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Today, we'll be taking one more epic trip around the globe and taking a look at a few of my favorite destinations and some final pictures that I began in 2021 but only finished up recently. I've spent the first few months this year working on completely new custom made terrain mods, custom made BATs, lot editor textures (which you'll be seeing in the pictures below), FSHs, and more to compliment existing custom content - I hope to bring a handful of the planet's most amazing scenes to life. Spoiler The...
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True Earth (Preview)

By korver,

True Earth (Preview) Today, I thought I'd share a couple of pictures that I've been working on lately in preparation for a larger entry which you'll be seeing hopefully in the next month or two. I'm getting back to working on completely new custom made terrain mods, custom made BATs, FSHs, lot editor textures (which you'll be seeing in the pictures below), and more to compliment existing custom content - and I hope to really bring some of the planet's most amazing scenes to life. Hope you enjoy! Christ...
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Today, we're taking a tour around the globe and taking in some of the world's most magnificent New Year's celebrations from high above. From New York, Montreal, Amsterdam, Shanghai, and more - it's going to be quite the scene to behold! New York City, United States Montreal, Québec, Canada Amsterdam, The Netherlands Shanghai, China Taipei, Taiwan Our Miniature World at Night Don't forget to comment, like, and follow True Earth if you haven't already! -korver
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2021 Highlights

By korver,

As we approach the end of the year, I just wanted to take a moment to thank everyone for the comments as of late and throughout the year - 2021 was truly a noteworthy year for this city journal! 2021 featured plenty of advancements with custom made BATs, lots, custom textures, MMPs, FSHs, mods, and much more to bring the Earth to SimCity 4 in a truly authentic, realistic, and creative way - and featured scenes from across all of the major continents. Highlights included beautiful natural wonders, massive...
korver

Ultimate Greece

By korver,

For the next installment of my Greece series, we're going to take quite the in-depth look around the country and showcasing some of Greece's most awe inspiring, mysterious, and magical landmarks of the past and present. Over the course of this year, I've been fine tuning scenes and creating even more custom terrain mods, custom BATs, custom FSHs, and other various custom content to make the most memorable trip possible - so I hope you'll enjoy the journey! Spoiler "How great are the dangers I face to...
korver

A Trip To Greece

By korver,

A Trip To Greece In today's entry, we're going to take a quick look at few preview scenes from an upcoming entry I've been working on from Greece. As always, I've been pushing the limits of SC4 custom content with new BATs, terrain mods, lot textures, FSH modifications, more MMPs, and much more to complement existing content - so I hope you'll enjoy this little trip to Greece! Don't forget to comment, like, and follow True Earth if you haven't already! -korver
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Winter Scenes

By korver,

In today's update, we're taking another trip around the planet - but this time, exploring a few of the globe's most breathtaking sights in a winter wonderland. It's going to be quite the magical journey- I hope you enjoy! Vail, Colorado, United States Edmonton, Alberta Amsterdam, The Netherlands Landwasser Viaduct, Switzerland Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany Warsaw, Poland Lake Baikal, Russia Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan Don't forget to comment, like, and follow True Earth if you...
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Backpacking The Alps

By korver,

The Alps are the highest and most extensive mountain range system that lies entirely in Europe, stretching approximately 750 miles across eight Alpine countries (from west to east): France, Switzerland, Monaco, Italy, Liechtenstein, Austria, Germany, and Slovenia. These landscapes are world-renown for their countless stunning natural sights with iconic peaks, lakes, rivers, charming villages, farmland, and much more. In today's update, we're going to be backpacking across these magical, mountainous...
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Shanghai, China

By korver,

With a population over 25 million, Shanghai is one of China's (and the world's) largest cities and an important international business and financial center. From small market town in the 1200s, prosperous colonial port city in the 1800s, and finally a rising global economic hub in the present day - it's a city with an impressive history and a bright future. Today we'll be taking a look at a number of the city's most iconic landmarks and districts constructed over the years, beginning with a look at the...
korver

Exploring The Globe

By korver,

Today, I'll be showcasing some of my recent progress in a preview entry with completely new custom made terrain mods, custom made BATs, lot editor textures, new FSH flora modifications, and more to compliment existing custom content (you'll see even more of this in upcoming entries as well). Hope you enjoy! Don't forget to comment, like, and follow True Earth if you haven't already! -korver
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American Road Trip

By korver,

Today, we'll be returning to the United States for a road trip across the country from coast to coast - and our journey begins in California along the picturesque farmlands of Napa Valley, California. This world renowned wine-producing region produces some of the planet's finest wines and is home to some of the country's most beautiful rural sights - and we take them all in along our drive through Highway 29 in the heart of the valley. We head southwards across the Rockies and eventually hit the famous...
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Scenes From Canada

By korver,

Today, we're returning to one of the world's most beautiful countries - Canada - to take a look at a few more of the country's most impressive scenes. With a population of nearly 40 million and home to countless breathtaking sights across it's nearly 3.8 million square miles - making it the world's second largest country - there's no shortage of amazing scenes to take in. With completely new custom made terrain mods, custom made BATs, lot editor textures, new FSH modifications and more to compliment...
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Ecuadorian Andes

By korver,

Today, we're continuing on our trip exploring a region from one of the world's most beautiful countries - the Ecuadorian Andes. Quintessentially Ecuador, this region (also known as the Highlands) is one of the most visited in the country. Its cultural and natural diversity spans grassy highlands (paramo), cloudforests, mountain lakes, active volcanoes, thermal baths, Indian markets, colonial towns and haciendas. Two chains of mountains form Ecuador's highlands, with lush green valleys nestled in the middle...
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Lake District, Chile

By korver,

Located in central Chile, the Lake District is a region of the country that's famous for its beautiful natural sights. Home to a stunning mix of glistening lakes, smouldering volcanoes, hot springs, temperate rainforests and meandering rivers rich in fish and birdlife - there's plenty you'll want to see here. It's also one of the most culturally interesting parts of Chile, a melting pot of cultures with indigenous Mapuche communities, traditional fishing villages and a German heritage hailing from the...
korver
The Blue Mountains are a rugged region west of Sydney in Australia’s New South Wales. Getting it's name from the distinctive blue haze that blankets the region when viewed from a distance, it's an area that's known for dramatic scenery. It encompasses steep cliffs, eucalyptus forests, waterfalls and villages dotted with guesthouses, galleries and gardens. Katoomba, a major town in the area, borders Blue Mountains National Park and its bushwalking trails - which we'll be taking a look at later on in the...
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A Rainy Day in London

By korver,

Today, we're returning to the famed city of London for another look at this economical, political, and cultural capital - but this time - during a typical rainy English day, a common sight in the city. It's going to be pouring all day long, from morning until nighttime - so don't forget your umbrella as we take one more tour around the city and visit some of London's most iconic landmarks. We'll begin with an aerial look over the iconic English Capital from high above on a rainy afternoon. Full size link...
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Hong Kong & Kowloon

By korver,

Today, our look at Hong Kong continues on with an in depth look at Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, located on the mainland. Together, they form a large part of the Hong Kong metropolitan area which is one of the world's most important financial hubs and is also home to one of the world's most recognizable skylines. This city was originally under British rule for 99 years - but in 1997 it returned to China and now is a special administrative region (SAR). With a population of nearly 8 million and a thriving...
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Cincinnati

By korver,

Today, we're returning to the United States for a look at another one of the country's major (yet sometimes overlooked) cities - Cincinnati. Settled in 1788 as a small riverside port, the city is located at the northern side of the confluence of the Licking and Ohio rivers, the latter of which marks the state line with Kentucky. Also known as the "Queen City", Cincinnati is also the economic and cultural hub of the Cincinnati metropolitan area - and with an estimated population of nearly 2.2 million, it is...
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Amsterdam

By korver,

Amsterdam is the capital and most populous city of the Netherlands with a population of nearly 900,000 within the city proper, 1.6 million in the urban area, and 2.5 million in the metropolitan area. Found within the province of North Holland, Amsterdam is colloquially referred to as the "Venice of the North", due to the large number of canals which form a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Amsterdam is also known for its artistic heritage and narrow houses with gabled facades - legacies of the city’s...
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Taipei

By korver,

Taipei is the political, economic, educational and cultural center of Taiwan and one of the major hubs of East Asia. Also the capital of Taiwan, it's a modern metropolis with old colonial lanes, busy shopping streets and contemporary buildings. The skyline is crowned by the 509m-tall, bamboo-shaped Taipei 101 skyscraper, with upscale shops at the base and a rapid elevator to an observatory near the top. Taipei is also known for its lively street-food scene and many night markets, including an expansive...
korver

Minneapolis

By korver,

Minneapolis is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Minnesota and the seat of Hennepin County - with a population of 429,954 as of 2020, it is the 46th most populous city in the US. Seven counties encompassing Minneapolis and its neighbor St. Paul are known as the Twin Cities, the sixteenth largest metropolitan area in the United States. Minneapolis lies on both banks of the Mississippi River, just north of the river's confluence with the Minnesota River - and adjoins Saint Paul, the state's...
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Seattle

By korver,

Situated on an isthmus between Puget Sound (an inlet of the Pacific Ocean) and Lake Washington, Seattle is the northernmost major city in the United States, located about 100 miles south of the Canadian border. Surrounded by water, mountains and evergreen forests, it contains thousands of acres of parkland. Washington State’s largest city, it’s home to many large tech industries headquartered in its metropolitan area. It's also a major gateway for trade with northern Asia, and Seattle is the fourth-largest...
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Atlanta

By korver,

Atlanta is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Georgia with a population of nearly 500,000. The city serves as one of the southern United States' most important cultural and economic centers, and is home to more than six million people - making it the ninth-largest metropolitan area in the nation. Situated among the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Atlanta features unique topography that includes rolling hills and the most dense urban tree coverage in the United States. The city...
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New York - 1960

By korver,

Today, we're taking another look into New York's past with a trip to 1960 - a year where the city's iconic skyline will be redefined with a number of important new developments, both in Midtown Manhattan, Lower Manhattan, and across the city. Since the 1930s and World War II, much of New York's progress had been halted and the city's famous skyline became frozen in time for a number of years - but due in part to the improved economy and the rise of the popular international building style, a new wave of...
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Tokyo - 1915

By korver,

After taking a look at Tokyo's impressive modern skyline earlier in the year - we return to Tokyo in today's update for a historical look at this iconic city. We'll be viewing some of Tokyo's most noteworthy sights in the year 1915 - which was during an era where the city's center and outskirts saw great growth and big changes to it's infrastructure and streetscapes. We'll begin with a trip to central Ginza - with a look at the recently rebuilt Kabuki-za, one of the city's most beautiful structures....
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