Ancient Park of the Aqueducts (Parco degli Acquedotti) in Rome located just outside the city on the Appian Way. The Roman water system consisted of artificial channels for conveying water and run for some or all of their path through tunnels constructed underground. There are three Roman aqueducts which gave a possibility for Roman inhabitants to receive 1.000 liters of water per each person daily in 52 A.D.
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Aerial Views: Corciano – Perugia, Italy (8K Video)
Corciano is a comune in the Province of Perugia in the Italian region Umbria, located about 8 km west of Perugia. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 17,008 and an area of 63.7 km². Corciano borders the comuni of Magione and Perugia.
Video timeline: Chiesa del Carmine 0:06 Castiglione Ugolino 2:22 Corciano 2:31
Walks: ‘Montpellier – Southern France’ (4K)
Montpellier is a city in southern France, 10km inland from the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. The town’s stately Gothic Cathédrale Saint-Pierre, distinguished by conical towers, dates to 1364. The city’s Antigone district is a chic, modern development inspired by neoclassical motifs. Paintings from French and European Old Masters hang at the Musée Fabre.
Interview: Writer Paul Theroux – ‘Under The Wave At Waimea’ (Podcast)
What can a travel writer learn from staying at home? Anne McElvoy asks the prolific travel author Paul Theroux about the virtues of being homebound during the pandemic.
The author of “Under the Wave at Waimea” reveals that his friend and one-time foe V.S. Naipaul inspired a character in his new book about big-wave surfing in Hawaii. Also, verbal fencing with his sons Louis and Marcel and his ultimate travel destination.
Guided Tours: ‘Quebec City -Quebec, Canada’ (Video)
Take a peek into the rich history of Quebec with this informative walking tour. We learn about the founding of this historic city and explore legendary attractions such as Morrin Centre, Petit Champlain Street, Notre-Dame de Quebec Basilica-Cathedral, and The Ice Hotel!
Video timeline: 0:00 Introduction 0:34 Founding and Independence of Quebec City 1:36 Dufferin Terrace 2:10 Aux Anciens Canadiens 2:44 La Buche 4:00 Morrin Centre 5:20 Quebec City Hall 5:56 Notre-Dame de Quebec Basilica-Cathedral 7:09 Quebec Seminary 8:00 Petit Champlain Street 8:48 The Fudgerie 10:00 Quebec’s building architecture 10:45 Saint-Pierre Street 11:24 Place Royale Town Square 12:21 Instagram worthy Fresco 13:00 Saint John Street 13:50 The Ice Hotel 15:40 Conclusion
Street Walks: ‘Janakpur – Southeast Nepal’ (4K Video)
Janakpurdham or Janakpur is a sub-metropolitan city in Dhanusa District, Province No. 2, Nepal. The city is a hub for religious and cultural tourism. It has been declared as the temporary capital for Province No. 2 until the Province Assembly votes for a permanent capital.
Views: How Singapore’s ‘Gardens By The Bay’ Was Constructed (Video)
The ‘Gardens by the Bay’ are home to 100,000 thriving plants–but for the entire setup to work, the designers had to figure out a way to protect the eerily-designed structures against the strong winds that hit Singapore.
The Gardens by the Bay is a nature park spanning 101 hectares in the Central Region of Singapore, adjacent to the Marina Reservoir. The park consists of three waterfront gardens: Bay South Garden, Bay East Garden and Bay Central Garden.
Skyline Views: ‘Kuala Lumpur – Malaysia’ (4K)
Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia. Its modern skyline is dominated by the 451m-tall Petronas Twin Towers, a pair of glass-and-steel-clad skyscrapers with Islamic motifs. The towers also offer a public skybridge and observation deck. The city is also home to British colonial-era landmarks such as the Kuala Lumpur Railway Station and the Sultan Abdul Samad Building.
Cruise Industry: How U.S. Ports Are Staying Afloat
The shutdown of cruise lines during the pandemic has had far-reaching economic consequences for America’s ports. In this video, WSJ reporter Julie Bykowicz visits Port Canaveral’s once-bustling cruise terminal to learn about what’s next for the industry.
Tourism: Ten Things To Know About ‘Thailand’
As the business world prepares to get moving again, here are 10 things that you might have missed about Thailand during the past 12 months. From its sunny disposition to its trade and innovation, quality of life and sustainable development, there’s much to look forward to on your next trip.
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