Kutaisi, Georgia can be a great base to explore the area around. Canyons, caves, monasteries and more – you can see it all as day trips from Kutaisi!
Source: 10 Amazing Places You Can Visit As Day Trips From Kutaisi, Georgia
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Iran’s ancient forests are undiscovered oasis; Morung Express
Iran’s ancient woodlands that date back some 50 million years make them a unique place that is still unknown to many.
Source: Iran’s ancient forests are undiscovered oasis | morungexpress.com
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15 Breathtaking Wonders of Nature You Probably Don’t Know; Natalia Jones; Ba Ba Mail
These 15 travel destinations may not be the most well known, but the incredible beauty in these places is definitely worth a peek…
Source: 15 Breathtaking Wonders of Nature You Probably Don’t Know
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The Cutest and Most Festive Cities and Towns for Celebrating Christmas in France; Jennifer Ladonne; Fodor’s Travel
Nativity scenes, midnight mass, Yule logs, hot-spiced wine, Alsace-inspired marchés de Noël…Christmas in France is a magical time when holiday spirit mixes with age-old traditions. Though you might not think of celebrating the season away from home, here are ten towns with ten excellent reasons why you should.
Source: The Cutest and Most Festive Cities and Towns for Celebrating Christmas in France
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A Unesco-listed stay: exploring South Korea’s temples; Ronan O’Connell; National
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If you really want to get a taste of South Korea, book a few nights in one of its temples…
Source: A Unesco-listed stay: exploring South Korea’s temples
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In Jordan’s desert, ancient rock art finds modern defenders; Taylor Luck; CSM
A project to safeguard ancient inscriptions and drawings in a desert valley is helping local Bedouins to draw connections to the past.
Source: In Jordan’s desert, ancient rock art finds modern defenders
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The eerie appeal of Eritrea’s colonial architecture; Aaron Brooks; East Africa Monitor
Eritrea doesn’t top the bucket list of many travellers you’re likely to come across. The country is often dubbed Africa’s most secretive state and compared to the reclusive totalitarianism of North Korea. Last year’s peace deal with Ethiopia brought an end to Africa’s longest-running border conflict and helped Eritrea’s reputation among the international community.
Source: The eerie appeal of Eritrea’s colonial architecture – East Africa Monitor
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A Guide to the World Heritage Tomioka Silk Mill; Nippon.com
The Tomioka Silk Mill in Tomioka, Gunma Prefecture, is a history buff’s ideal destination for a day trip from Tokyo. Visitors to the mill can learn about its role in Japan’s modernization in the Meiji era (1868–1912), silk-reeling technology, and the lives of the mill’s women workers.
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Meet Croatia’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Stari Grad Plain on Hvar; Filipa Marusic; Total Croatia News
Filipa Marusic continues her look at the considerable UNESCO heritage in Croatia. Next up, World Heritage Site the Stari Grad Plain on Hvar.
Source: Meet Croatia’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Stari Grad Plain on Hvar
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Exploring Uzbekistan by bullet train; Peter Ford; Independent
The 7.28am train to Bukhara, via Samarkand, pulls out of the Uzbek capital Tashkent on time. The Spanish-built Talgo bullet train will reach over 137mph as it speeds across the largely flat expanse…
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Exploring China: The Definitive Chongqing Travel Guide; Augustman
Check out the best places to visit for food, entertainment, and accommodations in this Chongqing travel guide compiled by AUGUSTMAN.
Source: Exploring China: The Definitive Chongqing Travel Guide
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40 stunning natural wonders everyone should see in their lifetime; Madeline Diamond & Zoe Miller; Insider
There are more than just seven natural wonders of the world. From waterfalls to mountains, read for Insider’s list of the most beautiful places around the world to see in your lifetime.
Source: 40 stunning natural wonders everyone should see in their lifetime
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Mystical ‘Plain of Jars’ gets World Heritage recognition; NST
THE mystical archeological location known as the ‘Plain of Jars’ in the Xieng Khuang province received official certification as a World Heritage site recently.
Source: Mystical ‘Plain of Jars’ gets World Heritage recognition
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Incredible photos capture life on World Heritage sites before they were listed; ABC
Today they are revered as truly special places in Australia — recognised by World Heritage as sites to be protected and preserved — but there was a time when they were just playgrounds for the local kids.
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