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@riyadhie Dec 22, 2018, 3:07 AM UTC

The “Rainbow Mountains” of Zhangye, China

The “Rainbow Mountains” of Zhangye, China, look almost supernatural but the swirling orange, brown and yellow hues are actually the result of hundreds of years’ worth of sandstone and mineral deposit…

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@riyadhie Dec 19, 2018, 7:30 AM UTC

THE ANCIENT CITY OF PETRA

The ancient city of Petra is one of the world's most spectacular sites. It dates back to the 3rd century BC, when the Nabataean people carved palaces, temples, tombs and more into the sandstone cliff…

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@riyadhie Dec 18, 2018, 6:09 AM UTC

O'ahu, the third largest island in Hawaii,

O'ahu, the third largest island in Hawaii, is comprised of two different extinct volcanoes. It's here that you'll find the mythologised shores of Waikiki Beach as well as Honolulu, Pearl Harbour and…

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@riyadhie Dec 17, 2018, 5:35 AM UTC

ROTHENBURG OB DER TAUBER

If Rothenburg looks like it belongs in a Disney movie, that’s because it is – the Bavarian town was the inspiration for the backdrop of ’Pinocchio’. Picturesque half-timber houses and a cosy Christma…

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@riyadhie Dec 16, 2018, 9:01 AM UTC

BROOME WESTERM AUSTRALIA

One of Australia’s most isolated towns might also be its most beautiful. Broome is nestled up in the far western edge of the Kimberley region, 2000 kilometres from the nearest capital city. It’s surr…

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@riyadhie Dec 15, 2018, 7:35 AM UTC

THE ROCKY MOUNTAINEER

The Rocky Mountaineer is one of the world's great train journeys. It passes through an otherwise inaccessible part of the Canadian Rockies, weaving between staggering mountains and canyons. Get lucky…

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@riyadhie Dec 14, 2018, 6:52 AM UTC

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM

London is a hotspot for quirky bars and pop-ups. Until January 31, you can have a meal in these candelit igloos at Coppa Club, which are made warm and cosy with rugs, sheepskins and snuggly blankets.…

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@riyadhie Dec 13, 2018, 6:36 AM UTC

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

Australia's most famous building hasn't always been there. The Sydney Opera House only opened to the public in 1973, making it less than 50 years old. It's now classified a UNESCO World Heritage site…

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@riyadhie Dec 12, 2018, 6:53 AM UTC

FERNSEHTURM, OR BERLIN TV TOWER

Fernsehturm, or Berlin's TV Tower, is an iconic symbol of the German capital. At 368 metres tall, it's the highest building in Europe open to the general public and offers incredible panoramic views…

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@riyadhie Dec 11, 2018, 8:16 AM UTC

THE HEART OF MAINZ

The heart of Mainz, a small city set on Germany's Rhine River, is its picturesque old town. Wander the streets to see these perfectly-preserved timber houses, medieval market squares and the city's t…

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