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

Calauit Wildlife Sanctuary

Calauit Wildlife Sanctuary is an amazing place located on a small island of the same name, which is a part of the Palawan province of Busuanga. Here you can see exotic African animals and rare and endangered Philippine animals. The reserve was est... read more

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Coron Island

Seven lakes surrounded by rocky limestone cliffs attract hundreds of nature lovers to the island of Coron, located north of Palawan. Nearby, the reef of the same name is home to several popular dive sites, including the site where, in September 19... read more

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Mantalingahan Mountain

Mount Mantalingahan, also known as Mantaling, is located in the southern part of Palawan Island. The summit of the mountain is the highest peak of the island at 2,100 metres. In addition, Mantaling is part of the Beaufort Ultramafix geological reg... read more

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Melville Lighthouse

Melville Lighthouse sits on the deserted southern shore of Balabac Island, part of the province of Palawan. Melville Lighthouse sits on the deserted southern shore of Balabac Island, part of the province of Palawan. It's not easy to get to. is... 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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