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Among the Penguins of South Georgia Island
South Georgia Island is a place where the raw power of nature meets the unyielding tenacity of the human spirit. A small speck of land in the vast Southern Ocean, it boasts towering peaks, swooping glaciers, and sprawling beaches strewn…
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Tierra del Fuego National Park in Argentina
aTierra del Fuego is a windswept archipelago in Argentine Patagonia, located at the southernmost tip of the Americas. Here, nature is bold, untamed, and irresistibly alluring. For many, it marks the end of the road…literally. The Pan-American Highway begins at…
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Bodrum Turkey: The Land of Eternal Blue
In southwest Turkey, along a particularly vibrant stretch of turquoise sea, lies the site of Halicarnassus, home to one of the ancient wonders of the world. Today, not much remains of the site itself. Instead, you’ll find a bustling seaside…
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Guide to Ephesus Turkey and its Surroundings
Ephesus Turkey offers a captivating window into Greco-Roman civilization. Once a thriving metropolis, Ephesus was an important center for culture and trade during its heyday. Today, the ancient city on Turkey’s western coast stands as one of the best-preserved archaeological…
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Visiting Pamukkale in Turkey
Imagine glistening, chalk-white terraces cascading down a hillside. Pools of ice-blue water that reflect the Anatolian sunset. Ancient ruins overlooking thermal waters that have been used for centuries. These are the travertines of Pamukkale, Turkey—one of the most popular tourist…
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Konya Turkey: City of the Whirling Dervishes
At first glance, Konya doesn’t appear to be one of Turkey’s major heavy-hitting tourist destinations. Travelers often overlook the conservative university town in favor of Istanbul, Cappadocia, and Ephesus. Most of those who step foot in Konya are either pilgrims…
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