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Ultimate Guide to Visiting Ngong Ping Cable Car in Hong Kong

The Ngong Ping Cable Car is one of Hong Kong’s premier attractions. This 5.7-kilometer (about 3.5 miles) ride offers breathtaking views over the thick green peaks of Lantau Island and the shining South China Sea. At the end of the ride lies the custom-built Ngong Ping village with its shops and the impressive 112-foot Tian Tan Giant Buddha, which is one of the biggest Buddha statues in the world.
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Guide to Exploring Boston’s Tall Ships

Even for those who have heard of thetall shipsbefore, it’s likely that many don’t actually know what makes a ship a “tall ship.” This term describes a traditionally-rigged sailing vessel, according to Sail Training International. Tall ships are categorized by type—full-rigged ship, barque, barquentine, brig, brigantine, or schooner—or by Class A, B, C, or D, which describe the ships’ length and rigging.
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Essential Tornado Preparation Tips for RV Owners

If you are planning on RVing or camping in a tornado region, there are essential tips and information you should know before your trip, provided by theNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The United States experiences approximately 1,200 tornados each year, as per NOAA. Despite advancements in Doppler radar that improve tornado forecasting, warnings typically provide only three to 30 minutes of notice. Therefore, being prepared for a tornado is crucial.
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Ultimate Guide to the Great Zimbabwe Ruins

Great Zimbabwe was the Iron Age capital of the Kingdom of Zimbabwe. Its ruins lie nestled in the country’s southeastern hills and are recognized as the most important and extensive stone ruins in sub-Saharan Africa. Inscribed as aUNESCO World Heritage Sitein 1986, the Great Zimbabwe National Monument’s surviving towers and enclosures are constructed from thousands of stones carefully balanced on each other without the use of mortar.
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Ultimate Guide to Spotting Whooping Cranes in Texas

The Texas Coastal Bend has long been a region that whooping cranes migrated to for the winter. This Coastal Bend includes the deep curved area located along the Gulf. One of its largest cities is Corpus Christi, and other notable areas include Laguna Madre, North Padre Island, and Mustang Island. In recent years, a record number of whooping cranes have touched down along the Texas coast, according to theU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
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Explore St. Petersburg: Russia’s Cultural Gem

St. Petersburg was never intended to be Russian at all. Rather, it was founded to exemplify Peter the Great’s vision for Russia, which was “Western.” Built on marshland with slave labor, Peter the Great, one of Russia’s emperors, established St. Petersburg city as the new capital of Russia. You may see the city referred to as St. Petersburg, Saint Petersburg, Sankt-Peterburg, or Petersburg.
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