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Dallol is a site in the Danakil Depression in northern Ethiopia. It is located in the Afar region and lies about 130 meters below sea level. It has an extremely hot desert climate. Dallol became known to the world in 2004, thanks to a documentary by National Geographic. There is an active hydrothermal system with many springs, terrace systems and fumaroles. In the sixties, the highest average annual temperature was recorded here, namely 34.6 °C, which is a record for a inhabited place on Earth. [...]

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Notre-Dame de Paris (meaning "Our Lady of Paris"), is a medieval Catholic cathedral on the Île de la Cité in Paris, France. The cathedral is considered to be one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture. The cathedral was begun in 1160 under Bishop Maurice de Sully and was largely complete by 1260. Is one of the most widely recognized symbols of the city of Paris and the French nation. 12 million people visit Notre-Dame annually, making it the most visited monument in Paris. Whil [...]

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The Marquesas are a group of islands in French Polynesia. It is a French overseas territory in the Pacific Ocean. The islands were discovered in 1595 by the Spanish navigator Álvaro de Mendaña de Neira. Marquesas are of volcanic origin. Their coastline is steep and their interior is divided by narrow valleys and gorges. The highest point of the archipelago is the peak of Mont Oave with an altitude of 1230 m. The capital of the archipelago is Tai o Hae located on the island of Nuku Hiva. The nu [...]

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Virtual visit in two interesting towns in Austria. Presentation made up of photos of my friend Yveta. Steve [...]

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The Galapagos Islands are an Ecuadorian province in the eastern part of the Pacific Ocean. It is an archipelago located on the equator about 1,000 km west of Ecuador. It consists of 14 larger volcanic islands. The largest island is Isabela. The archipelago has an area of 7,844 km² and about 31,000 inhabitants live there. The Galapagos were discovered by the Spanish in 1535. In the 17th and 18th centuries, pirates and travelers used the islands to replenish water supplies. In 1831, the British n [...]

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Vilshofen an der Donau is a German town in the district of Passau in Bavaria. It has about 17,000 inhabitants. The center of the city is the area between the city tower and the church. The oldest mention of Vilshofen is in a document of the abbey Mondsee from 776. In 1206 he was promoted to a town. Vilshofen lies at the confluence of the Danube and its tributaries - Vils, Pfudrach and Wolfach. According to these Danube tributaries, it is also called a small town of three rivers. As early as 1220 [...]

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Meteora is a rock formation in central Greece near the town of Kalampaka on the northwestern edge of the Thessel Plain. There is one of the largest complexes of Orthodox monasteries. Monks and hermits began to settle here as early as the 11th century. At the instigation of the monk Athanasius, the first monastery, named Megalon Meteoro, was built between years 1356 and 1370. According to him, the name Meteora then began to be used for all local monasteries. A total of 24 of them were built durin [...]

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Progress can not be stopped. Even this year, a lot of young people in particular get a new smartphone under the tree. We try to stay on a „Christmas network“ in personal contact with the closest ones in the family circle on a wave of love, understanding, and peace in the holidays instead of virtual social networking. I wish to all people Merry Christmas and a successful year 2018. Steve [...]

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Iceland is a state on the island of the same name on the border of the Arctic Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean. Its area is 103,125 km2 and is the second largest island in Europe. It is located just below the Arctic Circle. Approximately 357 thousand people live here. The largest city is Reykjavík, which is also the capital. Two thirds of the Icelandic population live in its agglomeration. Iceland has a mild climate due to the warm waters of the Gulf Stream. Mixing hot and cold sea water results in [...]

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Get to know India from a different site than it normally shows. No country is as diverse as India. Photo selection of my friend Tony includes areas you've never known before. Steve [...]

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Get to know India from a different site than it normally shows. No country is as diverse as India. Photo selection of my friend Tony includes areas you've never known before. Steve You can find the video version of my presentations at : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4x4T-5Itm_FsR07hKJYstA/videos [...]

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Get to know India from a different site than it normally shows. No country is as diverse as India. Photo selection of my friend Tony includes areas you've never known before. Steve [...]

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The Andaman Islands form an archipelago in the Bay of Bengal between India in the west and Myanmar in the north and east. Most of them are part of the islands of Andaman and Nicobar, which are Indian territory. A small number of islands in the north of the archipelago, belong to Myanmar. The Andaman Islands are home to the Andamanese, who are the original inhabitants. [...]

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Kerala, historically known as Keralam, is an Indian state in southern India on the Malabar coast. It was founded in 1956. It is one of the most adventurous destinations for tourists with many unique places that are suitable to visit. Come to Alleppey and board one of the boats that sail to Changanassery. Watching the lives of people on the banks along rivers and canals, as well as beautiful scenery, is enough to give you a unique, soothing experience of staying in Kerala. Steve [...]

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Japan, the country where the sun rises. Such an attribute has this state, which consists of more than 3,000 separate islands. It is located in the Far East and is almost the last mainland from Asia to America. Japan is not just Tokyo, the second largest city on the planet. This country hides many beautiful places and interesting secrets for visitors. Many tourists spend most of their time in Tokyo and surrounding areas such as Yokohama, Hakone and Kamakura. But it certainly pays to travel a litt [...]

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Iran is a country in West Asia. Its 85 million inhabitants live in an area of over 1.65 million. km². The capital is Tehran. Iran is home to one of the oldest civilizations in the world. The country's rich cultural heritage includes 26 UNESCO World Heritage sites. It is located in a seismically active area and is one of the most mountainous countries in the world. More than half of Iran's territory is occupied by deserts. The most famous are Kavir and Lut. The only large lowlands are located al [...]

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Petra is a historical and archaeological site in southern Jordan. The area was inhabited as early as the seventh millennium BC. The Nabataeans settled here in the 4th century BC. They were nomadic Arabs, who from there controlled the trade routes with incense. They made Petra the capital of their kingdom. It lost his independence in 106 AD. when it was occupied by the Romans. Petra's importance gradually declined. It was rediscovered by J.L. Burckhardt in 1812. Access to the city is through a 1. [...]

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The Maasai Mara National Reserve is a large reserve in southwestern Kenya. It lies on the common border with Tanzania. It is adjacent to the Serengeti National Park. Thus, a large continuous territory is created, which enables the migration of animals. It is named after the Maasai, the original inhabitants of the area and the Mara River. The first smaller reserve was established in this area in 1948. The reserve acquired its current boundaries in 1984, with an area of 1510 km². The terrain of t [...]

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Another song by our amateur author from Slovakia. "Thanks for living in such a beautiful country." Nice listening... [...]

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Women are beautiful everywhere in the world. They have their beauty that we see, but also the inner one that we just feel. African women are exotic and more natural. Here you can see women from different parts of Africa. Steve [...]

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