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Asia, Japan

9 of Japan’s Edo Period Cities & Samurai Districts: Old Edo Towns, Nakasendo Trails, and Castle Towns Takes Travelers Back to the 1600s

Stroll along the same old streets that the samurais and feudal lords once did. Tucked between Japan’s beautiful hills and nature, these historic towns of The Land of The Rising sun stand strong as they had in the 1600s with the same medieval buildings and architecture still inviting travelers today. These old towns in Japan can be found in various prefectures and districts with the … Continue reading 9 of Japan’s Edo Period Cities & Samurai Districts: Old Edo Towns, Nakasendo Trails, and Castle Towns Takes Travelers Back to the 1600s

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Egypt, Middle East & Africa

The Luxor Temple: Birthplace of Pharaohs And a Thousand Statues of Sphinxes

Sitting on the bank of the azure River Nile, these humungous Ramses II statues stand tall and proud in a breathtaking scene accompanied by a high obelisk with hieroglyphics etched into it from top to bottom. This is the epitome of Ancient Egypt when powerful pharaohs ruled the land and this particular place is one of the centres of that power – The Temple of … Continue reading The Luxor Temple: Birthplace of Pharaohs And a Thousand Statues of Sphinxes

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Europe

Herculaneum – The Best Preserved Ancient Roman City in The World

Once buried underneath the same lava that devoured Pompeii as a whole, Herculaneum was a thriving Roman city that was a luxury spot for the rich. Today, the city, after being buried for hundreds of years underneath volcanic ash, serves as a memory of how the rich Roman empire and its people once ruled the lands. From an archaeological standpoint, Herculaneum is also one of … Continue reading Herculaneum – The Best Preserved Ancient Roman City in The World

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