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Soak up the sun on Sylt Island

Germany offers its own island getaways. Sylt, recently labeled in Time magazine as “the Hamptons of Hamburg” is a glamourous beach getaway.

Venture to Oman

Oman is full of pretty coastlines, dramatic canyons, plus archaeology and a melting pot of cultures worth the venture.

Navigating North Macedonia

A rich heritage of Greek, Byzantine and Ottoman influences make visiting the mountainous country of North Macedonia a magnificent treat.

Untouched Albania

Albania is one of least visited European countries, making it an alluring new destination. This country has beautiful beaches, rocky mountains and unique east-meets-west villages perched on hillsides.

What it means to be a UNESCO World Heritage Site

UNESCO stands for United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization and was created in 1945. It’s headquartered in Paris and has 50 field offices around the world. There is a five-step nomination and selection process when choosing a site. 

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