Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, England

Open since 1976, Port Lympne Wild Animal Park is located on Aldington Road in Lympne, Hythe, Kent in the UK. The 600 acre park is famous for its conservation work and is proud to bring over 90 endangered and rare species of animals to the attention of the general public. Altogether, 650 animals live happily at the park and can be admired...

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Cruising Japanese!

The 9.0 magnitude earthquake that occurred off the coast of Japan on March 11, 2011 caused widespread devastation and took the lives of over 15,000 people, also rocked the cruise ship industry. The subsequent tsunami combined with other environmental impacts caused several liners to cancel scheduled stops along the Japanese coast. Thankfully, the country is rebuilding quickly and several liners, i...

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The Swayambhu Stupa, Nepal

For those who are excited to learn about other cultures and discover unique architectural structures, the Swayambhu Stupa in Nepal is an excellent place to visit. This Buddhist shrine, often called "the Monkey Temple" by tourists, has several different buildings that all have representative and symbolic meanings. For example, the main Stupa features the eyes of ...

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