Bloemencorso Bollenstreek 2023: the full programme
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Bloemencorso Bollenstreek 2023: the full programme

The Bloemencorso Bollenstreek 2023 will cover activities for a whole week this year. While the highlight will always be the traditional float parade, there will be other ‘events’ that you absolutely cannot miss if you decide to spend a few days in the Dutch bulb region to witness the famous flower parade. Behind the scenes…

Fuerteventura: biosphere nature reserve
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Fuerteventura: biosphere nature reserve

Fuerteventura is one of the most beautiful and untouched islands of the Canary archipelago. In 2009, UNESCO declared the island a biosphere reserve to conserve this magnificent natural environment. In the article we explain how and why the local government is doing everything to preserve a heritage rich in biodiversity which is an integral part…

Flowers and Plants of Hawaii: Meanings and Endemic Species
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Flowers and Plants of Hawaii: Meanings and Endemic Species

The archipelago of the Hawaiian Islands is a highly sought-after tourist destination due to its heavenly beaches, fascinating culture and magnificent landscapes. But there is also something else that makes this place extraordinarily special: the flowers and plants that inhabit it. A major staple in the island’s history, local folklore, traditional art, and even folk…

Keukenhof 2023: from 23 March to 14 May Holland in bloom
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Keukenhof 2023: from 23 March to 14 May Holland in bloom

Every year, from March to May, the flowers of the Lisse area in the Netherlands are transformed into a work of art. Tourists come from all over the world to see Keukenhof‘s incredible annual show. For those who have not had the opportunity to visit this floral sanctuary, Keukenhof will be open to the public…

Wienerwald: the Viennese forest, a UNESCO biosphere reserve
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Wienerwald: the Viennese forest, a UNESCO biosphere reserve

Contrary to what one might think, Vienna has a green lung made up of woods, vineyards and meadows to the west of the city. It extends from the outskirts of the city to the countryside of Lower Austria. This is the Viennese Wood, one of the 727 UNESCO Biosphere Reserves in the world but the…

The 10 floral parades to see at least once in a lifetime

The 10 floral parades to see at least once in a lifetime

Flowers are not only used in the world to decorate, to give gifts or perhaps by the cosmetics industry but, in many parts of the world, also for unique events, for peaceful battles or colorful parades that attract miles of tourists from all over the world. Sometimes they require months and months of planning and…