11 January 2020 | Author/Destination: North America / Nordamerika | Rubric: General , Bon voyage , Theme Weeks , UNESCO World Heritage
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Cancun and the Riviera Maya © Mardetanha – www.safainla.us/cc-by-sa-3.0
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Mexico, officially the United Mexican States (Spanish: Estados Unidos Mexicanos), is a
country in the southern portion of
North America . It is
bordered to the north by the
United States ; to the south and west by the
Pacific Ocean ; to the southeast by
Guatemala ,
Belize , and the
Caribbean Sea ; and to the east by the
Gulf of Mexico . Mexico has approximately 129 million inhabitants, making it the world’s
13th-largest country by area,
10th-most populous country , and
most populous Spanish-speaking nation . It is a
federation comprising 31
states and
Mexico City , its
capital city and
largest metropolis . Other
major urban areas include
Guadalajara ,
Monterrey ,
Puebla ,
Toluca ,
Tijuana ,
Ciudad Juárez , and
León .
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1 January 2020 | Author/Destination: North America / Nordamerika | Rubric: General , San Francisco Bay Area
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Half Moon Bay is a coastal city in
San Mateo County ,
California ,
United States . Its population is at 11,000. Immediately at the north of Half Moon Bay is the
Pillar Point Harbor and the unincorporated community of
Princeton-by-the-Sea . The urban area has a population of 21,000. Half Moon Bay is located approximately 25 miles (40 km) south of
San Francisco , 10 miles (16 km) west of
San Mateo , and 45 miles (72 km) north of
Santa Cruz . Neighboring towns include
El Granada ,
Princeton-by-the-Sea ,
Moss Beach , and
Montara to the north and
Purissima ,
San Gregorio , and
Pescadero to the south.
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16 September 2019 | Author/Destination: North America / Nordamerika | Rubric: General , Sport
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Almost 2000 triathletes begin the 2.4-mile swim at the 2005 Ironman World Championship triathlon © U.S. Navy – Chief Journalist Deborah Carson
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The
Ironman World Championship has been held annually in
Hawaii since 1978, with an additional race in 1982. It is owned and organized by the
World Triathlon Corporation . It is the annual culmination of a series of
Ironman triathlon qualification races held throughout the world.
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9 August 2019 | Author/Destination: North America / Nordamerika | Rubric: General , Palaces, Castles, Manors, Parks , Environment
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Big Sur is a rugged and mountainous section of the
Central Coast of
California between
Carmel Highlands and
San Simeon , where the
Santa Lucia Mountains rise abruptly from the
Pacific Ocean . It is frequently praised for its dramatic scenery. Big Sur has been called the “longest and most scenic stretch of undeveloped coastline in the
contiguous United States ,” a “national treasure that demands extraordinary procedures to protect it from development” and “one of the most beautiful coastlines anywhere in the world, an isolated stretch of road, mythic in reputation.” The stunning views, redwood forests, hiking, beaches, and other recreational opportunities have made Big Sur a popular destination for about 7 million people who live within a day’s drive and visitors from across the world. The region receives about the same number of visitors as
Yosemite National Park , but offers extremely limited bus service, few restrooms, and a narrow two-lane highway with few places to park alongside the road. North-bound traffic during the peak summer season and holiday weekends is often backed up for about 20 miles (32km) from Big Sur Village to Carmel.
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13 March 2019 | Author/Destination: Caribbean / Karibik | Rubric: General
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Costa Rica (spanish: literally “Rich Coast”) is a country in
Central America , bordered by
Nicaragua to the north, the
Caribbean Sea to the northeast,
Panama to the southeast, the
Pacific Ocean to the southwest, and
Ecuador to the south of
Cocos Island . It has a population of around 5 million, in a land area of 51,060 square kilometers (19,714 square miles). An estimated 333,980 people live in the capital and largest city,
San José . Other large cities are:
Puerto Limón ,
Alajuela ,
Heredia ,
Desamparados ,
Liberia ,
Puntarenas and
San Vicente , with 30,000 to 50,000 inhabitants. Costa Rica is composed of seven provinces.
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24 December 2018 | Author/Destination: North America / Nordamerika | Rubric: General , Greater Los Angeles Area
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Laguna Beach is a
seaside resort city located in southern
Orange County in
California . It is known for a mild year-round climate, scenic coves, environmental preservation, and an artist community. The population is at 23,000. Tourism is the primary industry with an estimated three million people visiting the community annually. Annual large events include the
Pageant of the Masters , Festival of Arts,
Sawdust Art Festival ,
Art-A-Fair ,
Blue Water Music Festival , and
KelpFest .
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21 December 2018 | Author/Destination: North America / Nordamerika | Rubric: General , Greater Los Angeles Area
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The Channel Islands are an
archipelago of eight
islands (
Anacapa ,
San Miguel ,
Santa Cruz ,
Santa Rosa ,
San Clemente ,
San Nicolas ,
Santa Barbara und
Santa Catalina ) located in the
Pacific Ocean off the coast of
southern California along the
Santa Barbara Channel in the
United States of America . Five of the islands are part of
Channel Islands National Park , and the waters surrounding these islands make up
Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary .
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17 December 2018 | Author/Destination: North America / Nordamerika | Rubric: General
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Del Mar is a beach city in
San Diego County ,
California . Del Mar is Spanish for “of the sea” or “by the sea,” which reflects its location on the coast of the
Pacific Ocean . Del Mar was named after the famous poem
The fight on Paseo Del Mar . The Del Mar Horse Races are hosted on the
Del Mar racetrack every summer. Del Mar is located between
Los Angeles and
San Diego .
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30 July 2018 | Author/Destination: Asia / Asien | Rubric: General , Environment
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Rock Islands © Peter R. Binter
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Palau, officially the Republic of Palau, is an
island country located in the western
Pacific Ocean . The country contains approximately 340 islands, forming the western chain of the
Caroline Islands in
Micronesia , and has an area of 466 square kilometers (180 sq mi). The most populous island is
Koror . The capital
Ngerulmud is located on the nearby island of
Babeldaob , in
Melekeok State . Palau shares
maritime boundaries with the
Philippines ,
Indonesia , and the
Federated States of Micronesia .
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