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Uluru: A Timeless Encounter in the Australian Outback

In the heart of Australia’s Red Centre sprawls Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, home to the awe-inspiring natural icon of Uluru, once known as Ayers Rock. Uluru is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a place of profound spiritual significance to the Anangu people, the land’s traditional custodians. This sandstone monolith stands tall, its vibrant hues …

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Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works

Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works

Saltpeter. Do you know what it is? I didn’t, but the word sure did conjure up some awkward images. For most of us born after the Great Depression, we know saltpeter as potassium nitrate. Up until about the 1930s, saltpeter works were a booming industry in Chile, Bolivia, and Peru. Together they supplied most of …

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George Town, Penang, Malaysia: Know Before You Go

George Town, Malaysia, is a quaint little town located on the island of Penang in the Malacca Strait on the West side of Malaysia. Melaka and George Town were listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2008 for their multicultural heritage and architectural wonders. In recent years, George Town has become synonymous with incredible street …

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Yellow Water Billabong at Kakadu National Park in Pictures

Yellow Water Billabong at Kakadu National Park in Pictures

Yellow Water Billabong Yellow Water Billabong is a small body of water off the South Alligator River in Kakadu National Park. Kakadu is a UNESCO World Heritage site just outside of Darwin, in the North of Australia. If you are into birdwatching or crocodiles, or both, Yellow Water Billabong should be high on your list of …

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Valley of the Temples Know Before You Go

Valley of the Temples: Know Before You Go

Valle dei Templi (aka Valley of the Temples) is a UNESCO-rated archaeological park located on a ridge overlooking Agrigento, Sicily, Italy. The park consists of the relics of the ancient Greek city of Akragas. The remains of several Greek Temples dedicated to the Gods of Greek religion have been restored and are on glorious display …

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Macau, China: Things to Know Before You Go

Macau, otherwise known as the “Las Vegas of China,” is located about an hour west of Hong Kong. It is semi-bordered by China on its North and West sides. The Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China comprises the Macau Peninsula and the islands of Taipa, Coloane, and Cotai. Each location provides its own …

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