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Notes on Kyoto – temple hopping and urban wanders

Notes on Kyoto - Visiting the UNESCO World Heritage temples and exploring the city streets of Kyoto.

Travel Reads

Striking Images of Gibraltar, the Tiny British Territory Reckoning With Its Future As Brexit Looms

“Luke Archer’s project aims to document Gibraltar’s unique heritage and the challenges it may face if it leaves the EU.”

A mystery in the world’s oldest desert

“Some believe they’re footprints from the gods, others think they’re formed by dancing fairies or UFOs, but no-one can explain these millions of mysterious circles in the desert.”

Photography

The Wildlife Photographer Of The Year Finalists Are Stunning

“Every year, London’s Natural History Museum collects the best wildlife photography from around the globe for its Wildlife Photographer of the year. Previous years’ competitions have featured some spectacular shots, and 2019’s contest is no exception.”

A Tourist-Free Hoi An of the 1990s by Photographer Doi Kuro

“Witness the casual atmosphere of central Vietnam more than two decades ago.” 

Festivals

Burning Man 2019 Just Ended And Here Are 30 Photos Proving It’s The Craziest Festival In The World

“This summer has been far hotter than usual and plenty of us have been practically melting in the unseasonable heat. However, this did nothing to stop fans from…”

The AfrikaBurn Diaries Pt. 1: Welcome To Tankwa Town

AfrikaBurn is an official Burning Man regional event, held in the Tankwa Karoo National Park in South Africa. This is an account from brenontheroad.com.

Live Abroad

Underpopulated Italian region offers visitors €25,000 to move in

“Molise president finds novel way to breathe life into area as resident numbers dwindle.”

Travel Video

What's the Longest Walk-able Distance on Earth?

[Via https://laughingsquid.com/longest-walkable-distance-on-earth/]

Instagram

Hoa Binh Market, Ho Chi Minh City.