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

Manila Zoo and Botanical Garden

Manila Zoo and Botanical Gardens, opened in 1959, covers an area of 5.5 hectares. To date, it is the the largest and oldest zoo in the Philippines. It is visited by millions millions of tourists every year, especially on weekends and public holida... read more

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Baclaran Church

The Baclaran Church, located in Manila, is one of the one of the most popular Roman Catholic churches in the Philippines, as it houses the icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, which was brought to the country in 1906. Every year in June, a feast is... read more

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Manila waterfront

Walking along Manila's waterfront is one of the best ways to enjoy the sunset over Manila Bay. This is where in the evenings hundreds, if not thousands, of families looking to spend time together, couples in love, and visitors to the city.

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Corregidor Island

Corregidor Island is a small rocky islet, located at the entrance to Manila Bay, 48 kilometres from Manila. It is sometimes "The Rock". The entire island is covered with lush tropical vegetation, with wild orchids and other flowers. The... 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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