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Italy, Europe, Naples, Pompeii Christopher Kane Italy, Europe, Naples, Pompeii Christopher Kane

A Journey to the Ruins of Pompeii

Pompeii is an ancient Roman city, located near Naples in Italy, at the foot of volcano Mt. Vesuvius dating back to 8th century BC. It is most known for its demise by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD. Currently a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it was once a city of 11,000 before the eruption. Serious excavations of the city started in the 1920s and work is ongoing for preserving the site.

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Portugal, Europe, The Azores Christopher Kane Portugal, Europe, The Azores Christopher Kane

A Trip to the Azores: A Summary

The Azores islands consist of 9 islands and are owned by Portugal. The islands of the Azores are Flores, Corvo, Graciosa, Terceira, São Jorge, Pico, Faial, São Miguel, and Santa Maria. Created by volcanic activity, they boast incredible geographical landscapes and biomes. Considered the "Hawaii of Europe", it is one of two autonomous zones of Portugal, the other being Madeira.

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Portugal, Europe, The Azores Christopher Kane Portugal, Europe, The Azores Christopher Kane

A Trip to the Azores: Faial Island

Faial (Ilha Azul) is just one of the islands that make up the Azores Islands, formally owned by Portugal. Known as the "Blue Island", it is one of three islands that make up the central Azores islands. The island's geography is remarkable with notable sites to see such as the Caldeira do Cabeço Gordo, the Lighthouse of Ponta dos Capelinhos, and the town of Horta.

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Bolivia, La Paz, Uyuni, South America, Road Trip Christopher Kane Bolivia, La Paz, Uyuni, South America, Road Trip Christopher Kane

Heading to South America? Don’t leave without seeing Bolivia

Bolivia's capital of La Paz is the highest capital city in the world. Bolivia also has the largest salt flat in the world (Salar de Uyuni). This guide outlines how and where to see the highlights of this country, Laguna Colorada, Laguna Verde, Isla Incahuasi, Licancabur Volcano, Laguna Hedionda, [Salvador] Dalí Desert, Desert Siloli, Árbol de Piedra, and Geiser Sol de Mañana.

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Galápagos Islands, Ecuador, Quito, South America, UNESCO Christopher Kane Galápagos Islands, Ecuador, Quito, South America, UNESCO Christopher Kane

A simple guide to seeing the Galápagos Islands

The Galápagos Islands in Ecuador are a must see for any nature and science lover. This is a breakdown of the most popular islands (San Cristóbal, Isabella, Santa Cruz) and the best places to see all the animals (Los Tuneles, Tortuga Bay, Kicker Rock, Las Grietas, Las Tintoreras, Sierra Negra Volcano, etc).

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