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Vienna

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  Vienna the Imperial capital of Austria that sits on the Danube river is a city that offers a unique blend of traditions and stunning modern architecture. It is also famous for its cultural heritage and events alongside its coffee houses and wine taverns all mixed together to provide a special Viennese charm. How to get there By Air Vienna International Airport is situated 11 miles south east of the city and has excellent links across Europe and beyond with many international carriers having routes here.  Getting from the airport to the city center is relatively easy with good transport links. You can take the City Airport Train direct between the two or the public S7 train service which also has a airport stop. There is also a frequent airport bus service and of course taxis services including Uber. Rail The main rail station in Vienna is Wien Hauptbahnhof and this modern hub has excellent connections across Europe with most of the continents major rail providers offering se...

Seville the classic Spanish City

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Seville in the south of Spain is the capital of Andalusia and one of the country's largest cities with over 700 000 inhabitants.  The city sits in the valley of the Gaudalquivir river which is navigable for 60 km's and as a result was extremely important in history particularly when Spain undertook its conquest of the American continent with large quantities of silver and gold being landed in the city resulting in it prospering.  With its extensive history Seville is famous the world over for its culture,  monuments, traditions and artistic heritage.  How to get there San Pablo Airport is the cities international airport and it has well established good links across Europe and beyond. It sits 10 km from the city center. There is a frequent and convenient bus shuttle from the airport into the city with the journey taking approximately 35 minutes.  There is also the option of a taxi to your destination from the rank directly outside the terminal. Uber is also anot...