Southampton is a historical port city located in Hampshire county, southern England. A popular city in its own right, with attractions including the Tudor House, the stunning gardens of Mottisfont Abbey, and more, most of its appeal is held in its status as your gateway to the metropolis of London. Most cruise lines visiting Southampton will start or end their cruise here, or will offer excursions to explore nearby London. There you can enjoy everything from history to culture, cuisine and everything in between. The Tower of London, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and a whole lot more await.

Rosendal is a small town with less than 1,000 inhabitants. However, here one can visit the museum and learn about Norway's barony, the time of the union between Norway and Denmark. Also interesting are the Shipbuilding Museum and the Kvinnherad Church, which was built in 1250.

Nordfjordeid is a village in the western county of Sogn og Fjordane, Norway. In the area people enjoy hiking in the mountains surrounding the village, reaching amazing view points of the other arms of the Nordfjorden. Skiing at the Harpefossen Ski Resort is also popular, as the mountains prove to be perfect for lovers of the outdoors. Nordfjordeid is home to the Malakoff Rockfestival, where bands such as The School, Marit Larsen and Animal Alpha have performed.

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Alesund is a Norwegian port town located in the North-West, which owes much of its architectural prowess to the fact that it had to be rebuilt anew in 1904 in Art Nouveau style after a big fire outbreak. The mountain of Aksla is where the best views in town can be enjoyed from. The mountain has 418 steps which lead to the town park. Ålesund is a good base for trips to the surrounding fjords such as the Geirangerfjord

Molde is a city located on the northern shore of Romsdalsfjord in Norway. This student city is also known as the "Town of Roses" for its mild climate, fertile soil and rich vegetation. Architecturally unexciting, Molde more than makes up for it in landscapes - think New Zealand's Fiordland National Park. Go up to the Verden overlook to enjoy the beautiful view of Molde, the fjord and the famous Molde panorama with its snow peaks. Cultural happenings like the Molde International Jazz festival and an international literature festival take place every year.

Kristiansund is a Norwegian city, made up of a number of islands. The city can be found along the North Sea Coast. Kristiansund is a Norwegian food capital and Norwegian specialties such as bacalao, klippfish and fishnan can be found in many local eateries. Freikollen Mountain, the area's tallest mountain offers stunning views over Kristiansund as well as the fjords and other mountain peaks. The city is known for the colourful houses which line the streets surrounding the harbour of Kristiansund.

The small town of Maloy lives almost exclusively on fishing. The 1224m long bridge near Maloy is a real eye-catcher.

Stavanger is a former 'European Capital of Culture' located near the world-renowned Preikestolen, otherwise known as the 'Pulpit Rock'. Pulpit Rock, is arguably Norway's most picturesque spot, towering approximately 604 above the Lysfjord. The Old part of Stavanger, located West of Vågen, is known for the large number of 18th Century buildings, mainly wooden cottages which have been beautifully preserved and are definitely worth a visit. There is also an increasing number of art galleries and workshops opening up in this area, contributing to Old Stavanger fast becoming a trendy spot.

Mandal is a town in Southern Norway and is known for the Mandalselva river which is rich in salmon and has a thriving tourist industry.