Photo: Venice – The history of the gondolas

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These gondolas are nothing more than flat-bottomed row boats used for years in Venice. Originally used as the primary means of transportation, they have largely been replaced by more modern watercraft…usually with engines.  Nonetheless, these boats are very well suited for the Venetian Lagoon and are often found along the Grand Canal. Once the single [...]

Photo: A Boat in Ping-Li

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Entering China from Kazakhstan is not a good idea.  This is what we did and rather than encountering the peaceful China in this picture we came across a minefield of civil unrest and division.  When we did finally encounter the China we all think about when we see pagodas and old movies we just needed [...]

Lisbon, Portugal – Cristo Rei

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The ‘Christ the King’ statue or the Cristo Rei is situated in Lisbon, Portugal, and reigns over the city below.  This statue is situated in the central part of Portugal, where it stands tall overlooking the entire city of Lisbon.  The statue’s inauguration took place in 17 May, 1959 and since that day this statue [...]

Sydney Opera House

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Sydney Opera House The Sydney Opera House first opened its doors in 1973 and is a beautiful example of late modern architecture. It is situated near the Sydney harbor bridge, in Bennelong point at the Sydney Harbor, near plenty of Sydney accommodation.  The opera house is probably one of the most recognizable symbols of Australia [...]