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Saguaro National Park

Staring out at the vastness of this national park makes me feel small. There is beauty in every place, but a few hours here aren’t enough to truly understand it. Many environmentalists dedicate years to studying a place and its ecosystems. I believe that to truly know a place, you have to immerse yourself in it..

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Back to Sevilla

Going back to southern capital of Spain is bringing back memories in the past. My first backpacking days in Spain and in Europe. Five years after the World Expo held in 1992 and that also led to the first fast speed train to the capital, Madrid.

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Revisiting Alpargata Farm

Wildfire can destroy everything what people got, but the power of community is strong to get back to its feet again and continue our dream.

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Revisiting Venice

Revisiting places brings back old memories and the thought that perhaps it would be sometime again to be back here. I love the crowded spots at noontime and before heading back to Mestre station again.

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Strolling around Lake Bled

Slovenia’s capital, Ljubljana, is a charming city, but sometimes, the call of nature leads travelers to one of the country’s most picturesque destinations—Lake Bled. Just an hour away, this Alpine gem is a must-visit for anyone seeking tranquility, adventure, and breathtaking scenery.

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Venice — Stato da Mar

The somber tone of the plea's conclusion reflects a melancholic aspect of the Venetian psyche. Its prosperity relied on intangible assets—devoid of land, natural resources, agriculture, or significant population—leaving it standing on precarious ground, both figuratively and literally.

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A Road Trip to Saarland

As I come here in this region with a friend who visits his mom and family here, I’m beginning to appreciate the beauty and landscape of the Saarland. ,

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Baden Baden

Baden-Baden, nestled in Germany's Black Forest, is renowned worldwide as a luxurious spa town with a rich history dating back to Roman times.

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Voyageur National Park

Voyageur means “traveler” in French, and Voyageurs National Park calls to travelers seeking adventures beyond the shoreline. Water makes up more than one-third of the park, making primarily accessible by boat and via snowmobiles in wintertime. Within its boundaries, 30 more lakes fill up the glacier-carved rock basins that were once routes for travel and the fur trade.

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