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Rossio & Praca da Figueira
Lisbon, Portugal
Rossio is the local nickname for Praca Pedro IV and with all the hustle and bustle of office workers, peddlers and tourists; it operates almost like a mini-district on its own. It certainly looks the part: cobblestone streets, fountains and perched high on a marble platform is Dom Pedro IV (first emperor of Brazil). Rossio train station, with its filigree horse-shoe shaped arches is standout, alon...
Safaris
Nairobi, Kenya
Besides these, are the Safaris one can take to game parks which are just 6-7 hours drive from Nairobi. Amongst them the most popular is of course the Masai Mara Natural reserve. This is in the beautiful Savannah Grasslands area of Kenya and has a huge number of large animals. The Masai community has been allowed to graze there and very often can be spotted in their traditional attire asking you to...
Carre St. Louis
Montreal, Canada
Carre St. Louis is smaller than the other public parks of Montreal, but popular nevertheless. Its small size means it fits in comfortably into the surrounding residential community, with local restaurants and shops just a few minutes’ walk away. The park contains bike paths and beautiful fountains. Perhaps the most striking feature is its use as the set in the popular “Just for Laughs Gags” show –...
Ancient Agora
Athens, Greece
The Agora is the most renowned of Athens sites. It dates back to 6 th century B.C. It was the political, administrative, economic and social center of ancient Greece. It is famed as the market place where Socrates asked passers-by philosophical questions and conducted many dialogues penned down by his student Plato. It is also well-known as being the area where Socrates was made to drink hemlock f...