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Argentina

By korver,

Today, we'll be continuing on our journey with a look at one of the world's most impressive countries - Argentina. With a wide number of iconic natural wonders, famous cities, and much more - it's one of the continent's most diverse and beautiful countries with plenty to see, so let's take a closer look at this amazing country. A look at the iconic Obelisco at nighttime. Avenida 9 de Julio, Buenos Aires A view over the legendary Iguazu Falls. Iguazu River, Argentina/Brazil border A closeup view...
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Turkey

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Turkey, officially the Republic of Turkey, is a transcontinental country of 82 million located mainly on the Anatolian peninsula in Western Asia, with a smaller portion on the Balkan peninsula in Southeastern Europe. Throughout history, Turkey has been a center of trade and an important migration route because it's long shoreline and strategic location - and has been ruled by many empires throughout time. Today, the country is home to some of the world's most impressive and fascinating ruins, providing a...
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Downtown Montreal

By korver,

Over the next two updates, we're returning to Quebec and taking a look at a few of the province's most beautiful sights and landmarks. The tour begins with a look at Downtown Montréal - the CBD of Quebec's largest city and the second largest city in the country. After Paris, it's the largest primarily French-speaking city in the world. Since it's founding as a small colony on Montréal Island back in 1642, it's transformed into an international metropolis ever since. Montreal is also home to an impressive...
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Hong Kong & Kowloon

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Today, our look at Hong Kong continues on with an in depth look at Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, located on the mainland. Together, they form a large part of the Hong Kong metropolitan area which is one of the world's most important financial hubs and is also home to one of the world's most recognizable skylines. This city was originally under British rule for 99 years - but in 1997 it returned to China and now is a special administrative region (SAR). With a population of nearly 8 million and a thriving...
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Equatorial Guinea

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Equatorial Guinea is located slightly north of the Equator, comprising the Rio Muni mainland and 5 volcanic offshore islands. It's notably a Spanish-speaking country - formerly a colony of Spain, it was known as Spanish Guinea until independence in 1968. The capital city of Malabo has plenty of beautiful architecture dating from it's Spanish colonial days and is a hub for the country’s prosperous oil industry - while the rest of the country's islands and interiors are filled with natural wonders, making...
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Our trip around the world continues on today as we venture into Asia to take a look at a number of the continent's most incredible sights. From ancient ruins, natural wonders, and one of a kind landmarks - there's no shortage of wonders here to take your breath away, so let's take a look. A look at some Ming era fortifications, now in ruins. Beijing, China Banaue Rice Terraces Ifugao, Philippines The island of Khao Phing Kan Phuket, Thailand Lena River Delta Siberia, Russia Pamukkale...
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Cephalonia (Myrtos Beach)

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Our next stop is Myrtos Beach - arguably the most beautiful location in all of Cephalonia. Due to it's remote location, you won't be able to reach it by foot - the only way to reach Myrtos Beach it is to traverse your way down a series of steep curves. If you're able to make it there however, you'll be rewarded greatly with warm waters, soft white sand, and the view of a lifetime. The day starts early for anyone wanting a prime spot at the beach - and the roads throughout the surrounding countryside are...
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Maputo

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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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Cephalonia (Rural Scenes)

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For our next chapter of Cephalonia, we stay in the countryside - but this time, focusing on the small village of Anomeria and a number of surrounding rural scenes. Quaint villages like these dot the landscape for as far as the eye can see - while they may be small, they more than make up for it with their charm and character. Early morning in rural Greece is truly special - there's really nothing else like it. While most days are sunny and beautiful here - it's not uncommon for fog to roll in at the...
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Sahara Desert

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The massive Sahara Desert is well known for being the largest hot desert in the world. With an area of 3.5 million square miles, it's comparable to the area of China or the United States - it's enormous size cannot be underestimated. Today, we'll taking a camel caravan through this harsh landscape in search of some of the region's most unique sights, stopping from oasis from oasis along the way. Spoiler Our journey will begin in the bustling Algerian desert town of Ghardaïa, the chief town of the M'zab...
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Iran

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Iran is a theocratic Islamic republic in the Middle East and is one of Asia's largest and most populous countries. The country has a rich history stretching back over 2,500 years to the Achaemenid dynasty (559–330 BC) and was also the core of the ancient empire that was known as Persia until 1935. Persian art, literature, architecture, and music have deep roots which are still visible today across the world. Today, the country is home to some of the world's most unique and beautiful architecture - and its...
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The tour continues on as we make our way to Madagascar and the many unique destinations that dot the shorelines. Our first stop however, will be at one of the many quaint fishing villages along the shore. The friendly locals have been fishing in these waters for centuries, and it remains one of the most vital economic activities in this part of the world. After a couple of days driving through the barren landscapes of rural Madagascar - we finally reach the stunning natural wonder of Isalo Massif. This...
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Santiago

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Today, we're going to take a look at a city of 6 million and a key economic center - Santiago. Since it's founding in 1541, it's grown rapidly and is home to one of the continent's most impressive skylines as well. Let's see what the city has to offer in today's update. Spoiler Santiago is Chile's capital and largest city. Sitting in a valley surrounded by the snow-capped Andes and the Chilean Coast Range, this city of nearly 6 million is the cultural, political, and financial hub of the country. Since...
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Saudi Arabia

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Saudi Arabia, officially the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is a country of 34 million in Western Asia constituting the bulk of the Arabian Peninsula. Extending across most of the northern and central Arabian Peninsula, Saudi Arabia is a young country that is heir to a rich history. In its western highlands, along the Red Sea, lies the Hejaz, which is the cradle of Islam and the site of that religion’s holiest cities, Mecca and Medina. In the country’s geographic heartland is a region known as Najd (“Highland”),...
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Cincinnati

By korver,

Today, we're returning to the United States for a look at another one of the country's major (yet sometimes overlooked) cities - Cincinnati. Settled in 1788 as a small riverside port, the city is located at the northern side of the confluence of the Licking and Ohio rivers, the latter of which marks the state line with Kentucky. Also known as the "Queen City", Cincinnati is also the economic and cultural hub of the Cincinnati metropolitan area - and with an estimated population of nearly 2.2 million, it is...
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Seattle

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Situated on an isthmus between Puget Sound (an inlet of the Pacific Ocean) and Lake Washington, Seattle is the northernmost major city in the United States, located about 100 miles south of the Canadian border. Surrounded by water, mountains and evergreen forests, it contains thousands of acres of parkland. Washington State’s largest city, it’s home to many large tech industries headquartered in its metropolitan area. It's also a major gateway for trade with northern Asia, and Seattle is the fourth-largest...
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Atlanta

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Atlanta is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Georgia with a population of nearly 500,000. The city serves as one of the southern United States' most important cultural and economic centers, and is home to more than six million people - making it the ninth-largest metropolitan area in the nation. Situated among the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Atlanta features unique topography that includes rolling hills and the most dense urban tree coverage in the United States. The city...
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Cephalonia (Waterside)

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It's impossible to imagine Greece without the sea - so it's only fitting that we start our tour of Cephalonia with some scenes from the surrounding Ionian Sea. Thousands of years ago, Greek fleets once crossed these waters, engaging in massive wars. While things may be quite a bit different these days - the sea still remains vital. From enjoying a day out in the sun to taking your boat out on a cruise - this is a truly picturesque location. We begin with one of the many campgrounds that overlook the water...
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Norway

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Norway is a Scandinavian country of 5.4 million encompassing majestic mountains, impressive glaciers and deep coastal fjords. Since it was first united in the Viking Age back in the 800s, the country has had a long history first ruled by Denmark and then Sweden, until 1905 when the country finally gained independence. Over the last century, Norway has enjoyed increased prosperity and is now one of the world's wealthiest countries, in part thanks to the discovery of oil back in the 1960s. Norway's long,...
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The Maldives

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The Maldives, officially the Republic of Maldives, is a small island nation in South Asia, located in the Arabian Sea of the Indian Ocean. It lies southwest of Sri Lanka, about 1,000 miles from the Asian continent. Well known for being one of the world's most beautiful tourist destinations, the Maldives are home to countless pristine beaches, atolls, and islands, many of which are completely uninhabited. Let's take a trip to this tropical paradise. We'll begin with a look over the islands - all 1,192 of...
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Sights From North America

By korver,

Today, we're returning to North America as we visit even more of the continent's most impressive urban and natural sights from Central America & Canada. I'm still working on few more updates from the United States so those will be unveiled at a later date. Enjoy! A look at the Great Blue Hole from above Lighthouse Reef, Belize Rafting through the Jungle Rio Coco, Costa Rica The F&F Tower from above Panama City, Panama Absolute World Towers by night Mississauga, Ontario, Canada The Bow at...
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American Southwest

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Today, we're taking a trip to the American Southwest - an area of the United States well known for it's iconic natural landmarks and beautiful landscapes. With plenty of famous scenes from all around the region, we have quite the epic trip planned for today's update. Spoiler We'll begin in Albuquerque, New Mexico where the yearly International Balloon Fiesta each October turns the whole area into a magical moving show of hot air balloons. WE3fR4a.png After our brief stay in Albuquerque, we head...
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Sights From Oceania

By korver,

Our tour of the continents continues today with a trip to Oceania. This vast geographic region located primarily in the Southern Hemisphere includes Australia, New Zealand, and almost all of the islands located in the central Pacific Ocean - and is also home to some of the world's most beautiful wonders. From the pristine atolls and islands of the Pacific, to the rugged interior of Australia, and even including some of the world's most impressive mountains in New Zealand (and so much more) - the sheer...
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The Philippines

By korver,

Located in Southeast Asia near the equator, The Philippines is an archipelagic country that consists of around 7,640 islands — about 2,000 of which are inhabited. The country can be divided into three main areas: Luzon (the largest, northernmost island, which includes Manila); a group of islands called the Visayas (including the major islands Panay, Negros, Cebu, Bohol, Leyte, Samar, and Masbate); and Mindanao, the second-largest island in the Philippines, found at the southern end of the archipelago. From...
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Thailand

By korver,

Thailand, officially the Kingdom of Thailand and formerly known as Siam, is a country of 70 million in Southeast Asia. It's known for tropical beaches, opulent royal palaces, ancient ruins and ornate temples displaying figures of Buddha. In Bangkok, the capital, an ultramodern cityscape rises next to the iconic temples of Wat Arun, Wat Pho and the Emerald Buddha Temple (Wat Phra Kaew). The entire country is also known for its many beach resorts along its Indian Ocean and Gulf of Thailand waterfronts, and...
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