People have long been fascinated with the look, colours and geological significance of this gemstone and the mysterious, earthly aura that it radiates. The prehistoric trade routes between Northern and Southern Europe were very much defined by the amber trade.
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It began with a Soviet invasion of Finland in November 1939, and ended just over three months later
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All book-loving travelers… here are some of the beautiful bookshops and libraries not to miss if you find yourself in the Baltics!
Read moreThis monhth, Globe Guides take us on a journey through the Mediterranean, Tahiti, Peru and Britain. Cusco, the ‘Florence of Latin America’, known above all
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Shopping Essentials Where: Riga Central Market, Estonia, Eastern Europe What’s in store: Amber stones and jewellery, fossilised golden resins with preserved
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