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United States (Pt. 2)

By korver,

Our tour of the United States continues on today as we view a few more of the West's most impressive sights as well as a few scenes from the iconic skyline of Chicago. Enjoy! Bryce Canyon's impressive hoodoos from above Southwestern Utah Horseback riding in Bryce Canyon The Pueblo cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde Montezuma County, Colorado U.S. Capitol Building Washington D.C. A look above the Willis Tower & The Loop Chicago, Illinois Nighttime in the Loop Chicago, Illinois Don't...
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Monaco

By korver,

Monaco, formally the Principality of Monaco, is a sovereign city-state, country, and microstate on the French Riviera in Western Europe. It's bordered by France to the north, east and west - and the principality is home to 38,682 residents and is widely recognized for being among the most expensive and wealthiest places in the world. The official language is French, though Monégasque, English and Italian are spoken and understood by a sizeable group. With an area under 1 sq mile, it is among the smallest...
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England

By korver,

England is a country of 56 million that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Wales to its west and Scotland to its north. The Irish Sea lies northwest of England and the Celtic Sea to the southwest. England is separated from continental Europe by the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south. Laced by great rivers and small streams, England is a fertile land, and the generosity of its soil has supported a thriving agricultural economy for millennia. In the early 19th...
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Spain

By korver,

Spain, a country of 46 million on Europe’s Iberian Peninsula, includes 17 autonomous regions with diverse geography and cultures. Capital city Madrid is home to the Royal Palace and Prado museum, housing works by European masters. Catalonia’s capital, Barcelona, is defined by Antoni Gaudí’s whimsical modernist landmarks like the Sagrada Família church. Spain is a storied country of stone castles, snowcapped mountains, vast monuments, and sophisticated cities, all of which have made it a favored travel...
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American Road Trip

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Today, we'll be returning to the United States for a road trip across the country from coast to coast - and our journey begins in California along the picturesque farmlands of Napa Valley, California. This world renowned wine-producing region produces some of the planet's finest wines and is home to some of the country's most beautiful rural sights - and we take them all in along our drive through Highway 29 in the heart of the valley. We head southwards across the Rockies and eventually hit the famous...
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Midtown Manhattan (Preview) For my last series of updates on the year, we're returning to the Big Apple - New York City - to take another look at this iconic city. We'll get started in Midtown Manhattan - and I'll be showcasing this part of the city with some of Midtown's most famous landmarks and areas from the past and present. A look at the long gone Penn Station in the mid 1910s. A postcard from the iconic Rockefeller Center plaza in the late 1940s. A view of the massive Pan Am Building...
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Southern Africa

By korver,

Today, we're returning to Southern Africa and taking a closer look at a few more of the continent's most remarkable natural and rural wonders. The landscapes here vary greatly, from powerful waterfalls, violent volcanoes, vast farmlands and plains, urban sprawls, and much more - any trip here is unforgettable. Spoiler Our trip begins in the region's largest city - Johannesburg. This massive urban area is home to over 13 million people is known as "the city of gold" for its many gold mines and is an...
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Malaysia

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Malaysia is a Southeast Asian country occupying parts of the Malay Peninsula and the island of Borneo. It's known for its beaches, rainforests and mix of Malay, Chinese, Indian and European cultural influences. The capital, Kuala Lumpur, is home to colonial buildings, busy shopping districts, and skyscrapers - most notably the famous 1,483 foot tall Petronas Twin Towers. Today, we'll be taking a tour around the country and visiting a few of Malaysia's most iconic sights. Our journey to Malaysia begins on...
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The tour resumes as we look towards one of Africa's most iconic natural wonders - the legendary Mount Kilimanjaro. Standing some 19,341 feet tall - its Africa's tallest mountain and one of its most popular climbing destinations. Despite its height, its a relatively easy climb - its essentially a big trek to the top - but what you do need to watch out for here is the very real risk of altitude sickness. While the top might not be as impressive as it once was with many of its iconic glaciers melting due to...
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Our journey across Europe picks back up today as we visit more of the continent's most impressive buildings from England, France, Germany, Central Europe, & Italy. Enjoy! Manchester Town Hall & King Street Manchester, England Chartres Cathedral Chartres, France Holsten Tor Lübeck, Germany Ujazdowskie Avenue Warsaw, Poland Chain Bridge by night Budapest, Hungary The Colosseum Rome, Italy The Duomo Florence, Italy Don't forget to comment, like, and follow True Earth if you...
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Australia

By korver,

Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a sovereign country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands. It is the largest country in Oceania and the world's sixth-largest country by total area. From impressive landmarks, stunning skylines, beautiful natural wonders, and much more - today's update has plenty to see. This update also demonstrates some of the progress I've made lately with various terrain mods, custom BATs, FSHs,...
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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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United States (Pt. 3/6)

By korver,

Today, we're returning to the United States for an extended trip around one of the world's most beautiful countries. After covering many of the country's most impressive natural wonders, cities, rural sights, agricultural sights, & more in the past - these upcoming updates will focus in primarily on some of the country's most unique & iconic scenes and cities. We'll begin today's update in the northeast region of New England and head south towards Pennsylvania - and then we'll wrap it up with a visit to...
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Egypt

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Egypt, a country dating to the time of the pharaohs. Millennia-old monuments sit along the fertile Nile River Valley, including Giza's colossal Pyramids and Great Sphinx as well as countless temples, tombs, and obelisks. The capital, Cairo, is home to many historic museums, mosques, and landmarks along the shores of the Nile. Egypt is a country steeped in history and is home to some of the world's most impressive landmarks - let's take an in depth tour of this iconic country in today's update. Our tour of...
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The tour continues as we venture into North Africa, and our first destination is the ancient royal capital city of Fez, Morocco. In the heart of Fez's medina (an ancient walled city, without streets) you can find the stunning Chouara Tannery, one of Africa's most unique wonders. For nearly a thousand years, the locals have been tanning and dying their hides here - if you can get past the pungent odor (its suggested to hold mint leaves near your nose while visiting) it's a destination that you won't want to...
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Italy

By korver,

Italy is a southern European country of 60 million people with a beautiful coastline and compromises some of the most varied and scenic landscapes on Earth. It's often described as a country shaped like a boot - and over the millennia, it's left a powerful mark on Western culture and cuisine. From world-famous cities like Rome, Milan, and Florence - to its charming countryside, quaint villages, and breathtaking landscapes - it's truly one of the world's most beautiful countries. In today's update, we'll be...
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Greece - Part III

By korver,

Our tour of Greece begins with one of its most recognizable landmarks - the iconic windmills of Mykonos. Windmills used to be a defining feature of the Greek landscape - you could find hundreds of them dotting the various islands. Today, only a handful remain - and the ones in the best condition can be found on the island of Mykonos. Built back in the 16th century, they once harassed the powerful northern wind into grinding wheat. While no longer operational, they still serve as one of the most popular...
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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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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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True Earth (Preview)

By korver,

True Earth (Preview) Today, I thought I'd share a couple of pictures that I've been working on lately in preparation for a larger entry which you'll be seeing hopefully in the next month or two. I'm getting back to working on completely new custom made terrain mods, custom made BATs, FSHs, lot editor textures (which you'll be seeing in the pictures below), and more to compliment existing custom content - and I hope to really bring some of the planet's most amazing scenes to life. Hope you enjoy! Christ...
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Our trip across Europe concludes today with a historical visit to England, exploring a few more of the country's most impressive cities, landmarks, and more from the past and present. Enjoy! A look at Prehistoric Stonehenge 3600 BCE, Salisbury Plain, England A trip to Medieval England Middle Ages - Late 1200s London's famous terraced suburbs Late 1950s London Mall Late 1960s Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral Early 1970s Charterhouse Street in modern times London, England Don't...
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Mexico

By korver,

Mexico is a country of 126 million in the southern portion of North America. It is bordered to the north by the United States; to the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; to the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and to the east by the Gulf of Mexico. The third largest country in Latin America, Mexico is a chief economic power in the region. It has a dynamic industrial base, vast mineral resources, a wide-ranging service sector, and the world’s largest population of Spanish...
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Ultimate Greece

By korver,

For the next installment of my Greece series, we're going to take quite the in-depth look around the country and showcasing some of Greece's most awe inspiring, mysterious, and magical landmarks of the past and present. Over the course of this year, I've been fine tuning scenes and creating even more custom terrain mods, custom BATs, custom FSHs, and other various custom content to make the most memorable trip possible - so I hope you'll enjoy the journey! Spoiler "How great are the dangers I face to...
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For my next series of updates, I have something a little special planned - an unforgettable tour of just about everything the incredible continent of Africa has to offer. We'll start off the series by taking a look at one of Africa's most iconic cities - Johannesburg. From there, we'll stay in Southern Africa, exploring a variety of natural scenes - including one of Africa's most famous sanctuaries, the Okavango Delta. Along with the world's second tallest waterfall - Tugela Falls. Animations are going to...
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Minneapolis

By korver,

Minneapolis is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Minnesota and the seat of Hennepin County - with a population of 429,954 as of 2020, it is the 46th most populous city in the US. Seven counties encompassing Minneapolis and its neighbor St. Paul are known as the Twin Cities, the sixteenth largest metropolitan area in the United States. Minneapolis lies on both banks of the Mississippi River, just north of the river's confluence with the Minnesota River - and adjoins Saint Paul, the state's...
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