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May30

Montenegro vacation – Tara Canyon or “European Colorado”

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The wild, turquoise blue waters of the Tara River pass out a soft limestone surface, forming one of incredible gorges in Montenegro. The 82 km long Tara Canyon is the second longest canyon in the globe, coming just after the Colorado canyon. Known also as “Tear of Europe” it’s a world heritage site designates by UNESCO.
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May29

Clifftop Communities

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Ronda is an unusual city in the Spanish province of Malaga, split in two by el tajo gorge. As a result, certain buildings have been perched on the edge of the gorge’s vertical walls. Ronda sited on the top of mountainous area about 750 metres (2,500 ft) above mean sea level.
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May29

Queen Elizabeth Hotel & Spa

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Queen Elizabeth is located in Goynuk between the legendary Toros Mountains and the sparkling turquoise Mediterranean in Goynuk, Antalya. Just on the first row of Shopping Center in Goynuk.
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May29

Moving Trees

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Hello everyone! I want to share a quick slide of awesome tress. Can you guess what’s going on with the trees? Yep they are moving or dancing, as you wish:) It’s an installation in a roadside park in Liverpool. The installation consists of 17 trees, the middle 3 of which slowly rotate throughout the day, confusing the unsuspecting public in the process.
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May29

“Dois Candangos”, Brasilia

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The capital of Brazil – Brasilia, is the only city in the world built in the 20th century. In 1987 the city was awarded of World Heritage Site by UNESCO as a masterpiece of modernist architecture. The city attracts architecture fans worldwide.
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May28

Shakespeare Garden, New York


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The Shakespeare Garden , located in Central Park, between the Delacorte Theater, Belvedere Castle, and the Swedish Cottage. The Shakespeare Garden is Central Park’s only rock garden. Inaugurated in 1916 on the 300th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death.
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May28

Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina

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Mostar is the second largest city in Bosnia & Herzegovina. “Most” means “bridge” in many Slavonic languages. And of course the biggest attraction is the oldest single arch stone bridge, built in 1556. It spans 28.7 m of the Neretva River and 21 m above the summer water level. The historic part of Mostar and the Old Bridge’ Area were proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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May28

California High Speed Rail

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Today Californians voted for an 800 mile high speed train system that will stop in every major city from Sacramento to San Diego. California is the 12th largest source of greenhouse gas emission on earth, 41% of which come from transportation. The nwe rail will reduce greenhouse gases by up to 12.7 billion pounds annually. This is equal of removing 1 million cars from the road each year. The project will be finished in early 2011 and will create 450,000 new jobs.
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May28

Itchan Kala

 

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Itchan Kala is the walled inner town of the old Khiva oasis, Uzbekistan. With more than 50 historic monuments and 250 old houses, it is protected as the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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May28

Margarita Island

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Margarita Island is a Venezuelan island, situated in the Caribbean Sea with wonderful climate, excellent scuba diving and completely gorgeous beaches! The beautifully beaches of Isla Margarita also offer perfect conditions for windsurfing and other water sports.
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