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The Map Project – India
Hello! Here is the next and last (but only for the time being I hope) installment of The Map Project. It has been great reading the posts and seeing what these kids have learned. Perhaps when I get back to doing a few short trips now and again they can give their insight once more. I hope…
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The Map Project – Dubai
Next on The Map Project is Kieran telling us about Dubai, an oasis in the desert. Thanks Kieran! ———————————————- Hello it’s Kieran writing another blog post to tell you about Eeva’s wonderful travels around the world. Dubai is an amazing city it. Is one of the largest but also one of the most advanced in…
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Sunday Special – Jindo – Modo Land Bridge, South Korea
In the southwest corner of the the peninsula that is South Korea is Jindo Island. It is the country’s third largest island, being separated from the mainland by the Myeongnyang Strait. Most folks cross to and from this island by way of a 484m/1588 ft cable-stayed bridge. A engineering master in and of itself this…
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The Map Project – Istanbul, Turkey
I’m loving The Map Project posts! I hope you are as well. Today we head to Istanbul, Turkey courtesy of Deklan. Enjoy! ———————- Hi it’s Deklan! I am happy to share Eeva’s adventure in Istanbul for her blog today. Istanbul is a very big city in Turkey. It has 18% of the country’s inhabitants. It…
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Sunday Special – Giants Causeway, Northern Ireland
When I was in (The Republic of) Ireland many told me to visit Northern Ireland (U.K.) to see the Giants Causeway as I would be amazed by the unique scenery. The photos I saw were stunning, but alas I did not visit this area. I wish I had, however, it only means that I will need…
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The Map Project – Sofia, Bulgaria
Please enjoy this installment of The Map Project, brought to you by Rhiannon. ______________________________ Romania is to the north of Sofia and Macedonia to the west. Greece and Turkey are to the south and the Black Sea is to the east. Bulgaria has a population of 7.4 million people. Bulgaria is the oldest country in…
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Sunday Special – Dakar Rally, South America
Growing up I sometimes watched car racing with my dad. He particularly enjoyed Formula 1 racing but sometimes watched NASCAR. Although I do not fully understand it all it was a time for him to tell me a little bit of what he knew about these races he occasionally watched. Of course, when you watch…
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Sunday Special – Yorkshire Sculpture Park in England
Now that I am back into a more-or-less regular routine here in Vancouver I have decided to bring back “Sunday’s Special Spot” but with a bit of a change. Instead of a location or landmark I will also feature events. Travel is not only about just seeing a place – in many cases it is…
