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our world is so vast! From one small town to major cities. From beaches and oceans, to forests and jungles. Divided into seven continents, each space has its amazing uniqueness and awesome similarities with so much to offer; to teach!
“I haven’t been everywhere,
but it’s on my list”
― Susan Sontag
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“where would you venture, if money wasn’t an object, time wasn’t a restraint, and allergies weren’t an issue?”
― denmtravels
Africa
Continent of 54 countries; second largest continent (after Asia), covering about one-fifth of the total land surface of Earth. Has the world’s longest river, The River Nile, flowing through Tanzania, Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Eritrea, South Sudan, Sudan and Egypt. Also, The Congo Basin is the second-largest tropical rainforest in the world, after the Amazon, located in Central Africa.
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Asia
The world’s largest continent having both the highest and the lowest points on the surface of Earth, with Mount Everest in Nepal and China, and The Dead Sea in Jordan and Israel. And the having most populated country in the world, India. In Dubai, The United Arab Emirates, The Burj Khalifa is the world’s tallest structure.
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Bermuda
An island nation that is the world’s oldest British Overseas Territory. An archipelago of 7 main islands and about 170 additional (named) islets and not a part of The Caribbean. Considered a tropical island, but still experiences some chilly temperatures in the low 60’s during the autumn and winter months.
Caribbean Islands
The melting pot of all melting pots, with diverse cultures and traditions, languages, cuisines, rum, carnivals, calypso and reggae, and so much more. Summer all year round! Some of the world’s best beaches. Random: Jamaica actually holds the Guinness World Record for having the most churches per square mile.
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Central America
Known for its tropical rainforests, evergreen forests, swamps, volcanoes; about four fifths hilly or mountainous. The heart of the Mayan civilization. The Panama Canal, one of the world’s most significant engineering feats, serving as a key global shipping route, connecting the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.
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Europe
The second smallest of the world’s continents; Australia being the smallest of the seven. Over 200 languages spoken across the continent. Europe is the birthplace of major art movements like the Renaissance, Baroque, Impressionism, and Modernism. Known for ancient ruins and medieval castles, but also boasting some really fascinating landscapes.
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Mexico
The world’s largest population of Spanish speakers. Origin of The Ancient Civilizations: Maya and Aztecs. World-renowned cuisine: tacos, enchiladas, tamales, and mole, tequila and mescal. Then there’s one of the most unique cultural celebrations in the world, Día de los Muertos. And last but not least, Lucha Libre, their wrestling sport.
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North America
“The American Dream is a uniquely North American concept, associated with the idea of freedom, opportunity, and the pursuit of happiness.” Home to the Statue of Liberty, a symbol of freedom, democracy, and immigration, and one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world, standing “as a welcoming symbol for people arriving to the U.S”. A gift from France in 1886. Located in the great big apple, New York City. Additionally, known for some famous National parks: Niagara Falls, Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Grand Teton, and Great Smoky Mountains and Yellowstone, the world’s first national park.
* more USA explorations:
Alabama | Alaska | Arkansas | Arizona | California | Colorado | Connecticut | Delaware | Florida | Georgia | Hawaii | Idaho | Illinois | Indiana | Iowa | Kansas | Kentucky | Louisiana | Maine | Maryland | Massachusetts | Michigan | Minnesota | Mississippi | Missouri | Montana | Nebraska | New Hampshire | New Jersey | New Mexico | Nevada | New York | North Carolina | North Dakota | Ohio | Oregon | Oklahoma | Pennsylvania | Rhode Island | South Carolina | South Dakota | Tennessee | Texas | Utah | Vermont | Virginia | Washington | West Virginia | Wisconsin | Wyoming
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Check out my life currently in South Florida, and my journey of working on “balance in a busy, beautiful world”.
South America
World renown natural wonders like the Amazon, the largest tropical rainforest in the world, stretching across Brazil and Peru, Guyana, Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia, Suriname, French Guiana, and Venezuela. Patagonia, and the Galápagos Islands, Easter island, The Salar de Uyuni, the world’s largest salt flat in Bolivia, and Machu Picchu, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
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Currently located in Florida, I like to say, “you can take the girl out the islands, but you can’t take the islands out of the girl” And so, I’m always looking for an island to explore. I just love the islands’ vibes! Check out some islands I’ve discovered so far. And obviously, in search for more!
North American islands + Coastal islands
Did you know that North America had islands off many of its coast?! Hawaii is considered an American state. Puerto Rico is a US territory, as well as the US Virgin Islands. Well known are the Florida Keys, popular to the state of Georgia are the Golden Isles, off the state of California is the famous Catalina island, and they’re many more.
Here are a few:
📍South Carolina, ▶️Hilton Head: ▶️video 1 | ▶️video 2 |
📍Georgia, ▶️Golden Isles: Jekyll Island: ▶️video 1 | ▶️video 2 | St. Simons Island | ▶️video 1 | ▶️video 2 |
📍Hawaii ▶️Kauai | ▶️The Big Island
Island Communities
the Caricom + Commonwealth: CARICOM (Caribbean Community) and the Commonwealth are distinct but overlapping organizations; many CARICOM members are also Commonwealth nations, forming the “Commonwealth Caribbean,” a group of English-speaking nations sharing historical ties to Britain, while CARICOM focuses on regional integration (economic, social, foreign policy) for Caribbean nations (including non-Commonwealth Haiti and Suriname), with both groups collaborating on shared interests like Commonwealth leadership.
Other countries’ off shore islands
Countries like Panama, Belize and Mexico also have islands off their coasts? They make for great day trips, and an awesome addition to your travel itinerary.
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📍Caye Caulker, Belize: ▶️The Split
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📍Young Island Resort; St. Vincent and The Grenadines : ▶️video 1 | ▶️video 2 | ▶️video 3 | ▶️video 4
UNESCO sites
What is UNESCO? / What are UNESCO sites? United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
A specialized United Nations agency based in Paris, founded in 1945 to foster global peace through international cooperation in education, science, culture, and information. It protects heritage sites (globally recognized landmarks or areas of outstanding cultural, natural, or mixed significance protected by international treaty), promotes literacy, and advances scientific dialogue, operating with over 190 member states to strengthen intellectual and moral solidarity.
Amongst the Caribbean islands:
Cultural Sites: the Antigua Naval Dockyard (2016), Historic Bridgetown, Barbados (2011), Old Havana, Cuba, Colonial City of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and the Brimstone Hill Fortress, St. Kitts & Nevis.
Natural Sites: include the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System, Morne Trois Pitons National Park, Dominica, and the Blue and John Crow Mountains, Jamaica.
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