Danube delta

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Danube delta
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“The Danube Delta is the second largest river delta in Europe, after the Volga Delta, and is the best preserved on the continent. Occurring where the Danube River empties into the Black Sea, most of the Danube Delta lies in Romania, with a small part located in Ukraine. Its approximate surface area…”
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National GeographicOct 7

11 Places to See the World's Most Magnificent Wildlife Migrations

Seeing an immense number of creatures assembled in one place is a phenomenon worth travelling for. Here’s when, where and how to experience some of nature’s wildest gatherings.

Europe's largest natural wetland, a paradise for pelicans

15 things in this story
  • Danube deltaGardenEurope's largest natural wetland, a paradise for pelicans
  • Elsewhere
  • Tortuguero National ParkSightTortuguero, Costa Ricahotspot for sea turtles, largest green turtle rookery
  • Monarch Butterfly Biosphere ReserveSightMichoacán, Mexicohome to more than half of overwintering colonies
  • El RosarioSightMichoacán, Mexicoeasiest sanctuary to reach for monarch butterflies
  • Sierra ChincuaSightMichoacán, Mexicolesser-visited sanctuary, can be explored on horseback
  • Mineral de AngangueoNeighborhoodMichoacán, Mexicocolourful, cobblestoned town makes a good base
  • FinnmarksviddaSightFinnmark, NorwaySámi stronghold in northernmost Norway
  • Sardine RunSightEastern Cape, South Africamillions of sardines swarm north off South African coast
  • Bute InletSightBritish Columbia, CanadaHomalco First Nation run bear-watching trips here
  • Kasanka National ParkSightKasanka, Zambiaoverwhelmed by 10 million straw-coloured fruit bats in October
  • South Luangwa National ParkSightSouth Luangwa, Zambianearby park, home to prolific wildlife and walking safaris
  • SkomerSightPembrokeshire, United Kingdomvolcanic outcrop bucking puffin population decline trend
  • Martins HavenSightPembrokeshire, United Kingdombeach where boat trips run to Skomer Island
  • Crane Observation CentreSightIzumi, Japanlocated in front of Izumi's crane migration grounds
  • Yakushima IslandSightKagoshima, Japanwonderland of moss-cloaked trees, endemic deer and macaques
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The GuardianJun 7

‘I don’t think we’ve ever felt closer’: five writers on their most memorable family holidays

Rallying the kids can be chaotic and frustrating, but from Interrailing all the way to Turkey to Vespa rides in Naples, these trips brought families together Finland has been named the world’s happiest country for nine years running, but arriving in Helsinki, dishevelled from one of my first flights with my nine-month-old baby, I was less interested in national rankings and more in having a nic…

18 things in this story
  • Danube deltaGardenOccurring where the Danube River empties into the Black Sea, most of the Danube Delta lies in Romania, with a small…
  • Elsewhere
  • Quartieri SpagnoliNeighborhoodNaples, ItalySpanish quarter
  • KallioNeighborhoodHelsinki, Finlandcool neighbourhood with terraces
  • Hobo HotelHotelHelsinki, Finlandkitted out with travel cots and highchairs
  • HolidayBarHelsinki, Finlandbar with paloma cocktails
  • Lake KukuljärviSightSalo, Finlandlake reached by hiking through pine forest
  • SantalahtiSightKotka, Finlandcottages steps from the sea in Kotka
  • MajamajaHotelHelsinki, Finlandoff-grid cabins perched on rocks
  • Lonna islandSightHelsinki, Finlandmilitary outpost turned summer escape with sauna
  • NeaTourPlaceNaples, ItalyVespa tour company
  • Bar NiloBarNaples, Italyhomage to Maradona, lock of his hair
  • VesuviusSightNaples, Italymountain climb in midday heat
  • Blue GrottoSightCapri, Italysea cave with azure blue water
  • Sandringham estateSightKing's Lynn, United Kingdomroyal family’s Norfolk retreat
  • Experience FreedomPlaceKing's Lynn, United Kingdomglamping arm of the Caravan and Motorhome Club
  • St Margaret’s BaySightDover, United Kingdomholiday camp near Dover
  • Old HunstantonNeighborhoodKing's Lynn, United Kingdomvillage on the north Norfolk coast
  • Sandringham HouseAttractionKing's Lynn, United Kingdomroyal family home
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