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A walking tour of Vienna
Vienna is the capital, largest city, and one of nine federal states of Austria. It is Austria’s most populous city with a population of about 3 million within the metropolitan area, nearly one-third of the country’s population. The city is Austria’s cultural, economic, and political center. Vienna ranks 5th largest by population in the European Union largest of all cities on the Danube river by population. Despite its populations size,…
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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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Grand Canyon West Excursions & Zip line Adventure
Grand Canyon West is a managed site at the north-west corner of Grand Canyon in Hualapai Native American reservation. It is a popular destination for its close proximity to Las Vegas, Nevada (unlike Grand Canyon National Park near Williams, AZ). Some of the notable attractions at this site includes the Grand Canyon Skywalk, Helicopter Rides…
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Fairytale Village of Appenzell, Switzerland
Appenzell is a village in northeastern Switzerland and capital of the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden. The village has been found in historical records since 11th century and has been under the Abbey of Saint Gall in nearby St. Gallen since 1223 A.D. The buildings in the village core, the parish church, the 1563 town hall,…
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Innsbruck – A Driving Tour
Innsbruck is the capital of Tyrol and the fifth-largest city in Austria. The city is about 20 miles north of Brenner Pass that divides Italy and Austria and is in close proximity to Bavaria, Germany and South Tyrol, Italy. The city is located in the broad valley between high mountains, the North Chain in the…
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Naples & Pompeii: Echoes of Antiquity
Welcome to a journey through the historic landscapes of Naples and Pompeii, where ancient tales and archaeological wonders intertwine to tell stories of civilizations past. Our adventure to this historic region was more than just a voyage; it was a reawakening. Our first encounter with the grandeur of Naples and Pompeii was aboard one of…
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Umbrail Pass – Highest Road in Switzerland
Umbrail Pass is a high mountain pass on the Swiss-Italian border connecting Santa Maria in Val Müstair with Bormio in the Adda valley. On the Italian side, it connects to the Stelvio Pass, Italy’s highest and Europe’s second highest mountain pass. At an elevation of elevation 2,501 m or 8,205 ft, it is currently the highest paved road in Switzerland. Watch the dashcam video below to enjoy a scenic drive on the…
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Vatican City, Rome – A Walking Tour
During our Mediterranean cruise post-pandemic, Rashid and I had the opportunity to explore Rome, and a highlight was our walking tour of the Vatican City. This visit was unique as it was right after the world started opening up again. The streets and tourist spots, usually bustling with people, were unusually quiet, adding a special…
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