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Future Cities

By korver,

We're going to be taking a trip in this entry into the near and far future and exploring how a number of the world's most iconic cities could look like in the upcoming decades, centuries, and millennia - and even venturing beyond Earth. Throughout this update, we'll be exploring a variety of possibilities - from entirely sustainable "green" cities, floating arcologies, eco-friendly communities, and much more - as well as the more traditional "futuristic" vision of the future to get a complete view of how...
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World Tour

By korver,

For the final update of the the year, we're going on a tour around the Earth - and experiencing some of the world's most incredible cities, landmarks, villages, natural wonders, and much more. I hope you'll enjoy! Spoiler Melbourne Birds-Eye Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Sydney by Night Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Uluru Aerial Northern Territory, Australia Auckland From Above Auckland, New Zealand Violent Volcanoes in New Zealand Mount Ngauruhoe, North Island, New Zealand A View from New...
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Los Angeles

By korver,

Today we're going to be taking a look at the United States' second largest city - Los Angeles - the "City of Angels". Its a city filled with iconic skyscrapers and landmarks - such as the beautiful Bullocks Wilshire building. Completed in 1929, it's one of the city's finest examples of Art Deco style, and was one of its most prominent department stores. In 1978, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. Hollywood Hills is one of LA's most beautiful areas - its winding, hilly streets are...
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Toronto

By korver,

Toronto is the capital of Ontario - and with nearly 6 million people living in its metropolitan area, its the largest city in Canada as well. The city is a global center of banking, communications, and business - and its location makes it a vital transportation hub in the region. The city boats one of the best skylines in all of North America - with its downtown filled with an array of stunning buildings. Our first stop is Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. Located on a small island in Lake Ontario, this...
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Lagos

By korver,

Today, we're taking a trip to Lagos, Nigeria - home to some 21 million people, it's one of the largest cities in the world. As you'll see in the pictures below - the streets here can get unbelievably crowded, and played a part in the country moving its capital to the more centrally located (and more spacious) city of Abuja in 1991. The city has continued to grow since then however - and has further developed into an important financial center. While today, Lagos is a city known for its sprawling markets,...
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Moscow

By korver,

For anyone going to Moscow, a trip down the heart of the city is a must. We begin our journey with a drive down Tverskaya Street - the most well-known road in all of Moscow. This crowded shopping district has existed since the 12th century, and the streets are lined with historic architecture wherever you look. Even with some light rain, its Russian charm is still undeniable. As we make our way around the city, the rain begins to pick up considerably. Endless rows of commie blocks dominate the...
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The iconic skyline of New York City has been constantly changing over the years - and today, we'll be taking a glimpse into the future to see some of the city's impressive upcoming developments. By 2025, many key projects and towers are set to open, dramatically changing the look of this iconic skyline for years to come. One of the first new developments was the set of ultra-luxury super tall skyscrapers constructed along Central Park's southern edge, dubbed "Billionaire's Row." Foreign investment in...
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Historic New York City

By korver,

For my last two updates of the year, we're taking a look at one of the world's greatest cities - New York City, in the past and in the present. Today, we're going back in time once again - to take a look at historic New York City, primarily in Midtown Manhattan. Pretty much all the pictures will be set in 1935 - but I went even further back with a few. We'll begin with a look at one of the city's most iconic landmarks - the Statue of Liberty. Opening in 1886, it was originally a stunning bronze color like...
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São Paulo

By korver,

Today we're visiting one of the world's largest urban sprawls - the Brazilian metropolis of São Paulo. With nearly 40 million people residing in it's massive urban area, it's one of the world's most populated cities. São Paulo is an important financial center and is well known for its unique landmarks and interesting architecture - and there's no better example than Paulista Avenue. Home to a number of large banks and financial institutions, it's one of the city's most important avenues. While São Paulo is...
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Today, I have a special update in store - some recreations from across the globe in SimCity 3000 Unlimited. Before diving deep into SimCity 4, I played this great old game quite extensively - it was one of my all time favorites back in the day. After finally finding my long lost disc a while back, I was inspired to fire it up and give it one more go. To make these pictures, I mainly used a combination of buildings from the game's American, European, and Asian tilesets, a decent number of the game's default...
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Today, were returning to the Big Apple - New York City - to take another look at this incredible city's most famous landmarks along with a number of mosaics to further showcase the skyline. We begin our trip to New York City with a look at Lower Manhattan and the rebuilt World Trade Center complex. With the 1,776 foot tall One World Trade Center opening in 2014 along with a number of other buildings - and with more on the way - its becoming one of the city's premier office spaces yet again. Other sights...
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Tokyo

By korver,

Today we're taking a closer look at the capital of Japan - Tokyo. With nearly 40,000,000 people in its metropolitan area, it's not only one of the world's most populated areas but also a vital global city with important business and finance sectors. With a mix of new and old architecture, and plenty of iconic buildings - there's lots to see and explore in this famed city. We'll be arriving to the city's center via bullet train - where the scenic landscape of rural Japan can be enjoyed traveling at speeds...
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London - Landmarks

By korver,

For the final chapter of London, we're taking a look at some more of the city's most iconic landmarks. We begin with a look back in time to the 1200s - to the Old London Bridge. Constructed in 1209 - this bridge stood for over 600 years as the main route across the River Thames. While long gone, various drawings from the era depict a bustling bridge surrounded by medieval houses on both sides. Unfortunately, the design of the bridge led to its ultimate demise, as it impeded river traffic - and was...
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New York City

By korver,

After taking a look at historic New York City - we'll take a look at this incredible city in the modern day. The Statue of Liberty is one of New York City's most iconic landmarks - originally bronze when it was completed in 1886, it turned green over the years due to oxidation and has greeted millions of immigrants coming into the United States. The Brooklyn Bridge is one of the city's most famous landmarks - at the time of its opening in 1883, it was the world's longest suspension bridge and quickly...
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Myrtos Beach

By korver,

Located on the island of Cephalonia in the Ionian Sea, few beaches across the globe can compare to Greece's breathtaking Myrtos Beach. Due to it's remote and rugged location, the beach is completely inaccessible by foot - the only way to reach it is to traverse your way down a series of steep hairpin curves. Once you make it there however, you'll be rewarded greatly with pristine, warm Mediterranean waters, perfectly soft white sand, and of course, incredible views. Our journey gets started off with us...
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1970s New York City

By korver,

After previously taking a look at New York City in the 1930s - today we're taking another trip back into the Big Apple's past and seeing how it looked in the 1970s. Plenty of famous skyscrapers were being built all over the city, and other areas of the city looked quite different than they do today - it was truly quite an interesting time in the city's history. Our trip into the past begins in Midtown Manhattan - after a brief stop at the famed Empire State Building, we make sure to visit the always...
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Hong Kong

By korver,

Today we're taking a look at Hong Kong - this global financial hub and port city boasts 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). We're starting off in Kowloon - located on the mainland across Victoria Harbor, it's well known for its markets and endless apartments. The streets are constantly crowded, it's an area that's always filled with energy and activity....
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Greece - Part II

By korver,

In our first Greek update, we got to take a look at one of Greece's most recognizable natural wonders. Now, we turn our attention to some of Greece's most awe-inspiring, mysterious, and magical landmarks of the past and present. --- "There is nothing permanent, except change." -Heraclitus The center of the universe - the Tholos of Delphi "Bear up, my child, bear up; Zeus who oversees and directs all things is still mighty in heaven." -Sophocles Athena's temple - The Parthenon "Experience, travel -...
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South Pacific

By korver,

After a brief absence, our journey picks back up on the small nation of Palau, an archipelago of over 200 small islands in the far Western Pacific Ocean. Numerous volcanic explosions many eons ago pushed coral larvae up and out of the Earth's core, forming a massive limestone reef - and the erosion since then has given Palau's islands their distinctive mushroom shape. As most of the 200 islands are quite rocky with palms and mangroves draping over the waters' edge, it takes us a bit to find a nice beach,...
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Scenes From Africa

By korver,

Our trip to Africa starts off in Lagos, Africa's largest city. Getting anywhere around town seems to be an impossible task with the never ending flow of traffic. Street vendors and hawkers are on every street corner, and the massive crowds of people everywhere adds to the congestion. In order to go anywhere, using the bright yellow danfos (buses) are almost a necessity - they're virtually everywhere in the city. But just when we thought the traffic was bad enough around our hotel - one of the local markets...
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After taking a detailed tour across Midtown Manhattan in SimCity 4, we're taking one last look at this iconic section of New York City - but this time, in SimCity 3000 Unlimited. I'll be showcasing the city's most iconic buildings & districts, set in roughly 2005. Enjoy! A few overviews of Midtown Manhattan, SimCity 3000 Unlimited style. A look at the iconic Empire State Building along with Herald Square and the famous Macy's building on the left. A view over the Rockefeller Center and the XYZ...
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Our next stop takes us to the famous Sahara Desert - the world's largest hot desert. For thousands of years, nomads have adapted to the harsh terrain, with an extensive knowledge of the terrain being absolutely vital to their survival. Knowing exactly where each and every oasis is located is perhaps the single most important aspect to this, and we approach our first one in the Ennedi Plateau of Chad. Guelta d'Archei is perhaps the Sahara's most famous oasis, and has been used since prehistoric times, note...
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Lower Manhattan

By korver,

Today, we'll be taking a look at the iconic southern tip of Manhattan - New York City's financial district, Lower Manhattan. We'll be taking a look at some of the area's most iconic landmarks, buildings, & more before viewing the area in it's entirety from above with a few overviews. We'll begin with a look at the iconic Brooklyn Bridge, which at the time of it's opening in 1883 (and to this day) remains an important connection from Brooklyn to Lower Manhattan. The Statue of Liberty looks over the...
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Rio de Janeiro

By korver,

Located on Brazil's Atlantic shoreline, Rio de Janeiro is widely recognized as one of the world's most beautiful cities. Between the perfect beaches, iconic landmarks, tropical weather, and friendly residents - there's plenty of reasons to visit and enjoy this one of a kind destination. The city was founded back in 1565 by the Portuguese - and its strategic location on Guanabara Bay allowed it to become an important port city throughout the years. Since then, the city has expanded greatly and nearly 14...
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San Francisco

By korver,

Today, we're taking a look at another one of the United States' iconic cities - San Francisco. This hilly city sits on a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay in Northern California - and since it's founding in 1776, it's evolved into a cultural, commercial, and financial center. With plenty of famous landmarks and attractions dotting the city - it's also one of the country's top tourist destinations as well. We'll start the trip off in the city's Central Business District - with a...
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