Chile is a long, narrow country stretching along South America’s western edge, with more than 6,000km of Pacific Ocean coastline. Santiago, its capital, sits in a valley surrounded by the Andes and Chilean Coast Range mountains. The city’s palm-lined Plaza de Armas contains the neoclassical cathedral and the National History Museum. The massive Parque Metropolitano offers swimming pools, a botanical garden and zoo.
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SuperYacht Tours: ‘ACE’ – A 278 Ft, 2012 Lurssen (Video)
Iconic custom-built Lurssen, ACE superyacht for sale is a true example of a luxurious vessel blending beauty and power. With spectacular, unique design both inside and out by the highly regarded Winch Design, ACE is a masterpiece of the seas with an enormous volume of 2,732 GT.
This enchanting yacht for sale is one of the best pedigree yachts on the market and features a helipad. Built by an experienced Owner and refit in 2018, ACE has had only one Owner since new and has only ever been privately used. Andrew Winch’s state-of-the-art design includes oval balconies and large side-arches, perfectly complemented by a stunning, timeless, classic interior.
ACE accommodates 10 guests in 5 staterooms, and can be serviced by 30 crew. Whilst the current accommodation layout is for 10 guests, it would be possible for a future Owner to convert the massage room into a sixth stateroom, which would then provide accommodations for 12 guests.
Resort Towns: ‘Zakopane – Southern Poland’ (Video)
Filmed and Edited by: Mateusz Bernat
Zakopane is a resort town in southern Poland, at the base of the Tatras Mountains. It’s a popular departure point for winter sports and summertime mountain climbing and hiking. Kasprowy Wierch and Gubałówka, reachable by cable car and funicular, are nearby ski destinations offering sweeping mountain views. The town is also known for its turn-of-the-20th-century wooden chalets, symbols of Zakopane-style architecture.
Walking Tours: ‘Amorgos Island In Greece’ (Video)
Located near Naxos and Ios, on the southern side of the Cyclades archipelago, Amorgos is one of the most beautiful Greek islands. So, it’s not a surprise that it was the setting location of the famous 1988 movie “The big blue”, starring Jean Reno!
Video Timeline: 00:00 Introduction 00:45 Lagada 01:23 Greek Orthodox Church 02:00 Edge of the Village of Tholaria 02:33 Olive Press 04:17 The Virgin Mary of the Upper Side of The Village 05:03 The Holy Trinity 05:44 Essential Oil Distillery 07:34 Bay of Aegiali
Ocean Wildlife: A Manatee Migrates To Warm Water
Despite weighing upward of 1200 pounds, manatee bodies have relatively little fat to protect them from the cold. Anything below 68 degrees is a death sentence. The solution: an annual inland migration, to the warm waters of Florida’s natural springs at Silver Springs State Park.
Manatees are large, fully aquatic, mostly herbivorous marine mammals sometimes known as sea cows. There are three accepted living species of Trichechidae, representing three of the four living species in the order Sirenia: the Amazonian manatee, the West Indian manatee, and the West African manatee.
Healthy Diets: Milk Not Nutritionally Necessary For Most Adults (Harvard)
Milk is an optional part of a healthy diet for most adults, and may even be harmful if consumed excessively.
Profiles: ‘Marbled Paper’ Makers Of Florence, Italy
In the Italian city of Florence, high-quality colored paper and gift wrap have a long tradition. In fact, some of it is still made by hand. These papers are famous for their delightful patterns, shiny colors, and their Italian Renaissance-era motifs. We went to visit paper manufacturers in Florence to find out more about this age-old tradition!
City Views: ‘Jakarta – Indonesia’ (4K UHD Video)
Jakarta, Indonesia’s massive capital, sits on the northwest coast of the island of Java. A historic mix of cultures – Javanese, Malay, Chinese, Arab, Indian and European – has influenced its architecture, language and cuisine. The old town, Kota Tua, is home to Dutch colonial buildings, Glodok (Jakarta’s Chinatown) and the old port of Sunda Kelapa, where traditional wooden schooners dock.
Tributes: Documentary Profiles Audrey Hepburn
Architecture: The End Of The ‘Megatall Skyscraper’
It’s the end of an era. Malaysia’s Merdeka PNB118 is the second tallest building ever constructed – and the world’s last megatall skyscraper.
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