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Jeep 4-Wheeling in the Pyrenees
The five-star La Pleta Hotel & Spa in Baqueira, Spain, and Jeep offer a winter driving school to complement the region's excellent downhill and Nordic skiing.
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skiing and snowboarding
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snowsports
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baqueira spain
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baqueira-beret ski resort
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la pleta hotel & spa
Livestock Guardian Dogs
The livestock guardian dog has protected livestock on the farm for centuries.
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dog
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livestock
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sheep
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farm
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Man's Inhumanity
Every rescuer thinks they have seen the worst.
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dog rescue
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abandoned animals
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great pyrenees rescue
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homeless dogs
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rescue
The French Pyrenees Mountains
Walk, cycle or try one of the many adrenalin pumping outdoor sports on offer in the mountains around the French spa town of Luz-Saint-Sauveur.
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pyrenees national park
Wildlife in the French Pyrenees
The Cirque provides easy walking in the high mountains where you can see rare and beautiful plants and animals including Isard, Marmot and exotic Gentian flowers.
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gentian
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marmot
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isard
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easy mountain walking
History of The Basque Region
A brief overview of the early history of the Basque region of Spain, in the heart of the Pyrenees.
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historyofbasquepeople
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henryofnavarre
The Spanish Val D'Aran
Spectacular views, exciting bird watching.....they can all be found in the Val D'Aran.
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rafting
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trout fishing
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self-catering
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airport
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eagles
The Red Squirrel
The introduction of the Grey Squirrel into Europe has pushed the Red Squirrel south towards warmer regions.
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red squirrel
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grey squirrel
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sciurus vulgaris
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france
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britain
Top Five Reasons to Visit Andorra
Although Andorra gets few mentions in international travel media, it has plenty to offer visitors in the form of unique culture, romanic art and outdoor activities.
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andorra culture
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andorra shopping
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andorra skiing
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Welcome to Spain
Introductory article on Travel in Spain. This article is designed to give people a general feel for the country.
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Medieval Spain: Al-Andalus
The Reconquest of Spain (711-1492) was the first major conflict between Islam and Christianity where Christianity eventually won.
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spain
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iberia
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crusades
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The Pyreneean Mountain Dog
Some handy advice for mountain walkers who may encounter flocks of sheep and their canine guardians whilst exploring the high pastures this summer.
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sheepdogs
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mountain bikers
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ramblers
Adventure Sports in France
From kayaking and canoeing the Dordogne River to adrenalin rushes on the River Passy and drop zones in the Pyrenees, France has many active options.
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adventure sports in france
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white-water rafting
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bungy jump in normandy
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skydive pyrenees
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canoeing on the dordogne
Budget Airlines: Belgium & Holland
Fly direct to Greece, Italy, London, France, Germany, Portugal and the Canary Isles with Belgian and Dutch operators such as Brussels Airlines and Transavia.
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Cool Places for Summer Travel
Summer travel in Southern Europe can mean sweltering cities and overcrowded hot beaches, but Italy, Greece, Spain and Portugal also have cooler places to escape the heat.
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summer travel southern europe
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best places escape heat
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avoid hot cites beaches
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dolomites mountain temperatures lower
French Festivals: Top Paris Events
Travel information on the French capital's best sporting, film and cultural events, such the marathon and the Nouveau Festival International de Danse. Expect fireworks...
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tour de france 2007
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cinema en plein air
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bastille day july 14
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nouveau festival international de danse
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paris marathon april
Goya in Times of War: An Overview
The Museo del Prado's exhibition of 200 paintings and works on paper by Francisco de Goya celebrates the bicentennary of the start of Spain's War of Independence.
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art museum special exhibitions
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goya in times of war
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francisco de goya y lucientes
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museo del prado
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spanish rococo romantic art
How to Tour Europe on Dollars/Day
Four star Western or European hotels, personal drivers, great entertainment and fine dining in Andorra, Barcelona, Bulgaria, Toulouse & Vienna at Wal-Mart bargain prices.
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Quick travel guide: Andorra
Facts for visitors on the Bishop of Urgell, Casa de la Vall, Arinsal, Pal, El Tarter, Pas de la Casa and Grau Roig, Catalan, walks and the church of Sant Roma de les Bons
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Spain Facts: Aragon Travel Trivia
Spain: Information on bombs in Zaragoza's basilica, Teruel, Henry VIII's wife Catherine, Alquezar canyoning, filming at Loarre castle & the birthplaces of Opus Dei & Goya
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spain information
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kingdom of heaven castle
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opus dei barbastro
The Cathar & Albigensian Crusade
When Rome was threatened with the usurpation of it's influence in matters of knowledge and learning, it began the first crusade against local Europeans.
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montsegur
France - Government Profile
France, an independent country since 486 AD, has developed into a representative democratic republic, with executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government.
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france government profile
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