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Spain: Many motivations draw walkers to the Camino de Santiago de Compostela

The “church of the chickens” is only one of the homespun, non-touristy and somewhat otherworldly attractions found along the Camino de Santiago de Compostela, or the Way of St. James — an ancient pilgrim route supposedly traveled by the apostle to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ on the Iberian peninsula.

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Lonely Londoners looking to open up to strangers

It's a typical urban routine: Sit on the subway, headphones in, fiddling with the smartphone to avoid eye contact with fellow passengers. Now a new campaign called "Talk to me" wants to break that habit and change London's image as one of the loneliest places in Britain.
Central Ireland: Many have called Ballyfin estate Ireland’s finest luxury inn

Ballyfin estate was built in 1826 to impress. And it still does, especially since 2011, when the restored property opened as a boutique hotel.
In Dubrovnik, Croatia, fantasy and reality exist side by side

Dubrovnik is renowned for its defensive wall, towering forts, a characteristic red-tiled roofscape and narrow, climbing streets. It is these qualities that draw the film cameras that have brought Dubrovnik an unusual form of stardom.
Mallorca: Novice cyclists, your eyes will thank you but your backside may not

This Spanish island has a strong cycling pedigree and is an annual training destination for Tour de France riders. For those who haven’t perched on a saddle for years, it's also a great place to get reacquainted with bicycling.
Thermal waters will soothe aches after hiking, biking, climbing in Leukerbad, Switzerland

Leukerbad, a spa town high in the Alps, is all about water, mainly thermal water bubbling from 65 springs that fill the town’s 30 pools. But it is also about needing a soak in those waters after high-altitude outdoor sports.
Frankfurt: Exhibit puts paparazzi squarely in focus
Mont-St-Michel: Tourists, not pilgrims, now flock to the abbey built on rock
Seville: Capital of Spain's Andalusia region offers a swirl of culture
Brittany American Cemetery: More than 4,000 U.S. WWII dead rest in honored glory in France
Oestrich-Winkel: German vintner with American roots enjoys a location that's perfect for Riesling
Turn heads while negotiating turns in a classic car rental in Scotland
Corsica: French isle offers rocky landscapes and unspoiled nature
Jaffa, Israel: Enjoy port-city views and a melting pot of cultures
Gdansk, Poland: 'Jewel of the Baltics' lends itself to exploring on foot
A coffee-tasting in Cambridge, England, is grounds for enjoyment

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Da Vinci's genius is on full view in Nuremberg through Aug. 10

An exhibit at the Quelle-Areal city center in Nuremberg, Germany, gives visitors an up-close and hands-on view of the works created by one of the most influential men in history, Leonardo da Vinci.
Wales: Find books, waterfalls and sci-fi fun from Hay-on-Wye to Cardiff
San Cassiano: Italian park with a villa makes for a perfect place to relax

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