Philippines

The Philippines, officially the Republic of the Philippines, stands as a captivating archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. Spanning the vast expanse of the western Pacific Ocean, this enchanting land is composed of a staggering 7,641 islands, collectively covering an area of 300,000 square kilometers (186,411 square miles). The country's topography is intricately divided into three distinct geographical regions, namely Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

Philippines is embraced by the South China Sea on the west, the Philippine Sea on the east, and the Celebes Sea on the south. Its maritime boundaries extend gracefully, connecting with Taiwan to the north, Japan to the northeast, Palau to the east and southeast, Indonesia to the south, Malaysia to the southwest, Vietnam to the west, and China to the northwest.

Philippines

Mount Luho

Mount Luho is the highest place on the island, 100 metres above sea level. At the top of the mountain there is a small café where you can quench your thirst with cold drinks and relax in a hammock. You can get there by motorbike.

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Dead wood

A few decades ago, the salty ocean water flooded the plantations on the southern edge of Balabag Beach and the entire forest died. Great photos can be taken here. Old beliefs tell mysterious stories of supernatural forces in these areas, especiall... read more

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Bat caves

On the eastern side of Boracay Island, the Bat Caves are located on the rocky coastline. It is home to giant bats and cave bats, with wingspans of over a metre. Night is their hunting time, when they fly to the coast for fruit. People come to obse... read more

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Puka Shell Beach

Puka Shell Beach is located in the northern part of the island and is 800 metres long. It is famous for its shells.

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Egypt

Khan Al-Khalili Market

Khan-Al-Khalili is a large market in the Muslim neighbourhood of Cairo, one of the city's striking landmarks. The square that Khan-Al-Khalili occupies was originally the site of the Saffron Tomb mausoleum, the burial place of the Fatimid caliphs. Emir Al-Khalili ordered the destruction of the Fatimid cemetery in 1382 in order to build a large caravanserai. At that time, this was the central... read more

Greece

Ancient Agora

In the heart of Athens, northwest of the Acropolis, lie the ruins of the Ancient Agora. During the period of ancient Greece (from about the beginning of the 6th century BC) it was the political, financial, administrative, cultural and religious ce... read more

Mali

Niono

The city of Niono is known as the "Venice of Mali" because of its system of canals and channels that criss-cross the entire city, and the local brick mosque is almost as famous as the famed Djenné Mosque.