Volunteering in Africa with Biosphere Expeditions
If you are interested in volunteering with animals in Africa, be sure you look into the Biosphere Expeditions program in Malawi.
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The Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Other Images of Istanbul
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St. Olav's Way, Hiking in Sweden and Norway
The St. Olav's Way starts in Selånger, Sweden, and ends at Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim, Norway. It follows the road Olav traveled in the summer of 1030. It has been a pilgrimage route since the 11th Century.
What to Do in Assisi, Italy
Before your tour of Assisi, take the time to learn a little about the two saints, Francis and Clare, that make this Umbrian town the attraction that it is.
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If you really want to get to know Sweden, visit the heartland, Värmland County. Karlstad, the capital city of Värmland, can be reached in just over two hours by train…