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Parque Zoológico de Caricuao
Caracas, Venezuela
Address: located further along the southwest highway, onwards from El Pinar Zoo The main zoo of Caracas currently covers 88 acres of land, more than ten times that of El Pinar, reclaimed from a very large sprawling estate, a 1550 acre coffee plantation. Further expansion of the zoo is under way. The zoo contains a much richer biodiversity on display than El Pinar. Hundreds of species of ani...
Tahrir Square (Liberation Square)
Cairo, Egypt
Midan Tahrir is the center of modern Cairo. It's a place where several popular landmarks (the Egyptian Museum, the American University in Cairo, the Arab League and the Hilton and Intercontinental Hotels) are located and where congested traffic and un-pedestrian-friendly drivers may alarm the timid tourist. Yet, the hustle and bustle of the square is still interesting and soulful enough because of...
Kasbah Fortress
Tunis, Tunisia
This landmark, though now in ruins, is a constant reminder to Tunisians of the struggle their ancestors had put up to keep the country independent. The Kasbah fortress was used to keep prisoners and as a protection for Tunisian soldiers during the war with Charles Quint. Today the fortress is a historic site and locals and travelers visit it en route to other Mediterranean cities via ferries throu...
Republic Square
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Address: downtown Almaty Republic Square is the largest open public space in the city, flanked by impressive modern edifices on every side. The square is reminiscent of the tragic events of December 1986, when several Kazakh students were killed while protesting. Since the capital was shifted to Astana, the square has been largely renovated. It has been landscaped to a great degree, and new ...