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Castle of Good Hope
Cape Town, South Africa
Dating back to the Portuguese occupation of this area in the mid 1600s, the castle was built from 1669 to 1679. Construction lasted about 13 years and the product was a massive pentagonal structure, a classic example of Portuguese defense measures. The construction material comprised of slate quarried from Robben Island but some features are distinctly European such as the bell at the entrance whi...
Soweto
Johannesburg, South Africa
Soweto is an acronym for the South West Township and is one of the oldest suburbs of Johannesburg. It is home to many black Africans and is one of the most happening places in the city. With a number of sites to visit, it is recommended to take a guided tour of the area with any of the major tour guides of the city. • Mandela Museum • Wandi’s Place (Dube...
Desert Balloon Expeditions
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
If you long for ditching the city with all its clutter and enjoy a serene yet adventurous experience then the desert balloon expedition would be the perfect choice, as you get to enjoy a ride over the magical yellow sand dunes of the desert. The balloon takes off from a desert oasis located north of Al Ain, rising early aiming to watch a dazzling sunrise from up – but keep in mind, they don’t g...
Killing Fields of Choeung Ek
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
This site is located about 17 kilometers south of Phnom Penh. It is a former Chinese graveyard. Today, it is famous with the name ‘Killing Fields’ because during the Khmer Rouge’s regime (1975-1979) about 17000 people were executed there. After the regime collapsed, several dead bodies were found from that area. Tourists are encouraged to pay this site a visit to get a picture of Cambodia’s heart-...