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White architecture in Santorini, Greece - Shutterstock </figcaption></figure></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.dreaminmiles.com/p/santorini-the-island-of-the-volcano?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.dreaminmiles.com/p/santorini-the-island-of-the-volcano?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h4>You can manage your subscription at any time <a href="https://www.dreaminmiles.com/account">here</a> &#8212; quick, simple, and always in your control.</h4><div><hr></div><h3>In today&#8217;s email:</h3><ul><li><p><strong>Santorini The Island of the Volcano</strong></p></li><li><p>The Morocco Road: From the imperial cities to the desert&#8217;s edge</p></li><li><p><strong>Around the World: Seaside Santorini A Taste of the Aegean, </strong>Where are the Blue Domes?,<strong> The Baltic Capitals Route: from Tallinn to Vilnius and a whole lot more&#8230;</strong></p></li><li><p>Seasonal &amp; Special Occasions To Add To Your List</p></li><li><p><strong>Into Orbit</strong><em><strong>: </strong></em><strong>From spy satellite to space telescope: The unlikely origins of NASA&#8217;s Roman Space Telescope</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>From Social Media</strong>: Chinatown Manhattan</p></li><li><p><strong>Travel Grub</strong>:<strong>  The Most Addictive Tomato Recipe from Santorini</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Curious Cove</strong>: Top Things to Do in Santorini, Greece</p></li></ul><div><hr></div><h2>Santorini The Island of the Volcano</h2><p><a href="https://www.visitgreece.gr/en/islands/cyclades/santorini"><span>Santorini, known in ancient times as </span>Thera<span>, is one of the most famous islands in the world. It owes this to its </span>active volcano<span>, in whose caldera you can stay, enjoy exceptional local products, and have a drink or coffee while taking in an unparalleled view. Santorini is located at the southernmost point of the Cyclades and comprises a </span>complex of islands<span>: </span>Thera, Thirasia, Aspronisi, Palea Kameni and Nea Kameni<span>. 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stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Steep stone steps to the deep blue sea, beautiful details of Santorini island, Greece - Shutterstock </figcaption></figure></div><div><hr></div><h2>The Morocco Road: From the imperial cities to the desert&#8217;s edge</h2><p><a href="https://loveotvisit.substack.com/p/the-morocco-road-from-the-imperial">Morocco sits at the north-western corner of Africa, close enough to Europe that on a clear day you can see the coast of Spain from Tangier, yet different in almost every way that matters. It is a country of layers. Berber communities have lived here for thousands of years. Arab dynasties, Andalusian refugees, French and Spanish administrators, and generations of traders on the caravan routes have all left their mark. The result is a place where a single afternoon can carry you past a twelfth-century mosque, a covered market selling saffron and leather, and a mountain village where the pace of life has barely changed in a century.</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://loveotvisit.substack.com/p/the-morocco-road-from-the-imperial" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!8ytZ!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F21e48c40-1698-4ad7-8409-47aea78106d4_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!8ytZ!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F21e48c40-1698-4ad7-8409-47aea78106d4_512x640.png 848w, 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y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">A glorious evening in Chefchaouen, Morocco</figcaption></figure></div><div><hr></div><h2>Around the World</h2><h3><span>Seaside Santorini A Taste of the Aegean</span></h3><p><a href="https://seasidesantorini.com/">Set along the beautiful Perivolos&#8211;Agios Georgios black-sand beaches, Seaside Santorini brings together Mediterranean dining, a vibrant beach and sunset lounge bar, and the unmistakable beauty of the Aegean.</a></p><h3>Where are the Blue Domes?</h3><p><a href="https://www.santorini-view.com/where-are-blue-domes/">The Blue Domes of Santorini are among the most famous and often photographed monuments in the world, with bright blue roofs against the background of whitewashed walls which blend perfectly with the deep blue waters of the Aegean Sea!</a></p><h3>Greece&#8217;s Most Famous Volcanic Beach</h3><p><a href="https://trips2greece.com/greek-islands/red-beach-santorini-complete-guide/">Red Beach Santorini stands out as one of Greece&#8217;s most unique coastal destinations. This volcanic beach gets its name from the deep red cliffs that tower above dark pebbles and sand.</a></p><h3><span>Walk </span>from Fira to Oia</h3><p><a href="https://santorinidave.com/fira-oia-hike">The Fira-to-Oia hike is Santorini&#8217;s best walk and my favorite activity on the island. The route follows the caldera rim through Fira, Firostefani, and Imerovigli before crossing a rugged, exposed trail to Oia</a></p><h3>Santorini Sunset Cruise</h3><p><a href="https://www.manawa.com/en/articles/santorini-sunset-cruise"><span>Perched atop incredible volcanic cliffs and surrounded by the deep blue Aegean Sea, Santorini is one of Greece&#8217;s most iconic destinations. </span></a></p><div><hr></div><h2>The Baltic Capitals Route: from Tallinn to Vilnius</h2><p><a href="https://loveotvisit.substack.com/p/the-baltic-capitals-route-from-tallinn">The three Baltic states &#8212; Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania &#8212; sit along the eastern edge of the Baltic Sea, between Poland and the Gulf of Finland. They are small countries, and you can travel the length of all three by road in a single long day. But that would miss the point. This is a part of Europe that has spent centuries under the rule of others &#8212; Danish, German, Swedish, Polish, and Soviet &#8212; and has held on to its own languages, faiths, and traditions through all of it. The result is a region where the past is close to the surface and easy to reach.</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://loveotvisit.substack.com/p/the-baltic-capitals-route-from-tallinn" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YICv!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17ec638b-82c3-47bb-8031-465edf707e5a_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YICv!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17ec638b-82c3-47bb-8031-465edf707e5a_512x640.png 848w, 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y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption"><strong>Riga, Latvia - Shutterstock</strong></figcaption></figure></div><div><hr></div><h3>Seasonal &amp; Special Occasions To Add To Your List</h3><p><a href="https://www.viator.com/en-GB/blog/Seasonal-and-Special-Occasions/tag21916?pid=P00051448&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link&amp;medium_version=selector&amp;campaign=lovetovisitseasons">Explore this list of seasonal activities not to be missed.</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.viator.com/en-GB/blog/Seasonal-and-Special-Occasions/tag21916?pid=P00051448&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link&amp;medium_version=selector&amp;campaign=lovetovisitseasons" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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exceptional dining and boutique stays to unique experiences that reveal Mallorca&#8217;s culture, nature and local traditions. Designed for travellers seeking a more authentic and refined way to explore, the platform highlights carefully selected places and experiences, including gastronomy, wellness, luxury accommodation, sailing, countryside escapes and cultural discoveries</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://essentiallymallorca.com/en/" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!t9zQ!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffc226cda-1e48-4e7c-bd7f-f1909db1b073_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!t9zQ!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffc226cda-1e48-4e7c-bd7f-f1909db1b073_512x640.png 848w, 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It is a country of layers. Berber communities have lived here for thousands of years. Arab dynasties, Andalusian refugees, French and Spanish administrators, and generations of traders on the caravan routes have all left their mark. The result is a place where a single afternoon can carry you past a twelfth-century mosque, a covered market selling saffron and leather, and a mountain village where the pace of life has barely changed in a century.</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://loveotvisit.substack.com/p/the-morocco-road-from-the-imperial" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!8ytZ!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F21e48c40-1698-4ad7-8409-47aea78106d4_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!8ytZ!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F21e48c40-1698-4ad7-8409-47aea78106d4_512x640.png 848w, 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y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">A glorious evening in Chefchaouen, Morocco</figcaption></figure></div><div><hr></div><h2>Around the World</h2><h3><span>Mallorca&#8217;s Sacred Mountain Sanctuary</span></h3><p><a href="https://santuaridelluc.com/en/"><span>Found in Mallorca&#8217;s dramatic Serra de Tramuntana mountains, the Santuari de Lluc is one of the island&#8217;s most important cultural and spiritual landmarks. Dating back to the 13th century</span></a></p><h3>A Crossroads of Cultures</h3><p><a href="https://roig.com/en/art-and-culture-in-mallorca-a-journey-through-its-historical-heritage/">Thanks to its strategic location in the Mediterranean, the island of Mallorca has been a place of identity for numerous cultures and peoples, who have left their mark, since ancient times.</a></p><h3><span>The Caves of Drach</span></h3><p><a href="https://www.cuevasdeldrach.com/en/">Located on the east coast of Mallorca, more specifically in the town of Porto Cristo, these stunning caves are undoubtedly one of the island&#180;s top tourist attractions, extending for almost 1,200 metres in lengthand reaching a maximum depth of 25 metres below ground level</a></p><h3>Experience the Charm of Palma</h3><p><a href="https://www.theothermallorca.com/mallorca-guide/palma-old-town-port/">Palma offers a vibrant city experience with the advantage of a seafront. Often by-passed until recently, Palma is now becoming a popular city break and base for those wanting a taste of the real Mallorca</a></p><h3>The Serra de Tramuntana</h3><p><a href="https://www.abc-mallorca.com/serra-de-tramuntana/"><span>In 2011, UNESCO World Heritage Site status was awarded to Mallorca&#8217;s magnificent Serra de Tramuntana. This impressive mountain range &#8211; almost 90km long &#8211; forms the backbone of Mallorca, and stretches from Andratx in the southwest to the Cap de Formentor in the far north of the island</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h2>The Baltic Capitals Route: from Tallinn to Vilnius</h2><p><a href="https://loveotvisit.substack.com/p/the-baltic-capitals-route-from-tallinn">The three Baltic states &#8212; Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania &#8212; sit along the eastern edge of the Baltic Sea, between Poland and the Gulf of Finland. They are small countries, and you can travel the length of all three by road in a single long day. But that would miss the point. This is a part of Europe that has spent centuries under the rule of others &#8212; Danish, German, Swedish, Polish, and Soviet &#8212; and has held on to its own languages, faiths, and traditions through all of it. The result is a region where the past is close to the surface and easy to reach.</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://loveotvisit.substack.com/p/the-baltic-capitals-route-from-tallinn" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YICv!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17ec638b-82c3-47bb-8031-465edf707e5a_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YICv!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17ec638b-82c3-47bb-8031-465edf707e5a_512x640.png 848w, 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Available for Roman Space Telescope Interviews</h3><p><a href="https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-ames-experts-available-for-roman-space-telescope-interviews/"><span>NASA&#8217;s Ames Research Center in California&#8217;s Silicon Valley invites media to learn more about NASA&#8217;s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, scheduled to launch Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026, from NASA&#8217;s Kennedy Space Center in Florida</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h3>From Social Media</h3><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1358869310632323&amp;set=g.306880093680316"><span>Castro Salento Italy</span></a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1358869310632323&amp;set=g.306880093680316" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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Media</strong>: The Forth Bridges</p></li><li><p><strong>Travel Grub</strong>:<strong>  Jersey Royals Potatoes - 3 simple ways of cooking</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Curious Cove</strong>: Jersey Channel Islands Hidden Treasures (Travel Review)</p></li></ul><div><hr></div><h2>Jersey in the Quiet Season</h2><p><a href="https://lowseasontraveller.com/destination/jersey-channel-islands">Jersey, the largest of the Channel Islands, is a charming destination that blends British and French influences with stunning natural beauty. Known for its golden beaches, dramatic coastal cliffs, medieval castles, and fresh seafood, the island offers something for every traveler. During the low season, visitors can enjoy peaceful walking trails, historic landmarks, local markets, and authentic island culture without the summer crowds. With its mild climate, breathtaking scenery, and rich heritage, Jersey is an ideal destination for a relaxing and memorable getaway</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://lowseasontraveller.com/destination/jersey-channel-islands" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!770f!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb6a0ddae-909c-4a51-9f86-b74ee63fdf9a_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!770f!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb6a0ddae-909c-4a51-9f86-b74ee63fdf9a_512x640.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!770f!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb6a0ddae-909c-4a51-9f86-b74ee63fdf9a_512x640.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!770f!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb6a0ddae-909c-4a51-9f86-b74ee63fdf9a_512x640.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!770f!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb6a0ddae-909c-4a51-9f86-b74ee63fdf9a_512x640.png" width="512" height="640" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/b6a0ddae-909c-4a51-9f86-b74ee63fdf9a_512x640.png&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:640,&quot;width&quot;:512,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https://lowseasontraveller.com/destination/jersey-channel-islands&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!770f!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb6a0ddae-909c-4a51-9f86-b74ee63fdf9a_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!770f!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb6a0ddae-909c-4a51-9f86-b74ee63fdf9a_512x640.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!770f!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb6a0ddae-909c-4a51-9f86-b74ee63fdf9a_512x640.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!770f!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb6a0ddae-909c-4a51-9f86-b74ee63fdf9a_512x640.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Aerial Drone image of Portelet Bay, Jersey, Channel Islands - Shutterstock</figcaption></figure></div><div><hr></div><h2>The Morocco Road: From the imperial cities to the desert&#8217;s edge</h2><p><a href="https://loveotvisit.substack.com/p/the-morocco-road-from-the-imperial">Morocco sits at the north-western corner of Africa, close enough to Europe that on a clear day you can see the coast of Spain from Tangier, yet different in almost every way that matters. It is a country of layers. Berber communities have lived here for thousands of years. Arab dynasties, Andalusian refugees, French and Spanish administrators, and generations of traders on the caravan routes have all left their mark. The result is a place where a single afternoon can carry you past a twelfth-century mosque, a covered market selling saffron and leather, and a mountain village where the pace of life has barely changed in a century.</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://loveotvisit.substack.com/p/the-morocco-road-from-the-imperial" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!8ytZ!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F21e48c40-1698-4ad7-8409-47aea78106d4_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!8ytZ!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F21e48c40-1698-4ad7-8409-47aea78106d4_512x640.png 848w, 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The Jersey War Tunnels tell the powerful story of the island&#8217;s occupation during World War II through immersive exhibits housed inside more than 1,000 meters of underground tunnels</a></p><h3>Step Back in Time at Mont Orgueil Castle</h3><p><a href="https://www.jerseyheritage.org/visit/places-to-visit/mont-orgueil-castle/">At over 800 years old this Castle is a symbol of Jersey&#8217;s identity, its history is a story of the Norman conquest, French invasion and Jersey&#8217;s long standing connection to the English crown.</a></p><h3>Guided Tour of Corbi&#232;re Lighthouse</h3><p><a href="https://www.jerseyuncovered.com/lighthouse-tours">Experience one of Jersey&#8217;s most iconic landmarks with a guided tour of Corbi&#232;re Lighthouse, perched on a tidal island at the island&#8217;s southwestern tip. Led by an expert Blue Badge Guide, this unique experience takes you across the causeway and inside the historic lighthouse</a></p><h3>The Spirit of Jersey</h3><p><a href="https://www.lamarewineestate.com/">Jersey&#8217;s award-winning sustainable vineyard, distillery &amp; organic cider estate available for exclusive hire for weddings, private gatherings, corporate events, away days &amp; unique experiences.</a></p><h3>Seaside Dining at The Lookout Beach Caf&#233;</h3><p><a href="https://thelookoutjersey.com/"><span>Perched along the shoreline in St. Helier, The Lookout Beach Caf&#233; and Restaurant is one of Jersey&#8217;s favorite spots for relaxed seaside dining. Open year-round, the restaurant serves everything from hearty breakfasts and fresh seafood to afternoon tea</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h2>The Baltic Capitals Route: from Tallinn to Vilnius</h2><p><a href="https://loveotvisit.substack.com/p/the-baltic-capitals-route-from-tallinn">The three Baltic states &#8212; Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania &#8212; sit along the eastern edge of the Baltic Sea, between Poland and the Gulf of Finland. They are small countries, and you can travel the length of all three by road in a single long day. But that would miss the point. This is a part of Europe that has spent centuries under the rule of others &#8212; Danish, German, Swedish, Polish, and Soviet &#8212; and has held on to its own languages, faiths, and traditions through all of it. The result is a region where the past is close to the surface and easy to reach.</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://loveotvisit.substack.com/p/the-baltic-capitals-route-from-tallinn" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YICv!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17ec638b-82c3-47bb-8031-465edf707e5a_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YICv!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17ec638b-82c3-47bb-8031-465edf707e5a_512x640.png 848w, 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y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption"><strong>Riga, Latvia - Shutterstock</strong></figcaption></figure></div><div><hr></div><h3>Seasonal &amp; Special Occasions To Add To Your List</h3><p><a href="https://www.viator.com/en-GB/blog/Seasonal-and-Special-Occasions/tag21916?pid=P00051448&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link&amp;medium_version=selector&amp;campaign=lovetovisitseasons">Explore this list of seasonal activities not to be missed.</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.viator.com/en-GB/blog/Seasonal-and-Special-Occasions/tag21916?pid=P00051448&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link&amp;medium_version=selector&amp;campaign=lovetovisitseasons" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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palaces, elegant canals, historic cathedrals, and remarkable museums. From the iconic Hermitage Museum and Nevsky Prospekt to the city's picturesque bridges and waterfront views, it offers a fascinating blend of imperial history, art, and architecture that captivates travelers from around the world</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/russia/st-petersburg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!y_Ln!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1b46ba86-5f6d-4601-957f-3907e6f9d96d_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!y_Ln!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1b46ba86-5f6d-4601-957f-3907e6f9d96d_512x640.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!y_Ln!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1b46ba86-5f6d-4601-957f-3907e6f9d96d_512x640.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!y_Ln!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1b46ba86-5f6d-4601-957f-3907e6f9d96d_512x640.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!y_Ln!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1b46ba86-5f6d-4601-957f-3907e6f9d96d_512x640.png" width="512" height="640" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/1b46ba86-5f6d-4601-957f-3907e6f9d96d_512x640.png&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:640,&quot;width&quot;:512,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/russia/st-petersburg&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!y_Ln!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1b46ba86-5f6d-4601-957f-3907e6f9d96d_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!y_Ln!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1b46ba86-5f6d-4601-957f-3907e6f9d96d_512x640.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!y_Ln!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1b46ba86-5f6d-4601-957f-3907e6f9d96d_512x640.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!y_Ln!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1b46ba86-5f6d-4601-957f-3907e6f9d96d_512x640.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Kazan Cathedral in St Petersburg, Russia - Shutterstock</figcaption></figure></div><div><hr></div><h2>The Morocco Road: From the imperial cities to the desert&#8217;s edge</h2><p><a href="https://loveotvisit.substack.com/p/the-morocco-road-from-the-imperial">Morocco sits at the north-western corner of Africa, close enough to Europe that on a clear day you can see the coast of Spain from Tangier, yet different in almost every way that matters. It is a country of layers. Berber communities have lived here for thousands of years. Arab dynasties, Andalusian refugees, French and Spanish administrators, and generations of traders on the caravan routes have all left their mark. The result is a place where a single afternoon can carry you past a twelfth-century mosque, a covered market selling saffron and leather, and a mountain village where the pace of life has barely changed in a century.</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://loveotvisit.substack.com/p/the-morocco-road-from-the-imperial" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!8ytZ!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F21e48c40-1698-4ad7-8409-47aea78106d4_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!8ytZ!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F21e48c40-1698-4ad7-8409-47aea78106d4_512x640.png 848w, 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Often known as the &#8220;Russian Versailles,&#8221; it features grand palaces</a></p><h3>Griboyedov Canal Embankment</h3><p><a href="https://en.mostotrest-spb.ru/embankments/naberezhnaya-kanala-griboedova">The Griboyedov Canal Embankment expands between the Moyka River and the Fontanka River in Central District and Admiralteysky District of St. Petersburg.</a></p><h3>Kazan Cathedral</h3><p><a href="https://www.introducingmoscow.com/kazan-cathedral"><span>Located on the corner of Moscow&#8217;s famous Red Square, Kazan Cathedral is a beautiful Russian Orthodox church known for its colorful fa&#231;ade, traditional architecture, and rich history</span></a></p><h3>State Hermitage Museum</h3><p><a href="https://visitrussia.com/guide/hermitage_facts">Located in the heart of St. Petersburg, the State Hermitage Museum is one of the world&#8217;s most famous art museums and a must-visit cultural landmark in Russia</a></p><h3>Catherine Palace in Tsarskoye Selo</h3><p><a href="https://www.tzar.ru/objects/ekaterininsky"><span>Located in Pushkin, about 30 km south of St. Petersburg, Catherine Palace is one of Russia&#8217;s most spectacular imperial landmarks. Built as the summer residence of Russian tsars, this stunning Baroque palace is famous for its lavish decorations</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h2>The Baltic Capitals Route: from Tallinn to Vilnius</h2><p><a href="https://loveotvisit.substack.com/p/the-baltic-capitals-route-from-tallinn">The three Baltic states &#8212; Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania &#8212; sit along the eastern edge of the Baltic Sea, between Poland and the Gulf of Finland. They are small countries, and you can travel the length of all three by road in a single long day. But that would miss the point. This is a part of Europe that has spent centuries under the rule of others &#8212; Danish, German, Swedish, Polish, and Soviet &#8212; and has held on to its own languages, faiths, and traditions through all of it. The result is a region where the past is close to the surface and easy to reach.</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://loveotvisit.substack.com/p/the-baltic-capitals-route-from-tallinn" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YICv!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17ec638b-82c3-47bb-8031-465edf707e5a_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YICv!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17ec638b-82c3-47bb-8031-465edf707e5a_512x640.png 848w, 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Trump will award each of NASA&#8217;s Artemis II crew members the Congressional Space Medal of Honor at 11 a.m. EDT on Friday, Aug. 28, during a ceremony at the agency&#8217;s Johnson Space Center in Houston.</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h3>From Social Media</h3><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=3040572866292923&amp;set=g.3228611273931784"><span>Loch Assynt, Sutherland</span></a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=3040572866292923&amp;set=g.3228611273931784" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!tTYs!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffa21f48c-0c32-4019-83b2-bc425513b502_1536x2048.jpeg 424w, 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href="https://www.dreaminmiles.com/account">here</a> &#8212; quick, simple, and always in your control.</h4><div><hr></div><h3>In today&#8217;s email:</h3><ul><li><p><strong>Life Looks Better in The Bahamas</strong></p></li><li><p>The Morocco Road: From the imperial cities to the desert&#8217;s edge</p></li><li><p><strong>Around the World: The Queens Baths, </strong>Welcome to Twin Brothers,<strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Baltic Capitals Route: from Tallinn to Vilnius and a whole lot more&#8230;</strong></p></li><li><p>Seasonal &amp; Special Occasions To Add To Your List</p></li><li><p><strong>Into Orbit</strong><em><strong>: </strong></em><strong>China&#8217;s Chang&#8217;e 7 moon probe will launch this weekend on the most ambitious lunar mission in history</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>From Social Media</strong>: Greetings from the Riverside Museum in Glasgow.</p></li><li><p><strong>Travel Grub</strong>: <strong> Top 8 BEST Local Eats in The Bahamas You NEED to Try!</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Curious Cove</strong>: BAHAMAS Travel Guide &#127463;&#127480; Everything You Need To Know</p></li></ul><div><hr></div><h2>Life Looks Better in The Bahamas</h2><p><a href="https://www.bahamas.com/">With turquoise waters, soft sandy beaches and a vibrant island culture, The Bahamas is a place where relaxation comes naturally. From peaceful days beside the sea to fresh local flavours, lively communities and unforgettable outdoor experiences, these beautiful islands offer the perfect setting to slow down, have fun and enjoy life at its best.</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.bahamas.com/" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!7LDV!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5e2ab057-81f2-40f5-a77a-10f3f06e1b96_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!7LDV!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5e2ab057-81f2-40f5-a77a-10f3f06e1b96_512x640.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!7LDV!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5e2ab057-81f2-40f5-a77a-10f3f06e1b96_512x640.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!7LDV!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5e2ab057-81f2-40f5-a77a-10f3f06e1b96_512x640.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!7LDV!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5e2ab057-81f2-40f5-a77a-10f3f06e1b96_512x640.png" width="512" height="640" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/5e2ab057-81f2-40f5-a77a-10f3f06e1b96_512x640.png&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:640,&quot;width&quot;:512,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:505780,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https://www.bahamas.com/&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://www.dreaminmiles.com/i/212117365?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5e2ab057-81f2-40f5-a77a-10f3f06e1b96_512x640.png&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!7LDV!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5e2ab057-81f2-40f5-a77a-10f3f06e1b96_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!7LDV!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5e2ab057-81f2-40f5-a77a-10f3f06e1b96_512x640.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!7LDV!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5e2ab057-81f2-40f5-a77a-10f3f06e1b96_512x640.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!7LDV!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5e2ab057-81f2-40f5-a77a-10f3f06e1b96_512x640.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Snorkeling - Shutterstock </figcaption></figure></div><div><hr></div><h2>The Morocco Road: From the imperial cities to the desert&#8217;s edge</h2><p><a href="https://loveotvisit.substack.com/p/the-morocco-road-from-the-imperial">Morocco sits at the north-western corner of Africa, close enough to Europe that on a clear day you can see the coast of Spain from Tangier, yet different in almost every way that matters. It is a country of layers. Berber communities have lived here for thousands of years. Arab dynasties, Andalusian refugees, French and Spanish administrators, and generations of traders on the caravan routes have all left their mark. The result is a place where a single afternoon can carry you past a twelfth-century mosque, a covered market selling saffron and leather, and a mountain village where the pace of life has barely changed in a century.</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://loveotvisit.substack.com/p/the-morocco-road-from-the-imperial" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!8ytZ!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F21e48c40-1698-4ad7-8409-47aea78106d4_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!8ytZ!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F21e48c40-1698-4ad7-8409-47aea78106d4_512x640.png 848w, 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These natural pools (carved by centuries of waves pounding the rock) are filled with dramatic crashing waves, shells, and small sea life that wash over from the Atlantic Ocean.</a></p><h3>Welcome to Twin Brothers</h3><p><a href="https://twinbrothersbahamas.com/">So without further ado, take a walk through our virtual Bahamian delicacies and enjoy the Down home uniqueness that has become widely affiliated with the Twin Brother's Brand.</a></p><h3>Famous for Marine Life</h3><p><a href="https://www.atlantisbahamas.com/things-to-do/marine-habitat"><span>Atlantis Paradise Island is home to one of the world&#8217;s largest open-air marine habitats, with more than 250 marine species, including sharks, rays, barracuda, turtles and the endangered smalltooth sawfish.</span></a></p><h3>Thunderball Grotto</h3><p><a href="https://vitalcharters.com/blog/thunderball-grotto/">Thunderball Grotto is the James Bond snorkel cave off Staniel Cay in the Exumas &#8212; and it&#8217;s all about the tide. Time the slack window on a crewed Exumas charter.</a></p><h3>The Bahamas Beach with Pigs</h3><p><a href="https://www.bahamasairtours.com/bahamas-beach-with-pigs/"><span>Locally known as </span></a><em><a href="https://www.bahamasairtours.com/bahamas-beach-with-pigs/">Big Major Cay. </a></em><a href="https://www.bahamasairtours.com/bahamas-beach-with-pigs/"><span>It s an uninhabited island in the Exuma Cays of the Bahamas. It&#8217;s famous for its unique inhabitants, the Bahamas Swimming Pigs. </span></a></p><div><hr></div><h2>The Baltic Capitals Route: from Tallinn to Vilnius</h2><p><a href="https://loveotvisit.substack.com/p/the-baltic-capitals-route-from-tallinn">The three Baltic states &#8212; Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania &#8212; sit along the eastern edge of the Baltic Sea, between Poland and the Gulf of Finland. They are small countries, and you can travel the length of all three by road in a single long day. But that would miss the point. This is a part of Europe that has spent centuries under the rule of others &#8212; Danish, German, Swedish, Polish, and Soviet &#8212; and has held on to its own languages, faiths, and traditions through all of it. The result is a region where the past is close to the surface and easy to reach.</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://loveotvisit.substack.com/p/the-baltic-capitals-route-from-tallinn" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YICv!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17ec638b-82c3-47bb-8031-465edf707e5a_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YICv!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17ec638b-82c3-47bb-8031-465edf707e5a_512x640.png 848w, 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Africa, close enough to Europe that on a clear day you can see the coast of Spain from Tangier, yet different in almost every way that matters. It is a country of layers. Berber communities have lived here for thousands of years. Arab dynasties, Andalusian refugees, French and Spanish administrators, and generations of traders on the caravan routes have all left their mark. The result is a place where a single afternoon can carry you past a twelfth-century mosque, a covered market selling saffron and leather, and a mountain village where the pace of life has barely changed in a century.</p><p>What makes Morocco stand out is not one landmark but the sheer range of the land itself. In a week you can move from the flat red walls of Marrakech to snow on the peaks of the High Atlas, then down through palm valleys to the stony edge of the Sahara. The cities are dense and busy, but the countryside between them is wide and quiet. This contrast is the whole point of the trip, and it rewards travellers who are willing to slow down and pay attention.</p><p>This route suits people who care about history, craft, and food, and who would rather understand one region well than tick off a long list. It works best if you accept the rhythm of the place: early starts, long lunches, mint tea in the afternoon heat, and evenings that come alive once the sun drops. You do not need to be an experienced traveller, but a little patience and an open mind will carry you a long way here.</p><h3>In This Email:</h3><ul><li><p><strong>The Morocco Road: from the imperial cities to the desert&#8217;s edge - </strong>Below we travel a single, logical loop through the heart of Morocco, from the old imperial cities to the mountains and the desert&#8217;s edge. You will find five places worth real time, a practical day-by-day plan, and clear advice on when to go and how to get there. By the end you should have enough to plan a trip that feels grounded rather than rushed.</p><ul><li><p><strong>Marrakech</strong></p></li><li><p>Fez</p></li><li><p><strong>The High Atlas Mountains and Imlil</strong></p></li><li><p>A&#239;t Benhaddou and the Ounila Valley</p></li><li><p><strong>Chefchaouen</strong></p></li><li><p>Suggested 7-day itinerary</p></li><li><p><strong>When to visit and how to get there</strong></p></li></ul></li></ul><h2><strong>The Morocco Road: From the imperial cities to the desert&#8217;s edge:-</strong></h2>
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subscription at any time <a href="https://www.dreaminmiles.com/account">here</a> &#8212; quick, simple, and always in your control.</h4><div><hr></div><h3>In today&#8217;s email:</h3><ul><li><p>Camden Town London: The Complete Guide for US Visitors (2026)</p></li><li><p>The Baltic Capitals Route: from Tallinn to Vilnius</p></li><li><p><strong>Around the World: The Charm of Old Spitalfields Market, </strong>Inside St Paul&#8217;s Cathedral, <strong>A Slow Journey through Norway&#8217;s Western Fjords and a whole lot more&#8230;</strong></p></li><li><p>Seasonal &amp; Special Occasions To Add To Your List</p></li><li><p><strong>Into Orbit</strong><em><strong>: </strong></em><strong>SpaceX launches its 100th mission of the year, sends Starlink satellites to orbit (video)</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>From Social Media</strong>: The night view of Leicester&#8217;s Town Hall is truly captivating</p></li><li><p><strong>Travel Grub</strong>: <strong> Slow Cooked Beef Stew with Porter</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Curious Cove</strong>: Camden Market London &#8212; 5 Things You Can&#8217;t Miss</p></li></ul><div><hr></div><h2>Camden Town London: The Complete Guide for US Visitors (2026)</h2><p><a href="https://lovetovisitlondon.com/camden-town-london-the-complete-guide-for-us-visitors-2026/"><span>Camden Town London sits just two miles north of the city centre, yet it feels like a world apart. This is one of London&#8217;s most energetic and original neighbourhoods. Markets spill onto canal towpaths. Live music echoes from Victorian venues. Street food arrives from every corner of the world. If you want to see a side of London the typical tourist trail skips, Camden Town delivers every time.</span></a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://lovetovisitlondon.com/camden-town-london-the-complete-guide-for-us-visitors-2026/" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!UgWy!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F44b5408f-2625-4d77-a85d-0a826d0a6c96_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!UgWy!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F44b5408f-2625-4d77-a85d-0a826d0a6c96_512x640.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!UgWy!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F44b5408f-2625-4d77-a85d-0a826d0a6c96_512x640.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!UgWy!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F44b5408f-2625-4d77-a85d-0a826d0a6c96_512x640.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!UgWy!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F44b5408f-2625-4d77-a85d-0a826d0a6c96_512x640.png" width="512" height="640" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/44b5408f-2625-4d77-a85d-0a826d0a6c96_512x640.png&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:640,&quot;width&quot;:512,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https://lovetovisitlondon.com/camden-town-london-the-complete-guide-for-us-visitors-2026/&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!UgWy!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F44b5408f-2625-4d77-a85d-0a826d0a6c96_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!UgWy!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F44b5408f-2625-4d77-a85d-0a826d0a6c96_512x640.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!UgWy!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F44b5408f-2625-4d77-a85d-0a826d0a6c96_512x640.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!UgWy!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F44b5408f-2625-4d77-a85d-0a826d0a6c96_512x640.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Photo: Shutterstock</figcaption></figure></div><div><hr></div><h2>The Baltic Capitals Route: from Tallinn to Vilnius</h2><p><a href="https://loveotvisit.substack.com/p/the-baltic-capitals-route-from-tallinn">The three Baltic states &#8212; Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania &#8212; sit along the eastern edge of the Baltic Sea, between Poland and the Gulf of Finland. They are small countries, and you can travel the length of all three by road in a single long day. But that would miss the point. This is a part of Europe that has spent centuries under the rule of others &#8212; Danish, German, Swedish, Polish, and Soviet &#8212; and has held on to its own languages, faiths, and traditions through all of it. The result is a region where the past is close to the surface and easy to reach.</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://loveotvisit.substack.com/p/the-baltic-capitals-route-from-tallinn" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YICv!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17ec638b-82c3-47bb-8031-465edf707e5a_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YICv!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17ec638b-82c3-47bb-8031-465edf707e5a_512x640.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YICv!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17ec638b-82c3-47bb-8031-465edf707e5a_512x640.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YICv!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17ec638b-82c3-47bb-8031-465edf707e5a_512x640.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YICv!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17ec638b-82c3-47bb-8031-465edf707e5a_512x640.png" width="512" height="640" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/17ec638b-82c3-47bb-8031-465edf707e5a_512x640.png&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:640,&quot;width&quot;:512,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https://loveotvisit.substack.com/p/the-baltic-capitals-route-from-tallinn&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YICv!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17ec638b-82c3-47bb-8031-465edf707e5a_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YICv!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17ec638b-82c3-47bb-8031-465edf707e5a_512x640.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YICv!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17ec638b-82c3-47bb-8031-465edf707e5a_512x640.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YICv!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17ec638b-82c3-47bb-8031-465edf707e5a_512x640.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption"><strong>Riga, Latvia - Shutterstock</strong></figcaption></figure></div><div><hr></div><h2>Around the World</h2><h3>The Charm of Old Spitalfields Market</h3><p><a href="https://www.londonperfect.com/plan-your-trip/things-to-see/markets/old-spitalfields-market.php"><span>Found within a Victorian market hall, Old Spitalfields is a unique assortment of shops, restaurants and seasonal vendors that tempt shoppers with an ever-changing selection of London fare.</span></a></p><h3><span>Inside St Paul&#8217;s Cathedral</span></h3><p><a href="https://www.stpauls.co.uk/visit-us">Standing at the heart of London, St Paul&#8217;s Cathedral is a masterpiece of architecture, heritage, and spirituality. With its world-famous dome, historic galleries, and remarkable interior, the cathedral invites visitors to explore centuries of royal events, national memories, and artistic treasures while enjoying breathtaking views across the city</a></p><h3>A Walk Through Little Venice</h3><p><a href="https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/canals-and-rivers/places-to-visit/little-venice">Little Venice is an oasis of peace and tranquillity. It&#8217;s thought to have been so-named by the poet, Robert Browning. Dozens of narrowboats, day trip boats and water caf&#233;s line this calm stretch where the Grand Union Canal meets the Regent&#8217;s Canal</a></p><h3>Inside Buckingham Palace</h3><p><a href="https://www.rct.uk/visit/buckingham-palace">Buckingham Palace is recognised around the world as the home of the monarch, the focus of national and royal celebrations, as well as the backdrop to the regular Changing the Guard ceremony.</a></p><h3>First Timers Guide to Soho</h3><p><a href="https://thedetailedlocal.com/first-timers-guide-to-soho-london/">Soho is home to younger crowd that enjoys good food, hopping from pub to pub all night and seeing live entertainment (west end shows, live music, etc.)</a></p><div><hr></div><h2>A Slow Journey through Norway&#8217;s Western Fjords</h2><p><a href="https://loveotvisit.substack.com/p/a-slow-journey-through-norways-western">The western coast of Norway is shaped by water and rock. Over thousands of years, glaciers carved long, narrow inlets into the land, leaving behind steep cliffs that drop straight into deep, still fjords. This region, often called Fjord Norway, stretches from the city of Bergen in the south to the mountains and coastline around &#197;lesund and Geiranger in the north. It is a place where small farms still cling to green ledges high above the water, and where ferries and railways remain part of daily life rather than simple tourist attractions.</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://loveotvisit.substack.com/p/a-slow-journey-through-norways-western" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4Fhp!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fef978316-9fc6-4fd2-8e7d-e7343d9a20d2_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4Fhp!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fef978316-9fc6-4fd2-8e7d-e7343d9a20d2_512x640.png 848w, 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y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Colorful Art Nouveau architecture reflecting on Brosundet canal with a traditional Viking ship in &#197;lesund, Norway - Shutterstock</figcaption></figure></div><div><hr></div><h3>Seasonal &amp; Special Occasions To Add To Your List</h3><p><a href="https://www.viator.com/en-GB/blog/Seasonal-and-Special-Occasions/tag21916?pid=P00051448&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link&amp;medium_version=selector&amp;campaign=lovetovisitseasons">Explore this list of seasonal activities not to be missed.</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.viator.com/en-GB/blog/Seasonal-and-Special-Occasions/tag21916?pid=P00051448&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link&amp;medium_version=selector&amp;campaign=lovetovisitseasons" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source 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any time <a href="https://www.dreaminmiles.com/account">here</a> &#8212; quick, simple, and always in your control.</h4><div><hr></div><h3>In today&#8217;s email:</h3><ul><li><p><strong>Namibia: Land of Vastness</strong></p></li><li><p>The Baltic Capitals Route: from Tallinn to Vilnius</p></li><li><p><strong>Around the World: Ancient Art of Twyfelfontein, </strong><span>Maui&#8217;s Hidden Gardens</span>,<strong> </strong></p><p><strong>A Slow Journey through Norway&#8217;s Western Fjords and a whole lot more&#8230;</strong></p></li><li><p>Seasonal &amp; Special Occasions To Add To Your List</p></li><li><p><strong>Into Orbit</strong><em><strong>: </strong></em><strong>It&#8217;s harder to poop in space. Scientists may finally know why</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>From Social Media</strong>: Syracuse, Sicily</p></li><li><p><strong>Travel Grub</strong>: <strong> How to make Ombidi</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Curious Cove</strong>: Namibia Travel Guide: Things You MUST Know Before You Go!</p></li></ul><div><hr></div><h2>Namibia: Land of Vastness</h2><p><a href="https://www.go2africa.com/destinations/namibia/why-go">Namibia is a place where the concept of &#8216;vastness&#8217; can not only be truly comprehended, but also felt. It is of course the gigantic, incomparable sand dunes of the ancient Namib Desert that feature most prominently on a Namibia holiday itinerary. But this Southern African country, lying between the Kalahari and the Atlantic Ocean, has much more up its sleeve.</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.go2africa.com/destinations/namibia/why-go" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!hGBK!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F510d6c2e-a91b-43f2-b2b9-ceb83edafd88_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!hGBK!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F510d6c2e-a91b-43f2-b2b9-ceb83edafd88_512x640.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!hGBK!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F510d6c2e-a91b-43f2-b2b9-ceb83edafd88_512x640.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!hGBK!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F510d6c2e-a91b-43f2-b2b9-ceb83edafd88_512x640.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!hGBK!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F510d6c2e-a91b-43f2-b2b9-ceb83edafd88_512x640.png" width="512" height="640" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/510d6c2e-a91b-43f2-b2b9-ceb83edafd88_512x640.png&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:640,&quot;width&quot;:512,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https://www.go2africa.com/destinations/namibia/why-go&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!hGBK!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F510d6c2e-a91b-43f2-b2b9-ceb83edafd88_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!hGBK!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F510d6c2e-a91b-43f2-b2b9-ceb83edafd88_512x640.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!hGBK!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F510d6c2e-a91b-43f2-b2b9-ceb83edafd88_512x640.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!hGBK!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F510d6c2e-a91b-43f2-b2b9-ceb83edafd88_512x640.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Close-up of a male lion -Panthera leo- drinking from a waterhole in Etosha national Park, Namibia - Shutterstock</figcaption></figure></div><div><hr></div><h2>The Baltic Capitals Route: from Tallinn to Vilnius</h2><p><a href="https://loveotvisit.substack.com/p/the-baltic-capitals-route-from-tallinn">The three Baltic states &#8212; Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania &#8212; sit along the eastern edge of the Baltic Sea, between Poland and the Gulf of Finland. They are small countries, and you can travel the length of all three by road in a single long day. But that would miss the point. This is a part of Europe that has spent centuries under the rule of others &#8212; Danish, German, Swedish, Polish, and Soviet &#8212; and has held on to its own languages, faiths, and traditions through all of it. The result is a region where the past is close to the surface and easy to reach.</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://loveotvisit.substack.com/p/the-baltic-capitals-route-from-tallinn" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YICv!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17ec638b-82c3-47bb-8031-465edf707e5a_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YICv!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17ec638b-82c3-47bb-8031-465edf707e5a_512x640.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YICv!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17ec638b-82c3-47bb-8031-465edf707e5a_512x640.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YICv!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17ec638b-82c3-47bb-8031-465edf707e5a_512x640.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YICv!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17ec638b-82c3-47bb-8031-465edf707e5a_512x640.png" width="512" height="640" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/17ec638b-82c3-47bb-8031-465edf707e5a_512x640.png&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:640,&quot;width&quot;:512,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https://loveotvisit.substack.com/p/the-baltic-capitals-route-from-tallinn&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YICv!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17ec638b-82c3-47bb-8031-465edf707e5a_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YICv!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17ec638b-82c3-47bb-8031-465edf707e5a_512x640.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YICv!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17ec638b-82c3-47bb-8031-465edf707e5a_512x640.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YICv!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17ec638b-82c3-47bb-8031-465edf707e5a_512x640.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption"><strong>Riga, Latvia - Shutterstock</strong></figcaption></figure></div><div><hr></div><h2>Around the World</h2><h3>Ancient Art of Twyfelfontein</h3><p><a href="https://www.siyabona.com/twyfelfonteins-art-rock-engravings.html">One of Namibia&#8217;s most picturesque attractions, the rock engravings at Twyfelfontein date back between 2 000 to 10 000 years ago and provide wonderful insight into the history of the area and the people that lived there.</a></p><h3>Maui&#8217;s Hidden Gardens</h3><p><a href="https://thekingsgardensmaui.com/">The King&#8217;s Gardens Maui offers a different side of the island, where nature, history and local culture come together. Set within a lush rainforest, this guided experience takes visitors on an easy walk to a beautiful waterfall, through ancient royal grounds and into a working cacao farm.</a></p><h3>Etosha National Park</h3><p><a href="https://etoshanationalpark.co.za/"><span>The landscape is unique and varied and subsequently home to a wide variety of animals. For example lion, elephant, leopard, giraffe, cheetah, hyena, springbok, two kinds of zebra, eland and many more species of wildlife are found here.</span></a></p><h3>A Hot Air Balloon Adventure</h3><p><a href="https://balloon-safaris.com/">At sunrise, in the world&#8217;s oldest desert, witness a spectacular hot air balloon inflation, and set out on the flight of a lifetime&#8230;</a></p><h3>Namibia&#8217;s Iconic Desert Wonderland</h3><p><a href="https://www.privatetourscapetown.com/guides/sossusvlei-namibia-guide"><span>Sossusvlei is one of Namibia&#8217;s most breathtaking natural attractions, renowned for its towering red sand dunes, striking white clay pans, and unforgettable desert scenery.</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h2>A Slow Journey through Norway&#8217;s Western Fjords</h2><p><a href="https://loveotvisit.substack.com/p/a-slow-journey-through-norways-western">The western coast of Norway is shaped by water and rock. Over thousands of years, glaciers carved long, narrow inlets into the land, leaving behind steep cliffs that drop straight into deep, still fjords. This region, often called Fjord Norway, stretches from the city of Bergen in the south to the mountains and coastline around &#197;lesund and Geiranger in the north. It is a place where small farms still cling to green ledges high above the water, and where ferries and railways remain part of daily life rather than simple tourist attractions.</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://loveotvisit.substack.com/p/a-slow-journey-through-norways-western" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4Fhp!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fef978316-9fc6-4fd2-8e7d-e7343d9a20d2_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4Fhp!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fef978316-9fc6-4fd2-8e7d-e7343d9a20d2_512x640.png 848w, 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NASA scientists Bertrand Mennesson and Vanessa Bailey explain how Roman&#8217;s wide view will spot as many as 100,000 new exoplanets in a galactic census that will change how we understand planetary system formation.</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h3>From Social Media</h3><p><a href="https://loveotvisit.substack.com/publish/post/208949888?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fdetail%2F208664884"><span>Syracuse, Sicily - On the southeastern coast, Syracuse stands as a testament to ancient grandeur</span></a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://loveotvisit.substack.com/publish/post/208949888?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fdetail%2F208664884" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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Vilnius</p></li><li><p><strong>Around the World: Bali Night Safari, </strong>Visiting Tanah Lot Temple,</p><p><strong>A Slow Journey through Norway&#8217;s Western Fjords and a whole lot more&#8230;</strong></p></li><li><p>Seasonal &amp; Special Occasions To Add To Your List</p></li><li><p><strong>Into Orbit</strong><em><strong>: </strong></em><strong>&#8216;This is unprecedented&#8217;: Why the Pentagon&#8217;s recent UFO file releases are so important</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>From Social Media</strong>: <span>Sirmione, Italy</span></p></li><li><p><strong>Travel Grub</strong>: <strong> What to eat in BALI</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Curious Cove</strong>: BALI: A Tropical Paradise | Full Travel Guide 2026</p></li></ul><div><hr></div><h2>Bali: A Tropical Escape</h2><p><a href="https://www.tui.co.uk/destinations/asia/indonesia/bali/holidays-bali.html">Bali is one of Indonesia's most popular holiday destinations, renowned for its beautiful beaches, lush rice terraces, ancient temples and laid-back atmosphere. Whether you're looking to unwind at a luxury resort, explore traditional villages, catch world-class surf or enjoy vibrant nightlife, the island offers something for every type of traveller. With its warm climate, welcoming culture and stunning natural scenery, Bali is an ideal choice for a tropical escape</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.tui.co.uk/destinations/asia/indonesia/bali/holidays-bali.html" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!EcL5!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F25833d72-37ba-4808-a240-dafe0074098c_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!EcL5!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F25833d72-37ba-4808-a240-dafe0074098c_512x640.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!EcL5!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F25833d72-37ba-4808-a240-dafe0074098c_512x640.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!EcL5!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F25833d72-37ba-4808-a240-dafe0074098c_512x640.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!EcL5!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F25833d72-37ba-4808-a240-dafe0074098c_512x640.png" width="512" height="640" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/25833d72-37ba-4808-a240-dafe0074098c_512x640.png&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:640,&quot;width&quot;:512,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https://www.tui.co.uk/destinations/asia/indonesia/bali/holidays-bali.html&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!EcL5!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F25833d72-37ba-4808-a240-dafe0074098c_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!EcL5!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F25833d72-37ba-4808-a240-dafe0074098c_512x640.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!EcL5!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F25833d72-37ba-4808-a240-dafe0074098c_512x640.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!EcL5!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F25833d72-37ba-4808-a240-dafe0074098c_512x640.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Back of girl traveler wearing hat on the beach among the rocks on Bali island - Shutterstock</figcaption></figure></div><div><hr></div><h2>The Baltic Capitals Route: from Tallinn to Vilnius</h2><p><a href="https://loveotvisit.substack.com/p/the-baltic-capitals-route-from-tallinn">The three Baltic states &#8212; Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania &#8212; sit along the eastern edge of the Baltic Sea, between Poland and the Gulf of Finland. They are small countries, and you can travel the length of all three by road in a single long day. But that would miss the point. This is a part of Europe that has spent centuries under the rule of others &#8212; Danish, German, Swedish, Polish, and Soviet &#8212; and has held on to its own languages, faiths, and traditions through all of it. The result is a region where the past is close to the surface and easy to reach.</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://loveotvisit.substack.com/p/the-baltic-capitals-route-from-tallinn" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YICv!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17ec638b-82c3-47bb-8031-465edf707e5a_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YICv!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17ec638b-82c3-47bb-8031-465edf707e5a_512x640.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YICv!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17ec638b-82c3-47bb-8031-465edf707e5a_512x640.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YICv!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17ec638b-82c3-47bb-8031-465edf707e5a_512x640.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YICv!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17ec638b-82c3-47bb-8031-465edf707e5a_512x640.png" width="512" height="640" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/17ec638b-82c3-47bb-8031-465edf707e5a_512x640.png&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:640,&quot;width&quot;:512,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https://loveotvisit.substack.com/p/the-baltic-capitals-route-from-tallinn&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YICv!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17ec638b-82c3-47bb-8031-465edf707e5a_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YICv!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17ec638b-82c3-47bb-8031-465edf707e5a_512x640.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YICv!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17ec638b-82c3-47bb-8031-465edf707e5a_512x640.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YICv!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17ec638b-82c3-47bb-8031-465edf707e5a_512x640.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption"><strong>Riga, Latvia - Shutterstock</strong></figcaption></figure></div><div><hr></div><h2>Around the World</h2><h3>Bali Night Safari</h3><p><a href="https://tamansafari.com/taman-safari-bali/safari-adventure/night-safari-package/">This mesmerizing Night Safari Package is available every day! From witnessing zebras, elephants, and giraffes interacting with each other. Don&#8217;t miss the opportunity to watch the king of the jungle and fierce tigers roaming freely and approaching you as they please.</a></p><h3>Visiting Tanah Lot Temple</h3><p><a href="https://www.thebalitravels.com/tanah-lot-temple/">When I think of Bali, one of the first images that comes to mind is Tanah Lot Temple&#8212;that iconic sea temple perched on a rocky outcrop, surrounded by crashing waves.</a></p><h3>Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary</h3><p><a href="https://monkeyforestubud.com/"><span>The Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary is a nature reserve and temple complex in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia. It is also known as the Ubud Monkey Forest. The Sanctuary is home to over 1260 long-tailed macaques, who are considered sacred by the local Balinese people.</span></a></p><h3>Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park</h3><p><a href="https://www.gwkbali.com/">Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) Cultural Park is one of Bali&#8217;s most impressive attractions, featuring the iconic statue of Lord Vishnu riding the mythical Garuda bird.</a></p><h3>A Beachfront Dining Experience</h3><p><a href="https://almostlanding-bali.com/jimbaran-seafood-eat/"><span>Jimbaran Bay is one of Bali&#8217;s best places to enjoy fresh seafood with your feet in the sand. The beachfront restaurants serve freshly caught fish, prawns, lobster and squid, typically grilled over coconut husks and accompanied by traditional Balinese sauces</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h2>A Slow Journey through Norway&#8217;s Western Fjords</h2><p><a href="https://loveotvisit.substack.com/p/a-slow-journey-through-norways-western">The western coast of Norway is shaped by water and rock. Over thousands of years, glaciers carved long, narrow inlets into the land, leaving behind steep cliffs that drop straight into deep, still fjords. This region, often called Fjord Norway, stretches from the city of Bergen in the south to the mountains and coastline around &#197;lesund and Geiranger in the north. It is a place where small farms still cling to green ledges high above the water, and where ferries and railways remain part of daily life rather than simple tourist attractions.</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://loveotvisit.substack.com/p/a-slow-journey-through-norways-western" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4Fhp!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fef978316-9fc6-4fd2-8e7d-e7343d9a20d2_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4Fhp!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fef978316-9fc6-4fd2-8e7d-e7343d9a20d2_512x640.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4Fhp!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fef978316-9fc6-4fd2-8e7d-e7343d9a20d2_512x640.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4Fhp!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fef978316-9fc6-4fd2-8e7d-e7343d9a20d2_512x640.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4Fhp!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fef978316-9fc6-4fd2-8e7d-e7343d9a20d2_512x640.png" width="512" height="640" 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https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4Fhp!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fef978316-9fc6-4fd2-8e7d-e7343d9a20d2_512x640.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4Fhp!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fef978316-9fc6-4fd2-8e7d-e7343d9a20d2_512x640.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4Fhp!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fef978316-9fc6-4fd2-8e7d-e7343d9a20d2_512x640.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" 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y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Colorful Art Nouveau architecture reflecting on Brosundet canal with a traditional Viking ship in &#197;lesund, Norway - Shutterstock</figcaption></figure></div><div><hr></div><h3>Seasonal &amp; Special Occasions To Add To Your List</h3><p><a href="https://www.viator.com/en-GB/blog/Seasonal-and-Special-Occasions/tag21916?pid=P00051448&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link&amp;medium_version=selector&amp;campaign=lovetovisitseasons">Explore this list of seasonal activities not to be missed.</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.viator.com/en-GB/blog/Seasonal-and-Special-Occasions/tag21916?pid=P00051448&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link&amp;medium_version=selector&amp;campaign=lovetovisitseasons" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source 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href="https://www.space.com/space-exploration/search-for-life/this-is-unprecedented-why-the-pentagons-recent-ufo-file-releases-are-so-important"><span>is out there." But at the same time, inquiring minds are immersed today in finding out whether or not the </span></a><em><a href="https://www.space.com/space-exploration/search-for-life/this-is-unprecedented-why-the-pentagons-recent-ufo-file-releases-are-so-important">proof</a></em><a href="https://www.space.com/space-exploration/search-for-life/this-is-unprecedented-why-the-pentagons-recent-ufo-file-releases-are-so-important"><span> is out there &#8212; specifically, proof that at least some unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) come from somewhere beyond Earth.</span></a></p><h3>NASA, ESA Astronauts Ready for Tuesday&#8217;s Antenna Swap Spacewalk</h3><p><a href="https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/spacestation/2026/08/17/nasa-esa-astronauts-ready-for-tuesdays-antenna-swap-spacewalk/"><span>The </span>Expedition 75<span> crew has completed preparations and mission managers are go for a spacewalk to swap out a high-speed antenna outside the </span>International Space Station<span> on Tuesday. Meanwhile, there was still time on Monday&#8217;s research schedule for cardiac research, artificial intelligence tests, and Earth observations.</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h3>From Social Media</h3><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1528127495993414&amp;set=g.306880093680316"><span>Sirmione, Italy</span></a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1528127495993414&amp;set=g.306880093680316" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!rhB6!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5e75e1cd-4c13-4881-9bc3-2d34f4796eb5_2048x1536.jpeg 424w, 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Whether you want to relax beneath the warm island sun, explore fascinating history, enjoy delicious food or experience the beauty of nature, Cyprus is ready to leave you with memories that last a lifetime.</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.visitcyprus.com/" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!TzQQ!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fde393e4c-7f68-41ef-b917-4945d744dfe5_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!TzQQ!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fde393e4c-7f68-41ef-b917-4945d744dfe5_512x640.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!TzQQ!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fde393e4c-7f68-41ef-b917-4945d744dfe5_512x640.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!TzQQ!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fde393e4c-7f68-41ef-b917-4945d744dfe5_512x640.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!TzQQ!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fde393e4c-7f68-41ef-b917-4945d744dfe5_512x640.png" width="512" height="640" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/de393e4c-7f68-41ef-b917-4945d744dfe5_512x640.png&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:640,&quot;width&quot;:512,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:642144,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https://www.visitcyprus.com/&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://www.dreaminmiles.com/i/211396675?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fde393e4c-7f68-41ef-b917-4945d744dfe5_512x640.png&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!TzQQ!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fde393e4c-7f68-41ef-b917-4945d744dfe5_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!TzQQ!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fde393e4c-7f68-41ef-b917-4945d744dfe5_512x640.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!TzQQ!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fde393e4c-7f68-41ef-b917-4945d744dfe5_512x640.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!TzQQ!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fde393e4c-7f68-41ef-b917-4945d744dfe5_512x640.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Aerial view of Coral Bay beach - popular beach with clear sea water and comfortable sandy beach, many tourists, sunbeds with umbrellas in Peyia village, Cyprus - Shutterstock </figcaption></figure></div><div><hr></div><h2>The Baltic Capitals Route: from Tallinn to Vilnius</h2><p><a href="https://loveotvisit.substack.com/p/the-baltic-capitals-route-from-tallinn">The three Baltic states &#8212; Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania &#8212; sit along the eastern edge of the Baltic Sea, between Poland and the Gulf of Finland. They are small countries, and you can travel the length of all three by road in a single long day. But that would miss the point. This is a part of Europe that has spent centuries under the rule of others &#8212; Danish, German, Swedish, Polish, and Soviet &#8212; and has held on to its own languages, faiths, and traditions through all of it. The result is a region where the past is close to the surface and easy to reach.</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://loveotvisit.substack.com/p/the-baltic-capitals-route-from-tallinn" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YICv!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17ec638b-82c3-47bb-8031-465edf707e5a_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YICv!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17ec638b-82c3-47bb-8031-465edf707e5a_512x640.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YICv!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17ec638b-82c3-47bb-8031-465edf707e5a_512x640.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YICv!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17ec638b-82c3-47bb-8031-465edf707e5a_512x640.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YICv!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17ec638b-82c3-47bb-8031-465edf707e5a_512x640.png" width="512" height="640" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/17ec638b-82c3-47bb-8031-465edf707e5a_512x640.png&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:640,&quot;width&quot;:512,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https://loveotvisit.substack.com/p/the-baltic-capitals-route-from-tallinn&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YICv!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17ec638b-82c3-47bb-8031-465edf707e5a_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YICv!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17ec638b-82c3-47bb-8031-465edf707e5a_512x640.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YICv!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17ec638b-82c3-47bb-8031-465edf707e5a_512x640.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YICv!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17ec638b-82c3-47bb-8031-465edf707e5a_512x640.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption"><strong>Riga, Latvia - Shutterstock</strong></figcaption></figure></div><div><hr></div><h2>Around the World</h2><h3>Kolossi Castle</h3><p><a href="https://www.historyhit.com/locations/kolossi-castle/"><span>During the Middle Ages, the location of Kolossi held great strategic importance, with the facilities for producing sugar from the local sugarcane &#8211; one of Cyprus&#8217; main exports at the time.</span></a></p><h3><span>Choirokoitia Archaeological Site</span></h3><p><a href="https://larnakaregion.com/directory/product/choirokoitia-archaeological-site-neolithic-settlement">Located 35km from the main city of Larnaka, just off the Larnaka &#8211; Lemesos highway, the archaeological site of Choirokoitia is a remarkably well-preserved settlement from the Neolithic Age that has been a listed UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1998.</a></p><h3>Fig Tree Bay</h3><p><a href="https://www.chatcyprus.org/fig-tree-bay/">The beach gets its name from an ancient fig tree that has stood here since the 17th century &#8212; a lone survivor from when eastern traders passed through this coastline. It&#8217;s still there today, and still the unofficial meeting point for visitors.</a></p><h3>The Famous Sea Caves</h3><p><a href="https://www.loveayianapa.com/ayia-napa-sea-caves.html">The Ayia Napa sea caves are a must see landmark along the stunning coastline at the edge of Ayia Napa. Marking the start of the Cape Greco national forest park, there are impressive rock bridges, hidden caves and tunnels.</a></p><h3>A Mythical Place for Romance</h3><p><a href="https://theislandofcyprus.com/aphrodite-rock/"><span>Legend has it that Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty, was born from the waves of the Mediterranean Sea near this very spot. For centuries, people have traveled to Aphrodite&#8217;s Rock to seek her blessings for romance and love.</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h2>A Slow Journey through Norway&#8217;s Western Fjords</h2><p><a href="https://loveotvisit.substack.com/p/a-slow-journey-through-norways-western">The western coast of Norway is shaped by water and rock. Over thousands of years, glaciers carved long, narrow inlets into the land, leaving behind steep cliffs that drop straight into deep, still fjords. This region, often called Fjord Norway, stretches from the city of Bergen in the south to the mountains and coastline around &#197;lesund and Geiranger in the north. It is a place where small farms still cling to green ledges high above the water, and where ferries and railways remain part of daily life rather than simple tourist attractions.</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://loveotvisit.substack.com/p/a-slow-journey-through-norways-western" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4Fhp!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fef978316-9fc6-4fd2-8e7d-e7343d9a20d2_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4Fhp!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fef978316-9fc6-4fd2-8e7d-e7343d9a20d2_512x640.png 848w, 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y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><div><hr></div><h3>Seasonal &amp; Special Occasions To Add To Your List</h3><p><a href="https://www.viator.com/en-GB/blog/Seasonal-and-Special-Occasions/tag21916?pid=P00051448&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link&amp;medium_version=selector&amp;campaign=lovetovisitseasons">Explore this list of seasonal activities not to be missed.</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.viator.com/en-GB/blog/Seasonal-and-Special-Occasions/tag21916?pid=P00051448&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link&amp;medium_version=selector&amp;campaign=lovetovisitseasons" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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Lunar phases 2026</h3><p><a href="https://www.space.com/18880-moon-phases.html"><span>Moon phases reveal the passage of time in the night sky. Some nights when we look up at </span>the moon<span>, it is full and bright; sometimes it is just a sliver of silvery light.</span></a></p><h3>Milky Way over Yellowstone</h3><p><a href="https://science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod/apod-2026-august-16-milky-way-over-yellowstone/"><span>The Milky Way was not created by an evaporating lake. 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Wander through the lively streets of Istanbul, admire the unique scenery of Cappadocia, relax beside the turquoise Mediterranean or explore fascinating archaeological sites. With delicious food, welcoming traditions and something to enjoy in every season, Turkey offers an inspiring holiday for every type of traveller.</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.advantour.com/turkey/" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vqHg!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F71a036cf-f9d7-4ebf-823d-c0458265f92b_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vqHg!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F71a036cf-f9d7-4ebf-823d-c0458265f92b_512x640.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vqHg!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F71a036cf-f9d7-4ebf-823d-c0458265f92b_512x640.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vqHg!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F71a036cf-f9d7-4ebf-823d-c0458265f92b_512x640.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vqHg!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F71a036cf-f9d7-4ebf-823d-c0458265f92b_512x640.png" width="512" height="640" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/71a036cf-f9d7-4ebf-823d-c0458265f92b_512x640.png&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:640,&quot;width&quot;:512,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:465183,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https://www.advantour.com/turkey/&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://www.dreaminmiles.com/i/211168171?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F71a036cf-f9d7-4ebf-823d-c0458265f92b_512x640.png&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vqHg!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F71a036cf-f9d7-4ebf-823d-c0458265f92b_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vqHg!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F71a036cf-f9d7-4ebf-823d-c0458265f92b_512x640.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vqHg!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F71a036cf-f9d7-4ebf-823d-c0458265f92b_512x640.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vqHg!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F71a036cf-f9d7-4ebf-823d-c0458265f92b_512x640.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">The shopping center view in Antalya City of Turkey - Shutterstock </figcaption></figure></div><div><hr></div><h2>The Baltic Capitals Route: from Tallinn to Vilnius</h2><p><a href="https://loveotvisit.substack.com/p/the-baltic-capitals-route-from-tallinn">The three Baltic states &#8212; Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania &#8212; sit along the eastern edge of the Baltic Sea, between Poland and the Gulf of Finland. They are small countries, and you can travel the length of all three by road in a single long day. But that would miss the point. This is a part of Europe that has spent centuries under the rule of others &#8212; Danish, German, Swedish, Polish, and Soviet &#8212; and has held on to its own languages, faiths, and traditions through all of it. The result is a region where the past is close to the surface and easy to reach.</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://loveotvisit.substack.com/p/the-baltic-capitals-route-from-tallinn" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YICv!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17ec638b-82c3-47bb-8031-465edf707e5a_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YICv!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17ec638b-82c3-47bb-8031-465edf707e5a_512x640.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YICv!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17ec638b-82c3-47bb-8031-465edf707e5a_512x640.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YICv!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17ec638b-82c3-47bb-8031-465edf707e5a_512x640.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YICv!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17ec638b-82c3-47bb-8031-465edf707e5a_512x640.png" width="512" height="640" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/17ec638b-82c3-47bb-8031-465edf707e5a_512x640.png&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:640,&quot;width&quot;:512,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https://loveotvisit.substack.com/p/the-baltic-capitals-route-from-tallinn&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YICv!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17ec638b-82c3-47bb-8031-465edf707e5a_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YICv!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17ec638b-82c3-47bb-8031-465edf707e5a_512x640.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YICv!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17ec638b-82c3-47bb-8031-465edf707e5a_512x640.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YICv!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17ec638b-82c3-47bb-8031-465edf707e5a_512x640.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption"><strong>Riga, Latvia - Shutterstock</strong></figcaption></figure></div><div><hr></div><h2>Around the World</h2><h3>Above the Fairy Chimneys</h3><p><a href="http://www.fairychimneys.com/"><span>Rise above the otherworldly landscapes of Cappadocia and enjoy a breathtaking view from the sky. As the sun rises, colourful hot air balloons float above the famous Fairy Chimneys, valleys and rocky formations</span></a></p><h3>A Unique Tranquility Experience</h3><p><a href="https://ottomanhamam.com/">Welcome to Ottoman Hamam, where the timeless tradition of the Turkish bath meets modern comfort and luxury. Inspired by the grandeur of the Ottoman Empire, we invite you to experience a journey of purification and renewal.</a></p><h3>Turkey Scuba Diving Tours</h3><p><a href="https://myturkeyadventure.com/s/turkey-scuba-diving-tours"><span>Turkey, a nation cradled by four seas, presents a scuba diving landscape that is as diverse and rich as its history. The star attractions for divers are the </span>Aegean<span> and </span>Mediterranean<span> coastlines, a sprawling expanse known as the Turquoise Coast.</span></a></p><h3>Sail Along the Turquoise Coast</h3><p><a href="https://www.antalyaboattour.com/daily-yacht-tours/">Set sail from Antalya and enjoy a beautiful day on Turkey&#8217;s Mediterranean coast. Cruise across clear turquoise waters, soak up the sunshine and admire the stunning coastline from the sea</a></p><h3>The Best Cave Hotel in Cappadocia</h3><p><a href="https://www.stokedtotravel.com/sultan-cave-suites-cappadocia-cave-hotel/"><span>Sultan Cave Suites is easily the best cave hotel in Cappadocia and staying here was one of my favourite ever travel experiences. It became famous on Instagram for its roof terrace and the incredible viewpoint it offers to see the hot air balloons at sunrise in Cappadocia.</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h2>A Slow Journey through Norway&#8217;s Western Fjords</h2><p><a href="https://loveotvisit.substack.com/p/a-slow-journey-through-norways-western">The western coast of Norway is shaped by water and rock. Over thousands of years, glaciers carved long, narrow inlets into the land, leaving behind steep cliffs that drop straight into deep, still fjords. This region, often called Fjord Norway, stretches from the city of Bergen in the south to the mountains and coastline around &#197;lesund and Geiranger in the north. It is a place where small farms still cling to green ledges high above the water, and where ferries and railways remain part of daily life rather than simple tourist attractions.</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://loveotvisit.substack.com/p/a-slow-journey-through-norways-western" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4Fhp!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fef978316-9fc6-4fd2-8e7d-e7343d9a20d2_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4Fhp!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fef978316-9fc6-4fd2-8e7d-e7343d9a20d2_512x640.png 848w, 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y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><div><hr></div><h3>Seasonal &amp; Special Occasions To Add To Your List</h3><p><a href="https://www.viator.com/en-GB/blog/Seasonal-and-Special-Occasions/tag21916?pid=P00051448&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link&amp;medium_version=selector&amp;campaign=lovetovisitseasons">Explore this list of seasonal activities not to be missed.</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.viator.com/en-GB/blog/Seasonal-and-Special-Occasions/tag21916?pid=P00051448&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link&amp;medium_version=selector&amp;campaign=lovetovisitseasons" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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]]></title><description><![CDATA[A slow week through medieval old towns, quiet forests, and one of Europe&#8217;s most moving sacred sites]]></description><link>https://www.dreaminmiles.com/p/the-baltic-capitals-route-from-tallinn</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.dreaminmiles.com/p/the-baltic-capitals-route-from-tallinn</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Narrative Nomad]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:01:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YICv!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17ec638b-82c3-47bb-8031-465edf707e5a_512x640.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" 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Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania &#8212; sit along the eastern edge of the Baltic Sea, between Poland and the Gulf of Finland. They are small countries, and you can travel the length of all three by road in a single long day. But that would miss the point. This is a part of Europe that has spent centuries under the rule of others &#8212; Danish, German, Swedish, Polish, and Soviet &#8212; and has held on to its own languages, faiths, and traditions through all of it. The result is a region where the past is close to the surface and easy to reach.</p><p>What makes the Baltics different from more familiar corners of Europe is the balance between grandeur and calm. The old towns of Tallinn, Riga, and Vilnius are among the best preserved in Europe, yet they rarely feel crowded. You can stand in a medieval square in the early morning and hear little more than church bells and footsteps. Prices are lower than in Western Europe, distances are short, and the people are used to visitors without being defined by them. It is a place built for travellers who prefer to look closely rather than tick off a long list.</p><p>This route suits anyone who values history, architecture, and quiet time in equal measure. It moves from north to south, from the Gothic spires of Estonia to the baroque churches of Lithuania, with forests, coastline, and a remarkable hilltop shrine along the way. You do not need to rush it, and you will get more from it if you do not.</p><h3>In This Email:</h3><ul><li><p><strong>The Baltic Capitals Route: from Tallinn to Vilnius - </strong> Let&#8217;s walk through five places that capture the spirit of the Baltic states, from their capital cities to a national park and a sacred hill covered in crosses with a practical seven-day itinerary, advice on when to visit, and clear guidance on how to travel between the three countries. 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manage your subscription at any time <a href="https://www.dreaminmiles.com/account">here</a> &#8212; quick, simple, and always in your control.</h4><div><hr></div><h3>In today&#8217;s email:</h3><ul><li><p><strong>Welcome to the Golden Isles</strong></p></li><li><p>A slow journey through Norway&#8217;s Western Fjords</p></li><li><p><strong>Around the World: St. Simons Lighthouse, </strong>A Glimpse into Georgia&#8217;s Colonial Past, <strong>Madeira beyond the Coast  and a whole lot more&#8230;</strong></p></li><li><p>Seasonal &amp; Special Occasions To Add To Your List</p></li><li><p><strong>Into Orbit</strong><em><strong>: </strong></em><strong>Farthest &#8216;black hole star&#8217; ever found could help solve the James Webb Space Telescope&#8217;s little red dot mystery</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>From Social Media</strong>: The Conero Riviera is the stretch of Adriatic coastline shaped by Monte Conero</p></li><li><p><strong>Travel Grub</strong>: <strong>Ajapsandali Recipe: Georgian Eggplant Stew</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Curious Cove</strong>: Georgia&#8217;s Golden Isles: Lively Beach Towns and Untouched Wilderness</p></li></ul><div><hr></div><h2>Welcome to the Golden Isles</h2><p><a href="https://www.goldenisles.com/">Located on the Georgia coast, midway between Savannah, GA, and Jacksonville, FL, lie four beautiful barrier islands--St. Simons Island, Sea Island, Jekyll Island, Little St. Simons Island--and the mainland city of Brunswick Georgia. Pristine stretches of marshland, punctuated by small islands known as hammocks and Georgia beaches, define the breathtaking landscape and create the appearance of a continuous stretch of land.</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.goldenisles.com/" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!FOKE!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F35067a73-2476-49b2-afe2-bd251bf0c2ee_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!FOKE!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F35067a73-2476-49b2-afe2-bd251bf0c2ee_512x640.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!FOKE!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F35067a73-2476-49b2-afe2-bd251bf0c2ee_512x640.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!FOKE!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F35067a73-2476-49b2-afe2-bd251bf0c2ee_512x640.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!FOKE!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F35067a73-2476-49b2-afe2-bd251bf0c2ee_512x640.png" width="512" height="640" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/35067a73-2476-49b2-afe2-bd251bf0c2ee_512x640.png&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:640,&quot;width&quot;:512,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:470885,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https://www.goldenisles.com/&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://www.dreaminmiles.com/i/211047174?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F35067a73-2476-49b2-afe2-bd251bf0c2ee_512x640.png&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!FOKE!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F35067a73-2476-49b2-afe2-bd251bf0c2ee_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!FOKE!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F35067a73-2476-49b2-afe2-bd251bf0c2ee_512x640.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!FOKE!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F35067a73-2476-49b2-afe2-bd251bf0c2ee_512x640.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!FOKE!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F35067a73-2476-49b2-afe2-bd251bf0c2ee_512x640.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Ft. Frederica Georgia a park everyone should see - Shutterstock </figcaption></figure></div><div><hr></div><h2>A slow journey through Norway&#8217;s Western Fjords</h2><p><a href="https://loveotvisit.substack.com/p/a-slow-journey-through-norways-western">The western coast of Norway is shaped by water and rock. Over thousands of years, glaciers carved long, narrow inlets into the land, leaving behind steep cliffs that drop straight into deep, still fjords. This region, often called Fjord Norway, stretches from the city of Bergen in the south to the mountains and coastline around &#197;lesund and Geiranger in the north. It is a place where small farms still cling to green ledges high above the water, and where ferries and railways remain part of daily life rather than simple tourist attractions.</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://loveotvisit.substack.com/p/a-slow-journey-through-norways-western" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4Fhp!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fef978316-9fc6-4fd2-8e7d-e7343d9a20d2_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4Fhp!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fef978316-9fc6-4fd2-8e7d-e7343d9a20d2_512x640.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4Fhp!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fef978316-9fc6-4fd2-8e7d-e7343d9a20d2_512x640.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4Fhp!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fef978316-9fc6-4fd2-8e7d-e7343d9a20d2_512x640.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4Fhp!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fef978316-9fc6-4fd2-8e7d-e7343d9a20d2_512x640.png" width="512" height="640" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/ef978316-9fc6-4fd2-8e7d-e7343d9a20d2_512x640.png&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:640,&quot;width&quot;:512,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https://loveotvisit.substack.com/p/a-slow-journey-through-norways-western&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4Fhp!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fef978316-9fc6-4fd2-8e7d-e7343d9a20d2_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4Fhp!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fef978316-9fc6-4fd2-8e7d-e7343d9a20d2_512x640.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4Fhp!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fef978316-9fc6-4fd2-8e7d-e7343d9a20d2_512x640.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4Fhp!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fef978316-9fc6-4fd2-8e7d-e7343d9a20d2_512x640.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><div><hr></div><h2>Around the World</h2><h3>St. Simons Lighthouse</h3><p><a href="https://www.goldenisles.com/blog/post/best-ways-to-experience-the-st-simons-lighthouse/"><span>Located near the </span>St. Simons Pier<span>, the St. Simons Lighthouse is a must-visit destination in the Golden Isles. Lighthouse visitors are invited to climb the 129 steps to the top of the lighthouse for breathtaking panoramic views of the coast including </span>Jekyll Island<span>, </span>Brunswick<span>, and the south end of </span>St. Simons Island<span>.</span></a></p><h3>A Glimpse into Georgia&#8217;s Colonial Past</h3><p><a href="https://www.nationalparks.org/explore/parks/fort-frederica-national-monument">Located on St. Simons Island, Fort Frederica National Monument preserves the remains of a historic British settlement founded by James Oglethorpe in 1736. Built to protect Georgia&#8217;s southern boundary, the fort played an important role in the conflict between British and Spanish forces</a></p><h3>A Guide to Neptune Park</h3><p><a href="https://www.goldenisles.com/blog/post/guide-to-neptune-park/"><span>Time on </span>St. Simons Island<span> is well-spent at the beloved </span>Neptune Park<span>! Regardless of whether you&#8217;re looking for things to do with kids or a family-friendly location to relax beside stunning ocean views</span></a></p><h3>A Cool Escape into Georgia&#8217;s Natural Beauty</h3><p><a href="https://cavespring.ga.gov/attractions/the-cave-%26-spring-at-rolater-park">Located in Cave Spring, Georgia, the Cave &amp; Spring at Rolater Park is a unique natural attraction featuring a limestone cave and a refreshing spring.</a></p><h3>Georgia's Little Grand Canyon</h3><p><a href="https://exploregeorgia.org/things-to-do/article/guide-to-providence-canyon-state-park"><span>Affectionately known as "Georgia's Little Grand Canyon," </span>Providence Canyon<span> is a park unlike any other in Georgia. It draws visitors year-round to walk through the canyon floor and view the distinct layers of south Georgia's colorful soil.</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h2>Madeira beyond the Coast</h2><p><a href="https://loveotvisit.substack.com/publish/post/208693656">Madeira sits in the Atlantic Ocean about 900 kilometres south-west of mainland Portugal and closer to the coast of North Africa than to Lisbon. It is a volcanic island, formed by eruptions over millions of years, and its landscape still shows that origin. Steep ridges fall towards the sea, deep valleys cut through the interior, and the highest peaks rise above 1,800 metres. The island has belonged to Portugal since the early fifteenth century, when Portuguese sailors began to settle it, plant sugar cane, and later grow the vines that made Madeira wine famous across Europe.</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://loveotvisit.substack.com/publish/post/208693656" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!LM2u!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F928cf153-66e1-42d4-8c1b-feb669a8f84f_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!LM2u!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F928cf153-66e1-42d4-8c1b-feb669a8f84f_512x640.png 848w, 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universe</a></p><h3>2026 Total Solar Eclipse in Spain</h3><p><a href="https://www.nasa.gov/image-article/2026-total-solar-eclipse-in-spain/"><span>A total solar </span>eclipse<span> is seen from San Mill&#225;n de los Caballeros, Spain, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. 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It gives you time to fall in love with Cape Town, lose yourself in the Winelands, breathe in the Garden Route, and track the Big Five across the Kruger. This South Africa 10-day itinerary is designed for first-time visitors who want to see the country&#8217;s highlights without rushing. Each day builds on the last, and every transition makes logical, practical sense</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://lovetovisitsouthafrica.com/south-africa-10-day-itinerary/" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jJsI!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdb673d0e-31d8-4db6-9d0b-cb7b14343b04_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jJsI!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdb673d0e-31d8-4db6-9d0b-cb7b14343b04_512x640.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jJsI!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdb673d0e-31d8-4db6-9d0b-cb7b14343b04_512x640.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jJsI!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdb673d0e-31d8-4db6-9d0b-cb7b14343b04_512x640.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jJsI!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdb673d0e-31d8-4db6-9d0b-cb7b14343b04_512x640.png" width="512" height="640" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/db673d0e-31d8-4db6-9d0b-cb7b14343b04_512x640.png&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:640,&quot;width&quot;:512,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https://lovetovisitsouthafrica.com/south-africa-10-day-itinerary/&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jJsI!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdb673d0e-31d8-4db6-9d0b-cb7b14343b04_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jJsI!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdb673d0e-31d8-4db6-9d0b-cb7b14343b04_512x640.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jJsI!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdb673d0e-31d8-4db6-9d0b-cb7b14343b04_512x640.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jJsI!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdb673d0e-31d8-4db6-9d0b-cb7b14343b04_512x640.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">A natural view of a giraffe - Shutterstock</figcaption></figure></div><div><hr></div><h2>A slow journey through Norway&#8217;s Western Fjords</h2><p><a href="https://loveotvisit.substack.com/p/a-slow-journey-through-norways-western">The western coast of Norway is shaped by water and rock. 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Kruger National Park is one of Africa&#8217;s premier wildlife destinations, offering the chance to see the Big Five along with hundreds of bird species</a></p><h3>Visit uShaka Marine World</h3><p><a href="https://ushakamarine.com/">One of Durban&#8217;s top attractions, uShaka Marine World combines a world-class aquarium, water park, dolphin shows, and beachfront restaurants. It&#8217;s ideal for families and first-time visitors</a></p><h3>A Scenic Coastal Promenade</h3><p><a href="https://visitdurban.travel/">Just north of Durban, uMhlanga offers a scenic coastal promenade, luxury hotels, excellent restaurants, and one of South Africa&#8217;s most photographed lighthouses</a></p><div><hr></div><h2>Madeira beyond the Coast</h2><p><a href="https://loveotvisit.substack.com/publish/post/208693656">Madeira sits in the Atlantic Ocean about 900 kilometres south-west of mainland Portugal and closer to the coast of North Africa than to Lisbon. It is a volcanic island, formed by eruptions over millions of years, and its landscape still shows that origin. Steep ridges fall towards the sea, deep valleys cut through the interior, and the highest peaks rise above 1,800 metres. The island has belonged to Portugal since the early fifteenth century, when Portuguese sailors began to settle it, plant sugar cane, and later grow the vines that made Madeira wine famous across Europe.</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://loveotvisit.substack.com/publish/post/208693656" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!LM2u!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F928cf153-66e1-42d4-8c1b-feb669a8f84f_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!LM2u!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F928cf153-66e1-42d4-8c1b-feb669a8f84f_512x640.png 848w, 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Recently, however, the company has been transitioning into an </span>artificial intelligence<span> (AI) outfit &#8212; and that journey is now mostly complete.</span></a></p><h3>Stops Along the Path of Totality</h3><p><a href="https://science.nasa.gov/earth/earth-observatory/stops-along-the-path-of-totality/"><span>Western Iceland and northern Spain are among the few Northern Hemisphere locations experiencing a total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026.</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h3>From Social Media</h3><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1659607046172879&amp;set=g.306880093680316">Taormina is a hill town on the north-east coast of Sicily, set high above the Ionian Sea between Messina and Catania</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1659607046172879&amp;set=g.306880093680316" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source 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subscription at any time <a href="https://www.dreaminmiles.com/account">here</a> &#8212; quick, simple, and always in your control.</h4><div><hr></div><h3>In today&#8217;s email:</h3><ul><li><p><strong>Unforgettable Experiences in the Caribbean</strong></p></li><li><p>A slow journey through Norway&#8217;s Western Fjords</p></li><li><p><strong>Around the World: The Caves in Punta Cana, </strong>A Tropical Escape in the Caribbean, <strong>Madeira beyond the Coast  and a whole lot more&#8230;</strong></p></li><li><p>Seasonal &amp; Special Occasions To Add To Your List</p></li><li><p><strong>Into Orbit</strong><em><strong>: </strong></em><strong>Total solar eclipse Aug. 12, 2026 live updates &#8212; 1 day to totality</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>From Social Media</strong>: Mount Etna is the tallest active volcano in Europe</p></li><li><p><strong>Travel Grub</strong>: <strong>Roasted Pork Shoulder</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Curious Cove</strong>: 10 Things You NEED to Know Before Visiting the Dominican Republic</p></li></ul><div><hr></div><h2>Unforgettable Experiences in the Caribbean</h2><p><a href="https://visitdominicanrepublic.com/">The Dominican Republic offers an unforgettable Caribbean experience filled with beautiful beaches, vibrant culture, exciting adventures, and breathtaking landscapes. From relaxing on white-sand beaches and exploring tropical islands to discovering historic cities and enjoying delicious local cuisine, there is something for every traveler. Whether you are seeking adventure, relaxation, or a chance to experience the rich Dominican culture, this Caribbean destination promises memorable experiences at every turn.</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://visitdominicanrepublic.com/" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Fxn4!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4dea92b2-5fbd-4d52-987a-088edac2445a_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Fxn4!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4dea92b2-5fbd-4d52-987a-088edac2445a_512x640.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Fxn4!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4dea92b2-5fbd-4d52-987a-088edac2445a_512x640.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Fxn4!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4dea92b2-5fbd-4d52-987a-088edac2445a_512x640.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Fxn4!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4dea92b2-5fbd-4d52-987a-088edac2445a_512x640.png" width="512" height="640" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/4dea92b2-5fbd-4d52-987a-088edac2445a_512x640.png&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:640,&quot;width&quot;:512,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:550918,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https://visitdominicanrepublic.com/&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://www.dreaminmiles.com/i/210750197?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4dea92b2-5fbd-4d52-987a-088edac2445a_512x640.png&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Fxn4!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4dea92b2-5fbd-4d52-987a-088edac2445a_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Fxn4!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4dea92b2-5fbd-4d52-987a-088edac2445a_512x640.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Fxn4!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4dea92b2-5fbd-4d52-987a-088edac2445a_512x640.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Fxn4!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4dea92b2-5fbd-4d52-987a-088edac2445a_512x640.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">White Sand Beach At Saona Island In Punta Cana Dominican Republic. Beach Landscape. Shades Of Blue Sea. White Sand Beach In Saona Island In Punta Cana Dominican Republic - Shutterstock </figcaption></figure></div><div><hr></div><h2>A slow journey through Norway&#8217;s Western Fjords</h2><p><a href="https://loveotvisit.substack.com/p/a-slow-journey-through-norways-western">The western coast of Norway is shaped by water and rock. Over thousands of years, glaciers carved long, narrow inlets into the land, leaving behind steep cliffs that drop straight into deep, still fjords. This region, often called Fjord Norway, stretches from the city of Bergen in the south to the mountains and coastline around &#197;lesund and Geiranger in the north. It is a place where small farms still cling to green ledges high above the water, and where ferries and railways remain part of daily life rather than simple tourist attractions.</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://loveotvisit.substack.com/p/a-slow-journey-through-norways-western" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4Fhp!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fef978316-9fc6-4fd2-8e7d-e7343d9a20d2_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4Fhp!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fef978316-9fc6-4fd2-8e7d-e7343d9a20d2_512x640.png 848w, 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y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><div><hr></div><h2>Around the World</h2><h3>The Caves in Punta Cana</h3><p><a href="https://www.lopesan.com/blog/en/caves-punta-cana/"><span>When we think of Punta Cana, endless white sandy beaches with turquoise waters, towering palm trees and wonderful luxury resorts surely come to mind. </span></a></p><h3>A Tropical Escape in the Caribbean</h3><p><a href="https://cruiselaromana.com/service/catalina-island/">Catalina Island is a breathtaking Caribbean destination where crystal-clear waters, beautiful beaches, and unforgettable adventures come together. Visitors can enjoy a relaxing day surrounded by nature, explore the island&#8217;s tropical scenery, swim in turquoise waters, and experience the peaceful charm of this unique destination.</a></p><h3>Welcome To Amber Cove</h3><p><a href="https://www.ambercoveport.com/">Located in the Bay of Maim&#243;n, Amber Cove serves as a vital gateway connecting the Dominican Republic&#8217;s North Coast to the global cruise industry. Since opening in 2015, this 25-acre port has welcomed millions of visitors, fueling economic growth, promoting sustainable tourism, and creating valuable opportunities for local businesses.</a></p><h3>The 3 Eyes National Park</h3><p><a href="https://www.lopesan.com/blog/en/los-tres-ojos-national-park/"><span>Eight kilometres from Santo Domingo is the 3 Eyes National Park (</span></a><em><a href="https://www.lopesan.com/blog/en/los-tres-ojos-national-park/">Parque Nacional de los Tres</a></em><a href="https://www.lopesan.com/blog/en/los-tres-ojos-national-park/"><span> </span></a><em><a href="https://www.lopesan.com/blog/en/los-tres-ojos-national-park/">Ojos</a></em><a href="https://www.lopesan.com/blog/en/los-tres-ojos-national-park/"><span>). </span>A natural paradise discovered in 1916, <span>but which wasn&#8217;t declared a protected area until just forty years ago. Inside are the underground caves that the Ta&#237;no used as a refuge or a place to carry out their rituals.</span></a></p><h3>Visit the Choco Museum</h3><p><a href="https://visitdominicanrepublic.com/things-to-do/visit-choco-museum-santo-domingo-punta-cana/">For chocolate lovers, the Choco Museum is a paradise to rival the postcard-perfect beaches that bring most tourists to the Dominican Republic.</a></p><div><hr></div><h2>Madeira beyond the Coast</h2><p><a href="https://loveotvisit.substack.com/publish/post/208693656">Madeira sits in the Atlantic Ocean about 900 kilometres south-west of mainland Portugal and closer to the coast of North Africa than to Lisbon. It is a volcanic island, formed by eruptions over millions of years, and its landscape still shows that origin. Steep ridges fall towards the sea, deep valleys cut through the interior, and the highest peaks rise above 1,800 metres. The island has belonged to Portugal since the early fifteenth century, when Portuguese sailors began to settle it, plant sugar cane, and later grow the vines that made Madeira wine famous across Europe.</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://loveotvisit.substack.com/publish/post/208693656" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!LM2u!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F928cf153-66e1-42d4-8c1b-feb669a8f84f_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!LM2u!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F928cf153-66e1-42d4-8c1b-feb669a8f84f_512x640.png 848w, 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https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!LM2u!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F928cf153-66e1-42d4-8c1b-feb669a8f84f_512x640.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!LM2u!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F928cf153-66e1-42d4-8c1b-feb669a8f84f_512x640.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!LM2u!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F928cf153-66e1-42d4-8c1b-feb669a8f84f_512x640.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" 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y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><div><hr></div><h3>Seasonal &amp; Special Occasions To Add To Your List</h3><p><a href="https://www.viator.com/en-GB/blog/Seasonal-and-Special-Occasions/tag21916?pid=P00051448&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link&amp;medium_version=selector&amp;campaign=lovetovisitseasons">Explore this list of seasonal activities not to be missed.</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.viator.com/en-GB/blog/Seasonal-and-Special-Occasions/tag21916?pid=P00051448&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link&amp;medium_version=selector&amp;campaign=lovetovisitseasons" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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on Earth. Just </span>239,000 miles<span> (385,000 kilometers) away, the Moon's </span>gravity<span> pulls on Earth&#8217;s </span>oceans<span> and </span>solid crust<span>, subtly distorting them into a more oblong shape with </span>bulges<span> roughly extending toward and away from the Moon.</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h3>From Social Media</h3><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1659609366172647&amp;set=g.306880093680316">Mount Etna is the tallest active volcano in Europe, rising to around 3,300 metres, though its exact height changes with each eruption</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1659609366172647&amp;set=g.306880093680316" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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Fiji]]></title><description><![CDATA[Escape to Fiji, where crystal-clear waters, breathtaking islands and authentic island experiences await]]></description><link>https://www.dreaminmiles.com/p/top-things-people-love-about-fiji</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.dreaminmiles.com/p/top-things-people-love-about-fiji</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Adventureawaitsme]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:31:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!MZq-!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F112ed15f-1bd6-4149-82b7-e79ebd0a40c6_512x640.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>&#8220;The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.&#8221; &#8212; Jacques Yves Cousteau</em></p><div><hr></div><h4>Today&#8217;s Newsletter Presented By</h4><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" 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Victor Emmanuel II played a central role in the unification of Italy during the 19th century</p></li><li><p><strong>Travel Grub</strong>: <strong>Soy Sauce Lamb Fiji Style</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Curious Cove</strong>: Fiji Travel Guide 2026</p></li></ul><div><hr></div><h2>Top Things People Love About Fiji</h2><p><a href="https://www.fiji.travel/">Fiji is a place where the beauty of nature and the warmth of island life come together. From crystal-clear waters and white-sand beaches to lush landscapes and vibrant coral reefs, every corner offers an opportunity to slow down, explore and reconnect. Whether you&#8217;re seeking adventure, relaxation or an authentic taste of island culture, Fiji invites you to discover a paradise that stays with you long after you leave.</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.fiji.travel/" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!pk3l!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc557a039-e742-40e6-bf09-e35a25dd6e0e_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!pk3l!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc557a039-e742-40e6-bf09-e35a25dd6e0e_512x640.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!pk3l!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc557a039-e742-40e6-bf09-e35a25dd6e0e_512x640.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!pk3l!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc557a039-e742-40e6-bf09-e35a25dd6e0e_512x640.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!pk3l!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc557a039-e742-40e6-bf09-e35a25dd6e0e_512x640.png" width="512" height="640" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/c557a039-e742-40e6-bf09-e35a25dd6e0e_512x640.png&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:640,&quot;width&quot;:512,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:529398,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https://www.fiji.travel/&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://www.dreaminmiles.com/i/210604789?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc557a039-e742-40e6-bf09-e35a25dd6e0e_512x640.png&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!pk3l!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc557a039-e742-40e6-bf09-e35a25dd6e0e_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!pk3l!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc557a039-e742-40e6-bf09-e35a25dd6e0e_512x640.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!pk3l!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc557a039-e742-40e6-bf09-e35a25dd6e0e_512x640.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!pk3l!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc557a039-e742-40e6-bf09-e35a25dd6e0e_512x640.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Dravuni Island, Fiji. Beach, boat and palm trees in the South Pacific ocean - Shutterstock </figcaption></figure></div><div><hr></div><h2>A slow journey through Norway&#8217;s Western Fjords</h2><p><a href="https://loveotvisit.substack.com/p/a-slow-journey-through-norways-western">The western coast of Norway is shaped by water and rock. Over thousands of years, glaciers carved long, narrow inlets into the land, leaving behind steep cliffs that drop straight into deep, still fjords. This region, often called Fjord Norway, stretches from the city of Bergen in the south to the mountains and coastline around &#197;lesund and Geiranger in the north. It is a place where small farms still cling to green ledges high above the water, and where ferries and railways remain part of daily life rather than simple tourist attractions.</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://loveotvisit.substack.com/p/a-slow-journey-through-norways-western" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4Fhp!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fef978316-9fc6-4fd2-8e7d-e7343d9a20d2_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4Fhp!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fef978316-9fc6-4fd2-8e7d-e7343d9a20d2_512x640.png 848w, 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This philosophy comes to life in our newly opened, adults-only spa: a haven devoted to your wellbeing.</a></p><h3><span>Waterfall Hikes on Taveuni Island</span></h3><p><a href="https://fijitravelpro.com/fiji-taveuni-waterfalls/">Taveuni Island, often called the Garden Isle, is a real gem in Fiji. It&#8217;s famous for its lush rainforests and, you guessed it, lots of waterfalls! If you&#8217;re looking for some amazing Fiji Taveuni waterfalls to explore, you&#8217;ve come to the right place</a></p><h3>A Fijian Sunset</h3><p><a href="https://www.captaincookcruisesfiji.com/day-cruises/sunset-dinner-cruise">Welcome aboard the Fiji One, Fiji&#8217;s most prestigious vessel and one of the largest sailing catamarans in the Southern Hemisphere.</a></p><h3>Half Day Snorkelling Trip</h3><p><a href="https://southseacruisesfiji.com/day-trips/ride-and-slide-afternoon/">Slide down our giant inflatable slide to snorkel in Fiji&#8217;s crystal-clear waters and see the vibrant underwater world come to life on this fabulous snorkelling-focused, extended afternoon trip.</a></p><div><hr></div><h2>Madeira beyond the Coast</h2><p><a href="https://loveotvisit.substack.com/publish/post/208693656">Madeira sits in the Atlantic Ocean about 900 kilometres south-west of mainland Portugal and closer to the coast of North Africa than to Lisbon. It is a volcanic island, formed by eruptions over millions of years, and its landscape still shows that origin. Steep ridges fall towards the sea, deep valleys cut through the interior, and the highest peaks rise above 1,800 metres. The island has belonged to Portugal since the early fifteenth century, when Portuguese sailors began to settle it, plant sugar cane, and later grow the vines that made Madeira wine famous across Europe.</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://loveotvisit.substack.com/publish/post/208693656" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!LM2u!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F928cf153-66e1-42d4-8c1b-feb669a8f84f_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!LM2u!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F928cf153-66e1-42d4-8c1b-feb669a8f84f_512x640.png 848w, 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y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><div><hr></div><h3>Seasonal &amp; Special Occasions To Add To Your List</h3><p><a href="https://www.viator.com/en-GB/blog/Seasonal-and-Special-Occasions/tag21916?pid=P00051448&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link&amp;medium_version=selector&amp;campaign=lovetovisitseasons">Explore this list of seasonal activities not to be missed.</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.viator.com/en-GB/blog/Seasonal-and-Special-Occasions/tag21916?pid=P00051448&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link&amp;medium_version=selector&amp;campaign=lovetovisitseasons" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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During these months, visitors can expect warm temperatures, low humidity, and plenty of sunshine, making it ideal for relaxing on pristine beaches, snorkelling in crystal-clear waters, and enjoying luxury island resorts. From </a><strong><a href="https://www.inspiringtravel.co.uk/indian-ocean/maldives/travel-guides/best-time-to-visit-the-maldives">May to November</a></strong><a href="https://www.inspiringtravel.co.uk/indian-ocean/maldives/travel-guides/best-time-to-visit-the-maldives">, the islands experience the south-west monsoon season, bringing occasional rain and stronger winds. Although this period is wetter, it also offers lower accommodation prices, fewer tourists, and excellent opportunities to see marine wildlife such as manta rays and whale sharks. Whether you visit during the dry or wet season, the Maldives offers spectacular scenery, turquoise lagoons, and unforgettable tropical experiences.</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.inspiringtravel.co.uk/indian-ocean/maldives/travel-guides/best-time-to-visit-the-maldives" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!NZuW!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcf59858a-fe75-4d9f-9cac-4902944916be_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!NZuW!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcf59858a-fe75-4d9f-9cac-4902944916be_512x640.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!NZuW!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcf59858a-fe75-4d9f-9cac-4902944916be_512x640.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!NZuW!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcf59858a-fe75-4d9f-9cac-4902944916be_512x640.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!NZuW!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcf59858a-fe75-4d9f-9cac-4902944916be_512x640.png" width="512" height="640" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/cf59858a-fe75-4d9f-9cac-4902944916be_512x640.png&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:640,&quot;width&quot;:512,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:497371,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https://www.inspiringtravel.co.uk/indian-ocean/maldives/travel-guides/best-time-to-visit-the-maldives&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://www.dreaminmiles.com/i/210232632?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcf59858a-fe75-4d9f-9cac-4902944916be_512x640.png&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!NZuW!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcf59858a-fe75-4d9f-9cac-4902944916be_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!NZuW!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcf59858a-fe75-4d9f-9cac-4902944916be_512x640.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!NZuW!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcf59858a-fe75-4d9f-9cac-4902944916be_512x640.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!NZuW!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcf59858a-fe75-4d9f-9cac-4902944916be_512x640.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Tranquil aerial landscape, luxury tropical resort with water villas - Shutterstock </figcaption></figure></div><div><hr></div><h2>A slow journey through Norway&#8217;s Western Fjords</h2><p><a href="https://loveotvisit.substack.com/publish/post/207750442">The western coast of Norway is shaped by water and rock. Over thousands of years, glaciers carved long, narrow inlets into the land, leaving behind steep cliffs that drop straight into deep, still fjords. This region, often called Fjord Norway, stretches from the city of Bergen in the south to the mountains and coastline around &#197;lesund and Geiranger in the north. It is a place where small farms still cling to green ledges high above the water, and where ferries and railways remain part of daily life rather than simple tourist attractions.</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://loveotvisit.substack.com/publish/post/207750442" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4Fhp!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fef978316-9fc6-4fd2-8e7d-e7343d9a20d2_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4Fhp!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fef978316-9fc6-4fd2-8e7d-e7343d9a20d2_512x640.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4Fhp!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fef978316-9fc6-4fd2-8e7d-e7343d9a20d2_512x640.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4Fhp!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fef978316-9fc6-4fd2-8e7d-e7343d9a20d2_512x640.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4Fhp!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fef978316-9fc6-4fd2-8e7d-e7343d9a20d2_512x640.png" width="512" height="640" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/ef978316-9fc6-4fd2-8e7d-e7343d9a20d2_512x640.png&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:640,&quot;width&quot;:512,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https://loveotvisit.substack.com/publish/post/207750442&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4Fhp!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fef978316-9fc6-4fd2-8e7d-e7343d9a20d2_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4Fhp!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fef978316-9fc6-4fd2-8e7d-e7343d9a20d2_512x640.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4Fhp!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fef978316-9fc6-4fd2-8e7d-e7343d9a20d2_512x640.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4Fhp!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fef978316-9fc6-4fd2-8e7d-e7343d9a20d2_512x640.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Colorful Art Nouveau architecture reflecting on Brosundet canal with a traditional Viking ship in &#197;lesund, Norway - Shutterstock</figcaption></figure></div><div><hr></div><h2>Around the World</h2><h3>Alimatha Aquatic Resort</h3><p><a href="https://visitmaldives.com/en/resorts/alimatha-resort"><span>The word Alimath&#224; originally meant &#8220;woman&#8217;s face&#8221;. The island, seen from above, today has a shape that reminds of a heart, and has a beach of fine white sand that extends into the waters of the Maldives.</span></a></p><h3>Unwind in Paradise at LIME Wellbeing</h3><p><a href="https://www.nivakurumba.com/spa-wellness/romantic-retreat/">A timeless Maldivian escape of blue skies, turquoise waters, and powdery white. This is Kurumba, and at its heart lies LIME Wellbeing. It&#8217;s a sanctuary where time slows. A perfect hideaway for a romantic retreat, where the scent of rose fills the air.</a></p><h3><span>Banana Reef Manta Point</span></h3><p><a href="https://www.scubago.com/en/explore/divesite/banana-reef-manta-point-206156">Banana Reef Manta Point is one of the Maldives' most celebrated dive sites, renowned for its vibrant coral formations and incredible marine biodiversity. Best known as a seasonal manta ray cleaning and feeding station</a></p><h3>Sunset Dolphin Cruise</h3><p><a href="https://www.anantara.com/en/veli-maldives/experiences/sunset-dolphin-cruise">An inspiring encounter awaits as you watch our flippered friends play in their natural environment. Hop on a boat and enjoy front-row seats to the spectacular sunset while cruising alongside majestic dolphins</a></p><h3>A One-of-a-Kind Dining Experience</h3><p><a href="https://www.conradmaldives.com/dining/ithaa-undersea-restaurant/">Located at the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, Ithaa Undersea Restaurant offers an extraordinary dining experience five metres beneath the surface of the Indian Ocean.</a></p><div><hr></div><h2>Madeira beyond the Coast</h2><p><a href="https://loveotvisit.substack.com/publish/post/208693656">Madeira sits in the Atlantic Ocean about 900 kilometres south-west of mainland Portugal and closer to the coast of North Africa than to Lisbon. It is a volcanic island, formed by eruptions over millions of years, and its landscape still shows that origin. Steep ridges fall towards the sea, deep valleys cut through the interior, and the highest peaks rise above 1,800 metres. The island has belonged to Portugal since the early fifteenth century, when Portuguese sailors began to settle it, plant sugar cane, and later grow the vines that made Madeira wine famous across Europe.</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://loveotvisit.substack." data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!LM2u!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F928cf153-66e1-42d4-8c1b-feb669a8f84f_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!LM2u!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F928cf153-66e1-42d4-8c1b-feb669a8f84f_512x640.png 848w, 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y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Traditional Madeiran houses in the town of Santana on the island of Madeira - Shutterstock </figcaption></figure></div><div><hr></div><h3>Seasonal &amp; Special Occasions To Add To Your List</h3><p><a href="https://www.viator.com/en-GB/blog/Seasonal-and-Special-Occasions/tag21916?pid=P00051448&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link&amp;medium_version=selector&amp;campaign=lovetovisitseasons">Explore this list of seasonal activities not to be missed.</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.viator.com/en-GB/blog/Seasonal-and-Special-Occasions/tag21916?pid=P00051448&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link&amp;medium_version=selector&amp;campaign=lovetovisitseasons" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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href="https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-to-host-florida-event-celebrating-american-air-space-leadership/"><span>NASA will hold a news conference at 2:30 p.m. EDT, Friday, Aug. 14, live from the agency&#8217;s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, and media and digital creators are invited to attend in person.</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h3>From Social Media</h3><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1659619496171634&amp;set=g.306880093680316">Venice, often referred to as the &#8220;City of Canals,&#8221; offers a unique blend of history, architecture, and culture.</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1659619496171634&amp;set=g.306880093680316" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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Fjords]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bergen to Geiranger, through deep water, quiet villages, and some of the most dramatic scenery in Europe]]></description><link>https://www.dreaminmiles.com/p/a-slow-journey-through-norways-western</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.dreaminmiles.com/p/a-slow-journey-through-norways-western</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Narrative Nomad]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 05:01:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4Fhp!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fef978316-9fc6-4fd2-8e7d-e7343d9a20d2_512x640.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" 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Over thousands of years, glaciers carved long, narrow inlets into the land, leaving behind steep cliffs that drop straight into deep, still fjords. This region, often called Fjord Norway, stretches from the city of Bergen in the south to the mountains and coastline around &#197;lesund and Geiranger in the north. It is a place where small farms still cling to green ledges high above the water, and where ferries and railways remain part of daily life rather than simple tourist attractions.</p><p>What makes this region different is its scale and its calm. The mountains here can rise more than a thousand metres directly from sea level, yet the water below is often glass-smooth. Two of the fjords, the N&#230;r&#248;yfjord and the Geirangerfjord, are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites for their natural beauty and geology. Communities here have lived with this landscape for centuries, farming steep slopes, fishing the cold waters, and building timber churches that still stand today. It is working country, not a theme park, and that honesty of place is part of its appeal.</p><p>This route suits travellers who prefer depth over speed. The distances are not huge, but the terrain is slow by design. Roads wind around mountains, ferries cross fjords on fixed timetables, and the best moments often come from simply sitting still and watching the light change on the water. If you like your travel unhurried, thoughtful, and rich in scenery and history, western Norway rewards the patient.</p><h3>In This Email:</h3><ul><li><p><strong>A slow journey through Norway&#8217;s Western Fjords - </strong>Below we travel from Bergen&#8217;s old wharf to the high viewpoints above Geiranger. Along the way you will pass through fishing villages, ride one of the world&#8217;s most scenic railways, and cross fjords that have carried people and goods for generations. Each stop is a real, working place with its own character and story.</p><ul><li><p><strong>Bergen</strong></p></li><li><p>Fl&#229;m and the Fl&#229;m Railway</p></li><li><p><strong>The N&#230;r&#248;yfjord and Gudvangen</strong></p></li><li><p>Geiranger and the Geirangerfjord</p></li><li><p><strong>&#197;lesund</strong></p></li><li><p>Suggested 6-day itinerary Bergen to Geiranger</p></li><li><p>When to visit western Norway and how to get there</p></li></ul></li></ul><h2><strong>A slow journey through Norway&#8217;s Western Fjords:-</strong></h2>
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subscription at any time <a href="https://www.dreaminmiles.com/account">here</a> &#8212; quick, simple, and always in your control.</h4><div><hr></div><h3>In today&#8217;s email:</h3><ul><li><p><strong>The Essence of Mallorca</strong></p></li><li><p>Madeira beyond the Coast</p></li><li><p><strong>Around the World: Santuari de Lluc, </strong>A Rich Cultural Heritage, </p><p><strong>Georgia and the Caucasus: A five-place heritage and wine route  and a whole lot more&#8230;</strong></p></li><li><p>Seasonal &amp; Special Occasions To Add To Your List</p></li><li><p><strong>Into Orbit</strong><em><strong>: </strong></em><strong>A SpaceX rocket just crashed into the moon. 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Shutterstock</figcaption></figure></div><div><hr></div><h2>Madeira beyond the Coast</h2><p><a href="https://loveotvisit.substack.com/publish/post/208693656">Madeira sits in the Atlantic Ocean about 900 kilometres south-west of mainland Portugal and closer to the coast of North Africa than to Lisbon. It is a volcanic island, formed by eruptions over millions of years, and its landscape still shows that origin. Steep ridges fall towards the sea, deep valleys cut through the interior, and the highest peaks rise above 1,800 metres. The island has belonged to Portugal since the early fifteenth century, when Portuguese sailors began to settle it, plant sugar cane, and later grow the vines that made Madeira wine famous across Europe.</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://loveotvisit.substack.com/publish/post/208693656" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!LM2u!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F928cf153-66e1-42d4-8c1b-feb669a8f84f_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!LM2u!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F928cf153-66e1-42d4-8c1b-feb669a8f84f_512x640.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!LM2u!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F928cf153-66e1-42d4-8c1b-feb669a8f84f_512x640.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!LM2u!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F928cf153-66e1-42d4-8c1b-feb669a8f84f_512x640.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!LM2u!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F928cf153-66e1-42d4-8c1b-feb669a8f84f_512x640.png" width="512" height="640" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/928cf153-66e1-42d4-8c1b-feb669a8f84f_512x640.png&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:640,&quot;width&quot;:512,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https://loveotvisit.substack.com/publish/post/208693656&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!LM2u!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F928cf153-66e1-42d4-8c1b-feb669a8f84f_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!LM2u!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F928cf153-66e1-42d4-8c1b-feb669a8f84f_512x640.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!LM2u!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F928cf153-66e1-42d4-8c1b-feb669a8f84f_512x640.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!LM2u!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F928cf153-66e1-42d4-8c1b-feb669a8f84f_512x640.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Traditional Madeiran houses in the town of Santana on the island of Madeira - Shutterstock</figcaption></figure></div><div><hr></div><h2>Around the World</h2><h3><span>Santuari de Lluc</span></h3><p><a href="https://santuaridelluc.com/en/"><span>Found in Mallorca&#8217;s dramatic Serra de Tramuntana mountains, the Santuari de Lluc is one of the island&#8217;s most important cultural and spiritual landmarks. Dating back to the 13th century</span></a></p><h3>A Rich Cultural Heritage</h3><p><a href="https://roig.com/en/art-and-culture-in-mallorca-a-journey-through-its-historical-heritage/">Thanks to its strategic location in the Mediterranean, the island of Mallorca has been a place of identity for numerous cultures and peoples, who have left their mark, since ancient times.</a></p><h3><span>The Caves of Drach</span></h3><p><a href="https://www.cuevasdeldrach.com/en/">Located on the east coast of Mallorca, more specifically in the town of Porto Cristo, these stunning caves are undoubtedly one of the island&#180;s top tourist attractions, extending for almost 1,200 metres in lengthand reaching a maximum depth of 25 metres below ground level</a></p><h3>The Heart of Mallorca</h3><p><a href="https://www.theothermallorca.com/mallorca-guide/palma-old-town-port/">Palma offers a vibrant city experience with the advantage of a seafront. Often by-passed until recently, Palma is now becoming a popular city break and base for those wanting a taste of the real Mallorca</a></p><h3>The Serra de Tramuntana</h3><p><a href="https://www.abc-mallorca.com/serra-de-tramuntana/"><span>In 2011, UNESCO World Heritage Site status was awarded to Mallorca&#8217;s magnificent Serra de Tramuntana. This impressive mountain range &#8211; almost 90km long &#8211; forms the backbone of Mallorca, and stretches from Andratx in the southwest to the Cap de Formentor in the far north of the island</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h2>Georgia and the Caucasus: A five-place heritage and wine route</h2><p><a href="https://loveotvisit.substack.com/publish/post/206813269">Georgia sits at the meeting point of Europe and Asia, on the eastern shore of the Black Sea and along the southern flank of the Caucasus Mountains. For most of its long history it has been a crossroads. Trade routes, armies, and pilgrims all passed through this narrow band of land between Russia to the north and Turkey, Armenia, and Azerbaijan to the south. That constant movement shaped a country that feels familiar and unusual at the same time. The alphabet is its own, unlike any other. The language belongs to no larger family. The food and wine carry flavours you will not find anywhere else.</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://loveotvisit.substack.com/publish/post/206813269" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!MUuw!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fac53cb74-f959-4afe-997e-a720a1860304_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!MUuw!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fac53cb74-f959-4afe-997e-a720a1860304_512x640.png 848w, 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y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">  Historical streets of Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia - Shutterstock</figcaption></figure></div><div><hr></div><h3>Seasonal &amp; Special Occasions To Add To Your List</h3><p><a href="https://www.viator.com/en-GB/blog/Seasonal-and-Special-Occasions/tag21916?pid=P00051448&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link&amp;medium_version=selector&amp;campaign=lovetovisitseasons">Explore this list of seasonal activities not to be missed.</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.viator.com/en-GB/blog/Seasonal-and-Special-Occasions/tag21916?pid=P00051448&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link&amp;medium_version=selector&amp;campaign=lovetovisitseasons" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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Now, the race is on to get a look at the impact site</h3><p><a href="https://www.space.com/astronomy/moon/a-spacex-rocket-just-crashed-into-the-moon-now-the-race-is-on-to-get-a-look-at-the-impact-site"><span>Early this morning, a SpaceX rocket slammed into the moon at seven times the speed of sound. Now, lunar orbiters are trying to get a look at the aftermath.</span></a></p><h3>Spacewalkers Prepare to Exit Station for Solar Array Mod Work</h3><p><a href="https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/spacestation/2026/08/06/spacewalkers-prepare-to-exit-station-for-solar-array-mod-work/"><span>NASA is streaming live coverage as two NASA astronauts prepare for a spacewalk outside the </span>International Space Station<span>. The spacewalk is scheduled to begin at approximately 8:35 a.m. EDT and last about six and a half hours. Watch online at: </span>https://www.nasa.gov/live</a></p><div><hr></div><h3>From Social Media</h3><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1659621672838083&amp;set=g.306880093680316">Stintino is a small town in northern Sardinia, located near the protected waters of the Asinara Gulf.</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1659621672838083&amp;set=g.306880093680316" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-zyj!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd0f101a5-61bd-454f-a5e4-446a82954503_1024x1280.jpeg 424w, 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manage your subscription at any time <a href="https://www.dreaminmiles.com/account">here</a> &#8212; quick, simple, and always in your control.</h4><div><hr></div><h3>In today&#8217;s email:</h3><ul><li><p><strong>South Africa&#8217;s Premier Wine Destination</strong></p></li><li><p>Madeira beyond the Coast</p></li><li><p><strong>Around the World: Where Fine Wine Meets the Big Cats, </strong>South Africa's Oldest University Botanical Garden, <strong>Georgia and the Caucasus: A five-place heritage and wine route  and a whole lot more&#8230;</strong></p></li><li><p>Seasonal &amp; Special Occasions To Add To Your List</p></li><li><p><strong>Into Orbit</strong><em><strong>: </strong></em><strong>What is the moon phase today? 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The region offers visitors a diverse experience of world-class wine estates, historic Cape Dutch farms, fine dining restaurants and breathtaking mountain and vineyard landscapes</span></a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://wineroute.co.za/" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-tGx!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa0d955ac-f595-4192-9a7e-82db562155e9_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-tGx!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa0d955ac-f595-4192-9a7e-82db562155e9_512x640.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-tGx!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa0d955ac-f595-4192-9a7e-82db562155e9_512x640.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-tGx!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa0d955ac-f595-4192-9a7e-82db562155e9_512x640.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-tGx!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa0d955ac-f595-4192-9a7e-82db562155e9_512x640.png" width="512" height="640" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/a0d955ac-f595-4192-9a7e-82db562155e9_512x640.png&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:640,&quot;width&quot;:512,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https://wineroute.co.za/&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-tGx!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa0d955ac-f595-4192-9a7e-82db562155e9_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-tGx!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa0d955ac-f595-4192-9a7e-82db562155e9_512x640.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-tGx!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa0d955ac-f595-4192-9a7e-82db562155e9_512x640.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-tGx!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa0d955ac-f595-4192-9a7e-82db562155e9_512x640.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Rows of grapes in picturesque Stellenbosch wine region with Thelema Mountain in background - Shutterstock</figcaption></figure></div><div><hr></div><h2>Madeira beyond the Coast</h2><p><a href="https://loveotvisit.substack.com/publish/post/208693656">Madeira sits in the Atlantic Ocean about 900 kilometres south-west of mainland Portugal and closer to the coast of North Africa than to Lisbon. It is a volcanic island, formed by eruptions over millions of years, and its landscape still shows that origin. Steep ridges fall towards the sea, deep valleys cut through the interior, and the highest peaks rise above 1,800 metres. The island has belonged to Portugal since the early fifteenth century, when Portuguese sailors began to settle it, plant sugar cane, and later grow the vines that made Madeira wine famous across Europe.</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://loveotvisit.substack.com/publish/post/208693656" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!LM2u!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F928cf153-66e1-42d4-8c1b-feb669a8f84f_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!LM2u!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F928cf153-66e1-42d4-8c1b-feb669a8f84f_512x640.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!LM2u!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F928cf153-66e1-42d4-8c1b-feb669a8f84f_512x640.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!LM2u!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F928cf153-66e1-42d4-8c1b-feb669a8f84f_512x640.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!LM2u!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F928cf153-66e1-42d4-8c1b-feb669a8f84f_512x640.png" width="512" height="640" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/928cf153-66e1-42d4-8c1b-feb669a8f84f_512x640.png&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:640,&quot;width&quot;:512,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https://loveotvisit.substack.com/publish/post/208693656&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!LM2u!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F928cf153-66e1-42d4-8c1b-feb669a8f84f_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!LM2u!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F928cf153-66e1-42d4-8c1b-feb669a8f84f_512x640.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!LM2u!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F928cf153-66e1-42d4-8c1b-feb669a8f84f_512x640.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!LM2u!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F928cf153-66e1-42d4-8c1b-feb669a8f84f_512x640.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Traditional Madeiran houses in the town of Santana on the island of Madeira - Shutterstock</figcaption></figure></div><div><hr></div><h2>Around the World</h2><h3>Where Fine Wine Meets the Big Cats</h3><p><a href="https://vredenheim.co.za/big-cats-game-drives/">At Vredenheim Wine Farm, visitors can experience a unique blend of Stellenbosch winelands charm and close-up wildlife encounters. The Big Cats Park offers guided feeding tours where lions, tigers and leopards can be observed safely and closely</a></p><h3>South Africa's Oldest University Botanical Garden</h3><p><a href="https://www.su.ac.za/en/visitors/outdoor/botanical-garden">The Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden is the oldest university botanical garden in South Africa and a beautifully maintained green space dedicated to conservation, research and public enjoyment</a></p><h3>The Majestic Jonkershoek Mountains</h3><p><a href="https://www.capenature.co.za/reserves/jonkershoek-nature-reserve">The rugged Jonkershoek Mountains, which form part of the Boland Mountains, are ideal for hiking enthusiasts. The Eerste, Berg, Lourens and Riviersonderend rivers all start high in these mountains, although only the Eerste River actually flows through the Jonkershoek valley</a></p><h3>Explore the Rupert Museum Collection</h3><p><a href="https://rupertmuseum.org/">The Rupert Museum is a renowned art museum located in Stellenbosch, South Africa, showcasing an exceptional private collection of modern South African art gathered by Anton Rupert and Huberte Rupert</a></p><h3>Dylan Lewis Sculpture Garden</h3><p><a href="https://www.dylanlewis.com/">The Dylan Lewis Sculpture Garden is a remarkable outdoor art experience set in Stellenbosch, South Africa, where nature and sculpture blend seamlessly into a dramatic mountain landscape</a></p><div><hr></div><h2>Georgia and the Caucasus: A five-place heritage and wine route</h2><p><a href="https://loveotvisit.substack.com/publish/post/206813269">Georgia sits at the meeting point of Europe and Asia, on the eastern shore of the Black Sea and along the southern flank of the Caucasus Mountains. For most of its long history it has been a crossroads. Trade routes, armies, and pilgrims all passed through this narrow band of land between Russia to the north and Turkey, Armenia, and Azerbaijan to the south. That constant movement shaped a country that feels familiar and unusual at the same time. The alphabet is its own, unlike any other. The language belongs to no larger family. The food and wine carry flavours you will not find anywhere else.</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://loveotvisit.substack.com/publish/post/206813269" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!MUuw!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fac53cb74-f959-4afe-997e-a720a1860304_512x640.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!MUuw!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fac53cb74-f959-4afe-997e-a720a1860304_512x640.png 848w, 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y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">  Historical streets of Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia - Shutterstock</figcaption></figure></div><div><hr></div><h3>Seasonal &amp; Special Occasions To Add To Your List</h3><p><a href="https://www.viator.com/en-GB/blog/Seasonal-and-Special-Occasions/tag21916?pid=P00051448&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link&amp;medium_version=selector&amp;campaign=lovetovisitseasons">Explore this list of seasonal activities not to be missed.</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.viator.com/en-GB/blog/Seasonal-and-Special-Occasions/tag21916?pid=P00051448&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link&amp;medium_version=selector&amp;campaign=lovetovisitseasons" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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Lunar phases 2026</h3><p><a href="https://www.space.com/18880-moon-phases.html"><span>Moon phases reveal the passage of time in the night sky. Some nights when we look up at </span>the moon<span>, it is full and bright; sometimes it is just a sliver of silvery light.</span></a></p><h3>NASA to Host Florida Event Celebrating American Air, Space Leadership</h3><p><a href="https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-to-host-florida-event-celebrating-american-air-space-leadership/"><span>NASA will hold a news conference at 2:30 p.m. EDT, Friday, Aug. 14, live from the agency&#8217;s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, and media and digital creators are invited to attend in person.</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h3>From Social Media</h3><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=886948204489539&amp;set=pb.100095231037636.-2207520000"><span>Have you ever noticed NYC pizza tasting different, or is that just a myth?</span></a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=886948204489539&amp;set=pb.100095231037636.-2207520000" 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