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[freddie01] 12/4/2024 10:32

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Tian Tan Buddha - HONG KONG





Westminster Abbey - LONDON





Ketchikan, Alaska, USA

In the far south of the USA’s most northerly state is Ketchikan, centered on a small cluster of colourful clapboard stilt houses perched over Ketchikan Creek. The city’s known for its Indigenous (mostly Tlingit and Haida) heritage and is one of the best places to see intricately carved and brightly painted totem poles in their intended environment. And what an environment it is, with luxuriant green forests, glacier-carved valleys and looming mountains just outside the city.





Lake Garda Italy

[freddie01] 12/4/2024 06:45

GALATA TOWER - ISTANBUL





B E R G A M O - I T A L Y





Canterbury





New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Although the city is full of charming spots, it’s hard to argue that the French Quarter is what really sets New Orleans apart. This well-preserved historic district is the nightlife and shopping hub of the city, with music flowing through its cobbled streets and antiques shops filled with treasures and curios. Every building deserves to be gawped at, from shotgun and Creole-style houses in eye-catching colours to hotels with lacy wrought-iron balconies and the imposing spires of St Louis Cathedral.





C Ó R D O B A

[freddie01] 11/4/2024 06:48

Santa Barbara, California, USA

Santa Barbara proudly maintains its Spanish heritage, from the red-roofed, white-walled architecture to the Spanish Mission perched above the city. It’s also beautifully located, stretching from gently rolling hills inland to the golden beaches along the Pacific Coast. Highlights include Stearns Wharf, which juts into the harbour, and the Funk Zone, an enclave of converted warehouses that now house galleries, boutiques and breweries.





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Edinburgh





Hoi An, Vietnam

The historic centre of Hoi An is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site and it’s clear to see why. It’s at its most charming in the evenings, when the silk lanterns hanging from every shopfront are lit, adding a warm glow to the moss-covered, ramshackle streets. The light dances across the ornamented old buildings, with carvings of carps and dragons, and reflects in the lazy Thu Bon River.

[freddie01] 10/4/2024 07:06

Iceland






Kazakhstan, Central Asia.






Tintern Abbey





Canterbury





York

[freddie01] 09/4/2024 06:57

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Buenos Aires is a gorgeous sweep of a city that’s almost too vast and varied to comprehend. The real delight, though, is in the details. Some areas like downtown have a distinctively European feel, with broad boulevards, manicured squares and elegant opera houses. Pretty neighbourhoods like Palermo are filled with boutiques and independent eateries. While La Boca, pictured, is a joyous riot of colour, especially on Caminito – an open-air museum with painted houses, sculptures and murals, built around a discontinued railway












Castle Sinclair Girnigoe, Scotland






Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Sea, forest, mountains: not many cities have managed to bag themselves such diverse and beautiful locations. Vancouver’s gleaming cityscape weaves around the edges of the bay, creating a picturesque image against the wooded, often snow-capped mountains, laced with suspension bridges and cable cars. Gorgeous green spaces and historic neighbourhoods like Gastown, with galleries and shops in Victorian buildings, complete this delightful patchwork of a city.

[freddie01] 08/4/2024 06:31

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Trentino - Dolomites, Italy





Cape Town, South Africa

There’s no question: Cape Town is the most beautiful city in southern Africa. At its heart, both literally and figuratively, is Table Mountain, whose flat top has open views across the whole metropolis. On the Atlantic seaboard are white-sand beaches and eye-wateringly expensive houses, but there’s more variety in the Upper City Centre. Most of the city’s historic buildings are here with architecture reflecting varied African, Asian and European roots.





Volcano Caldera, Island Corvo, Portugal





Incredible shot in the Nevada desert, USA

[freddie01] 07/4/2024 07:19

Living on the edge





Winter at Vik/Haukland beach Lofoten





The medieval old town of BERN





Cusco, Peru

There’s much more to Cusco than being the gateway to Machu Picchu. One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the Americas, its steep, cobbled streets are packed with Spanish-Colonial buildings with plant-filled courtyards, all against a backdrop of the Andes mountains. Inca sites stand shoulder to shoulder with mansions and Catholic churches, while in the San Blas district, narrow lanes wind between small churches and artisans’ workshops.





B o r d e a u x

[freddie01] 06/4/2024 06:29

Cork, Republic of Ireland

Cork has so much charm and beauty it’s bordering on greedy. Medieval streets wind to colourful riverside terraces, and refined Georgian avenues and Victorian warehouses share neighbourhoods with daring modern architecture. Somehow, this eclectic jumble of styles and periods comes together perfectly, creating a beautiful and truly unique cityscape to rival any in Europe – no wonder its inhabitants are so welcoming and so proud of their home. Cork is one of the highlights of a Wild Atlantic Way road trip.





Grey Friars - Canterbury





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Bern





New York City, New York, USA

Not all skylines were created equal. Manhattan’s jagged, glinting cityscape is one of the world’s most famous and recognisable vistas. It looks gorgeous in any light, from the pale haze of dawn to sunset and after dark, when the big city’s bright lights shimmer over the broad Hudson River. The beauty doesn’t stop there. From the glorious green space that is Central Park and the famous cables of the Brooklyn Bridge to the city’s famous brownstones, every inch is ridiculously photogenic.

[freddie01] 05/4/2024 07:08

Vietnam





Denmark















The Sacred City of Caral-Supe, one of the most important and little-known cultures of the American continent, is located in the province of Barranca, Lima Region, Peru.

[kaos3] 04/4/2024 07:09

more on the above Slovenia picture ... it is a salt producing area , national park



From which i use a special salt as bellow



superb and recommended

[clocktower] 04/4/2024 07:01

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[freddie01] 04/4/2024 06:57

B o r d e a u x





Denmark







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Island Madeira, Portugal

[freddie01] 02/4/2024 06:42

Vietnam





Mousehole - Cornwall


This English village has retained much of its original character and charm, which is a rarity in the UK!

One of Cornwall’s most picturesque hamlets, Mousehole features a maze of narrow and winding lanes. Framing the endearing lanes are a collection of yellow-lichened houses, huddled together before the bustling harbour.

This tip of Cornwall has also become foodie heaven, with lobster, crab, mussels, and scallops caught in abundance and available to sample within the village’s eateries.





Bruges’ compact size and perfect prettiness can make it seem a little unreal, like a classic postcard come to life or perhaps a toy town, albeit infused with the scents of beer, frites and sweet crepes. The city is characterised by cobbled lanes, canals, medieval spires and looping bridges. Life centres around its squares: Burg, dominated by the 14th-century Gothic Town Hall, and Markt, home to one of the city’s most famous landmarks, the medieval Belfry (bell tower).





Dubrovnik, Croatia

Dubrovnik’s 13th-century old town looks more like an oversized sculpture than a city. From its apricot and honey-hued rooftops to its wide, marble roads, it’s almost too pretty to be true. Thick, beautifully preserved stone walls encompass this part with walkways that give clear views in every direction, from hillsides with hotels and houses to the Adriatic Sea, whose sapphire water is dotted with verdant islands.





York, North Yorkshire, England, UK

York has an impressive pedigree, having been founded way back in AD 71 by the Romans. Parts of the Roman city still exist, but the most eye-catching landmarks – from the Gothic York Minster to the imposing shell of York Castle – are medieval. At its heart is Stonegate, which is lined with independent shops and cafes – and has a Roman road running beneath it. The wonderfully named Shambles is another charming street, overhung by half-timbered houses dating back to the 14th century.

[freddie01] 01/4/2024 07:39

China





Broadway - Worcestershire

Often referred to as the jewel in the Cotswolds’ crown is Broadway, peacefully positioned at the base of the Worcestershire hills.

Its beautiful architecture, including honey-coloured stone cottages and chestnut tree-lined High Street, are reason alone to lure travellers to this English village.

Many famous faces have graced Broadway, including Oscar Wilde, William Morris and Edward Elgar, all drawing inspiration from the village’s sheer beauty!





Slovenia





Netherlands





Gexian Mountain Town - China

[freddie01] 31/3/2024 07:08

Saddell Bay - Scotland





Edensor is a village and civil parish in Derbyshire, England.





Haworth Bronte Country





Italy





Netherlands

[freddie01] 30/3/2024 12:29

Italy





Helmsley - North Yorkshire





Island Terceira, Portugal





The Luyang Lake Wetlands Park

This is a destination in China that is often described as an “emerald jewel lost on earth,” where every step is filled with beautiful scenery and a sight of greenery everywhere you look. The lake surface ripples with a shade of green resembling matcha, and the tall cypress forests weave a barrier of green, offering a truly unique experience for those who visit China. Boating on the lake, it feels as if you’ve wandered into a green fairy tale world, making it a must-visit destination for nature lovers.




Bradford-on-Avon in Wiltshire

[freddie01] 29/3/2024 07:56

Dinant : a wonderful place in Belgium





Nice - France






Robin Hood’s Bay - North Yorkshire

With brooding cliffs towering over the tiny community, this is truly one of the most breath-taking villages in the UK on our list!

Perfectly positioned upon the Heritage Coast of the North York Moors, this is the perfect destination for a cosy getaway. Admire the unusual architecture and uncover the secrets of the smugglers who once ran the biggest trade in the UK here. Today, however, it promises to be a steadier pace of life.

As you wander the cobbled twisting streets and alleyways, you will discover charming cottages, quaint shops and cool cafés. Keen walkers and cyclists can also use the pretty English village to tour the more popular North Yorkshire trails, including The Coast to Coast, The Cleveland Way and The Cinder Track.




Canada




San Francisco

[freddie01] 28/3/2024 08:18

Buenos Aires - Argentina





Bergen - Norway





Polperro - Cornwall

With a wildly romantic and rocky shoreline, Polperro is one of England’s most beautiful villages.

Its narrow streets littered with ancient fishermen’s houses cling around the picture-postcard harbour, making it one of the prettiest villages in England

Walk in the footsteps of the notorious smugglers of the 18th century as you discover quirky shops and superb seafood restaurants. After admiring the winding streets take to the coastal footpath to uncover the dramatic rugged coastline. Here, you will also find a natural pool, where you can dip into the azure waters and enjoy a swim!





Cartagena - Colombia

[freddie01] 27/3/2024 07:57

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Labyrinthe de maïs de Cordes-sur-Ciel, France






Lower Slaughter - Cotswolds

Home to the beautiful River Eye and Copse Hill Road, which was voted the most romantic street in Britain, Lower Slaughter could not be missed from the prettiest villages in England list.

This sleepy English village is known for its limestone cottages and the Old Mill, which was recorded in the Doomsday Book of 1086. Today, the mill is open to the public to view and even has a quaint café.

A visit to Lower Slaughter is like taking a step back in time. Look forward to admiring the ancient houses and the pretty rose flower gardens before wandering along the gently flowing river, bliss!





Annecy - France





Luang Prabang - Laos

[freddie01] 26/3/2024 07:56

Jaipur - India





Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Edinburgh’s steep cobbled lanes, Neoclassical architecture and elegant gardens hint at its rich past. But there’s also a vibrancy and dynamism to Scotland’s capital that makes it more than an open-air museum. Its beauty is gallery-worthy, though, from the medieval old town and (relatively new) Georgian New Town to the crowning jewel (and home of the country’s Crown Jewels), hilltop Edinburgh Castle. The city unfurls, in all its honey-hued sandstone beauty, from Arthur’s Seat, Edinburgh’s highest peak, and monument-topped Carlton Hill (pictured).






Kyoto - Japan





Chefchaouen - Morocco





Queenstown - New Zealand

[freddie01] 25/3/2024 08:01

Chicago





Reykjavik, Iceland

From its clusters of colourful houses to the almost extraterrestrial drama of its famous Lutheran church, Hallgrimskirkja, Reykjavik is one of a kind. Most of the city is low-rise, making Mount Esja – often still dusted with snow well into the warmer months – an even more impressive and imposing presence across the water.





Cape Town - South Africa






Cartmel - Lake District

Nestled on the southern edge of the Lake District National Park is Cartmel, our third most beautiful village in England.

The village’s sticky toffee pudding shop and its 12th-century priory with stained glass windows and ancient choir stalls are reason enough to visit this delightful English village.

In more recent years, the village has gained a reputation for being a foodie haven. This is thanks to the collection of traditional Lakeland inns and the internationally acclaimed Michelin Star restaurant, L’Enclume. No wonder it’s considered to be one of the best villages in the UK.





Edinburgh and Leith

[horneblower] 24/3/2024 08:48

Drones have transformed landscape photography.
Presumably the tiny figure of the man standing on the high rock is the guy who is flying the drone. A selfie!