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The Loire Valley has been the playground of kings and noblemen for three centuries, spurring the construction of countless castles, each more opulent than the last. The result is a collection of architectural treasures spread across a beautiful natural setting. Chambord is certainly the best example of this excess, with 77 stairwells and 282 chimneys. Chenonceau, nicknamed the "Château des Dames" (Castle of the Ladies), is notable for its location,...
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Corsica's picturesque shorelines and translucent bays are hypnotizing and delight divers and pleasure boaters alike. Farther inland, its rough terrain is an ideal playground for sporting types and hikers, who will adore the famous GR 20 trail. While the breeze from the sea blows the odors of thyme through the olive groves, the cliff-top and mountain-top villages fiercely protect their old-fashioned charm. The inhabitants welcome you warmly with their...
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Hong Kong bills itself as a region unique in the world with a happy mixture of Eastern and Western flagrance. It was a British colony for over 150 years before being ceded back to China in 1997, but it is still radically different from the rest of the country. It has maintained its legal system (common law), currency (Hong Kong dollar), multiparty political system, immigration laws, and Highway Code (driving on the left). Its 7.2 million inhabitants...
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