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Azraq Wetlands Reserve
Amman, Jordan
The Azraq Wetlands Reserve is part of what little remains of Azraq's wetlands. The wetlands originally covered more than 12,000 square km, larger than the entire country of Lebanon. In the 1960s, Jordan began channeling water from here to use in the cities of Amman and Irbid. By 1990 the wetlands had completely dried up. In 1994, Jordan's Water Authority and the United Natio...
Eaux Vives Park
Geneva, Switzerland
Adjacent to the Parc la Grange on a smoothly sloping hillside, Eaux Vives Park offes a relaxing escape into serenity. The park contains the headquarters of the Geneva Sports Association. An ancient 18th century castle that stood on the site has been conveniently converted into a fancy restaurant. ...
Sayyida Ruqayya Mosque
Damascus, Syria
This mosque was built in memory of Ruqayya who is considered a saint by the Shiite Muslims. She was the daughter of Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H). The mosque was constructed recently in the 1980s around Ruqayya’s mausoleum. The interior comprises of numerous mirrors, the exterior is relatively simple and elegant. As with other mosques visitors must be dressed appropriately an...
What to do with children in tow
Bangkok, Thailand
Siam Ocean World This is Southeast Asia's largest aquarium with 400 kinds of more than 30,000 aquatic creatures for visitors to view. Children and adults alike will love to watch the sharks and penguins being fed (13:00 or 14:00 hrs). They can take a walk through the breathtaking underwater tunnel and see dolphins, rays, colorful fish and many other under water creatures through the glass which...