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Guiana Highlands

By korver,

While our trip in the previous update was remarkable - some of the region's most awe-inspiring and magical sights can only be found at higher elevations. Today we'll be exploring the mountainous region of Venezuela and nearby countries called the Guiana Highlands. Let's take a look at some of this special region's best sights. Spoiler Our tour picks back up where we left off in the previous update - flying over the impressive Angel Falls. Billions of years of wind and rain has eroded the mountains here...
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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...
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Today, we are taking a look at one of the world's most iconic cities, Rio de Janeiro. With its friendly residents, tropical weather, iconic buildings, and amazing beaches - it's not hard to see why it's one of Brazil's most popular destinations and a one of a kind city that you won't want to miss. Our trip to Rio begins with a look over the famed Copacabana Beach. From FIFA Beach Soccer World Cups, concerts, celebrations, and much more - it's become a destination that's known the world over. A closeup...
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Kyrgyzstan

By korver,

Kyrgyzstan, officially the Kyrgyz Republic and also known as Kirghizia, is a country of 6 million in Central Asia. Kyrgyzstan is a landlocked country with mountainous terrain - bordered by Kazakhstan to the north, Uzbekistan to the west and southwest, Tajikistan to the southwest and China to the east. Once a constituent republic of the Soviet Union, the country became independent in 1991 and over the years has become the gateway of choice for many travelers in Central Asia. The nation is defined and well...
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Amazon River

By korver,

The next stop in our trip around the world is the mighty Amazon River. It's the world's longest river, the largest river by discharge volume of water, and also has the world's largest watershed as well. The sheer size of this massive river and it's surrounding ecosystem is truly one of a kind. With unique sights such as the "Meeting of the Waters" - where the muddy Amazon meets the dark black Rio Negro alongside some of the world's most unique flora and fauna - it's truly one of the world's greatest...
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Colca Canyon, Peru

By korver,

After exploring Bolivia, we travel west into Peru to explore the Colca Canyon - a river canyon in southern part of the country that's famed as the world's deepest canyon, reaching depths of over 13,600 feet in certain places. This well-known trekking destination is also a habitat for giant condors, on view from overlooks like Cruz del Condor. The canyon landscape comprises a green valley and remote traditional villages with terraced agriculture that predates the Incas - and we'll be taking a look at all of...
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French Alps

By korver,

Our trip around southern France continues today with a visit to the French Alps - one of Europe's most beautiful mountain landscapes. Located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur regions of the country, they form a crescent shape that covers over 1,000 miles and are home to some of the country's most famous mountains, historic villages, forests, rural scenery, and more. Let's begin with a stop in the charming French village and mountain town of Chamonix. This resort area near the...
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Today, our journey takes us to Canada for a trip to one of the country's most unique and beautiful regions - the Northwest Territories. This vast forest and tundra landscape made up nearly a third of Canada's total land mass for most of the 20th century - and even with the creation of Nunavut in 1999 which cut it's area by more than half, it's still home to all sorts of incredible wonders that showcase some of the most amazing sights from across the entire Arctic. With remote lakes, pristine rivers,...
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Easter Island, Chile

By korver,

Today, we're taking a look at one of the world's most mysterious and legendary islands - Easter Island. This Chilean territory is a remote volcanic island in Polynesia and is famed for archaeological sites, including nearly 900 monumental statues called Moai, created by inhabitants during the 13th–16th centuries. The moai are carved human figures with oversized heads, often resting on massive stone pedestals called ahus - and we'll be taking a look at a number of examples in this update along with a...
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