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

Santa Maria Church on Luzon island

In the town of Santa Maria in the Luzon province of Ilocos Sur lies the stunning Santa Maria Church, which attracts tens of thousands of worshippers and tourists. It is not only a reminder of the four centuries of Spanish domination of the land, b... read more

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Pinsal Falls

The Pinsal Falls are located in the province of Ilocos Sur on the island of Luzon about an hour's drive from the town of Santa Maria. It can also be accessed on foot from the nearby town of Pilar, a series of stone steps built in the mountains... read more

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Isabela Reserve

The Isabela Reserve, located on the Philippine island of Luzon, is about 405 kilometres from Manila and 15 kilometres from the town of Ilagan. It consists of several cluster areas: the Santa Victoria Caves, Fuyot Springs National Park, Mount Palan... read more

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The Mansion in Baguio

The Mansion is the official summer residence of the President of the Philippines, located in the city of Baguio. The majestic palace building was built in 1908 at the insistence of former Governor General William Cameron Forbes as a summer residen... read more

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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

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Israel

Church of the Visitation

The Catholic Church of the Visitation in the Jerusalem suburb of Ein Karem is named after one of the most beautiful Gospel episodes - Mary's visit to Elizabeth.

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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

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