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Sunday, May 12, 2024 |
Greenwich, Great Britain |
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Greenwich Pier on the River Thames in the London borough of Greenwich, UK, is upstream from the London Barrage, and downstream from the heart of London. The name says you are within walking distance of the historic Royal Observatory, Greenwich (now a museum), marking zero degrees longitude, where you can be photographed with one foot in the Eastern hemisphere and one foot in the Western hemisphere. View historic astronomic and navigational tools vital to Britain’s ships since 1675, railways since 1847, and the Prime Meridian since 1884. Read more about Greenwich, Great Britain
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Monday, May 13, 2024 |
At Sea |
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Tuesday, May 14, 2024 |
Tresco Island, Great Britain |
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2:00 PM |
Tresco Island lies 45 km to the WSW of Land’s End, Cornwall, England. It is privately owned, one of five inhabited Isles of Scilly, and is a growing tourist attraction – with its narrow roads, farms, cattle, tilled land, hedgerows and cottages – drawing artists and garden-lovers. The latter visit the world famous Abbey Gardens. Read more about Tresco Island, Great Britain
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Wednesday, May 15, 2024 |
Lundy Island |
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Thursday, May 16, 2024 |
Calf Of Man |
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Thursday, May 16, 2024 |
Douglas, Great Britain |
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8:00 PM |
Douglas, located at the mouth of the River Douglas and a sweeping bay, is the capital and the largest town of the Isle of Man. Douglas has a number of attractions and items of interest, such as the Tower of Refuge, a small castle-like shelter built upon Conister Rock in Douglas Bay that was a sanctuary for shipwrecked sailors. From spring to early autumn, take a trip back in time to when the way of life was much slower. Read more about Douglas, Great Britain
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Friday, May 17, 2024 |
Dublin, Ireland |
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6:00 PM |
This capital and largest city of Ireland is situated on the mid-east coast at the mouth of the River Liffey. Dublin has more green spaces per square kilometre than any other European capital city, with 97% of city residents living within 300 meters of a park area. But Dublin’s greatest draw remains Dubliners themselves, both native-born and blown in. Read more about Dublin, Ireland
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Saturday, May 18, 2024 |
Rathlin Island, Great Britain |
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6:00 PM |
‘L’-shaped Rathlin Island lies off the NW coast of Northern Ireland, just 23 km west of Scotland across the Irish Sea, and 8km north of Ireland mainland. It is part of the United Kingdom. Its population is about 100 inhabitants. Read more about Rathlin Island, Great Britain
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Sunday, May 19, 2024 |
Baile Mor, Iona |
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Sunday, May 19, 2024 |
Staffa Island, Great Britain |
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9:00 PM |
The tiny uninhabited Staffa Island, aka Pillar Island, famous for its fascinating pillar- like rock formations, lies in the inner Hebrides, Scotland. With its coastline displaying columnar basalt such as those on Am Buchaille, amazing sea cliffs, The Colonnade perhaps being the most outstanding, makes the effort of visiting - the island lacks a genuine anchorage - extremely worthwhile. Read more about Staffa Island, Great Britain
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Sunday, May 19, 2024 |
Tobermory, Great Britain |
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Tobermory, the core area of the UNESCO Niagara Escarpment World Biosphere Reserve, is part of the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula at the tip of the Bruce Peninsula in Ontario, Canada - a strip of land separating Lake Huron from Georgian Bay. With its frame houses and twin harbours of "Big Tub" and "Little Tub" the atmosphere is one of a quiet urban village. With many unique wildflowers, it boasts the largest concentration of orchids in North America, and is a perfect getaway spot for naturalists, photographers, divers, hikers, and kayakers looking for that special place. Read more about Tobermory, Great Britain
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Monday, May 20, 2024 |
Tobermory, Great Britain |
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Tobermory, the core area of the UNESCO Niagara Escarpment World Biosphere Reserve, is part of the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula at the tip of the Bruce Peninsula in Ontario, Canada - a strip of land separating Lake Huron from Georgian Bay. With its frame houses and twin harbours of "Big Tub" and "Little Tub" the atmosphere is one of a quiet urban village. With many unique wildflowers, it boasts the largest concentration of orchids in North America, and is a perfect getaway spot for naturalists, photographers, divers, hikers, and kayakers looking for that special place. Read more about Tobermory, Great Britain
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Monday, May 20, 2024 |
Lunga, Treshnish Isl |
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Tuesday, May 21, 2024 |
Am Baile, St Kilda |
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Wednesday, May 22, 2024 |
Stornoway, Great Britain |
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1:00 PM |
Stornoway is an attractive town and the administrative centre of the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. The shape of the town is defined by the harbour, and is home to a beautiful, rugged landscape of rolling grassy hills and crinkly inlets of the sea. Take a leisurely stroll round the harbour and see everything from the ferries to cargo boats and small visiting yachts, as the harbour is definitely an asset to the town. Read more about Stornoway, Great Britain
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Wednesday, May 22, 2024 |
Shiant Islands, Scot |
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Thursday, May 23, 2024 |
Orkney Islands, Great Britain |
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The Orkney Islands, an archipelago of more than 70 islands, graced with temperate weather warmed by the Gulf Stream, feature some of the most dramatic coastal scenery. There are sea cliffs, some over 300m, descending to sooth white-sand beaches. Yet even more fascinating are the more than 1,000 prehistoric sites that have been found here. Read more about Orkney Islands, Great Britain
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Friday, May 24, 2024 |
Orkney Islands, Great Britain |
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The Orkney Islands, an archipelago of more than 70 islands, graced with temperate weather warmed by the Gulf Stream, feature some of the most dramatic coastal scenery. There are sea cliffs, some over 300m, descending to sooth white-sand beaches. Yet even more fascinating are the more than 1,000 prehistoric sites that have been found here. Read more about Orkney Islands, Great Britain
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Friday, May 24, 2024 |
Copinsay, Great Britain |
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1:00 PM |
Copinsasy is one of the smallest of the 70 or so Orkney Islands in north Scotland. It lies just off the east coast of Orkney Mainland. Copinsay is uninhabited since 1958 and managed as a bird reserve. Read more about Copinsay, Great Britain
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Saturday, May 25, 2024 |
Invergordon, Great Britain |
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2:00 PM |
Invergordon is a deepwater port near the entrance of Cromarty Firth, "the seaway to the Scottish Highlands." Inverness, where shopping is great and visitors can see tartans being made, is the capital of the Highlands, and is a half an hour drive from Invergordon. Loch Ness, home of the elusive monster, is just a few kilometres beyond. The town of Invergordon itself is small and modern, and now specialises in the construction of large offshore wind turbines. Read more about Invergordon, Great Britain
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Sunday, May 26, 2024 |
Edinburgh, Great Britain |
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5:00 PM |
Scotland's showcase capital of Edinburgh has a magnificent geographical location, perched on a series of extinct volcanos and rocky crags above the flatlands. The setting is wonderfully striking, as the modern city is often said to be built on seven hills. Both a historic and modern city, this metropolis is home to the largest arts festival in the world. Read more about Edinburgh, Great Britain
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Monday, May 27, 2024 |
Aberdeen, Great Britain |
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8:00 PM |
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Tuesday, May 28, 2024 |
Stroma |
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Wednesday, May 29, 2024 |
Ullapool, Great Britain |
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Ullapool is a small village on the shores of Loch Broom in the Highlands of Scotland, about an hour north of Inverness. It is the largest settlement for many miles around, and is a major tourist destination of Scotland. The North Atlantic Drift passes by Ullapool, bringing mild temperatures. Read more about Ullapool, Great Britain
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Thursday, May 30, 2024 |
Fair Isle, Great Britain |
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Fair Isle is a small island in northern Scotland, lying around halfway between mainland Shetland and the Orkney islands. It is famous for its bird observatory and a traditional style of knitting. The permanent bird observatory was founded in 1948, because of its importance as a bird migration watchpoint and many rare species of bird have been found here. Read more about Fair Isle, Great Britain
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Thursday, May 30, 2024 |
Mousa, Shetland Isla |
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Thursday, May 30, 2024 |
Lerwick, Great Britain |
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Lerwick is the capital and main port of the Shetland Islands, Scotland, located more than 160 km off the north coast of mainland Great Britain. Open to shipping in all weathers, it operates around-the-clock. Lerwick has strong ties with Scandinavian countries, particularly Norway, and this is reflected in the street names of the port. Read more about Lerwick, Great Britain
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Friday, May 31, 2024 |
Lerwick, Great Britain |
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Lerwick is the capital and main port of the Shetland Islands, Scotland, located more than 160 km off the north coast of mainland Great Britain. Open to shipping in all weathers, it operates around-the-clock. Lerwick has strong ties with Scandinavian countries, particularly Norway, and this is reflected in the street names of the port. Read more about Lerwick, Great Britain
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Friday, May 31, 2024 |
Scenic Cruising Isle |
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Saturday, June 1, 2024 |
At Sea |
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Sunday, June 2, 2024 |
Alesund, Norway |
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1:00 PM |
The Norwegian Art Nouveau town of Ålesund could be taken right out of a fairy tale. If you look up as you explore the town, you will discover an abundance of imaginative ornamentation on the fronts of the buildings. Walk up the 418 steps to the top of Mount Aksla and you will be rewarded by unforgettable panoramic views. Read more about Alesund, Norway
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Sunday, June 2, 2024 |
Runde, Norway |
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6:30 PM |
Runde is an island of Norway about 500 km south of the Arctic Circle. It is linked by a series of bridges to other islands and the mainland of Norway. It has 90 inhabitants, many of whom are associated with the Runde Environmental Centre. Read more about Runde, Norway
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Monday, June 3, 2024 |
Trondheim, Norway |
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5:00 PM |
Trondheim, Norway, lies on the south shore of the Trondheimsfjord at the mouth of the river Nidelva. Norway's capital of technology is a lively and historical university town. It is home to the famous Nidaros Cathedral built from 1070 onwards that became a most important pilgrimage site during the Middle Ages. Read more about Trondheim, Norway
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Tuesday, June 4, 2024 |
Exploring The Norweg |
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Wednesday, June 5, 2024 |
Exploring The Norweg |
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Thursday, June 6, 2024 |
Vaeroy |
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Thursday, June 6, 2024 |
Abelvar, Norway |
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7:00 PM |
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Friday, June 7, 2024 |
Svolvaer, Norway |
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2:00 PM |
Arctic Svolvær is one of the main towns in Lofoten, and the administrative centre for the Norway’s Vågan municipality on the island of Austvågøy - the easternmost of the Lofoten chain. The towering islands of the ‘Lofoten Wall’ stretch for more than a hundred miles along Norway¹s coast. In Svolvaer, discover a picturesque harbour overlooking the Vestfjord. Read more about Svolvaer, Norway
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Friday, June 7, 2024 |
Trollfjord |
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Saturday, June 8, 2024 |
Senja |
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Sunday, June 9, 2024 |
Tromsoe, Norway |
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Tromsoe, the home of the famous Northern Lights, is situated a mere 2000 km from the North Pole, on the same latitude as Northern Siberia and Alaska. Most visitors are surprised by the prominence and sophistication of this fascinating port. On offer are high-quality theatre, arts and music, which contrast with the boundless and vast wilderness surrounding the city. Read more about Tromsoe, Norway
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