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14 Free Art Galleries To Visit In Newcastle Upon Tyne & Gateshead
Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead might not be the first places you think of when you think of contemporary art galleries, but think again. Although they may be overlooked in favor of the bigger northern England cities such as Manchester and Liverpool, Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead have a thriving grass-roots arts scene which shouldn’t…
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Coffee Museum Leipzig (Coffe Baum) – Oldest Cafe In Germany
The Museum Coffe Baum is a coffee museum in Leipzig. The town house building is the site of the oldest coffee house and cafe in Germany. Update: The Museum Coffe Baum and the Arabian Coffee Tree Cafe are currently closed for renovations. The reopening is planned for Spring 2025. If you’re a coffee lover like…
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What Does The Titanic Look Like Underwater? I Found Out In Leipzig
The Leipzig Panometer is held within a former gasometer and is the largest 360 degree panorama in the world (area of 3500 square meters and 32m in height). German artist Yadegar Asisi coined the name from gasometer and panorama, and his work consists of large scale photographic panoramas and are displayed in several cities in…
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The Kelpies In Falkirk, Scotland: Ultimate Visit Guide (2025)
Falkirk is a charming small Scottish town. It is famous for its industrial history as it is the location of the Forth & Clyde Canal. Today, Falkirk is the home of the Kelpies, massive sculptures made from steel in the shape of horse heads. The huge 30m sculptures and amazing design have become an iconic…
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Hiking An Active Volcano In Hokkaido – Mount Meakan
Mount Meakan is a stunning volcano on the northern island of Hokkaido in Japan. It is a beautiful hike and I did it with a group of my friends. Here is a post I wrote about the hike a few years ago on an old blog. I have republished it here. Hiking 登るHokkaido : Mount…
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Anne Frank House – 10 Things To Know Before You Visit
On my recent trip to the Netherlands, I visited the Anne Frank House. I’ve been to Amsterdam numerous times and every time I didn’t get a chance to go… until now! And I’m so glad I did it! You may be interested in visiting the Anne Frank House because you’re interested in World War II,…