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United States (Pt. 5/6)

By korver,

Our look into some of the United States' most famous landmarks, buildings, skyscrapers, and cities now takes us along the country's East Coast. After a trip to the iconic capital city of Washington D.C. - we'll travel southwest through the southern part of the country to explore even more unexplored destinations. Our first sight is none other than the iconic White House, the official residence and workplace of the president of the United States. The next landmark on our list is the iconic Washington...
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Chile

By korver,

Chile is a long, narrow country that stretches nearly 3,000 miles from north to south. This prosperous country is well known for its natural beauty and man-made wonders - it's home to some of the world's most unique and unforgettable sights. From vast deserts, towering mountain ranges, imposing volcanoes, modern cities, ancient wonders, and much more - there's plenty to check out, so let's take a look. We'll begin our tour in the Chilean capital of Santiago - home to nearly 6 million people, it's a city...
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Natural Wonders

By korver,

Our world is full of incredible natural wonders that keep us in awe. Today we're going to take a tour around the globe (except Antarctica - that's probably going to be a separate update down the road ) - visiting a few of the most unique and stunning natural wonders our planet has to offer. Note: this update contains a few gifs (4MB and 6MB) - it was difficult to get them any smaller. Africa Danakil Depression - Ethiopia Our first destination can be found in the hot, humid climate of northern Ethiopia. The...
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Established in 1872, Yellowstone National Park is the United States' oldest national park and is home to some of the world's most beautiful natural landscapes. Today, we'll be traveling to this one of a kind destination - visiting a few of the park's most iconic natural landmarks and landscapes. Our trip begins with a drive along the park's Grand Loop Road - located in the heart of scenic Hayden Valley. This large, sub-alpine valley straddles the Yellowstone River in the heart of the park and is the first...
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Scenes From Patagonia

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Our journey continues on today as we return to Patagonia to get a closer look at some of the region's most impressive sights. Few places on Earth can rival Patagonia's natural beauty - the landscapes here are truly magical. We'll begin our journey in the colorful, charming mountain village of El Chaltén to rest and stock up on supplies. Located in close proximity to some of the area's most beautiful scenery, its become one of the most popular destinations in the entire region. Note: due to compression...
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Our tour of the continents continues on today as we venture into Europe for my next series of updates. Over these entries I'll be exploring a number of scenes from both modern and historical Europe, showcasing some of the continent's most impressive, beautiful, and noteworthy sights. Today, we'll begin with a trip through the Iberian Peninsula, France, and the United Kingdom - enjoy! A scene from the heart of the Pyrenees Spain/Andorra border Sunset at the Alhambra Granada, Andalusia, Spain ...
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Bogotá

By korver,

Situated at a height of 8,660 feet above sea level, Bogotá is one of the world's highest capital cities and dates to 1538 when it was first founded by Spanish colonizers. Once the capital of the Republic of New Granada, over the years the city has transformed into a sprawling economic hub of nearly 8 million people. Today, it boasts one of the region's best skylines - which continues to grow upwards - and is home to some of the continent's most beautiful architecture as well. Bogotá has a long history - by...
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India

By korver,

India, officially the Republic of India, is the second-most populous country, the seventh-largest country by area, and the most populous democracy in the world. This iconic country in Southern Asia is home to some of the world's largest cities, most diverse landscapes, and plenty of famed landmarks - and in today's update we'll be taking a grand tour throughout the country, experiencing 20 of India's most famous and unique sights. Spoiler Our tour begins with a quick trip into the past - back to 1980s...
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Tokyo - Mosaics

By korver,

Tokyo is one of the world's largest and most iconic cities - and today, I'll be showcasing some of this famed city's most impressive buildings, landmarks, and districts with one of my biggest mosaic updates yet - so enjoy! A look at Marunouchi, Ginza, & Shiodome from above Fuji Building Tokyo Tower Downtown Shinjuku Tokyo Central Station & Central Marunouchi Shinjuku Overview Don't forget to comment, like, and follow True Earth if you haven't already! -korver --- Previous...
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Bohemia

By korver,

Located in the western Czech Republic, Bohemia is a region full of picturesque landscapes and charming villages. Few are as delightful as Hrensko - and its where we'll begin our tour. Founded back in the 15th century as a trading settlement on the Kamience gorge, its turned into one of the most popular tourist destinations in the area. Hrensko also serves as the entrance gate to Bohemian Switzerland National Park - but be sure to take in the village for a day or two before sailing down the Kamience gorge....
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Our trip across Europe continues on today as we explore even more of the continent's most impressive sights from Germany, The Netherlands, and France. Enjoy! Neuschwanstein Castle Füssen, Germany Munich Frauenkirche Dresden Frauenkirche Dresden Central Station Dresden, Germany A scene from rural Holland Arc de Triomphe Paris, France The Eiffel Tower & The Seine in the early 1970s Paris, France Don't forget to comment, like, and follow True Earth if you haven't already! -korver...
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Portugal

By korver,

Portugal is a southern European country on the Iberian Peninsula, bordering Spain. Its location on the Atlantic Ocean has influenced many aspects of its culture: salt cod and grilled sardines are national dishes, the Algarve's beaches are a major destination and much of the nation’s architecture dates to the 1500s–1800s, when Portugal had a powerful maritime empire - which made the country a true global power. Portugal today is home to a wide array of beautiful cities, landmarks, landscapes, and much more...
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Our tour resumes in West Africa - and for anyone traveling across this landscape, you'll find countless mud and thatched roof huts dotting the land for as far as the eye can see. The ones we see here in Rural Congo are simple, yet beautiful - they've been a staple for the locals for thousands of years, and for good reason. They're easy and efficient to build - and they withstand the elements fairly well. We travel further west through Nigeria and into Benin, but from this point forward, the only...
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Midwest U.S. (Preview)

By korver,

Midwest U.S. (Preview) For our next update, we're returning to the United States to take a look at a number of scenes from the Midwest. From picturesque farmland, heavy industrial areas, famous landmarks, iconic skylines, and more - there's plenty to see and experience here, so we'll be taking an in depth look at the region. The update will include a scene from each and every Midwestern state - there's still a few more scenes I need to finish up though, so in the meantime here's a preview of what's to...
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The tour of Africa continues on as we visit the rolling hillsides of southern Zimbabwe. For as far as we can see, small villages dot the landscape - and the locals have lived in mud and thatched roof huts like these for thousands of years. Small plots of farmland are seen throughout the countryside - providing the locals just enough for them and their families. As we move west, we venture through a very different kind of landscape: the swampy marshlands of the Okavango Delta. This massive inland delta is...
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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...
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Poland

By korver,

Poland, officially the Republic of Poland, is a country of 38 million people located in Central Europe. Situated at a geographic crossroads, Poland links the forested lands of northwestern Europe to the sea lanes of the Atlantic Ocean and the fertile plains of the Eurasian frontier. Now bounded by seven nations, Poland has waxed and waned over the centuries, buffeted by the forces of regional history. In the early Middle Ages, Poland’s small principalities and townships were subjugated by successive waves...
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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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Our journey across Europe continues on today as we explore some of the continent's most impressive buildings & scenes from The Netherlands, Scandinavia, & Central Europe. Enjoy! A look at Rotterdam's historic waterfront Rotterdam, The Netherlands A look at Rotterdam's massive seaport. Victoria Hotel by night Amsterdam, The Netherlands A typical canal scene from Amsterdam Amsterdam, The Netherlands Amalienborg from above Copenhagen, Denmark Swan Mill Power Plant Copenhagen, Sweden ...
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Cephalonia: Introduction

By korver,

Greece is one of the world's most beautiful destinations - and Cephalonia is one of its most spectacular islands. Between the soft sand, crystal clear water, beautiful landscapes, and perfect temperatures - any trip here is truly unforgettable. We'll get the series started off by taking a look at one of the defining features of Greece - the Ionian Sea. From there, it's off to the countryside to visit some of the beautiful farmland that covers the island. We'll then visit one of the many charming villages...
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Tokyo, Japan

By korver,

Today we're returning again to the iconic capital of Japan - Tokyo. Over the past couple of months, I've been quietly upgrading this recreation with plenty of new BATs - and although it's still not entirely complete, it currently stands as one of my largest custom content projects to date and one my largest recreations as well. The first half of the update will showcase some of the various scenes that I've been finishing off across the city, just ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics - and I'll even be...
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Bolivia

By korver,

Bolivia is home to some of the world's most spectacular natural wonders. Today, we'll be taking a high-altitude trip through country's rugged interior plateau, visiting some of its most beautiful mountains, lakes, landscapes, and more. The tour begins with a trip to the world's highest navigable lake - beautiful Lake Titicaca, located on the country's border with Peru. Especially noteworthy here are the floating islands of the local Uros people - for centuries they've harvested the tough reeds (totora)...
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For the final chapter of our Patagonian journey, we're visiting a few more of the region's most incredible scenes. Mountains, glaciers, lakes, rivers, and ice fields dominate the landscape - any trip to this extraordinary place is unforgettable. While the region is world-renowned for it's natural features - there's also a number of charming villages here that you'll want to visit as well. Chile's Chiloé Island is located in northern Patagonia and is home to a number of quaint, charming fishing villages...
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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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Our journey to Cephalonia concludes with one last trip through the countryside. From the winding roads, small farms, and stunning natural beauty - there's so many things that makes this island so beautiful, and makes it a fitting way to end our trip. Additionally, I'll be showcasing some more overviews of Cephalonia. We were last at Myrtos Beach - and after a fun day at the beach, we made accommodations at the nearby Plaza Myrtos for the night. Once nightfall hits, the only lights you'll find in the...
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