Tag: UNESCO
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Thessaloniki: Greece beyond the islands
Read more: Thessaloniki: Greece beyond the islandsHaving completed our amazing cruise, we left the busy port of Athens behind but our adventures were far from over! Northern Greece called, with an opportunity to explore the home of our ancestors. Our journey began in the gateway to the north, Thessaloniki! A bit about Thessaloniki Just a short, 1 hour flight from Athens…
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Goddesses, Obelisks and Dams, oh my!
Read more: Goddesses, Obelisks and Dams, oh my!Egypt feels like the Land of Oz at times…just one magical adventure after another! Close on the heels of our amazing experience at Abu Simbel, we made our way to our next stop, Aswan. Here we had the opportunity to see both ancient and modern marvels. Temple of Isis at Philae One of the archaeological sites…
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Another Grand Sight
Read more: Another Grand SightHere is a riddle: Going down is an option, Going up is mandatory. Where am I? The Grand Canyon of course! While in Arizona, we decided to check one of the Natural Wonders of the World off of our bucket lists. To make sure we could learn as much as possible about the Grand Canyon,…
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Warriors Frozen in Time
Read more: Warriors Frozen in TimeImagine being frozen in time for over 2200 years…buried with your emperor, unable to move, and not seeing the light of day until the middle of the disco era! This was the fate of the Terracotta Warriors! This world-famous UNESCO World Heritage Site in Xi’an was the next stop in our China travels! Where did they…
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Imperial Beijing
Read more: Imperial BeijingAfter a short flight from Guangzhou, we found ourselves essentially teleported to China’s capital, Beijing. With our limited exposure to China in the Western media, here’s what I expected to see when we arrived in China: Yes, bicycles! Who doesn’t think of bicycles when thinking of China? Our visit to China, and particularly Beijing, certainly changed…