Dubai Fount Show
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
October 2022
Dubai
United Arab Emirates October 2022
Dubai Fount Show
The Dubai Fountain can Spray 22,000 Litres of water into the Air at anyone moment. There are 6,600 LED Lights along with 25 colour Light Projectors.
The Fount is 275 m long and shoots jets of Water up to 152.4 Metres into the Air.
The Fount Show is Accompanied by a range of Classical and Contemporary Arabic and World Music. The Water is Project into the air in many different combinations and patterns.
The beams of Light from the Fountain show can be seen From over 20 Miles away.
The Water in the Dubai Fountain is used to cool the Burj Khalifa.
Burj Khalifa At Night
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
October 2022
Dubai
United Arab Emirates October 2022
Burj Khalifa at Night
The Record Breaking LED Display on the outside of the Burj Khalifa there are 70,000 LED's, 100,000 Brackets and 55,000 Metres of Cabling. Each Display lasts between Two and Five Minutes. The Displays start at 19.00 and finish at Mid-Night.
Dubai Creek
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
October 2022
Dubai
United Arab Emirates October 2022
Dubai Creek
In September 2007 the Extension of the Dubai Creek was finished and final 2.2 kilometre Extension called the Dubai Water Canal was opened on 9th November 2016.The Extension is Part of the Dubai's Business Bay Development.
At the Top
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
October 2022
Dubai
United Arab Emirates October 2022
The Top
The Burj Khalifa is the Worlds Tallest Building at 829.8 Metres. From the 125th Floor the Ground is 452 Metres Below.
The word impossible is not in the Leaders Dictionaries. No matter how big the challenges, strong faith, determination and resolve will overcome them.
The Words of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Meeru Island
Maldives
October 2022
Meeru Island
Maldives
October 2022
Meeru Island
Meeru Island is an island on the Eastern most tip of North Malé Atoll in the Maldives. It is Located South West of Sri Lanka on the Equator about 50 kilometres from the Capital Male.
Meeru Island was formed from peaks emerging from the Depths of the Indian Ocean, Upon Layers of both Living and Dead Coral.
Coconut Palms Trees towering above dense shrubs and hardy plants protecting the Shore from Erosion. The island is 1200 Metres Long by 350 metres Wide
Dubai Metro
Dubai
United Arab Emirates March 2020
Dubai
United Arab Emirates March 2020
Dubai Metro
The Dubai Metro consists of a Red and Green Line both are operational with the 3rd Line is under construction. The First Two Lines run underground in central Dubai and on Elevated Sections Above Ground. There are 56 Stations on the Two Lines and have a route length of 75 Kilometres. The Trains have no Driver.
Wall of Water
Dubai
United Arab Emirates March 2020
Dubai
United Arab Emirates March 2020
Dubai Mall Waterfall
The Waterfall runs through the entire Height of the Dubai Mall. Traversing all Four Levels. The Waterfall is adorned with Sculptures of Human Divers.
The Fibreglass Sculptures create a visual impression that complements the rhythmic of the flowing of the Water.
QE2
Dubai
United Arab Emirates March 2020
Dubai
United Arab Emirates March 2020
QE2
The Queen Elizabeth 2 Referred to as the QE2, is a retired British Ocean Liner converted into a floating Hotel.
The QE2 Operated as a Transatlantic Liner and a Cruise Ship from 1969 to 2008 she sailed from her home Port of Southampton to New York.
The QE2 Served as the Flagship of the Cunard Line from 1969 to 2004 she was requisitioned as a Troop Ship during the Falklands War. The QE2 was considered the last Transatlantic Ocean Liners until Queen Mary 2 entered Service in 2004
Copenhagen
Denmark
May 2018
Copenhagen Denmark
May 2018
Copenhagen
Copenhagen was originally a Viking Fishing Village established in the 10th Century and the Capital of Denmark in the early 15th Century from the 17th Century Copenhagen became a Regional Centre of Power for Defences and the Armed Forces.
Carlsberg Special Brew was First Brewed in 1950 to commemorate the visit of Sir Winston Churchill's to Copenhagen,
Kings Garden Copenhagen
Denmark
May 2018
Copenhagen Denmark
May 2018
The Kings Garden
The King's Garden is the Oldest and most visited Park in Central Copenhagen. The gardens were established in the early 17th Century they were the Private Gardens of King Christian 4th.
Rosenborg Castle Park also contains Historical Buildings, including Rosenborg Barracks home to the Royal Guards.
Gefion Fountain Copenhagen
Denmark
May 2018
Copenhagen Denmark
May 2018
Gefion Fountain
The Gefion Fountain is a Large Fountain on the Harbour Front in Copenhagen it was Built in 1908 it is the Largest Fountain in Copenhagen it features a large-scale group of Oxen Pulling a Plow and being driven by the Norse Goddess Gefion.
The Fountain was donated to the City of Copenhagen by the Carlsberg Foundation to mark the brewery's 50th Anniversary. It was originally going to be displayed outside of City Hall.
The fountain underwent extensive renovations in 1999 and was out of commission for many years. The re-deadication Ceremony was held in September 2004.
The Fountain was used as a Wishing Well
International Effort Copenhagen
Denmark
May 2018
Copenhagen Denmark
May 2018
Denmark’s International Effort
The Monument for Denmark’s International Effort Since 1948 was erected by the Danish People and Inaugurated on Flag Day 5th September 2011.
There is public access to the monument. acknowledges of the contributions made by Thousands of Danes on International Missions since 1948.
The Monument has Three spaces.
- The First Space displays the inscription One time – One place – One human.
- The Second space is for the currently deployed personnel and the Eternal Flame.
- The Third space commemorates the Names of fallen Danish Soldiers.
The Names of the fallen are craved into the Granite Walls. The first name dates back to 1956. You will find the names of those who lost their lives in conflicts or wars in places such as Cyprus, Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan.
Citadel
Copenhagen
Denmark
May 2018
Copenhagen Denmark
May 2018
The Citadel
The Citadel is Located in Copenhagen. It is one of the best Preserved Fortresses in Northern Europe. Constructed in the Shape of a Pentagon with Bastions at its Corners. The Citadel Ramparts did encircle Copenhagen now only Parts of the Ramparts stil remain.
A Number of buildings are located within the grounds of the Citadel these Includes a Church and a Windmill.
The Citadel mainly serves as a Public Park and Historic site.
Little Mermaid
Copenhagen
Denmark
May 2018
Copenhagen Denmark
May 2018
The Little Mermaid
The Little Mermaid is a Bronze Statue by Edvard Eriksen, depicting a Mermaid becoming a Human. The Sculpture is displayed on a Rock by the Waterside at the Langelinie Promenade.It is Based on the Fairy Tale of the same Name by Danish Author Hans Christian Andersen. The Little Mermaid was Unveiled in 1913.
The The Little Mermaid Statue has been Damaged and Defaced many times Since the mid-1960s for various reasons, but each time the Little Mermaid has been Restored.
On April 24 1964, The Head of the Little Mermaid was sawn off and stolen. The Head has never been recovered and a new Head was produced and fitted
On July 22, 1984 the Right Arm of the Little Mermaid was sawn off and returned Two Days later by Two young Men.
In 1990 an attempt to sever the Little Mermaid Head left an 18 Centimetre Deep around the Little Mermaid Neck.
On the Night of September 10th 2003 the Little Mermaid was blown off her Plinth with Explosives she was found later in the Harbour's Waters with Holes Blasted in her Wrist and Knee.
Maritime Monument
Copenhagen
Denmark
May 2018
Copenhagen Denmark
May 2018
The Maritime Monument
The Maritime Monument consists of a Bronze Sculpture of a Winged Female Figure representing the Memories of the Sailors who lost there lives during World War One. The Winged Female Figure stands on Rhombus-Shaped Podium with a series of Narrative Reliefs on each side of the Monument.
Churchill Park
Copenhagen
Denmark
May 2018
Copenhagen Denmark
May 2018
Churchill Park
Churchill Park received its current name in 1965 to commemorate Winston Churchill and British assistance in the Liberation of Denmark during World War Two.
The Museum of the Danish Resistance is located within the boundaries of Churchill Park. A Bust of Winston Churchill stands outside the Resistance Museum.
There is a Bust of Major Anders Lassen VC. The only Dane to received the Victoria Cross during World War Two. Major Lassen also received the Military Cross (MC) and Two Bars he served in the Special Air Service (SAS).
Kaj Birksted was a Danish Flying Ace during World War Two. He Served with the Royal Air Force (RAF) rising to the rank of Wing Commander. He Commanded No 331 Squadron he was decorated with the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) and Distinguished Service Order (DSO).
Thomas Fasti Dinesen VC was a Danish Soldier and recipient of the Victoria Cross the Highest Medal awarded for Gallantry in the face of the Enemy. His VC was Awarded during the First World War.
Valkyrie
Copenhagen
Denmark
May 2018
Copenhagen Denmark
May 2018
The Valkyrie
The Valkyrie is located within the grounds of Churchill Park. The Valkyrie was a female figure from Norse Mythology. She would chooses who would Die in Battle. The chosen would go to Valhalla the hall of the afterlife presided over by Odin.
Vore Faidneis
Copenhagen
Denmark
May 2018
Copenhagen Denmark
May 2018
Vore Faldne
Vore Faldne is a Six Metre High Bronze Monument it was paid for by Public Donations.
Vore Faidneisand was Erected in Memory of those Danes who gave their lives as volunteers in the Service of the Allies during World War Two.
The Monument depicts Soldier dressed in Army Battle Dress with his Head Bowed in silent remembrance to his Fallen Comrades. The Monument faces towards the nearby St. Alban's Church in Churchill Park.
St. Alban's Anglican Church is locally known as the English Church stands in Churchill Park.
Central Station
Copenhagen
Denmark
May 2018
Copenhagen Denmark
May 2018
Copenhagen Railway Station
Copenhagen Central Station provides Intercity and Express Trains services across Denmark. International Services run from Copenhagen to Germany and Sweden.
The Station has 7 Platforms with a 13 track layout. The Platforms Begin under the main Passenger. The track gauge on danish railways is 1435 mm.
Railway Museum
Odense
Denmark
May 2018
Odense
Denmark
May 2018
The Danish Railway Museum
National Railway Museum of Denmark is located in the City of Odense. The Museum was Opened 1975. it is situated in a former Engine Shed adjacent to the City's Mainline Railway Station. It is the largest Railway Museum in Scandinavia with 50 Locomotives. There are items from DSB's History Include an E Class Steam Locomotive used to Haul the Funeral Train of King Frederick IX of Denmark.
There is Original 1930s S-Train Carriage from the Copenhagen area and a 1950s Lyntog Diesel Multiple Unit.
Helsinki
Finland
February 2018
Helsinki
Finland
February 2018
Helsinki City Centre
Helsinki is Well Known for it's Statues and Monuments.The City Hosted the1952 Summer Olympic Games.
Castle of Finland
Helsinki
Finland
February 2018
Helsinki
Finland
February 2018
The Castle of Finland
The Castle of Finland is an Inhabited Sea Fortress built on Six Islands and which now forms part of the City of Helsinki. The original name for the Castle of Finland was Sveaborg it was renamed to the Castle of Finland in 1918 for Patriotic and Nationalistic Reasons.
There is Ferry that takes visitors from Halsinki to the Castle of Finland.
Castle of Finland is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Railway Museum
Helsinki
Finland
May 2018
Helsinki
Finland
February 2018
Finnish Railway Museum
The Finnish Railway Museum was located in Helsinki from 1898 until 1974. The Museum was moved to Hyvinkää and now stands on the former site of Hyvinkaa Station and Yard complete with a Roundhouse.
The Locomotives on Displat at the Finnish Railway Museum include Two British Steam Locomotives a Neilson and Company from 1869 and Beyer Peacock from 1868. There is a Class YE 2-10-0 Steam Locomotive built 1947. which is One of 20 Russian Locomotive that were sold to Finish Railways.
There is a good colection of Steam, Diesel and Electric Locomotives on display with on Track Plant and Equipment.
The Gauge of the Railway Track in Finland is 1542 mm. This is sometimes referred to as Russian Gauge.
Central Station
Helsinki
Finland
May 2018
Helsinki
Finland
February 2018
Central Railway Station
Helsinki Central Station is the main Railway Station for Commuter and long distance Train services. The Station is used by approximately 400,000 People per Day, of which about 200,000 are Train Passengers.
The Central Railway Station has a Metro Station located in the same building. There is a direct link to Helsinki Airport.
The Central Station was Voted as One of the World's most beautiful Railway Stations by BBC in 2013
Vesikko
Helsinki
Finland
May 2018
Helsinki
Finland
February 2018
The Military Museum
The Military Museum of Finland moved to Susisaari Island on the Shores of Artillery Bay.
Vesikko is a restoraed Submarine the restoration process lasted over a Decade and was very difficult as most of the equipment from the Vesikko had been removed after World War Two and put to other use.
The restoration was carried out by volunteers and donations the working on the Submarine was completed and opened as a museum on the anniversary of the Finnish Navy on the 9th July 1973.
The Rock Church
Helsinki
Finland
May 2018
Helsinki
Finland
February 2018
The Rock Church
The Rock Church is a Lutheran Church in Helsinki.The construction began in February 1968, and was completed September 1969. The Church was built directly into the Rock
Parliament House
Helsinki
Finland
May 2018
Helsinki
Finland
February 2018
Parliament House
Parliament House Building was built between 1926–1931. It was officially opened on March 7th 1931. Ever since Parliament House has scene many key moments in Finlands Political Life.There is Statue of Johan Sigfrid Sirén was the designer of Parliament House.
There is Statue of Kyostl Kallio the 4th President of Finland from 1937 to 1940
Uspenski Cathedral
Helsinki
Finland
May 2018
Helsinki
Finland
February 2018
Uspenski Cathedral
Uspenski Cathedral is the main Eastern Orthodox Cathedral in Helsinki. It is dedicated to the Dormition of the Theotokos the Virgin Mary.
It is sometimes known as the Red Cathedral due to the Red Bricks.
The construction of the Cathedral started in1868 and was completed in1868 and set on a Hillside overlooking Helsinki City Centre.
Uspenski Cathedral claims to be the Largest Orthodox Cathedral in Western Europe
Jean Sibelius
Helsinki
Finland
May 2018
Helsinki
Finland
February 2018
Sibelius
Jean Sibelius as a Finnish Composer. The monument was unveiled on September 7th 1967. The Sculpture Weighs 24 Metric Tonnes and Measures 8.5 by 10.5 by 6.5 Metres
The Sculpture consists of series of more than 600 hollow Steel Pipes Welded together in a wave pattern. The face of Sibelius sits beside the main Sculpture.
Helsinki Cathedral
Helsinki
Finland
May 2018
Helsinki
Finland
February 2018
Helsinki Cathedral
Helsinki Cathedral was Originally built from 1830-1852 as a Tribute to the Grand Duke of Finland and Tsar Nicholas 1st of Russia. It was also known as St Nichola's Church until Finland was Granted Independence in 1917. It is sometimes known as the White Cathedral
Marzipan Museum
Tallinn
Estonia
December 2017
Tallinn
Estonia
December 2017
Marzipan Museum
The Marzipan Museum is more Like a Cafe you can sample the displays.
Marzipan was originally made in pharmacies as a Medicine.
Old Town
Tallinn
Estonia
December 2017
Tallinn
Estonia
December 2017
Tallinn Old Town
Old Town of Tallinn has managed to preserve all of the City Walls and Gates along with many Medieval Structure and Buildings.
In 1997 the Old Town of Tallinn was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Ugly Sisters
Tallinn
Estonia
December 2017
Tallinn
Estonia
December 2017
The Ugly Sister
The Two Ugly Sisters of Tallinn old Town.
Fat Margaret
Tallinn
Estonia
December 2017
Tallinn
Estonia
December 2017
Fat Margaret
Fat Margaret was built in the early 16th Century (from 1511 to 1530) during the Reconstruction of the Medieval City Gates System. The Tower's name derives from the fact that it was the Largest part of the City's Fortifications with Walls Measuring 25 Metres in Diameter, 20 Metres in Height and up to 5 Metres Thick. The Fortification were built to impress visitors arriving by sea. The Tower is a defensive structure at the end of Pikk Street.
Fat Margaret was used to store Gunpowder and Weapons. It was later Transformed into a Prison, and was the scene of an outbreak of violence during the 1917 Revolution, when the Prison Guards were murdered by a mob of Workers, Soldiers and Sailors.
Krakow
Poland
December 2017
Krakow
Poland
December 2017
Krakow City Centre
Krakow in Southern Poland is near the Border with the Czech Republic. It is known for its well-preserved Medieval Wall and Jewish quarter. The city Second-Largest and one of the oldest Cities in Poland
Pinball Museum
Krakow
Poland
December 2017
Krakow
Poland
December 2017
The Pinball Museum
The Pinball Museum play all day. You can play as much as you like it is unlimited Time you can come and go all day.
Sex Museum
Krakow
Poland
December 2017
Krakow
Poland
December 2017
The Sex Museum
The Sex Museum in Krakow. It is more like a BDSM Torture Chamber.
Ghetto & Memorial
Krakow
Poland
December 2017
Krakow
Poland
December 2017
Jewish Ghetto & Memorial
The Memorial to the Jews deported from the Kraków Ghetto to the Concentration Camps. There are 65 Steel Chairs One Chair represents One 1,000 Jewish victims. One of the Section of the Ghetto Wall has a Memorial Plaque fitted.
The Krakow Ghetto was later used as a staging area to separate the able workers from those who would be deported to the Concentration Camps. December 1940 43,000 Jews were removed from the Krakow Ghetto both voluntarily and involuntarily.
Auschwitz 1
Oswlecim
Poland
December 2017
Oswlecim
Poland
December 2017
Auschwitz 1
In September 1939 a Former Polish Army Barracks were converted by Schutzstaffel (SS) Into a Prisoner of War Camp Auschwitz 1. The Initial transport of Inmates to Auschwitz 1 consisted of mainly Polish Prisoners for the first Two Years,
The First experimental gassing of Russian and Polish Prisoners took place in Block 11 of Auschwitz 1.
Auschwitz 1
Oswlecim
Poland
December 2017
Oswlecim
Poland
December 2017
Gas Chamber 1
The Inside Gas Chamber Number 1. The hole in the roof is were the Zyklon-B Crystals were drooped Into the Gas Chamber. The marks around the hole were made by Human Fingernails scratching at the Concrete Roof.
The Gas Chambe and Crematorium connected. There is Two Ovens in the Crematoriun to dispose of the Bodies.
Auschwitz 1
Oswlecim
Poland
December 2017
Oswlecim
Poland
December 2017
Death Wall
The Courtyard between blocks 10 and 11 was known as the Death Wall. It is estimated 4,500 Polish Political Prisoners were Executed at the Death Wall by the SS.
Auschwitz 1
Oswlecim
Poland
December 2017
Oswlecim
Poland
December 2017
Gallows
SS-Obersturmbannführer was the First Commandant of Auschwitz. He tried by Polish Supreme National Tribunal and was Sentenced to Death after World War Two. Rudolf Höss was Executed by Hanging on 16th April 1947 at Auschwitz 1
Auschwitz Birkenau
Oswlecim
Poland
December 2017
Oswlecim
Poland
December 2017
Auschwitz Birkenau
After visiting Auschwitz I in March 1941 Heinrich Himmler ordered that the Camp be expanded the construction work of Auschwitz Birkenau Began.
Following the completion of the construction work the first Transport arrived at Auschwitz Birkenau in 1942. The Transports continued until late into 1944.
Auschwitz Birkenau
Oswlecim
Poland
December 2017
Oswlecim
Poland
December 2017
Living Blocks
The Living Block were constructed out of wood each Living Block had rows of wooden Bunk Beds there was Five People to each Bunk. There was no privacy between the Toilets and Living accommodation.
Auschwitz Birkenau
Oswlecim
Poland
December 2017
Oswlecim
Poland
December 2017
Gas Chammber 2
The remains of Gas Chamber 2 at Auschwitz Birkenau. Each Gas Chamber could hold up to 2,000 People. A former Inmate said it was more like 3,000 People.
The SS blew up the Gas Chambers in an attentt to hide the evidence off the mass Murder that took place at Auschwitz Birkenau.
Auschwitz Birkenau
Oswlecim
Poland
December 2017
Oswlecim
Poland
December 2017
Auschwitz Birkenau Memorial
The International Monument at Auschwitz Birkenau. At least 1.3 Million People were sent to Auschwitz Birkenau between 1940 and 1945, and at least 1.1 Million Died.
Auschwitz is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
September 2017
Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
September 2017
Modern Day Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur City Centre Serves as the Cultural, Financial, Political and Economic Centre of Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur has played host to many International Sporting, Political and Cultural events from the 1990's
Petronas Towers
Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
September 2017
Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
September 2017
The Petronas Twin Tower
The Petronas Twin Tower is a Pair of interlinked Skyscrapers both with 88 Floors from the Ground to the Top of the Telecommunication mast is 451.9 Metres.
The Twin Towers was the tallest building in the World Between 1998 and 2004
Telecoms Towers
Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
September 2017
Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
September 2017
Telecommunication Tower
The Kuala Lumpur Telecommunication Tower is 421 Metre tall. The Tower had an Antenna fitted which Increases its Height from 335 Metres to 421 Metres.
Telecommunication Tower has a revolving Restaurant providing diners with a panoramic view of Kuala Lumpur
Preserved Locomotives
Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
September 2017
Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
September 2017
Steam and Diesel Locomotives
Preserved Steam and Diesel Locomotives on Display in Kuala Lumpur.
Santa Maria Grotto
Bintan Island Indonesia
September 2017
Bintan Island
Indonesia
September 2017
Grotto Santa Maria Santa Maria Cave
The Chapel comes alive on Sundays. The Doors to the chapel are never locked, You can enter the Chapel on all other Days and have a Quiet Moment Inside. Follow the Journey of Jesus through the 14 Stations of the cross painstakingly carved into the stone. The carvings are well maintained.
One of the carvings has a wooden replica of the cross that Jesus carried to his Crucifixion.
Vihara Dharmama Satana
Bintan Island
Indonesia
September 2017
Bintan Island
Indonesia
September 2017
Vihara Dharmama Satana Buddhist Temple
This Well Maintained Temple Complex Looking out to Sea. Accessed to the Temple Complex is through a Decorative Chinese Arch.
There are Three Main Temples on the Site.
The Oldest Two Temples are thought to be between 200 and 300 years old.
Behind the oldest Two Temples there is a more modern Temple with Two huge and very colourful Statues of Buddha
500 Lohan Temple
Bintan Island
Indonesia
September 2017
Bintan Island
Indonesia
September 2017
500 Lohan Temple
The 500 Lohan Temple is one of Bintan’s best hidden treasures walk through the Temple Grounds and be transported into a peaceful settings of life.
There are 500 life sized carved Stone Sculptures each character has their name carved into the stone at the bottom of Sculpture.
Maitri Graha Temple
Bintan Island
Indonesia
September 2017
Bintan Island
Indonesia
September 2017
Maitri Graha Temple
The Maitri Graha Temple it is the biggest Buddhist Temple in Bintan.
Marina Bay
Singapore September 2017
Singapore September 2017
Marina Bay At Night
Marina Bay Sands is an Integrated resort fronting Marina Bay in Singapore and a Landmark of the City
Orchid Garden
Singapore September 2017
Singapore September 2017
The National Orchid Garden
The National Orchid Garden is located within Singapore's Botanic Gardens. The Orchid Garden were opened on 20th October 1995.
The National Orchid Garden is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
This was Singapore's First World Heritage Site.
Singapore September 2017
Singapore September 2017
Singapore
Singapore officially the Republic of Singapore is an Island City State in Southeast Asia. It is located about 85 Miles North of the Equator
Thian Hock Keng
Singapore September 2017
Singapore September 2017
Thian Hock Keng
Thian Hock Keng is built on a Square Site in a Traditional Chinese Design whereby a group of Buildings or Pavilions cluster around the main Courtyard
Outback
Dominican Republic October 2016
Dominican Republic October 2016
The Outback
Visit a Coffee and Chocolate Plantation. A look inside a typical Dominican home and enjoy a Dominican Lunch in the open air. Have sneak peek into how the People live and survive through Agriculture and observe a demonstration of a Cigar being rolled by Hand.
Fish
Dominican Republic October 2016
Dominican Republic October 2016
The fish
There are many varieties of Tropical Fish in the Dominican Republic
National Pantheon
Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic October 2016
Santo Domingo Dominican Republic October 2016
The National Pantheon
The National Pantheon Monument is in the Colonial Zone of Santo Domingo it was originally a Eighteenth Century Jesuit Church and then a Tobacco factory. In 1956 the building was converted into the National Pantheon. It is used to House the remains of Civilian and Military Heroes.
The National Pantheon has about 35 spaces for future Heroes of the Dominican Republic
There is a unmarked Grave and Plaque dedicated to the unknown Soldier with the Eternal Flame.
A Guards are Dressed in full Dress Uniform when on Guard duty.
Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic October 2016
Santo Domingo Dominican Republic October 2016
Santo Domingo
The Museum Santo Domingo is the oldest Colonial City in the Americas and a UNESCO World Heritage
Cathedral
Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic October 2016
Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic October 2016
Santo Domingo Cathedral
The Cathedra in Santo Domingo is dedicated to St. Mary of the Incarnation St. Mary of the Incarnation and is the oldest Cathedral in the Americas. Construction work begun on St. Mary of the Incarnation in 1512 and was Completed in 1540.
The St. Mary of the Incarnation.Cathedra is the residence of the Archbishop of Santo Domingo who has the Honorary Title of Primate of the Americas because Santo Domingo was the First Catholic Diocese Established in the New World
Soviet War Memorial
Vienna
Austria
July 2016
Vienna
Austria
July 2016
The Soviet War Memorial
Heroes' Monument in Vienna. It is Semi-Circular White Marble Colonnade partially enclosing a Twelve Metre High Figure of a Red Army Soldier.
Heroes' Monument was unveiled in 1945 it Commemorateis the 17,000 Red Army Soldiers that fell in the Battle of Vienna during World War Two.
Vienna
Austria
July 2016
Vienna
Austria
July 2016
Old Vienna
Vienna has been called the City of Music due to its Musical legacy many famous classical Musicians made their home in Vienna. The Historic Centre of Vienna is rich in Architecture such as Gardens, Buildings, Monuments and Parks
Polish Memorial
Vienna
Austria
July 2016
Vienna
Austria
July 2016
The Polish Memorial
This Memorial is located in front of Vienna's Gardekirche, a Roman Catholic Church that was Consecrated in 1763. There is a statue of Pope John Paul the 2nd outside the Church along with Plaque informs People about the visit on 10th April 2010, by the President of Poland "Lech Kaczynski and his Wife,
Many Notable Politicians and Military Figures were kill when their Plane Crashed into woodlands near Smolensk while on final approach to the local Military Airport. All Ninety-Six Passengers and Crew were killed immediately on impact.
The purpose of the visit was to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the Katyn Massacre, in which some 22,000 Polish POWs who were murdered by the NKVD.
City Center
Tromso
Norway
February 2016
Tromso
Norway
February 2016
Tromso City Centre
Tromso is 217 Miles North of the Arctic Circle.
Aurora Borealis
Tromso
Norway
February 2016
Tromso
Norway
February 2016
The Aurora Borealis
The Northern Lights is a Natural Light display in the Night Sky in areas of High Latitude i.e. The Arctic.
The Aurora Borealis is a dynamic display of patterns of brilliant Coloured lights that appear in the Night Sky. The Aurora Borealis is caused by solar winds.
Orca Whales
Tromso
Norway
February 2016
Tromso
Norway
February 2016
Orca Whales
Orca Whales are more commonly Known as Killer Whales. They are a member of the Dolphin Family.
They can be recognized by the Black and White Pattern on there Bodies. Orcas are not usually a threat to Humans there has never been fatal attacks recorded in there Natural Habitat.
Humpback Whales
Tromso
Norway
February 2016
Tromso
Norway
February 2016
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whales in Tromso Fjord. Adult Humpback Whale are between 14-17 Metres in Length.
The Humpback Whales are Known for breaching the surface this makes Humpback Whales popular with Whale Watchers.
Sunrise
Tromso
Norway
February 2016
Tromso
Norway
February 2016
Sunrise over Tromso Norway
Sunrise over Tromso Fjord Norway.
Riga
Latvia
December 2015
Riga
Latvia
December 2015
Riga
Riga is the Largest City in Latvia, In 2014 it was European Capital of Culture.
Riga's Historical Centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Blackheads
Riga
Latvia
December 2015
Riga
Latvia
December 2015
The House of the Blackheads
The House of the Blackheads in Riga's Old Town. The Brotherhood of Blackheads is a Guild for Unmarried Merchants, Shipowners.
During World War Two a Battle took place in 1941 Between the German and Soviet Armies that saw the House of the Blackheads destroyed.
The remains were demolished by the Soviet Government in 1948. The House of the Blackheads was rebuilt between 1996 and 2000.
Stone Art
Riga
Latvia
December 2015
Riga
Latvia
December 2015
Stone Art
Modern Stone Art on display in the Square in Riga Old Town.
Modern Art
Riga
Latvia
December 2015
Riga
Latvia
December 2015
Modern Art
A display of Multi Colour Modern Art in the Centre of Riga.
Christmas Market
Riga
Latvia
December 2015
Riga
Latvia
December 2015
Christmas Market
Riga Christmas Market is held in the Square in the Old Town
Dubai
United Arab Emirates October 2015
Dubai
United Arab Emirates October 2015
Modern Dubai
Throughout the 1970s, Dubai experienced continuous growth fuelled by revenue from Oil, Gas and Trade.
With the Increase of Oil and Gas prices on the World Markets prompted Dubai to Maintain its focus on Free Trade and Tourism.
Wafi Mall
Dubai
United Arab Emirates October 2015
Dubai
United Arab Emirates October 2015
Wafi Mall
The Wafi Mall is styled on ancient Egypt. The theme includes small columns and Pyramids and Images of the Pharaohs. The Mall features Glass selected from Mosques and Temples from across the Islamic World. The Wafi Mall was Opened in 1991.
In 2007, Gang of Masked Gunmen rammed Two Cars into some of the Shops Inside the Wafi Mall. The Robbers Stole Cash and Diamonds they were recovered in Europe and returned to Dubai
Summer Island
The Maldives
October 2015
Summer Island
The Maldives
October 2015
Summer Island
Summer Island is located close to the Capital Male in the Maldives.
Sunset
Summer Island
The Maldives
October 2015
Summer Island
The Maldives
October 2015
Summer Island
Sunset over the Indian Ocean
Black Tip
Summer Island
The Maldives
October 2015
Summer Island
The Maldives
October 2015
Black Tip Reef Sharks
The Black Tip Reef Sharks can be easily identified by the prominent Black Tips on there Fins
The Black Tip Reef Sharks Habitat is the Tropical Coral Reefs of the Indian and Pacific Oceans they prefers shallow inshore Waters. It is a common sight to see an exposed Dorsal Fin in Shallow Water.
The Blacktip Reef Shark are Typically 1.6 metres in Length. The Females Sharks are Larger than the Males.
Fish
Kagi Island
The Maldives
October 2015
Summer Island
The Maldives
October 2015
The Fish
The Fish off Kagi Island in the Maldives
Male
The Maldives
October 2015
Male
The Maldives
October 2015
Male
Male is the Capital of the Maldives. It is the most populated City of the Maldives. With a population of 252,768. The City is geographically located on the Southern Edge of North Male Atoll. Male t's known for its Mosques and Colourful Buildings.
Victory Momument
Male
The Maldives
October 2015
Male
The Maldives October 2015
The Victory Momument
The Victory Monument was built to commemorate victory of the Maldivian Soldiers over the Tamil Tigers.
The Victory Monument is located in an area of Male where there is no traffic.
Artificial Flowers
Male
The Maldives
October 2015
Male
The Maldives October 2015
Artificial Flower Garden
Artificial Flower Garden
Brussels
Belgium
July 2015
Brussels
Belgium
July 2015
Brussels
The region Brussels covers 162 Square Kilometres and a Population of over 2.5 Million People.
The Brussels is Economic Capital of Belgium and a Top Financial Centre of Western Europe. It is also a National and International Hub for Rail, Road and Air Traffic.
Atomium
Brussels
Belgium
July 2015
Brussels
Belgium
July 2015
Atomium
The Atomium is a building in Brussels that was originally constructed as the Centrepiece of the 1958 Brussels World's Fair (Expo 58).
The Atomium now Serves as a Museum, Art and Cultural Centre.
The Atomium stands 102 Metres Tall with Nine 18 Metre Diameter Stainless Steel Clad Spheres. The Top Sphere includes a Restaurant that gives a Panoramic Views of Brussels.
Little Boy Pissing
Brussels
Belgium
July 2015
Brussels
Belgium
July 2015
Manneken Pis
The Little Boy Pissing is a 55.5 Centimetres Tall Bronze Fountain Sculpture in Central Brussels Belgium. The Sculpture depicts a Naked little Boy Urinating into the Fountain's Basin.
The Sculpture has been repeatedly Stolen or Damaged throughout its history. Since 1965 a replica has been on display.
The original little boy piss is stored in the Brussels City Museum
European Parliament
Brussels
Belgium
July 2015
Brussels
Belgium
July 2015
European Parliament Building Brussels
The European Parliament is one of the Legislative Bodies of the European Union together with the Council of the European Union.
Their 705 Members European Parliament (MEPs) The European Parliament represents the Second Largest Democratic in the World.
Chichen Itza
Tinum
Mexico
May 2015
Tinum
Mexico
May 2015
Chichén Itzá
Chichen Itza was a large Pre-Columbian City Built by the Maya People. The Archaeological Site is located in Tinúm.
There is Variety of Architectural Styles on Site at Chichen Itza it is one of the most visited Archaeological Sites in Mexico
Chichen Itza is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Sinkhole
Hubiku Yucatan
Mexico
May 2015
Mexico
May 2015
Maya Sinkhole
Maya Sinkhole is a Natural Sinkhole resulting from the Collapse of Limestone Bedrock that was exposes to Groundwater.
Sinkholes were Commonly used as a Water Supply by the Ancient Maya`s and occasionally for a Sacrificial offerings.
The Yucatán Peninsula has an Estimated 10,000 Sinkholes.
Secret River
Rio Secreto
Mexico
May 2015
Mexico
May 2015
Secret River
Río Secreto is a Semi-Flooded Limestone Cave system near Playa del Carmen. There is about 38 Kilometres of Caves in the system. Ten Percent are used for Ecotourism. Río Secreto is a Protected Nature Reserve
New York City
New York
May 2015
New York City
New York
May 2015
New York City
New York is the most Populous City in the United States it is located at the Southern Tip of New York State and has One of World’s largest Natural Harbour.
New York City is sometimes described as the World's most important City and the Capital of the World
The New York City is the Home of the United Nations.
Statue Liberty
Liberty Island
New York
May 2015
Liberty Island
New York
May 2015
Liberty Island
Liberty Island is located in the upper New York Bay. The most notable feature is the Statue of Liberty that was dedicated in 1886.
Liberty Island also Contains the Statue of Liberty Museum that contains the original Touch from the Statue.
Ground Zero
New York City
New York
May 2015
New York City
New York
May 2015
Ground Zero
The former World Trade Centre site is referred to as Ground Zero.
The original World Trade Centre Complex Stood on the site until it was destroyed on September 11. 2001. The attacked claimed the lives 2751 People. The names of all the People that were killed in the attacked are inscribed along the top of the Water curtain.
Brooklyn Bridge
New York City
New York
May 2015
New York City
New York
May 2015
The Brooklyn Bridge
The Brooklyn Bridge is a Hybrid Cable-Stayed Suspension Bridge in New York City. It Spans the East River between the Boroughs of Brooklyn and Manhattan. Bridge was opened on May 24th 1883 it was the First Fixed Crossing over the East River.
The Brooklyn Bridge was the Longest Suspension Bridge in the World at the time of its Opening. The Main Span of 486.3 Metres and a Deck Hight 38.7 Metres above the High Water Mark.
The Brooklyn Bridge was originally called the New York and Brooklyn Bridge or the East River Bridge. It was officially renamed to the Brooklyn Bridge in 1915.
Coastline
Reykjavik
Iceland
February 2015
Reykjavik
Iceland
February 2015
Reykjavik Costline
The Cost Line around Reykjavik the Capital of Iceland
Great Geyser
Iceland
February 2015
Reykjavik
Iceland
February 2015
The Great Geyser
The Great Geyser is located in a Geothermal area beside the Hvita River in Southwestern part of Iceland.
The Great Geyser typically erupts every 6–10 minutes it shoots Hot Water into the Air up to a Height of about 15–20 Metres. Some eruptions can send the Hot Water 40 Metres into the Air. The Hot Water smells of rotten Eggs this is the Sulphur in the Water.
Kerio
Iceland
February 2015
Reykjavik
Iceland
February 2015
Kerio
The Volcano crater lake located in the in South of Iceland. It is one of several crater lakes.
Penis Museum Reykjavik
Iceland
February 2015
Reykjavik
Iceland
February 2015
The Worlds Only Penis Museum
The Icelandic Penis Museum has the world's largest display of Penises and penile parts. The collection holds well over 300 penises from more than 100 species of Mammals.
The Penis Museum also holds 22 Penises from Creatures and Peoples of Icelandic folklore.
In July 2011 the Penis Museum got its First Human Penis however it Decomposed quickly. The Museum continues to search for a younger, bigger and better Penis.
Checkpoint Charlie
Berlin
Germany
December 2014
Berlin
Germany
December 2014
Checkpoint Charlie
Checkpoint Charlie Became a Symbol of the Cold War.
Checkpoint Charlie Retresent the Separation of East and West Berlin by the Soviets and Americans.
Tanks would briefly Faced each other at Checkpoint Charlie During the Berlin Crisis of 1961.
On 26 June 1963, U.S. President John F Kennedy Visited Checkpoint Charlie and Looked from a Viewing Platform into East Berlin.
After the Reunification of Germany, the American Guard House at Checkpoint Charlie was Relocated to the Allied Museum in Berlin.
Schutzstaffel HQ
Berlin
Germany
December 2014
Berlin
Germany
December 2014
SS Headquarters
The former SS, SD, and the Gestapo Headquarters was on Prinz-Albrecht-Strasse. It was renamed to Niederkirchnerstrasse.
The site is now marked with a Memorial and a Museum. Their is a permanent exhibition that shows the crimes of Nazis. Outside there is a long Trench that has been Excavated to reveal the Basement Walls and Cells. The Cells were uaed by Nazis to hold Political Prisoners.
Holocaust
Berlin
Germany
December 2014
Berlin
Germany
December 2014
Holocaust Memorial
The Holocaust Memorial in Berlin is dedicated to the Murdered Jews of Europe During the Holocaust. The Holocaust Memorial is Located One Block South of the Brandenburg Gate
The Holocaust Memorial Consists of 2,711 Concrete slabs arranged in a Grid Pattern on a Slope.
They are organized in rows, 54 running North to South, and rows 87 running East to West at Right Angles but set slightly offset.
The Holocaust Memorial was Inaugurated on 10th May 2005, Sixty Years after the End of World War Two in Europe.
Berlin Wall
Berlin
Germany
December 2014
Berlin
Germany
December 2014
The Berlin Wall
The Berlin Wall Separated East and West Berlin from 1961 to 1989. Construction commenced the on 13th August 1961 this Included Guard Towers placed along length of the Concrete Wall.
Before the Berlin Wall was built 3.5 Million East Germans Defected to West Germany.
Hundred Thousand People attempted to Escape from East to West Berlin. Over Five Thousand People succeeded.
The Estimated Death toll of those attempting to escape is 200 around.
The Demolition of the Berlin Wall officially began on 13th June 1990 and was Completed in 1994.
Brandenburg Gate
Berlin
Germany
December 2014
Berlin
Germany
December 2014
The Brandenburg Gate
The Brandenburg Gate is an 18th-Century Monument Built in Berlin on the Orders of King Fredrick William II of Pressure. It stands on the site of a former City Gate.
The Brandenburg Gate is One the best known Landmarks of Berlin.
Cars
Havana
Cuba
October 2014
Havana
Cuba
October 2014
The Cars in Havana
The Cars are the stars you can hire a Car, Driver and a Guide for the day.
The big old American Cars from the 1950`s in the Centre of Havana.
Cuban Missile Crisis
Havana
Cuba
October 2014
Havana
Cuba
October 2014
The Cuban Missile Crisis
The Cuban Missile Crisis was a 13-day Confrontation between the Governments of the United States and the Soviet Union. The Crisis started after Americans deployments of Nuclear Missiles in Italy and Turkey This was matched by Soviet Union deploying Nuclear Missiles in Cuba.
The Cuban Missile Crisis lasted from 16th to 28th October 1962. The confrontation between the Americans and the Soviet Union. It is widely considered to be the closest the World came to Full-Scale Nuclear War.
After Several Days of Tense Negotiations between the Americans and the Russians an agreement was reached between Kennedy and Khrushchev. The Soviets would Dismantle their offensive Weapons in Cuba and return them to the Soviet Union.
Revolution Square
Havana
Cuba
October 2014
Havana
Cuba
October 2014
Revolution Square
The Revolution Square is notable hosting many Political Rallies. Fidel Castro address over One Million Cubans at a May Day rally.
During the visits of Popes John Paul II and Pope Francis both held Large Masses in Revolution Square.
Revolution Square is dominated by the Monument of Jose Marti a National Hero of Cuba which features a 109 Metre Tall Tower.
Railway Station
Havana
Cuba
October 2014
Havana
Cuba
October 2014
Havana Central Railway Station
The Central Railway Station in Havana is the Main Railway Terminus it is the largest in Cuba. It is home to the National Railway Company. Cuba operates the only Intercity Passenger networkt in the Caribbean.
Unkonwn Solder
Havana
Cuba
October 2014
Havana
Cuba
October 2014
Unknown Solder.
The Memorial for the Unknown Solder is next to The Museum of the Revolution
Revolution
Havana
Cuba
October 2014
Havana
Cuba
October 2014
The Museum of The Revolution
The Museum of the Revolution is located in Old Havana. The Museum is housed in the former Presidential Palace, following the Cuban Revolution.
Parliament Building
Budapest
Hungry
July 2014
Budapest
Hungary
July 2014
Hungarian Parliament Building
The Hungarian Parliament Building is the Seat of the National Assembly of Hungary. The Hungarian Parliament Building is Situated on Kossuth Square. On the Pest side of the City and the Eastern Bank of the River Danube.
The Parliament Building was Designed by Hungarian Architect Imre Steindl in Neo-Gothic Style. The building was opened in 1902.
Heroes Square
Budapest
Hungry
July 2014
Budapest
Hungary
July 2014
Heroes Square
Heroes Square is noted for its Iconic Millennium Monument with Statues featuring the Seven Chieftains of the Magyars and other Important Hungarian National Leaders.
The Stone Memorial in Heroes Square is often referred to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Fishmans Bastion
Budapest
Hungry
July 2014
Budapest
Hungary
July 2014
The Fishmans Bastion
The Fisherman's Bastion is one of the best known Monuments in Budapest it is located nearby Buda Castle. The main Façade runs Parallel to the Rive Danube.
The Fisherman's Bastion has Seven High-Pitched Stone Towers. Each Tower represent one of the Seven Chieftains of the Hungary.
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