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    Havana, Cuba. The only food staple available in this grocery store is eggs. While a major source of protein for the lower class, the eggs come in quotas too, although one could buy as many as they wish from unsubsidised stores at a far higher price. by: cmijea Views[1392] These are the fortunate New Yorkers that managed to find the calmer side of the big apple. On a beautiful Fall day, the Highline Park is the perfect getaway destination in New York City. by: eyefortheworld Views[457] The inscription below this crucifix implores the passerby to venerate this ancient symbol. What is going on in the life of the man who walks by it? Is the book in his hand a bible or a journal? Is he a believer in God? Where is he going, and why does he wear that expression of contentment? What songs play in his ears as he walks the streets of the city? Is it his, or is he one of the many who come to Lima seeking fortune? Despite widespread poverty, pollution and social inequality, the city continues to attract many from the countryside seeking a better life, another passerby in this sprawling metropolis. Another bookcover to a story I'll only have read a line of. Catholicism, brought by the Spanish Conquistadors, left a deep mark on Peruvian society. The city center of Lima, home to almost a 3rd of Peru's 30 million inhabitants, radiates outwards from the Plaza De Armas, the central square from which all points in Peru are measured. Catholicism played a major role in Peruvian culture and society since conquest and in some respects it's introduction wiped clean thousands of years of knowledge and belief, leading to the death and persecution of many, and as a justification for the Spanish conquest ( downtown wuhan by: janeb Views[748] Looking north over Athens at sunset from Aeropagus. by: arollingstone Views[952]
     
    A peek at southern Athens through arches of Herodes Atticus' Theatre at the Acropolis. by: arollingstone Views[579]     

    You Can Never Go Home Again

    USA | Tue, 23 Jun 2015 | By wanderingeli | Views [325]

    The explosion of feathers behind the ottoman reminds me that I am in the company of mighty hunters, whose bloodlust can only be sated by the sound of opening a can of tuna - ahi tuna mind you, only the best around these parts.  I myself slurped ... Read more >

    Tags: cats, home, house-sitting, nostalgia, pacific northwest, pnw, rural, seattle, urban, washington

    Photos: My world

    ITALY | Thu, 27 Jun 2013 | By andreafacco | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

    My name is Andrea Facco, I live in Genoa (Italy) and I study in the faculty of architecture of my city. This field of studies drew me to photography, initially only as a hobby and now is becoming my work. I am passionate about different photographic ... Read more >
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    Tags: architecture, città, genoa, genova, italia, itlay, landscape, paesaggio, urban, urbano

    My CN Tower Experience

    CANADA | Tue, 15 Jan 2013 | By meggiekay | Views [1660] | Video

    The CN Tower is the BIG tourist attraction in Toronto. Working there, taking souvenir photographs, was my first job in Toronto. But what is the actually experience for people visiting? All my experiences with the CN Tower have been because I worked there.... Read more >

    Tags: building, canada, city, cn tower, toronto, urban

    Photos: My Scholarship entry - A 'place' I have visited

    EGYPT | Thu, 10 Jan 2013 | By aldarbelahmar | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

    Al Darb Al Ahmad, the red alley, is one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Cairo. It still keeps the old style of Cairo, traditional coffee places, buildings and small alleys. People living their still keep their traditions.
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    Tags: al darb al ahmar, cairo. egypt, old, street, urban

    Going Urban: A Guide to Spain's Top Cities

    SPAIN | Fri, 29 Jul 2011 | By travel-tips | Views [17096] | Comments [1]

    Spain is a popular destination for beach holidays as well as adventure, educational and business trips. Its coastline has beautiful beaches and there are striking mountains across the country, especially in the North. There are many tourist attractions, ... Read more >

    Tags: adventures, barcelona, granada, madrid, spain, travel cities, urban

    Urban versus Rural life

    CAMBODIA | Wed, 9 Feb 2011 | By gem_sky | Views [1095]

    There was such a jump between the big cities and rural areas, much more than in Europe, I think because the development has been so much quicker and more recent. It makes things really uneven, and as soon as you start traveling you realise ... Read more >

    Tags: bicycles, kampot, rural, shower gel, urban

    Hong Kong Scootering Adventure

    HONG KONG | Thu, 15 Jul 2010 | By hongkongadventure | Views [493] | Video

    Dear Reader, Last week i went Scootering(Normal Razor Scooter) around the Sai Kung Peninsula. It was quite challenging but still i had alot of fun!The challenges may sound a bit dumb, but it sure was hard! Challenge#1: The sidewalk and road was quite ... Read more >

    Tags: curfew., hong kong, scooter, urban

     

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