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U.S. Skylines

By korver,

Today, we're returning to the United States to cover a few more of the country's most stunning skylines. After already taking a look at the iconic skylines of New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago in previous updates - we'll be viewing St. Louis, Portland, Houston, and Philadelphia today. St. Louis, Missouri We begin in the Midwest - with our first stop being St. Louis. This major city sits right on the Mississippi River and is home to the iconic Gateway Arch, which towers 630 feet above the surrounding...
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Australian Skylines

By korver,

We're taking a trip down under today to view a few of Australia's most impressive skylines and skyscrapers. After a building boom starting in 1970s, there's now over 130 skyscrapers in the country, primarily spread out across five major cities - Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, & Gold Coast. Even more construction in recent years has made these modern skylines even more impressive - so lets take a look. Gold Coast, Queensland Our trip begins on Australia's eastern coast with a visit to the popular...
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Midwest U.S.

By korver,

Today, we're taking a trip near the center of the United States - a region also known as the Midwest U.S. Although much of the land here is flat farmland - there's more than meets the eye, and the region is home to come of the country's finest cities, landmarks, natural wonders, and more. We'll be taking a look at each and every state in the region - and we'll begin in North Dakota. As with the rest of the Midwest U.S. - small family farms are a common sight here just about everywhere you look. Our next...
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Prague

By korver,

Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic and one of the most picturesque cities in all of Europe. It's a city steeped in history - once the capital of the kingdom of Bohemia, its been a cultural, political, and economic center for centuries. The first stop in our tour is the Petrín Lookout Tower - located at the top of a small hill, this 62m tall Eiffel Tower lookalike offers stunning views of the city. Not too far away is another one of Prague's famous landmarks - St. Vitus Cathedral. Construction took...
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Český Krumlov

By korver,

Today we take a tour through one of Europe's most charming cities - Český Krumlov, located in the Bohemia region of the Czech Republic. We begin in Svornosti Square - the town square located in the heart of the city. Its been here since medieval times - and today its lined by a number of old shops and antique stores. The Český Krumlov State Castle is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city. Built on top of a steep cliff on the banks of the Vlatva River, the views from here are great -...
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The Himalayas

By korver,

Today, we're taking an epic trip through the roof of the world - the majestic Himalayan mountains. It's one of the world's most imposing and beautiful regions - few places across the globe can compare. We'll start off in the outer Himalayas first, with a visit to the Tibetan capital of Lhasa - its iconic Potala Palace is home to the Dalai Lama and has been a spectacular sight to behold for centuries. From there, we'll travel along the Chinese border and then south through Bhutan - getting to take in some...
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Midtown Manhattan (Part 2)

By korver,

Our look at Midtown Manhattan concludes today with a number of scenes from the Rockefeller Center, Park Avenue, & even more of the city's most iconic landmarks from the past and present. We'll begin with a number of scenes from around Rockefeller Center - constructed from 1930-1939, it quickly became one of the city's most recognizable sights. Here we see a scene from 30 Rockefeller's construction in the early 30s. A closeup look at the now completed complex & famous ice rink in the late 1940s. The...
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Barcelona

By korver,

Founded initially as a Roman settlement, the iconic coastal city of Barcelona has a rich history spanning over 2,000 years. Over the years, its evolved into one of Europe's most popular destinations and has become well known for its famous landmarks and unique architecture. We'll start off with a look into the past - a view of the city's bustling port in the late 1500s. Since its founding, the city has benefited from being located at a strategic location as one of the continent's most important ports for...
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Scenes From Europe

By korver,

The Leaning Tower of Pisa Pisa, Italy Originally built in 1173, this world famous bell tower began to tilt as soon as it was being constructed. Soft soil coupled with an inadequate foundation meant that the tower had to be built slightly curved just so it wouldn't fall over during construction. The tower slowly began to tilt more and more as the years went by, and by 1990 the tower was on the verge of collapse and had to be closed to the public. Numerous attempts at straightening the tower were made...
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Rome (Pt. 1/2)

By korver,

After taking a look at Ancient Rome - we'll now take a look at this incredible city in the modern day. Our trip to Rome begins with a trip to one of Rome's most famous squares - the stunning Piazza Navona. This square dates back from the 1st century CE, and was originally the site of many great athletic games over the years. Today, it serves as the perfect gathering place for locals and tourists alike. Rome has nearly 2,000 fountains - but perhaps the most impressive of them all is the incredible Trevi...
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Hong Kong - Mosaics

By korver,

Hong Kong is known across the world for its world-famous skyline. There's no better way to showcase this city's incredible buildings than through the use of mosaics - so you'll be seeing quite a few of them today We'll begin our trip with a visit to the legendary Peninsula Hotel. The oldest hotel in Hong Kong was completed back in 1928, and despite a number of renovations over the years, it still retains its famous charm and elegance. Since it's construction in 1988, the Lippo Centre (formerly Bond...
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Melbourne

By korver,

Melbourne is the capital of Australia's Victoria territory - and with nearly 5 million residents, it's also the country's second largest city. Known for being one of the world's most livable cities, it features plenty of things to do and see - from famous attractions, historic landmarks, and scenic sites. Today we'll be taking a look at this amazing city. Our tour of the city begins with a scene from the past - Melbourne's Flinders Street Station in the early 1900s. Opening in 1910, it quickly became one...
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Japan (Preview)

By korver,

Japan (Preview) For our next destination, we're traveling to another one of the world's most beautiful countries - Japan. We'll be taking a look at some of the country's most stunning landmarks, skylines, landscapes and more. I'm getting close to finishing it up, but in the meantime - here's a little preview of what's to come Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo Itsukushima Shrine, Hatsukaichi Don't forget to comment, like, and follow True Earth if you haven't already! -korver - - - Previous Update: "New...
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France

By korver,

France, in Western Europe, is home to over 64 million people and encompasses medieval cities, alpine villages and beautiful beaches. Paris, its capital, is famed for its fashion houses, iconic monuments like the Eiffel Tower, and is the country's primary economic, financial, and political hub. The country is also renowned for its sophisticated cuisine, rich history, and impressive natural landscapes. Today, we'll be exploring some of France's most beautiful and iconic sights in depth as we take a trek...
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Central Asia

By korver,

Our journey to Central Asia begins with one of the greatest environmental tragedies of the 20th century - the shrinking Aral Sea. In 1960, it was the world's 4th largest lake with a surface area of over 26,000 sq mi - but with the rivers feeding it being diverted countless times for cotton farming, it's less than 10% of that size today. While there have been small improvements in the northern half with a recently completed dam, the rest of the lake is still in dire straights, with entire parts drying up...
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Pacific Islands

By korver,

Today, we'll be taking a tour across the Pacific Ocean - exploring some of its most beautiful landscapes, villages, landmarks and more. We begin in Hawaii, where we'll be taking a look at one of the Pacific's most stunning natural wonders - the Nā Pali Coast. Stretching fifteen miles long, these rugged cliffs dramatically rise nearly 4,000 feet above the ocean, making for an unforgettable sight. Coastal waterfalls dot the shorelines, and can be quite the stunning scene - especially after a heavy rainfall....
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New Zealand

By korver,

Today we'll be taking a look at one of the world's most beautiful countries - New Zealand. With geysers, mountains, fjords, and waterfalls dotting the landscape - along with some of the of the world's most beautiful cities - any trip here is truly unforgettable. We'll start off in the countryside on the South Island - with the sheep population outnumbering people 7 to 1 - expect to see sheep and plenty of them for as far as the eye can see. You may get stuck in a traffic jam or two here as well.. New...
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The late 1800s were a noteworthy time in Chicago's history - from tragedy, great population growth, improved infrastructure, and vital technological advancements - it was a period of great change and eventually triumph. We'll be taking a trip back in time today to this great American city, starting in the 1860s when Chicago was a vibrant, growing Midwestern city. The Chicago Custom House & Post Office was one of the first impressive governmental buildings built in the heart of Chicago - but unfortunately...
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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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Into The Amazon

By korver,

Our trip continues on today with a journey deep through world's largest rainforest - the Amazon rainforest. Covering nearly 3 million square miles, its massive scale is truly hard to comprehend - and the rich diversity in plants and animals here is unlike anything else on earth. To truly appreciate it though, you'll need to get up close and personal, traveling deep into the depths of the jungle - and today we'll be experiencing this region like never before. We'll be starting our journey in the Guyanese...
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Ancient Ruins

By korver,

Note: I ended up doing more scenes than I was expecting, so it ended up being too big for one update - there will be a part 2 of this update coming out soon. Our tour of some of the world's most impressive ancient ruins begins with Mayans and one of their most famous sites - the ruined city of Chichén Itzá. From approximately 550 CE - 800 CE, the entire city remained an important ceremonial site - but it was eventually captured by the rival Toltecs in 987 CE. The Toltecs added their own structures and...
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Today, we're taking a trip down under to experience some of Australia's most iconic natural wonders - and we'll also be visiting a number of sights across the country's vast Outback. We'll begin with a visit to the legendary Great Barrier Reef, located on the country's northeastern shoreline. Stretching over 1,600 miles long, it's not just the world's largest coral reef but also the worlds largest living organism. The reef's rich biodiversity is unparalleled with nearly 10,000 marine species calling it...
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For the second part of our tour, we begin by traveling to the Middle East to take a look at one of the world's most unique set of ruins - Petra. Founded by the Nabataean civilization as early as 312 BCE, this ancient sandstone city flourished for centuries - and the construction of the Treasury in the 1st century CE was a time of considerable growth and prosperity for the civilization. By 106 CE the Roman Empire captured the city - while Roman influence can be seen throughout the complex, they still...
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Osaka

By korver,

With over 19 million inhabitants, Osaka is one of Asia's largest cities and most important economic centers. With plenty of iconic landmarks to visit, it's one of the country's most popular tourist destinations as well - so let's take a closer look at this amazing city. We'll begin with a view of the iconic Tsutenkaku Tower. Since its opening in 1943, it's towered over the city's skyline and has become a symbol of pride for the people of Osaka. The Gate Tower Building in central Osaka is one of the...
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The Amazon

By korver,

Our journey through the Amazon starts off in Manaus, located on the Rio Negro in the heart of the rain forest. It's one of the largest cities in the Amazon - despite it's remote location, it's well worth the visit. We take a stroll down many of it's historic roads, enjoying some of the architecture - the best example being it's beautiful ornate opera house. The Amazon Theatre was constructed back in 1896, back when the surrounding region was flourishing from the rubber trade. Lots has changed since then,...
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