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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 –...
King’s Cross Station
London, United Kingdom
Harry Potter fans can not miss this! Platform 9 ¾ at King’s Cross Station is where the legendary Hogwarts Express departs on its journey to the magical world of Hogwarts. Unfortunately, the platform isn't accessible to us muggles. We're left to stare at the platform 9 ¾ signboard and imagine what lies beyond! A massive redevelopment program has changed the look and feel of the Kin...
Jeita Grotto
Beirut, Lebanon
Jeita Grotto is a complex of caves in the foothills of Mount Lebanon. The lower cave was inhabited in prehistoric times, but not rediscovered until 1836. The upper cave, or gallery, wasn’t discovered until 1958. The caves are karstic – they were formed over millions of years by the dissolution of bedrock with water. The upper gallery is more than a mile long, with a ceiling...
Stavrovouni Monastery
Larnaca, Cyprus
Stravrovouni, which means Mountain of the Cross, is a rocky perch on which the famous monastery stands. It is believed that the monastery was founded by Saint Helena, mother of Constantine the Great, in the 4th century. The mountain is very significant not only for Christians, but for also the Greek pilgrims who used to visit the temple for Aphrodite. Entrance to the monastery is pretty strict, ev...