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Chobe National Park has the largest concentration of Elephants in all of Africa. Located in the northeastern part of Botswana it attracts thousands of tourists each year. Like the Serengeti and Masai Mara in East Africa, it has a great …

One of the most impressive structures I saw in Marakech was the Koutoubia Mosque. The Koutoubia Minaret Mosque is the tallest structure in Marrakech. It dates back to the 12th century, a credit to Moorish architecture; it is an architectural …

The memorable experiences of Fresh Mint tea drinking and the Koutubia Mosque that stayed with me. Morocco happens to be one of the most visited North African country; most popular cities include Casablanca, Marakesh, Tangier, and Agadir. Morocco is also …

The Medina of Marrakesh is a UNESCO World Heritage Site; the boundary of the medina inscribed on the World Heritage List is defined by the ramparts, the Koutoubia Mosque, the Kasbah, the Saâdians tombs, the ruins of Badiâ Palace, Menara …

Undoubtedly one of the best reasons to travel. This is a list of sites I have visited to date.

Venice is an Italian city made up of 118 islands. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Venice has been around since the fifth century and has been home to a civilization that ruled much of the Eastern Mediterranean. It …

The Dolomites are a protected range of nine sights in the High Italian Alps. They are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. They showcase the formation of mountain ranges and the effects of erosion, glaciation and tectonic activity. They are a …

The Tower of London was built by William the Conquerer and is a fortress on the banks of the Thames River. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is symbolic of the British royalty. The tower contains the crown …

The Upper middle rhine Valley contains an area around 60 miles of the Rhine River. it is a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Rhine is a beautiful river that is navigable. Many towns and villages are located on the …

The Holy see and Vatican City are a separate city state entirely within the city limits of Rome, Italy. It is the seat of the Vatican and Catholicism and is the most important site in that religion. It is also …

Westminster Palace is the house of Parliament in England. It also contains and abbey and gardens. it was built in the Gothic style and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Westminster Abbey is where the coronation of all of England's …

Notre-dame Cathedral is the main cathedral used in the ceremonies of the coronation of the monarchy in France. It is located in Paris on the banks of the Seine river. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and protected as …

Kehlsteinhaus, or The Eagle's Nest as it is usally known in English, is the famous mountaintop chalet built for Hitler. It certainly is the most famous attraction in Berchtesgaden. Kehlsteinhaus was conceived by Martin Boorman as a present for Hitler's …

A trip through Bavaria and Prague, Budapest, Vienna and more of the Imperial Cities of old Austria-Hungary.

A few days ago I got a message from Jos (jos-nijenhuis) who asked if I could do a favor for him.  He had been asked by a couple of friends if he knew someone with photoshopping skills who could remove …