutes les informations pour vous aider à sélectionner vos prochaines balades et visites pour finalement créer l’itinéraire qui vous correspond le mieux ! Vous y découvrirez les lieux les plus populaires de la saison mais également mes coins préférés et petits secrets ! J’ai également fait une petite sélection de cafés parfaits pour la saison, que vous trouverez plus loin dans le guide.
Alors on y va ? 😊
Family • Groups • Couples • Female Solo • Backpacker • Digital Nomads • Vegetarian • Coffee • Outdoors • Photography • Foodie
$5.50
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Where to eat & things to do in Santorini, Greece.
**If these recs match up with your travel style, we'd probably work well together!
As a travel advisor, I'm here to help you plan your trip - whether you're starting from scratch, or you've already booked some parts - I can help get your trip off the ground with less stress and work on your part.
Just click my name above to learn more about working with me!
- Jessie
Foodie • Wine • Romantic
Free
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Enjoy some “tres jolie” days walking around the Parisian streets and boost up your energy level 🔋 with some coffee just after/before a “little” shopping spree.
This list includes many of the city’s cafes (Paris is now a specialty coffee - and pastry - capital) and all the good spots to shop something that will surely indulge all of your needs/senses (main focus on French brands).
💡Be sure to check the vintage selling gems spreaded all over Paris!!!
💰 By the way, massive sales happen twice a year in France: in July and January. Called “les soldes” in French, the sales normally last around four weeks and the discounts increase as the weeks pass.
Even if you don’t catch the sales, designer shops give you the opportunity of buying small accesories (keychains for example), leather goods (belts, gloves, card holders, passport covers, etc) or scarves/caps/ties - even umbrellas, which make for exceptional souvenirs.
Perhaps you can even get the chance of seeing the “art of making” a product in the workshop/workroom of the artisans.
Plus, visiting the shopping venues could turn into an amazing experience as many of them are soooo Instagrammable!
Highlights:
🥐 Croissant - is a buttery, flaky, viennoiserie pastry inspired by the shape of the Austrian kipferl but using the French yeast-leavened laminated dough. Croissants are named for their historical crescent shape. The modern croissant seems to have been created by the French chef Sylvain Claudius Goy.
🥖 Baguette - is a long, thin type of bread of French origin that is commonly made from basic lean dough (the dough, though not the shape, is defined by French law). It is distinguishable by its length and crisp crust.
🧀 Fromage de France - there are more than 1,000 kinds of cheese in France! Being in Paris is being in the Ville des Fromages, the City of Cheese. Some of the most known: Camembert,
Brie de Meaux, Roquefort, Reblochon, Munster, Pont l'Évêque, Époisses de Bourgogne, Comté.
Tip: go for a “cheese and wine” tasting.
🐌 Escargot - any of several species of edible land snails, a delicacy of French cuisine. Although the snails eaten as escargots are terrestrial, they are technically mollusks and therefore classified as seafood.
🍷 French wine - France is one of the largest wine producers in the world. Red wines from grape varieties like Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel. Rosé wines like the Provençal rosé and the sweet White Zinfandels. White wines like a Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, or a Moscato. Sparkling wines from Champagne and Vouvray.
Shopping • Coffee
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This is a map of all the places I went to on my 3 month backpacking trip.
We flew into Bangkok then island hopped in south Thailand for 2 weeks before flying up to Chiang Mai to explore north Thailand for 2 weeks. Next stop was northern Laos for just over 2 weeks where we got the slow boat from Thailand to Luang Prabang. After Laos was an overnight bus to Hanoi in northern Vietnam where we worked our way down to the south over 3 weeks. Finally finishing in Cambodia for 3 weeks and then bus back to Bangkok to fly home.
This map includes recommendations of things to do, places to stay and restaurant recommendations too.
I have added in information about the visas, currency, how to get around and important tips and tricks we learnt along the way.
You can fit in a lot less than you think when backpacking so this is a realistic map of what is achievable in 3 months.
You are more than welcome to ask me any questions, my instagram is @takeme.travelling
Backpacker • Car-free • Digital Nomads • Groups • Female Solo • Adventure • Budget • Foodie • History • Outdoors • People & Culture • Photography • Sustainable/Eco
$10.00
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This guide covers everything you need to know about how to spend a quintessential 3-6 days in Bergen - a UNESCO World Heritage city!
Famous for its Fjords, seafood, and reindeer sausage hot dogs, discover what this coastal Scandinavian gem has to offer!
This itinerary & guide combo includes:
General Info:
🇳🇴Basics
🌦️Weather
🧳Packing Tips
🏷️Bergen Card, and❓Is it worth it?
🌭Food to Try
🍺Alcohol
📝Game Plan of how to spend 3-6 full days
Day by Day Itinerary
📍Days 0-6
❌What to Skip (hint: this guide costs less than what you’ll save!)
🚗Day Trip Recs (8)
Extra Food & Drink Recs
☕️Cafés (3)
🍽️Restaurants (10, including 3 from our local guide)
🍸Cocktail bars (2)
🏨Lodging Recs (3 different price points)
💰Trip Cost Breakdown
Psst: I'm not Norweigan, nor do I live in Bergen. BUT, I scoured the internet, TikTok, Atlas Obscura, Viator, ChatGPT, brochures, etc. to thoroughly plan this trip, not to mention asked our local Fjord tour guide for his personal recs.
I've done (nearly) everything suggested on this itinerary for Days 1-3. Days 4-6 are suggestions based on my research/time I wish I had! *Some day trip suggestions may require a car.
🌱I travel with sustainability in mind. Bergen (and Norway) is a super green destination! You can do electric, zero emissions Fjord cruises (see my tour rec!), there are electric city buses, most cars are electric, and there’s simple transport by tram from the airport into the city. Norway’s incredible nature is one of the main draws, with lots of low-carbon activities to do like hiking and kayaking. Plus, the beauty of the majestic Fjords will blow you away and remind you how incredible our planet is 💚
This trip was planned for a group of 4 friends (2 couples) traveling together, without a car. Our intentions were to explore Bergen and the surrounding areas, spend time visiting with each other, and not break the bank (while not foregoing iconic experiences).
Car-free • Groups • Couples • Families • Adventure • Nature • Sustainable/Eco • Slow Travel
$25.00
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London is one of the greatest cities in the world and holds in so many wonders…in plain sight or just hidden around. So shopping here could make for a great experience, not to be missed out on & should benefit from a guideline like this to make it easier for everyone! 😁
There are so many famous brands (Burberry, Vivienne Westwood, etc.), artists (the Beatles, Queen, Spice Girls etc.), movie/book characters (Sherlock Holmes, the Paddington Bear, Mr. Bean, Harry Potter, etc.) - and less known ones - originating from this country and particulary from London, that one could take home a full bag of souvenirs. ❗️Mind the quality and the prices, though, ‘cuz this is not the cheapest city to shop around❗️
Highlights:
🇬🇧 The Union Jack or Union Flag, is the de facto national flag of the United Kingdom. The flag consists of three heraldic crosses. Brits do take pride in this flag and you’ll see it depicted around quite often (on various items that make for great souvenirs).
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Enjoy a 7-day odyssey through Napoleon's France, tracing the life and legacy of the legendary Emperor from Paris to Corsica. This thrilling journey immerses you in the Napoleonic era, offering a unique blend of history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes.
Key highlights include:
⭐ Visiting Les Invalides in Paris, Napoleon's final resting place
⭐ Exploring the Louvre, once Napoleon's imperial palace
⭐ Discovering Château de Malmaison, home to Napoleon and Josephine
⭐ Experiencing Napoleon's birthplace in Corsica
⭐ Touring the imposing Château d'If in Marseille
⭐ Enjoying scenic coastal drives in Corsica
⭐ Dining in historic restaurants with Napoleonic connections
⭐ Uncovering secret histories and hidden chambers
50+ • Digital Nomads • Family • Groups • Couples • Adventure • Architecture • Art • History • Foodie • People & Culture • Romantic • Slow Travel
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