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Sunday Special – The Pyramids of Egypt
When the word pyramid is uttered it is safe to say most people associate the word with the Great Pyramids of Giza. And rightly so – they are incredible to see and have survived over several millennia. They, however, are not the only pyramids in the world nor the only ones in Egypt (though they…
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Sunday Special – Machu Picchu, Peru
Situated in a mountaintop 50 km / 50 mi northwest of the Peruvian city of Cusco is an old Incan citadel that has captivated tourists and travellers alike since it was re-discovered by Hiram Bingham in July 1911.What he though was the “Lost City of the Incas” was in fact Machu Picchu. Considered by many to…
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Sunday Special – The Alhambra, Granada, Spain
In the Andalusian city of Granada you can see the stately Alhambra, a red-brick fortress and former residence of kings standing on the rocky hillside overlooking the River Darro. It’s name in Arabic, qa’lat al-Hamra, translates as The Red Castle, reflecting the colour of the fortress. Considered one of the finest examples of Muslim architecture in…
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Sunday Special – Panama Canal, Panama
**NOTE – Sunday Special will not be posted for the the next three weeks as I will be away travelling. However, do keep an eye out for photo updates of my upcoming trip! An engineering marvel, the Panama Canal has been connecting the Pacific and Atlantic oceans and allowing ships to pass through its intricate…
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Sunday Special – The White Temple, Thailand
In northern Thailand is one of the region’s most visited temples – Wat Rong Khun. Also known as the White Temple, it is a Buddhist temple that, to me, seems a labour of love and devotion. Located 15 km / 9 miles outside the city of Chang Rai, the original temple was worn down and…
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Sunday Special – Cape Verde (Cabo Verde)
Another island nation! And why not? Today we will check out Cape Verde (or Cabo Verde) which lies 570 km / 350 miles west of Africa in the central Atlantic Ocean and is made up of 9 inhabited volcanic islands and 8 islets. It had been isolated and uninhabited until the 1400s CE when it…
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Sunday Special – Bergen, Norway
A good friend of mine is travelling through Scandinavia and is enjoying herself very much. She has been sending me and our friends photos and videos of all the places she has visited, which I have to say I love seeing. One her favourite places so far is Bergen, Norway. So I thought I would…
