Tag: #scenic
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Davos, Switzerland – First Look
Davos is an Alpine resort town in the canton of Graubünden, Switzerland. Davos is located on the river Landwasser, in the Rhaetian Alps, between the Plessur and Albula Ranges. Lake Davos, nestled by the Alpine Mountains, is a popular location for hiking and water sports. Gaining prominence in the 19th century as a mountain health resort, Davos is perhaps best known today for hosting the World Economic Forum, an…
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A Boat Cruise from Riomaggiore in dreamy Cinque Terre
The Cinque Terre (meaning “Five Lands”) is a coastal area within Liguria, in the northwest of Italy. It lies in the west of La Spezia Province, and comprises five villages: Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore. The coastline, the five villages, and the surrounding hillsides are all part of the Cinque Terre National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Vernazza is one of I Borghi più…
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Zell Am See, Austria – A View by the lake
Zell Am See is a resort town near the High Tauern Mountain range of the Austrian Alps. It’s scenic location next to lake Zell with close proximity to Alpine mountains make it a popular tourist destination. The lake has the shape of a peanut, with an area of 4.7 km2 (1.8 sq mi). The mountains of the area form…
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Hollywood Hills Tour in Los Angeles, CA, USA
Hollywood Hills is a residential neighborhood in the central region of Los Angeles, California. It borders Studio City, Universal City and Burbank on the north, Griffith Park on the north and east, Los Feliz on the southeast, Hollywood on the south and Hollywood Hills West on the west. The famous Hollywood sign is a tourist attraction and many walking tours are offered through the trails up to the hill. The trail pass…
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Riding the Bernina Express to St. Moritz, Switzerland
It’s one thing to read about the majestic landscapes that adorn the path of the Bernina Express, and entirely another to experience them firsthand. Our journey began with a strategic decision – to embark on a guided tour from Milan, a choice that would lay the groundwork for future adventures. The allure of navigating these…
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Sedona to Grand Canyon Village – Road Trip
Sedona is a city in central Arizona at the foothill of the Rocky Mountain Range. Sedona’s main attraction is its array of red sandstone formations. The formations appear to glow in brilliant orange and red when illuminated by the rising or setting sun. The red rocks form a popular backdrop for many activities, ranging from spiritual pursuits…
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A Half-day tour of Zurich, Switzerland
Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland and capital of the canton of Zürich. It is located in north-central Switzerland, at the northwestern tip of Lake Zürich. Zürich is a hub for railways, roads, and air traffic. Both Zurich Airport and Zürich’s main railway station are the largest and busiest in the country. Zurich is easily navigable by walking and via public transportation. For visitors passing…
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View from CN tower, Toronto
The CN Tower is a 553.3 meter (1815 ft) high concrete communications and observation tower in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Built in 1976, it held the record of “World’s tallest free standing structure” for 32 years, only surpassed by Burj Khalifa in 2007 and by Canton Tower in 2009. As of 2024, it still remains among…
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Tre Cime Di Lavaredo – Eastbound Trail to Rifugio Lavaredo
Tre Cime di Lavaredo (Drei Zinnen in German) are three distinctive battlement-like peaks, in northeastern Italy. They are probably one of the best-known mountain groups in the Alps. The three peaks, from east to west, are Cima Piccola (Little Peak), Cima Grande (Big Peak) and Cima Ovest (Western Peak). The most easily accessible support point around Drei Zinnen is Rifugio Auronzo (Auronzo…
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