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  • The Mermaid of Haarlem

    The Mermaid of Haarlem

    If you are ever in Haarlem, Holland – you might be lucky enough to see the statue of a mermaid on the Oerkapkade. I’ll be honest with you, I have lived in Holland for more than 12 years, and I have never heard about a Dutch mermaid before, nor have most Dutch people. But why…

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  • Wieliczka, The Salt Kingdom 64 Metres Below Ground

    The Wieliczka Salt Mines is a place you must see. It transports you to a mysterious world of salt beneath the earth’s surface. There are hundreds of kilometres of tunnels with underground chapels, works of art and statues carved in salt, creating a fascinating journey into the past. Far, far away, behind mountains, forests and…

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