Wat Ched Yot, วัดเจ็ดยอด พุทธคยาเจดีย์แห่งล้านนา, Chiang Mai, Thailand

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“Wat Chet Yot (Thai: วัดเจ็ดยอด, official name: Wat Photharam Maha Wihan – Thai: วัดโพธารามมหาวิหาร) is a Buddhist temple (Wat) in Chiang Mai in northern Thailand. It is a centre of pilgrimage for those born in the year of the Snake.

King Tilokarat commissioned the construction of the temple in 1455 CE after he had sent monks to Bagan in Burma to study the design of the Mahabodhi temple there, itself a copy of the Mahabodhi Temple of Bodh Gaya in northern India, the location where Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, attained enlightenment.” (1)

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Valley of 1000 Hills, Phezulu Crocodile and Snake Park, KwaZulu Natal, Durban, South Africa

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“The Valley of 1000 Hills Route is one of KwaZulu Natal’s best kept secrets. The Valley of a 1000 Hills forms around the majestic valley created by the Mngeni River and it’s tributaries. Many artists and crafters have been attracted to the beauty and tranquility of this area which is dotted with cozy guest lodges, friendly pubs and tea gardens with sweeping views over the hills and dams.

The main attractions on the 1000 Hills Experience are the dramatic landscape and Zulu culture which is well interpreted at three cultural villages.” (1)

“At Phezulu village, the world famous Gasa clan has over the last 30 years, allowed visitors to Phezulu the opportunity to savour the taste and feel the rhythm of Africa.” (2)

“Phezulu boasts a Crocodile and Snake park where guests are taken on a tour by knowledgeable guides. Learn interesting facts about crocodiles and snakes, and meet ‘Junior’ a 102 year old Nile crocodile. Have a hands-on experience with Cleo, the 3.2m long Burmese python who weighs in at 42 kilograms.” (3)

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Lovely Passages from Nairobi City to Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

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“Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also form the Nairobi County. The name “Nairobi” comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyrobi, which translates to “cold water”. The phrase is also the Maasai name of the Nairobi river, which in turn lent its name to the city. However, it is popularly known as the “Green City in the Sun” and is surrounded by several expanding villa suburbs.” (1)

“The Karen Blixen Museum, located 10 km outside of Nairobi, Kenya, “at the foot of the Ngong Hills”, is the former African home of Danish author Karen Blixen, famous for her book Out of Africa which chronicles life at the estate.” (2)

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Asian Civilisations Museum, Singapore

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” The Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) is the first museum in Singapore to present a broad yet integrated perspective of pan-Asian cultures and civilisations.

The Museum’s collection  centres on the material cultures of the different groups originating from China, Southeast Asia, South Asia and West Asia.” (1)

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The Fullerton Heritage Gallery, Singapore

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“The  Fullerton  Heritage  Gallery  is  curated  by  Ms  Tresnawati Prihadi, General Manager of the Singapore Philatelic Museum, and traces the history of the precinct through a rare collection of old photographs, artifacts, maps, building plans, stamps and philatelic materials.

The captivating collection of photographs showcases the idyllic and tumultuous past surrounding the precinct that comprises The Fullerton Hotel Singapore, The Fullerton Waterboat House, One Fullerton, Clifford Pier, The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore and Customs House.

One of the highlights includes the retelling of the history of The Fullerton Hotel Singapore as a General Post Office. Alongside memorabilia such as a vintage weighing scale and letters, visitors will also be able to view two of the only three iconic British red post boxes in Singapore.

Together, these artifacts and memorabilia weave the story of the legacy behind the historic buildings of The Fullerton Heritage precinct.” (1)

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The annual migration of wildebeest, Thomson’s gazelle, and zebra, from the Serengeti to Maasai Mara National Reserve, Narok, Kenya

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“The Maasai Mara National Reserve (also known as Masai Mara)  is  in southwestern, Kenya, contiguous with the Serengeti National Park in Mara Region, on the border of Tanzania.

It is globally famous for its exceptional population of lions, leopards and cheetahs, and the annual migration of zebra, Thomson’s gazelle, and wildebeest to and from the Serengeti every year from July to October, known as the Great Migration.” (1)

“All balloon flights begin soon after dawn which gives wonderful views over the Plains and forest of the Masai Mara as the sun lights up the grasslands.” (2)

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