Alesund, Norway
Alesund is a coastal town, a fishing and trading center. One of the city's landmarks is the marble church of Giske-one of the oldest examples of the spread of Christianity in Norway. Alesund was completely destroyed by fire in 1904 and was totaly rebuilded according to the Art Nouveau style. Nowadays Alesund has a unique atmosphere with incredible décors, colorful facades and the turrets that look like it sprang from a medieval fairytale.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam is a beautiful town with the advantages of a big city. It offers many opportunities of nightlife, excellent museums and famous sights. Waterways cross the city and give a sense of romance . Amsterdam has bike lanes, so a bike ride is the ideal way to explore the city.
Brussels (Zeebrugge)
Bruges is the capital of the Flemish area in Belgium. Due to the physical connection to the sea, became a commercial center for European trade on early medieval times and the harbor was filled with goods, even from the Mediterranean countries. Bruges became soon a very wealthy city and a global banking market in those years. At the Historical Center, which is a World Cultural Heritage of Unesco, visitors will see majestic temples of 15th and 16th centuries, mainly of Gothic style. In the main square of Bruges, the Markt, which is filled with quaint cafes and restaurants,dominate two main attractions, the Old Government House and the Steeple-Castle of Belfort.
Djupivogur, Iceland
Located along the rugged southeastern border of Iceland, you’ll discover the quaint village of Djupivogur, marked by its colorful homes and vast landscapes. This coastal gem has Viking origins and is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and birdwatchers. Djupivogur, with history of trading since 1589 and a long history of fishing, lies in a region of incomparable natural beauty. The village is famous in Iceland for being the place with the highest temperature ever recorded in the island, 30.5°C (87°F) in June 1939.
Haugesund, Norway
Haugesund is a town in the county of Rogaland, Norway. The town has during the last 20 years established its position as the main trading centre for Haugaland and southern parts of Hordaland. It has several relatively large shopping centres, considering the size of the town.
Heimaey, Iceland
Heimaey is an Icelandic island, the largest island in the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago, and the largest and most populated island off the Icelandic coast. Keiko the whale from the Free Willy films was in real life flown to Klettsvik Bay on Heimaey as his final home before being freed.
Maloy, Norway
Situated on the eastern side of Vågsøy island, Måløy is one of the country's most important fishing ports. Though a small coastal village of only a few thousand residents, the region surrounding Måløy is big on outdoor activities, fresh seafood and is steeped in history. From lounging on the nearly mile-long silver sand beach Refviksanden - considered one of the country's finest swimming spots - to hiking along the rugged coast and visiting picturesque lighthouses, there are numerous ways to soak in the natural beauty of Norway.
Reykjavik, Iceland
Reykjavik is a perfect town, with plenty of room, clean air, vibrant culture and beautiful environment. The southernmost capital of the world has it all. To enrich your knowledge of the Norwegian and Icelandic culture, visit the National Museum and the wooden buildings of the old city of Reykjavik. Afterwards leave the city behind and drive across landscapes of fire, ice and geysers to indulge in spas, that steam gushes.Don't miss such an ethereal experience.
Southampton, United Kingdom
Southampton is a large city and major port on the south coast of England. It considers to be the cruise capital of Northern Europe and has a long and important maritime history.
The rich city's culture heritage is reflected to the number of museums, such as Southampton Maritime Museum, Tudor House Museum and Sea City Museum. Galleries, open events, festivals, shopping and a great variety of attractions are available, for all interests. This vibrant, multi cultural city wont't disappoint any visitor.