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SUNDAY’S SPECIAL SPOT WATER SERIES – ANGEL FALLS
Back in March I showcased a few of the world’s deserts. Now it is time to see the splendour of some of the world’s bodies of water. The world being comprised of mainly water makes the choices incredible – I hope you enjoy the lineup. Venezuela lays claim to the world’s tallest waterfall. Found deep…
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SUNDAY’S SPECIAL SPOT – MOUNT FUJI
One of nature’s stunning landmarks is Japan’s Mount Fuji. Found west of Tokyo, it is easily seen from the city on a clear day. The country’s tallest and grandest mountain stands majestically at 3776 m/12,389 ft. The beauty and symmetry of this dormant volcano has enraptured artists, poets and lovers of beauty for ages. It…
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SUNDAY’S SPECIAL SPOT – LIECHTENSTEIN
Tucked in between Switzerland and Austria is the double landlocked principality of Liechtenstein. A small country of 160 sq km/62 sq miles, it lies entirely within the Alps. Despite its small size Liechtenstein is highly industrialized, cultured, and maintains a high standard of living. It holds strong ties with Switzerland yet retains its own identity.…
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SUNDAY’S SPECIAL SPOT – STAR WARS SET IN TUNISIA
In a living room far, far away… Okay, not that far – just a different apartment, I was watching the Long Way Down mini-series where Charley Boorman and Ewan McGregor stop in Tunisia and visit the still standing set used in several of the Star Wars movies. They visited the home planet of Luke Skywalker…
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A WORLD OF FESTIVALS
Who doesn’t like a good festival? Big ones, small ones, free ones, music ones, food ones, holiday ones, religious ones, cultural ones and even silly ones. I would guess that there is one for just about everyone. And to list them all would be a serious feat, one which I will not attempt. Every village,…
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How well do you know the world countries?
Here is a fun little quiz to test how well you know the names of the world countries. You are given 12 minutes to name every country in the world. The countdown begins immediately. I was, to my disappointment, only able to list about 60% on my first try… http://www.jetpunk.com/quizzes/how-many-countries-can-you-name.php Have fun and comment on…
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SUNDAY’S SPECIAL SPOT – SAN BLAS ISLANDS (PANAMA)
Despite the fact that I am a bit leary of water (I can not swim well) I have some great memories of snorkelling – in fact one of my favourite memories is snorkeling in Jamaica. Since I wear a life jacket to ease my nervousness I am glad to just be looking down beneath the…
