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Brazil (Pt. 2/2)

By korver,

Our visit to Brazil picks back up today - and we'll begin in the heart of the country. Spoiler Despite its remote location, the major city of Manaus is one of the country's largest cities and is well known for its historic architecture - much of which was constructed back in 1896 when the surrounding region was flourishing from the rubber trade. The Pantanal region is an area encompassing much of the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso do Sul, but it also extends into Mato Grosso and portions of Bolivia...
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Brazil (Pt. 1/2)

By korver,

Today, we're in store for another extended journey through one of the world's largest and most populated continents - Brazil. Spoiler Our tour of this beautiful and diverse country begins in its largest city - São Paulo. With 25 million people residing in it's urban area, it's one of the world's most populous cities and is an important financial center. It's also known for its unique architecture - here we see a section of the city's skyline along the banks of the Pinheiros River with the Octávio Frias...
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Greece

By korver,

Today, we're returning to one of the world's most beautiful and magical countries - Greece. Our trip starts off with a scene from the Dodecanese Islands in the southern Aegean Sea - where quaint fishing villages like Halki dot the shorelines. Between the pristine blue waters of the coast and the charming Greek villas that hug the harbours, they're the perfect destination for a relaxing holiday. Greece's unique natural landscapes are truly impressive - and few places an compare to the extraordinary...
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Ecuador

By korver,

Today, we'll be continuing our journey with a trip to one of the world's most unique countries - Ecuador. Although it's the continent's 4th smallest country, this small country on the Equator (which is also how it got it's name) more than makes up for it's size with a variety of incredible landscapes. From imposing mountains, pristine crater lakes, volcanic archipelagos, and much more - few countries can match Ecuador's natural diversity. Charming towns and sprawling cities can be found across the...
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Venezuela

By korver,

Our tour continues on today with an extended trip through another one of the world's most beautiful countries - Venezuela. According to legend, the first European explorers here in the 1400's named the region Veneziola or "Little Venice" because the stilt houses and marshy lands around Lake Maracaibo reminded them of Venice - and over the years this former colony of Spain has grown dramatically. From sprawling modern cities, vast untouched farmlands, quaint beach towns, natural wonders, and magical...
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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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Colombia

By korver,

After taking a look at Chile and Peru, we continue northwards for our next adventure - a visit to Colombia. After Simon Bolivar gained the country's independence in 1819, it's grown to a size of nearly 50 million residents - making it the continent's second most populous country. With a diverse variety of scenic landscapes and modern cities such as Bogotá, Medellin, Cartagena, and Cali - tourism has grown rapidly over the years and it's not hard to see why. Our tour of Colombia begins in the scenic Cocora...
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Peru

By korver,

Our tour continues with another one of the continent's most beautiful countries - Peru. Once the homeland of the Nazca and Incan civilizations, it's now an exciting mix of old and new - and with an impressive mountainous interior, it boasts some of the world's most picturesque landscapes as well. We'll begin our journey in the northern part of the country, along the famous Pan-American Highway - which connects a number of the country's most important cities. With its colorful rickshaws and bustling...
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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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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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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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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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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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Kuala Lumpur

By korver,

The capital city of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur is home to one of the continent's most impressive skylines - and one of the world's most iconic skyscrapers. This city's roots trace back to the mid 1800s as a British colonial town, with a number of historical landmarks remaining in the city center. Although its population of 1.8 million might be smaller than many other major Asian cities, in recent years the city has grown greatly and now boasts an impressive CBD - and as we'll see later on in the update,...
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Frankfurt

By korver,

Also known as Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt is one of Germany's largest cities and is home to one of Europe's most spectacular skylines. Many areas of the city were founded back in medieval times - and despite much of the city being destroyed in World War II, extensive reconstruction efforts over years have restored much of the Frankfurt's former beauty. Today, Frankfurt is a key financial and economic center, and is home to many of the country's most important banks and financial institutions. Our visit...
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Philadelphia

By korver,

Known as the "City of Brotherly Love", the famous American city of Philadelphia has a rich history which started with its days as an important colonial city in the late 1600s. Over the next century, the city was an important site in the American Revolution, served as the birthplace of a number of important American documents, and was even the capital of the United States for a brief period of time in the late 1700s. The city is also well known for its historical landmarks, which we'll be taking a look at...
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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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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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Singapore

By korver,

The densely populated island nation of Singapore is home to one of Southeast Asia's most iconic cities - and since its founding as a British trading colony in 1819, the country and its capital city of Singapore have rapidly developed into an important global financial and industrial center. Despite only having an area of 279 square miles, this small country boasts one of the world's highest GDPs per capita and has become an iconic tourist destination over the years. The ultra dense River Valley district is...
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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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After the Great Depression and World War II, much of New York's skyline had been frozen in time for nearly two decades, but towards the tail end of the 40s and into the 50s, the city started to expand upwards once again. While many of the buildings built in the 30s and earlier were constructed in the familiar Art Deco style - the 1950s saw the International style of architecture take off, and many of the new buildings would be built in this style - drastically changing the look of New York's iconic skyline...
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London

By korver,

London is one of the world's most iconic cities - and today, we'll be taking a trip to this amazing city. I'll be primarily covering the city's stunning modern skyline with a look at a few of the most iconic landmarks as well - other parts of the city will be fully unveiled in future updates. We'll get started off with a visit to The City - this square mile of dense development in central London is the city's historical center and primary central business district. An up close look at The City with a...
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Boston

By korver,

One of the United States' oldest and most historic cities, Boston was initially founded in 1630 by Puritan colonists from England. Over the years, the city became the capital of the Massachusetts Bay Colony and has played a role in a number of key events throughout American history. During the 1800s, the city grew into an important industrial and railroad hub - and more recently, a center of education, banking, and financial services. On our way to Boston, we'll be traveling through some of the region's...
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Texas - Cities

By korver,

Today, we're taking a trip to the "Lone Star State" - Texas - and visiting its five largest cities. With scenes from some of the state's most iconic cites like Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, and Fort Worth - we have quite the trip planned. We'll start off in Dallas - this modern metropolis is the state's third largest city and is located in the heart of the state's oil industry. Since the city's founding in 1841, its evolved into an important cultural and commercial hub of the region. Downtown...
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Maputo

By korver,

Originally founded by the Portuguese in the 1700s under the name Lourenço Marques (a name it kept until 1976), Mozambique's capital city of Maputo has continued to grow over the centuries and today is one of the Indian Ocean's most important port cities. Known for beautiful architecture, vibrant nightlife, and its diverse culture, Maputo has gained a reputation as one of the region's best tourist destinations - so let's take a look at this lively city. We'll start with a view of Maputo Railway Station and...
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