Fascinating Liberia

A West African country on the Atlantic coast

Liberia a country in West Africa is bordered by Sierra Leone, Guinea, and Cote d’Ivoire. It sits on the Atlantic coast and offers many beaches and nature reserves.

Taking a Look at the Capital, Monrovia

Hotel Ducor was originally built by Pan Am Airlines. It was once a luxury hotel and the site of key political meetings. Today even though it is a ruin it is well worth taking a look at. It has become one of the city’s most popular tourist destinations. You can roam the once lovely grounds and get a peek at the large swimming pool.

Head for the vibrantly active Waterside Market which offers almost everything for sale, from colorful textiles to shoes and leather goods and so much more.

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Yangon on the Yangon River

Sightseeing in the Asian country of Myanmar

The largest city in Myanmar is Yangon (formerly Rangoon). This is an interesting city with a mix of colonial architecture, modern high-rises and many gilded Buddhist pagodas.

Shwedagon Paya is one of Buddhism’s most sacred sites. This 325 ft. zedi is adorned with 27 metric tons of gold leaf, along with thousands of diamonds and other kinds of gems. It is believed that it enshrines eight hairs of the Gautama Buddha and other relics of three former Buddhas. Four entrance stairways lead to the main terrace. The hill upon which this stupa sits is 167 ft. above sea level and the entire complex stretches for 46 hectares, Visitors approach the main terrace along four covered walkways each of them flanked by a pair of 9m tall chinthe (a lion-like creature). If you prefer not to climb you can use the elevators found at the northern, eastern, and southern entrances. The western entrance has a set of escalators.

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Athens the Playground of the Gods

The beautiful capital of the Southeastern European country of Greece

This is the place where the Greek gods played and it is incredible to explore and see. Athens can boast of having the most famous archaeological monument in Europe – the Acropolis. It is one of the seven wonders of the modern world. Athens is the capital and largest city stretching to the peninsula that goes up to Central Greece. It is one of the world’s oldest cities. This wondrous city is surrounded by the mountains Ymmytos, Pendell, and Parnitha, to the north and the east and the Saronic Gulf to the west and the south. It can boast of having one of the best climates in Europe and has mild winters and hot summers. At night Athens entertains people of all ages and is famous for its nightlife. The famous “bouzoukia” clubs know how to entertain and don’t forget to have some ouzo.

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Wichita on the Arkansas River

The largest city in the US state of Kansas

Wichita is the largest city in Kansas and is known as a foodie destination with over 1000 restaurants.

Keeper Of the Plains is a memorable tourist attraction. This is a 44-foot-tall steel sculpture that looks impressive at night. The statue stands on sacred land where the Big and Little Arkansas Rivers converge. There are benches and walkways on the plaza surrounding the sculpture. Visit the Mid-American All-Indian Center for historical information about the statue and the area. When you visit in the evenings you can view an amazing Wichita sunset and the Ring of Fire that is set below the statue.

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Kenya In the East African Rift Valley

Sightseeing in Nairobi and all of Kenya

The capital and largest city of Kenya is Nairobi. Its name is derived from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nairobi translating to “place of cool waters”. This is about the Nairobi River which flows through the city.

Nairobi National Park is the first national park in Kenya. It is located seven kilometers from the skyscrapers of the city center. This park is a rhino sanctuary providing a home for over 50 of these endangered animals.

Other wildlife making their home in the park are lions, gazelles, buffaloes, warthogs, cheetahs, zebras, giraffes, and ostriches. In the wetlands are over 400 species of birds.

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Mandalay on the Irrawaddy River

A city in the Asian country of Myanmar

Myanmar was formerly Burma and. Mandalay is a city and the former royal capital located in northern Myanmar. The city sits on the Irrawaddy River. To get an awesome view of the city and surrounding area people climb up to the summit of Mandalay Hill.

Climb up Mandalay Hill and see the city spread out in front of you. This 760 ft. hill has covered stairways that will lead you upwards. The most popular climb is from the southern side. People especially enjoy going up to the summit at sunset. The climb takes around thirty minutes. The hill has two southern stairways.

One of them begins between two giant chinthe (half-lion, half-dragon guardian deities) with 1729 steps. An alternative is the southeastern stairway. These two routes converge and then the climb takes you to a shrine building with a large standing Buddha with outstretched arms pointing towards the royal palace.

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The Beautiful Greek Islands

Greece is a country in Southeastern Europe

Greece is a country with about 6,000 islands. It is known for its tall cliffs, sparkling blue seas, sand beaches, and balmy Mediterranean climate.

One of the most amazing of all Greek isles is Santorini. It is known for its cliff-top towns Fira and Oia on the west coast. Many whitewashed cubic buildings have been turned into boutique hotels with infinity pools.

Santorini is a lovely island for swimming and sunbathing on black volcanic-sand beaches on the east and south coasts.

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Manhattan on the Big Blue and Kansas Rivers

A city in the Midwestern US state of Kansas

Kansas is bordered by Nebraska to the north; Missouri to the east; Oklahoma to the south; and Colorado to the west. The small city of Manhattan is in northeast Kansas on the Big Blue and Kansas Rivers. It was founded in the 1850s as a “free state” town by settlers from New England Emigrant and Company. This city is home to Kansas State University.

The Flint Hills Discovery Center is an interactive, hands-on science, culture, and history museum, It informs and educates visitors about the unusual ecoregion including the Kansas Flint Hills and the northern Oklahoma Osage Hills. This ecoregion is home to the last remaining tracts of tallgrass prairie once covering the central part of North America. What is left now grows in the Flint Hills. The museum exhibits different layers of prairie in front of the eco-friendly building with Blue Earth Plaza a lovely spot to spend some time relaxing in front of an outdoor fire pit and fountains.

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Enjoying Guinea-Bissau

Sightseeing tropical country in West Africa

Guinea-Bissau is a tropical country on the Atlantic coast in West Africa. It’s known for national parks and wildlife. The forested, sparsely populated Bijagos Archipelago is a protected biosphere reserve.

Bissau Capital of Guinea-Bissau

Bissau is located near the point where the Geba River joins with the Atlantic Ocean. This is a quiet capital but has a sort of charm that is worth taking a look at.

The Presidential Palace was once an elegant neo-Classical building, It was ruined during the Guinea-Bissau Civil War 1998 – 99. In 2013 it was renovated and reopened.

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Kuala Lumpur on the Klang River

Sightseeing in the capital of Malaysia

The name Kuala Lumpur means “muddy confluence” in Malay. It lies at the confluence of Klang and Gombak Rivers. The capital of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur is known by locals as KL. It has an amazing modern skyline that is dominated by the Petronas Twin Towers. The city has impressive British colonial-era landmarks. There are many interesting things to do and see in this lovely city.

Visitors are in awe of the impressive Petronas Twin Towers that stand like silver rockets rising up to the sky. They were designed by Argentinian architect Cesar Pelli and are the headquarters of the national oil and gas company, Petronas. The towers have 88 stories and are the tallest pair in the world at almost 452m. Their floor plan is based on an eight-sided star that echoes arabesque patterns. Each of the tower’s five tiers represents the five pillars of Islam and the 63m masts that crown them. You can get tickets for a 45-minute guided tour which will take you to the Skybridge connection on the 41^st floor and the observation deck on the 86^th floor where you can get panoramic views of the city. The towers look particularly spectacular when illuminated at night.

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