France, in Western Europe, encompasses medieval cities, alpine villages and Mediterranean beaches. Paris, its capital, is famed for its fashion houses, classical art museums including the Louvre and monuments like the Eiffel Tower. The country is also renowned for its wines and sophisticated cuisine. Lascaux’s ancient cave drawings, Lyon’s Roman theater and the vast Palace of Versailles attest to its rich history.
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Aerial Views: Ulaanbaatar – Capital Of Mongolia (4K)
Ulaanbaatar is the capital of Mongolia. It’s in the Tuul River valley, bordering the Bogd Khan Uul National Park. Originally a nomadic Buddhist center, it became a permanent site in the 18th century. Soviet control in the 20th century led to a religious purge. Soviet-era buildings, museums within surviving monasteries, and a vibrant conjunction of traditional and 21st-century lifestyles typify the modern city.
Trail Hikes: ‘Fisher Towers’ – Southern Utah (Video)
The incredible Fisher Towers are located in southeastern Utah, near Moab and the National Parks of Arches and Canyonlands. We spend a half day there on 9/30/20. It was an amazing hike with the opportunity to legally fly the drone on BLM land
Fisher Towers are a series of towers made of Cutler sandstone capped with Moenkopi sandstone and caked with a stucco of red mud located near Moab, Utah. The Towers are named for a miner who lived near them in the 1880s.
City-State Views: ‘One Day In Singapore’ (4K Video)
Singapore is the smallest state in Southeast Asia in terms of area and one of the smallest countries in the world. Along with Hong Kong, it is considered Asia’s most important business and financial centre. I rarely have experienced a more diverse place than Singapore. The people, the atmosphere and the multifaceted and varied cityscape – a wonderful mix of Malaysian, Indian, Chinese, Arabic and English culture – thrilled me right away. Each district offers a world of its own, and all of them unfold an impressive charm that is impossible to resist.
Follow me into the unique world of Singapore. Part 1 takes you on a journey to the following places:
00:01 – Gardens By The Bay, Marina Bay Sands Hotel & Skyline of Singapore 00:28 – Merlion at Marina Bay 00:40 – Downtown, Business District 00:43 – Singapore River & Marina Bay 00.48 – Monument of Sir Thomas Raffles 00:52 – Singapore River & Marina Bay 01:15 – View from Marina Bay Sands Hotel 01:24 – Marina Bay Sands Hotel 01:26 – Marina Bay Sands Hotel, Museum of Art and Science, Shopping Center 01:33 – Marina Bay Sands Hotel 01:58 – Gardens By The Bay 02:02 – Cloud Forest Dome 02:07 – Supertrees at Gardens By The Bay 02:50 – Marina Barrage (Pump House) 02:55 – Circle of Wealth 03:04 – Telok Ayer Park 03:12 – Central Business District 03:24 – Raffles Place 03:33 – Central Business District 03:37 – Colonial District 03:42 – Mariott Hotel South Beach 03:36 – Central Business District 04:09 – Aerial of Singapore with Interlace Apartments 04:21 – Merlion at Marina Bay 04:32 – Raffles Place 04:36 – Fullerton Hotel & Cavanagh Bridge at Singapore river 04:41 – Asian Civilisations Museum at Marina Bay 04:45 – Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay 04:50 – Marina Bay Sands Hotel, Museum of Art and Science, Shopping Center 04:49 – Gardens By The Bay, Marina Bay Sands Hotel & Skyline of Singapore 05:13 – Shopping Centre at Marina Bay Sands Hotel
Rainforest Views: ‘Hotel Das Cataratas’ At Iguassu Falls In Brazil (HD Video)
Restored to its original 1950s charm, Hotel Das Cataratas hacienda-style exterior is matched by its warm, inviting interior design. Step outside and explore the sprawling, sculpted grounds. Spot a kaleidoscopic array of tropical flowers as howler monkeys call in the distance. Nestled in the center is an elegantly designed pool. Flanked by orchids, it’s the perfect spot for a refreshing dip after a day full of adventure.
Iguazú National Park covers an area of subtropical rainforest in Argentina’s Misiones province, on the border with Brazil. Within the park on the Iguazú River, the renowned Iguazú Falls encompasses many separate cascades, including the iconic Garganta del Diablo or “Devil’s Throat.” The surrounding park features diverse wildlife including coatis, jaguars and toucans, plus trails and viewing platforms.
Safari Views: Leopards, Lions & Elephants In The ‘Mala Mala Game Reserve’ In South Africa (Video)
The Island female hunt and kill an impala. We also spend time with the Marthly pride, a herd of elephants and two fighting Natal Spurfowls. … From MalaMala Game Reserve to wherever you are in the world, we’ll bring you moments from our daily safaris in one of Africa’s most iconic private game reserves.
Mala Mala is a game reserve located within the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Mpumalanga province, South Africa. It is the largest and the oldest private big five game reserve in South Africa, It covers around 130 km² or 15 000 hectares of land
Travel: Top 25 Places In ‘The Nordics’ (Video)
The Nordics are one of the most magical regions in the world! From the fjords of Norway to the endless waterfalls of Iceland, Europe’s northern countries have so much to offer. They are made up of Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, & Iceland.
The Nordic countries, or the Nordics, are a geographical and cultural region in Northern Europe and the North Atlantic, where they are most commonly known as Norden.
Walking Tours: Campo De’ Fiori In Rome (4K Video)
A Sunday walk during lunchtime in beautiful 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗼 𝗱𝗲’ 𝗙𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶 , 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗲, Italy.
Campo de’ Fiori is a rectangular square south of Piazza Navona in Rome, Italy, at the border between rione Parione and rione Regola. It is diagonally southeast of the Palazzo della Cancelleria and one block northeast of the Palazzo Farnese. Campo de’ Fiori, translated literally from Italian, means “field of flowers”.
Walks: ‘Fuzhou Treetop Walkway’, China (4K Video)
Covered in greenery thanks to a sub-tropical climate, Fujian’s capital of Fuzhou is one of China’s greenest cities and is famous for its numerous banyan trees that line the streets. Fuzhou Forest Walkway brings nature closer to the city with an elevated path that covers the full breadth of Jinniushan mountain and offers beautiful views of the canopy, the city, and mountains beyond.
The architects described the project as “a signature urban connector network that provides public accessibility to indigenous hinterland stretching north- east of Minjiang. Fudao signifies an awakened consciousness to improve lives of city dwellers by bringing nature within closer reach.”
The walkway can be accessed via 10 different entrances, each with unique and eye-catching features such as the grand 24-meter-wide spiral ramp at the entrance of the existing Jinniushan indoor sports hall. Built with a gentle gradient, the elevated walkway is punctuated with amenities that include rest shelters, viewing decks, observation towers, and teahouses with bathrooms.
The structure is also equipped with WIFI connectivity, touch-screen information boards, and visitor traffic monitors, giving the project the potential to set a new bar for China’s eco-routes. Singapore-based firm LOOK architects has completed an elevated pedestrian walkway that weaves its way through a forested area of southeastern china.
The ‘Fuzhou forest walkway’, commonly known as ‘Fudao’, is a steel pedestrian route that covers about 19 kilometers (12 miles) along its winding path. Conceived as an urban connector, ‘Fudao’ links two bodies of water, while providing public access to the hills outside of Fuzhou’s city center. the walkway can be accessed via ten different entrances, which embed the network within the wider region.
Aerial Views: ‘North Caucasus Mountains’ In Russia (4K UHD Video)
The Caucasus Mountains are a mountain system at the intersection of Europe and Asia. Stretching between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea, it is surrounded by the Caucasus region and is home to Mount Elbrus, the highest peak in Europe at 5,642 metres above sea level.
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