Werelds
Op avontuur door cultuur, wanderlust en curiousity
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Soaking up Pacific Island life in French Polynesia
Snorkeler and a black tip shark at Les Failles next to the Blue Lagoon
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Workers neighbourhood near Gold Souq
Primitive housing and deprived back alley infrastructure near Gold Souq, Al Ashat Street and Al Mijdaf Street. Man approaching from alley in workers uniform.
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Cow shepherd directing herd before temples
Group of cows grazing and eating grass on an open field in front of several ancient ruins and Buddhist temples on the Bagan plain. At Paya-Nga-Zu temple group.
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Butterflies feasting on elephant dung
Circle of Life at Addo Elephant National Park.
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Floating market canoe with fruit
Wooden canoe with papaya's, melon's, banana's and some lotus flowers.
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Vinyard lanes in Stellenbosch Devonvalley Road
During sunset. Vineyards of the Cape Winelands near Stellenbosch along Devonvalley Road. Hottentots-Holland Mountain Catchment Area in background behind hill fully cultivated with grape plants.
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Chinatown store called Fook On
Chinese language neon signs on front facade of deprived building.
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Beach rock resembling shape of Africa
Small boulder amidst beach sand looking like the geographical shape of continent Africa.
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Old Cuban man wearing cowboy hat
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Dolphin fins before incoming wave
Rugged ocean with waves affected by HAB or Harmful Algal Bloom, als known as Red Tide at Tsitsikamma national park.
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Exterior arches of museum scenic platform
The Museum of Islamic Art or MIA represents Islamic art from three continents over 1,400 years. MIA is the flagship of Qatar Museums which, under the leadership of its Chairperson H.E. Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, is transforming the State of Qatar into a cultural capital of the Middle East.
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Huts and homes at Jamestown lighthouse
Red and white lighthouse below improvised huts and homes in the Jamestown district of old-Accra.
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Typical Arniston beachfront houses
Located in the Overberg region on the Cape South coast, nearby Cape Agulhas. Previously known as Waenhuiskrans, an Afrikaans name meaning literally "Wagon house cliff", after a local sea cave large enough to accommodate a wagon and a span of oxen. Originating from a fishing community, Arniston has also become a holiday destination. It is characterized by lime-washed and thatched houses, which remain unspoiled and have been declared a national monument in its entirety.
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Soaking up Pacific Island life in French Polynesia
Relaxing on the pier at Motu Irioa on Hauru Point
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Victorian Beach Houses Muizenberg
Muizenberg is a popular leisure escape situated along the beach, as a suburb of Cape Town. It is located where Cape Peninsula curves round to the east on the False Bay coast. It's colorful Victorian beach houses are still in use, and a major sight for the village, though turning ramshackle with the passing of time.
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Colorful clothing drying on stairs
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Grotesque costumes at Carnival of Venice
During Carnival of Venice 2016 in effort for the annual 'la maschera più bella', or 'most beautiful mask' competition. At Piazza San Marco waterfront, with Island of Saint Giorgio Maggiore and Gondolas in background.
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Old lady on pilgrimage at Boudhanath
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Tiki dolls on car dashboard
Tropical mascots on dashboard for entertainment during driving. With Hawaii shirt, Flower lei, straw skirt and Ukulele
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Exploring the mysteries of Tibet
Gyantse old town street with the Fort overlooking
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Couple in pink Carnival costume at waterfront
During Carnival of Venice 2016 in effort for the annual 'la maschera più bella', or 'most beautiful mask' competition. At Piazza San Marco waterfront, with Island of Saint Giorgio Maggiore and Gondolas in background.
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Worn Buddhistic frescos on temple wall
Scratched and pealed, many remains of old Buddhistic frescos remain visible throughout the Bagan temples. Slowly, fences and protection attempts appear to maintain what is left.
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Mother and calf Elephant at waterhole
African elephants of type Loxodonta africana at waterhole in Addo Elephant National Park.
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Man and classic car at heavy pilars
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Rowingboats on tranquil old canal
With age old bricks and blistered window shutters. Along Rio della Madonna dell'Orto.
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Wheatered colonial building on street
Graffiti covered deprived wall in Chinatown, man waiting on sidewalk.
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Qatari man on phone holding falcon
Arab man holding falcon on glove while walking through Souq Waqif during evening.
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Shoe repair man below announcements
Street vender at the crossing of Jogiwara Road
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Man seated in alleyway using phone
Along Jabr Bin Mohd Street.
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Colorful layers of paint on eroded wall
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Mosque interior corridor with chandeliers
Abdul Wahhab Mosque also called Qatar State Mosque, opened in 2011.
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Portrait of a Sadhu holy man
Portrait of a Sadhu holy man while seated in front of a shrine on Nirwan Marg road.
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Scenic view from Zuurkop lookout point
Seemingly endless stretches of African plains at Addo Elephants National Park.
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Person on wooden bridge from below
Woman crossing wooden suspension bridge barefeet, her toes seen through an opening in between the planks from below.
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Crossing Chiappini str and Longmarket str
Musllim woman crossing cobblestone street at Bo Kaap, formerly known as the Malay Quarter. Situated on the slopes of Signal Hill, a historical centre of Cape Malay culture in Cape Town.
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Motion trails in front of the night sky with milkyway.
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Sunglass dealer and sleeping beachboy at Camps Bay
Activity along the beach at Victoria Road, Bakoven below a palm tree on the boulevard.
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Pedestrians passing backalley
Man passes woman in Muslim robe on sidewalk, deprived alleyway in the background. In Kuala Lumpur Chinatown.
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Lady in wintercoat entering Venetian alley
Amidst old houses showing signs of decay through blistered plaster at Parochia Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari.
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