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Tag Archives: Asian Travel
World Capitals — Asia
Although it was never my intent, I have visited many world capitals in my travels around the globe. Some of them were truly memorable and some were just average. Because the capital typically contains the government center and because much … Continue reading
Lee’s Favorite Gardens Redux — Asia
My wife, Lee, loves to visit gardens. I have learned to include gardens in all of our travel plans. There is something tranquil about walking between rows and rows of flowers or other interesting plants. Plants are so interesting and … Continue reading
Temples of the World — Asia
Temples are places for meditation, contemplation, adoration, and worship. Many are associated with particular religions which simply refer to their “churches” as temples. It may be surprising that there are so many “temples” around the world. Temple of Heaven, Beijing, … Continue reading
Temples of the World — Latin America & Europe
Temples are places for meditation, contemplation, adoration, and worship. Many are associated with particular religions which simply refer to their “churches” as temples. It may be surprising that there are so many “temples” around the world. Temple of the Sun, … Continue reading
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Towers of the World — Elsewhere
Of course, there are many “towers” of the world, tall stately objects which rise sharply above the landscape. However, this series will concentrate on those towers which are actually called Towers. Several of the towers featured in this post come … Continue reading
Towers of the World — North America
Of course, there are many “towers” of the world, tall stately objects which rise sharply above the landscape. However, this series will concentrate on those towers which are actually called Towers. Water Tower, Chicago, Illinois, USA — This “tower” no … Continue reading
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World Cities at 35 Degrees North Latitude
Latitude lines are the parallels which cut across the Earth traveling north and south from the Equator. Because it is latitude which determines temperature and climate, the Earth is divided into three (3) zones, the Tropics, the Temperate Zone, and … Continue reading
Cities on the Ocean #6 — Asia
A large percentage of the world’s major cities are found on waterways since ships have been, and still are in many cases, the most common method of transporting goods from country to country. A significant number of these cities are … Continue reading
Cities on Rivers #7 — Eastern Asia
Because of the potential for commerce, many inland cities were established and thrived along major navigable rivers. Many of these cities became important centers for trade and crossroads for the movement of goods and people. This installment of cities on … Continue reading
World Cities at 40 Degrees North Latitude
Latitude lines are the parallels which cut across the Earth traveling north and south from the Equator. Because it is latitude which determines temperature and climate, the Earth is divided into three (3) zones, the Tropics, the Temperate Zone, and … Continue reading
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