Vietnam is a Southeast Asian country known for its beaches, rivers, Buddhist pagodas and bustling cities. Hanoi, the capital, pays homage to the nation’s iconic Communist-era leader, Ho Chi Minh, via a huge marble mausoleum. Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) has French colonial landmarks, plus Vietnamese War history museums and the Củ Chi tunnels, used by Viet Cong soldiers.
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Analysis: Facebook & The Race For The Metaverse
A tech industry battle is taking shape over the “metaverse.” WSJ tech reporter Meghan Bobrowsky explains the concept and why tech companies like Facebook, Roblox and Epic Games are investing billions to develop this digital space. Photo: Storyblocks
Italian Foodie Road Trips: Cinque Terre In One Day
In the fourth instalment of our series, US travelers Allison and Eric Bieller will be feasting their way through Cinque Terre, on the Italian Riviera. The 12-kilometer stretch of coastline in the Liguria region, along with its picturesque villages, is a UNESCO- World Heritage site. Eric and Allison check out all five of the villages – Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore, and sample delicious Italian specialities. Buon appetito!
Views: The McKenzie Pass Scenic Bikeway, Oregon
In this episode of the Peak Northwest video series, host Jim Ryan cycles the spectacular McKenzie Pass Scenic Bikeway in central Oregon. The ride is framed by the Cascades and beautiful forests, and it’s punctuated by a historic, if not eerie, observatory — constructed from the same lava rock that surrounds it for miles. To some, the area is an unsettling moonscape. To others, it’s begging to be explored on two wheels.
Aerial Views: Camiguin Island, The Philippines (4K)
Camiguin is an island province in the Philippines located in the Bohol Sea, about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) off the northern coast of Mindanao. It is geographically part of Region X, the Northern Mindanao Region of the country and formerly a part of Misamis Oriental province.
Camiguin is the second-smallest province in the country in both population and land area after Batanes.[4] The provincial capital is Mambajao, which is also the province’s largest municipality in both area and population.[5]
Village Walks: Allerona In Umbria, Central Italy (4K)
A walking tour in 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗮, region 𝐔𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐚, central Italy, province of Terni, a small town of about 1.700 inhabitants a town included in “the most beautiful towns of Italy” official list.
Video timeline: 0:00 – [Drone intro] 2:05 – [Walking tour begins / Piazza Attilio Lupi] 3:20 – [Porta del Sole / “Sun” Gate] 4:20 – […walking in the narrow alleys…] 11:00 – [Panorama on the countryside⛺] 12:42 – [Brief History📋☀️] 18:30 – [Piazza S.Maria] 22:00 – [Church of St.Maria Assunta – *tour inside*⛪☀️] 27:00 – [Water cistern] 28:00 – […walking in the narrow alleys…] 30:00 – [Porta della Luna / “Moon” Gate] 32:30 – […walking in the narroa alleys…] 40:00 – [Piazza S.Maria] 41:20 – [Park⛺] 42:40 – [Beautiful engraved message☀️] 43:44 – [Museum of Geological Cicles] 45:00 – [Church of St.Micahel Archangel and exhibition of sacred art – *tour inside*⛪☀️] 49:00 – […walking…]
Tours: 80′ Gentleman’s Yacht “Larimar” (2011)
Well I have to say that this is one of my all time favourite yachts, a pleasure to walk around, a pleasure to cruise on, and an absolute pleasure to film. I can hardly believe that so much style and personality can come from an 80′ yacht. But here she is: “LARIMAR”. If you enjoy watching the video just a fraction as much as I enjoyed filming her she will put a huge smile on your face and make you dreaming of owning her.
Big City Views: Autumn Colors In New York City
A short video compilation of Fall in New York City through my eyes. My favorite season in one of my favorite cities. Sites I stopped by include Brooklyn Bridge, Dumbo, the Battery, Staten Island ferry, and of course, Central Park. Also had the pleasure to make this edit with one of my favorite songs, by one of my favorite composers–Dwell by Tony Anderson (via Musicbed).
Aerial Travel Views: Tanzania In East Africa
Tanzania is an East African country known for its vast wilderness areas. They include the plains of Serengeti National Park, a safari mecca populated by the “big five” game (elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino), and Kilimanjaro National Park, home to Africa’s highest mountain. Offshore lie the tropical islands of Zanzibar, with Arabic influences, and Mafia, with a marine park home to whale sharks and coral reefs.
Timelapse Views: Sydney Harbour, Australia (4K)
This timelapse film showcases the colours and spectacular beauty of Sydney’s world-renowned harbour. Now that Sydney’s lockdown has ended I’ve been able to add a few more clips to the original film.
Port Jackson, consisting of the waters of Sydney Harbour, Middle Harbour, North Harbour and the Lane Cove and Parramatta Rivers, is the ria or natural harbour of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The harbour is an inlet of the Tasman Sea. It is the location of the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge.
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