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Disturbing Facts #1

The following information comes from these sources: #1 In 1916, the famous Russian mystic Rasputin survived 3 distinct attempts to kill him in quick succession. Assassins had tried to poison him first, then shot him, then finally stabbed him. Somehow Rasputin was still alive. This was short lived, however, as the assassins finally wrapped himContinue reading “Disturbing Facts #1”

Piha, New Zealand

Location “Piha is a seaside village, west of Auckland, on New Zealand’s North Island. (Google)” “A laid-back seaside village 45 minutes west of Auckland city, Piha is popular with local kiwis – especially in summertime. The dramatic beach, which is marked at each end by rugged cliffs, is a popular surfing location. The water has strong andContinue reading “Piha, New Zealand”

Warsaw, Poland

Warsaw is the capital city of Poland, located in the east-central part of the country. The city is notable among other European cities for its indestructibility. After facing major damage while the Swedish and Prussian occupied the area in 1655-1666, it was attacked again in 1794, when the Russians massacred the people in Praga. InContinue reading “Warsaw, Poland”

Bordeaux, France

Bordeaux is France’s greatest city, according to some. It is the hub of the famed wine-growing region, is a port city on the Garonne River in southwestern France. It’s known for its Gothic Cathédrale Saint-André, 18th- to 19th-century mansions and notable art museums such as the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Bordeaux. Public gardens line theContinue reading “Bordeaux, France”

Corsica

This island is one of the largest islands in the Mediterranean. Only Sicily, Sardinia, and Cyprus are larger. It lies 105 miles (170 km) from southern France and 56 miles (90 km) from northwestern Italy, and it is separated from Sardinia by the 7-mile (11-km) Strait of Bonifacio. Ajaccio is the capital. Corsica is stillContinue reading “Corsica”

London, UK

When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford. Samuel Johnson It is believed that London had started to grow as an important settlement when the Romans arrived in around 43 AD. Before this, there were some smaller settlements that were soonContinue reading “London, UK”

Trieste, Italy

Geographically, Trieste enjoys a unique and beautiful natural location as it is surrounded by the Carsic hills and the Adriatic Sea. The quality of life is high, and one’s leisure time can be spent in tourism, culture and sports without the drawbacks that affect larger Italian cities such as heavy traffic jams, smog, and delinquency.Continue reading “Trieste, Italy”