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Viking Explorer Society News - Issue 16 - Winter 2022

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21 EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND There is no city quite like Edinburgh, with its medieval and neoclassical beauty set amongst rocky hills and gracious green ribbons of park. Recognised as Scotland's capital since the 15th century, this city promises to make an unforgettable impression with its charming character and fascinating history. With cobbled streets and an alluring city skyline, the ultimate way to explore is on foot. 22 ALASKA, USA Cruise the narrow channels of the famed inside passage as you explore this pristine wilderness of misty fjords, lush forests, gleaming walls of ice and mountain-ringed seaside towns. Leave the crowds behind and venture into the wilderness where you can pan for gold like prospectors of old, try your hand at stream fishing and meet local Tlingit who have fished these waters for centuries, hearing tales both tall and true of a region where a Wild West spirit still feels very much alive. Keep an eye out for bears, whales, eagles and otters. 20 AVIGNON, FRANCE For the better part of a century, Avignon replaced Rome as the centre of the Roman Catholic world, and the resulting architectural remains create a stunningly beautiful city. Encircled by 800-year-old stone ramparts rising from the Rhône river, the UNESCO-listed centre boasts one of the most iconic skylines in France. The Palais des Papes is at its heart – a turreted fortress overlooking medieval squares and mansion-lined streets. VISIT AVIGNON VISIT EDINBURGH VISIT ALASKA 54 VIKING

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