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You’ll find a great deal of variety on the continent of Europe. As a link between Western and Oriental cultures, many cultural facets developed in Europe. Where do you like it best? Cool and down-to-earth in the north – pleasant but a bit narrow-minded in the west – relaxed and warm in the south or pristine and prosperous in the east?

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We are Paddy and Mimi, a travel-hungry couple from tiny Switzerland in the middle of Europe. We call ourselves slow travelers, because we like to spend enough time in one place or country. Therefore we don’t only visit the typical sights but also get to know the culture of the respective country.

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