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  • South Georgia Island is the home of vast numbers of birds (pictured) and marine life, but its remote location and lack of access makes it a rare destination for tourists.
  • The Skiathos home of author Alexandros Papadiamantis, who wrote over 100 novels mostly based on island life, has been turned into a museum.
  • Onomichi has been called "Japan's hometown", a quiet port city of temples and literature along the Seto Inland Sea.

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  • Prior to the British colonisation, Kumasi was the capital of the Ashanti Empire, one of the great civilisations of Africa.
  • South Georgia Island is the home of vast numbers of birds (pictured) and marine life, but its remote location and lack of access makes it a rare destination for tourists.
  • The Skiathos home of author Alexandros Papadiamantis, who wrote over 100 novels mostly based on island life, has been turned into a museum.

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  • The main drawcard of the Museum of Tropical Queensland in Townsville is the display of artefacts from the HMS Pandora, the ship that the British sent in pursuit of the HMS Bounty.
  • Prior to the British colonisation, Kumasi was the capital of the Ashanti Empire, one of the great civilisations of Africa.
  • South Georgia Island is the home of vast numbers of birds (pictured) and marine life, but its remote location and lack of access makes it a rare destination for tourists.

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  • In Gettysburg you can visit the preserved farm home (interior pictured) of former U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
  • The main drawcard of the Museum of Tropical Queensland in Townsville is the display of artefacts from the HMS Pandora, the ship that the British sent in pursuit of the HMS Bounty.
  • Prior to the British colonisation, Kumasi was the capital of the Ashanti Empire, one of the great civilisations of Africa.

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  • The churches of St Nicholas Bolnički and St Mary Bolnička in Ohrid were built in the 14th century with dormitories around them which were used as quarantine stations for visitors of the city.
  • In Gettysburg you can visit the preserved farm home (interior pictured) of former U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
  • The main drawcard of the Museum of Tropical Queensland in Townsville is the display of artefacts from the HMS Pandora, the ship that the British sent in pursuit of the HMS Bounty.

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  • Nagercoil is the southernmost city on the Indian mainland.
  • The churches of St Nicholas Bolnički and St Mary Bolnička in Ohrid were built in the 14th century with dormitories around them which were used as quarantine stations for visitors of the city.
  • In Gettysburg you can visit the preserved farm home (interior pictured) of former U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

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  • The Church on the Blood (pictured) in Yekaterinburg was built in 2003 at the site of the execution of Tsar Nicholas II and his family.
  • Nagercoil is the southernmost city on the Indian mainland.
  • The churches of St Nicholas Bolnički and St Mary Bolnička in Ohrid were built in the 14th century with dormitories around them which were used as quarantine stations for visitors of the city.

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  • Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta is the largest aquarium in the world with over a hundred thousand animals in 8 million gallons of water.
  • The Church on the Blood (pictured) in Yekaterinburg was built in 2003 at the site of the execution of Tsar Nicholas II and his family.
  • Nagercoil is the southernmost city on the Indian mainland.

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  • Although some of Dublin's finest Georgian architecture was demolished in the mid-20th century, a remarkable amount remains.
  • Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta is the largest aquarium in the world with over a hundred thousand animals in 8 million gallons of water.
  • The Church on the Blood (pictured) in Yekaterinburg was built in 2003 at the site of the execution of Tsar Nicholas II and his family.

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  • Hamamatsu is a uniquely international city in Japan, home to almost 16,000 Brazilians among others (samba dancing pictured).
  • Although some of Dublin's finest Georgian architecture was demolished in the mid-20th century, a remarkable amount remains.
  • Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta is the largest aquarium in the world with over a hundred thousand animals in 8 million gallons of water.

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  • The very distinctive Scouse accent of Liverpool has strong Irish and Welsh influences, and differs greatly even from that of the surrounding areas.
  • Hamamatsu is a uniquely international city in Japan, home to almost 16,000 Brazilians among others (samba dancing pictured).
  • Although some of Dublin's finest Georgian architecture was demolished in the mid-20th century, a remarkable amount remains.

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  • Any malaria prophylaxis must be taken before, during, and (especially) after travelling to a malaria-risk zone.
  • The very distinctive Scouse accent of Liverpool has strong Irish and Welsh influences, and differs greatly even from that of the surrounding areas.
  • Hamamatsu is a uniquely international city in Japan, home to almost 16,000 Brazilians among others (samba dancing pictured).

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  • The Temple of Luxor was largely the work of Amenhotep III and Ramsses II the Great whose colossi and obelisk stand at the entrance (pictured).
  • Any malaria prophylaxis must be taken before, during, and (especially) after travelling to a malaria-risk zone.
  • The very distinctive Scouse accent of Liverpool has strong Irish and Welsh influences, and differs greatly even from that of the surrounding areas.

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  • The Pajcha Museum in Salta has a collection of traditional art, textiles, icons and jewelry from all over South and Central America.
  • The Temple of Luxor was largely the work of Amenhotep III and Ramsses II the Great whose colossi and obelisk stand at the entrance (pictured).
  • Any malaria prophylaxis must be taken before, during, and (especially) after travelling to a malaria-risk zone.

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  • The JadeWeserPort Infocenter in Wilhelmshaven is an exhibition on the port as well as modern container trade in general.
  • The Pajcha Museum in Salta has a collection of traditional art, textiles, icons and jewelry from all over South and Central America.
  • The Temple of Luxor was largely the work of Amenhotep III and Ramsses II the Great whose colossi and obelisk stand at the entrance (pictured).

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  • In the Thai border town of Mae Sai there's a large scorpion statue facing pointedly toward Myanmar (pictured).
  • The JadeWeserPort Infocenter in Wilhelmshaven is an exhibition on the port as well as modern container trade in general.
  • The Pajcha Museum in Salta has a collection of traditional art, textiles, icons and jewelry from all over South and Central America.

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  • Indiana Dunes National Park is popular for its big sand dunes and plentiful beaches on Lake Michigan.
  • In the Thai border town of Mae Sai there's a large scorpion statue facing pointedly toward Myanmar (pictured).
  • The JadeWeserPort Infocenter in Wilhelmshaven is an exhibition on the port as well as modern container trade in general.

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  • The HMS Birkenhead is an important historical wreck for both engineering and cultural reasons.
  • Indiana Dunes National Park is popular for its big sand dunes and plentiful beaches on Lake Michigan.
  • In the Thai border town of Mae Sai there's a large scorpion statue facing pointedly toward Myanmar (pictured).

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  • Sochi (pictured) is often called the unofficial Summer Capital of Russia, or the Black Sea Pearl.
  • The HMS Birkenhead is an important historical wreck for both engineering and cultural reasons.
  • Indiana Dunes National Park is popular for its big sand dunes and plentiful beaches on Lake Michigan.

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  • Colombia is famous for its coffee and Medellín is only a few hours from the coffee growing centers of the country.
  • Sochi (pictured) is often called the unofficial Summer Capital of Russia, or the Black Sea Pearl.
  • The HMS Birkenhead is an important historical wreck for both engineering and cultural reasons.

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  • Rugged and dry, pre-tourist development the Bukit Peninsula was a real backwater of Bali.
  • Colombia is famous for its coffee and Medellín is only a few hours from the coffee growing centers of the country.
  • Sochi (pictured) is often called the unofficial Summer Capital of Russia, or the Black Sea Pearl.

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  • Nagasaki's most famous dish is champon (pictured), a hearty dish of noodles in a pork-based broth, filled with vegetables, bacon, shrimp, squid, and scallops.
  • Rugged and dry, pre-tourist development the Bukit Peninsula was a real backwater of Bali.
  • Colombia is famous for its coffee and Medellín is only a few hours from the coffee growing centers of the country.

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  • The reddish grains of sand of the Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park come from the eroding Navajo sandstone, thus giving the dunes its name.
  • Nagasaki's most famous dish is champon (pictured), a hearty dish of noodles in a pork-based broth, filled with vegetables, bacon, shrimp, squid, and scallops.
  • Rugged and dry, pre-tourist development the Bukit Peninsula was a real backwater of Bali.

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  • A tour of the Houses of Parliament in Cape Town will acquaint you with South Africa's modern history and political system.
  • The reddish grains of sand of the Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park come from the eroding Navajo sandstone, thus giving the dunes its name.
  • Nagasaki's most famous dish is champon (pictured), a hearty dish of noodles in a pork-based broth, filled with vegetables, bacon, shrimp, squid, and scallops.

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  • Today, Kreuzbergkirche in Bonn (pictured) serves as both a church and a German language and culture school, but is probably best known for the Heiliger Steige (holy staircase).
  • A tour of the Houses of Parliament in Cape Town will acquaint you with South Africa's modern history and political system.
  • The reddish grains of sand of the Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park come from the eroding Navajo sandstone, thus giving the dunes its name.

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  • On the Adjarra Market outside Porto-Novo one can find unique types of tie-dyed fabric, amazing pottery, unusual musical instruments, various voodoo ornaments, and of course mainstream market items.
  • Today, Kreuzbergkirche in Bonn (pictured) serves as both a church and a German language and culture school, but is probably best known for the Heiliger Steige (holy staircase).
  • A tour of the Houses of Parliament in Cape Town will acquaint you with South Africa's modern history and political system.

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  • Baotou used to be an arid region inhabited by Mongolian herders and their sheep. Today, the metropolitan area has a population of over two million.
  • On the Adjarra Market outside Porto-Novo one can find unique types of tie-dyed fabric, amazing pottery, unusual musical instruments, various voodoo ornaments, and of course mainstream market items.
  • Today, Kreuzbergkirche in Bonn (pictured) serves as both a church and a German language and culture school, but is probably best known for the Heiliger Steige (holy staircase).

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  • Akureyri (pictured) is a very picturesque town with its location by a scenic fjord, eclectic building styles and streets winding their way through gorges.
  • Baotou used to be an arid region inhabited by Mongolian herders and their sheep. Today, the metropolitan area has a population of over two million.
  • On the Adjarra Market outside Porto-Novo one can find unique types of tie-dyed fabric, amazing pottery, unusual musical instruments, various voodoo ornaments, and of course mainstream market items.

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  • St Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall is an impressive Romanesque building with alternating courses of sandstone: red from Kirkwall and yellow from Eday.
  • Akureyri (pictured) is a very picturesque town with its location by a scenic fjord, eclectic building styles and streets winding their way through gorges.
  • Baotou used to be an arid region inhabited by Mongolian herders and their sheep. Today, the metropolitan area has a population of over two million.

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