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Stockholm

By korver,

The Swedish capital of Stockholm spans 14 islands on the edge of the Baltic Sea and has some of Europe's most impressive and well-preserved architecture. We'll be taking a look at this beautiful city today with a visit to a few of the city's districts and landmarks, and finish up with a trip to the old town - Gamla Stan. We start off in the city's Östermalm district - this upscale neighborhood is well known for its scenic views, beautiful parks, and historical museums. Stockholm City Hall is one of 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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Jakarta

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Serving as Indonesia's economic, cultural, and political center, the rapidly growing city of Jakarta is home to over 30 million people in its massive urban area. A historical mix of cultures over the years has given the city a distinctive mix of architecture - and this can be seen quite well in the city's old town. We'll begin with a scene from the city's Kota Tua district, set in the 1950s - where historical Dutch architecture serves as a reminder of the city's colonial past. Before we move into the...
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Beijing

By korver,

Formerly known as Peking, China's capital city of Beijing is home to over 20 million people. It's the world's most populous capital city, and has a history stretching back nearly 3 millennia. Today, it serves as China's political, economic, and cultural center - and is filled with unique and iconic architecture. We'll begin with a trip back into the past, to the days of ancient Beijing. Massive gates, fortifications, and moats once surrounded the perimeter of the city - but only a few sections remain...
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Osaka

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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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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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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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Middle East

By korver,

Today, we're taking a trip to the Middle East and visiting some of the region's most incredible sights - from stunning skylines, quaint villages, dramatic landscapes, and much more - there's plenty here to keep you in awe. We'll begin the trip with a visit to one of the world's most iconic landmarks - the Pyramids of Giza. These legendary pyramids have stood tall for over 4,000 years and are the last remaining wonder of the Ancient World. We travel into Israel for our next destination - the amazing...
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China

By korver,

Today, we're taking a trip to one of the world's most beautiful countries - China. The landscapes, landmarks, and natural features here and truly extraordinary - and I'll be showcasing some of the country's best in this update. We'll begin with a look at one of the world's most famous landmarks - the legendary Great Wall of China. Constructed nearly 3,000 years ago to keep out invaders from the north, much of it still stands today and is one of the country's most iconic destinations. China's rural areas...
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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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Ancient Wonders

By korver,

Today, we're taking a trip back in time and covering each of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Although many of them have been destroyed several millennia ago - these remarkable structures still stir the imagination to this day. We'll begin with the oldest wonder first - and the only one still standing to this day. Enjoy! The Pyramids of Giza 2500 BCE The Hanging Gardens of Babylon 500 BCE The Construction of the Statue of Zeus at Olympia 450 BCE The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus 350 BCE Temple of...
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World War II

By korver,

Today, we'll be taking a look at some of the key moments from one of the most significant wars in human history - World War II. Spoiler The story begins on September 1st, 1939 - the beginning of Germany's Invasion of Poland. Greedy for more land, Adolf Hitler and the German army marched through the countryside, completely destroying towns and villages while larger cities were repeatedly bombed from the air. With Germany completely outmatching Poland's army, navy, and infantry - the invasion resulted in...
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Midwest U.S.

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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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After two and a half years - True Earth has finally reached its 100th update. To celebrate the occasion, we're taking a look back at some of my finest pictures in one massive mosaic. From sprawling cities, stunning natural wonders, charming villages, iconic landmarks, and so much more - we've traveled to so many incredible places from across the globe these last couple of years, and there's still so much more to come. Thanks once again to everyone for your support and encouragement over the years Spoiler...
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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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Our trip to Sydney concludes today with a wide variety of scenes from the CBD, Royal Botanic Gardens, Circular Quay, Lavender Bay, and much more. We'll begin with a few more views of Sydney's impressive downtown - enjoy! A rainy day at the iconic Sydney Tower - the Southern Hemisphere's second tallest observation tower. A number of scenes from around Sydney's iconic harbour and Circular Quay: Lavender Bay can be found north of the city's CBD and is one its wealthiest and most livable suburbs. ...
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Over the last couple of weeks, I've been quietly putting the finishing touches on my Sydney Harbour recreation - and now with the tile just about complete, it's time for another look at the Harbour City. I'll be splitting the tour into two parts - and for the first part today we'll be taking a look at some scenes from the CBD, Royal Botanic Garden, and more. No trip to Sydney is complete however without a visit to the world famous Sydney Opera House - so that's where we'll begin our journey. Enjoy! A few...
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The industrial scenes conclude today with a wide variety of pictures from across the globe - and we'll begin the tour in Rotterdam, The Netherlands - home to one of the world's largest seaports. The port, which was the world’s busiest from 1962 to 1986, has now been overshadowed by Asian ports such as Singapore and Shanghai - but is still considered to be a strategically important distribution point in Europe as it is surrounded by Europe’s highly-populated and industrialized centers – the German Ruhr...
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Today, our tour of the world's industrial areas begins with a look at a number of refineries, seaports, train yards, and more. We'll begin in East Chicago, Indiana - where heavy industrial areas can be found along the shores of Lake Michigan. A scene from Czestochowa, Poland - where abandoned factories and train depots surround the city's rail lines. Railway roundhouse and train yard in the Midwestern U.S. A view of a rusted and run down oil refinery in rural Albania, located on the Patos-Marinza...
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Industrial Scenes (Preview) For our next two updates, we're taking a look at a wide variety of industrial scenes from across the globe. From heavy industrial zones, seaports, refineries, warehouse districts, mining projects and much more - it's going to be quite the showcase. There's going to be two separate updates, so stay tuned - but in the meantime, here's a preview of what I have in store. Abandoned factories and train depots in Czestochowa, Poland. A view of a rusted and run down oil refinery in...
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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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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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Scenes From Patagonia

By korver,

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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The Andes

By korver,

Today, we're visiting one of the world's most impressive mountain ranges - The Andes. Running for over 4,000 miles along the continent's western edge, they're the world's longest mountain range and offer no shortage of incredible sights to keep you in awe. Our journey to the Andes begins in Ecuador - and after several days of riding through the rugged hillsides, our train finally arrives in the little town of Alausi. Home to one of the world's highest railway stations - this traditional village is quaint...
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Historic Europe

By korver,

Today, we're taking a historical look at some of Europe's most iconic landmarks. I wanted to capture as much of Europe's impressive history as possible, so I've done scenes from a variety of different eras - hope you enjoy this trip back in time! The Acropolis and Parthenon - 400 BC Ancient Athens The Colosseum - 50 AD Ancient Rome Montelbaanstoren - late 1700s Amsterdam, The Netherlands Eiffel Tower - late 1800s Paris, France Place De La Concorde - early 1900s Paris, France Brandenburg...
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