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11. Lappeenranta

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At the far end of the Saima Lake Lappeenranta is barely 25 km from the Russian border, and somehow the town feels more Russian than any other town we have so far seen in Finland. Broad, empty roads, lined with the ubiquitous apartment buildings. Not as destitute as we have observed in so many ex-Soviet [...]
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3 April 2023

Blog entries, Locations
We check out the fish market first thing in the morning, the same place where the fish was landed yesterday evening. This is a great place, absolutely full of people, and of many different types of fish. On one side are the big fishes, many Yellow-fin tuna – I think, judging from the yellow fins. [...]
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1 April 2023

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Accra At breakfast we find out that Ghana was a British colony. Eggs, sausage and beans, on toast. Gone are the delicious baguettes of former French colonies! Alonso has relented, and we now have a full day in Accra. With my usual planning skills I have set out a walk along the most important highlights, [...]
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54. Kuelap

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One of the main targets of this journey, the citadel of Kuelap, did not disappoint; getting there was both difficult and made easy.
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45. Pisac

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A small village at the beginning of the Sacred Valley, Pisac has an impressive Inca fort, and lots of colourful people in the traditional as well as the alternative sense.
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Bahla and Jabreen

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Outside Nizwa are the towns of Tanuf, Bahla, Jabreen and Fiqain, each with their own story, often expressed in the form of buildings.
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The wadis

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A trip to Wadi Behi Kharous and Wadi Beni Awf, with a stop at the impressive, but heavily restored Nakhl Fort on the way
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29. Rayen and Mahan

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Two more places to visit from Kerman are Rayen and Mahan, with a well-maintained fort and a beautifully laid out garden, respectively.
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(5) West to Gyantse

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The scenic southern route past mountain passes and a sacred lake leads to Gyantse, another historic town with a fort, a monastery and a pagoda.
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April 2007 – 08. the sights

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There are even a few historical sights In Banda Aceh, a minor tourist attraction
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    • 13. Gonur Depe April 26, 2026
    • 12. Ancient Merv April 23, 2026
    • 11. Köw-Ata cave April 20, 2026
    • 10. Nokhur village April 20, 2026
    • 09. Balkanabat April 18, 2026
    • 08. the Yangykala canyon April 18, 2026
    • 07. Awaza April 9, 2026
    • 06. Turkmenbasy April 9, 2026
    • 05. Old Nisa April 6, 2026
    • Ashgabat National Museum of History April 6, 2026
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