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Explanders - The World's Lesser Known Places @explanders

We encourage everyone to explore undiscovered countries, unknown cities and unusual places, while also providing a new perspective of widely visited sites. explanders.com Joined June 2020
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7 months ago

A sense of #claustrophobia isn’t always tied to enclosed spaces. Take #Pandawa Beach Road in #Bali, for instance, this narrow stretch of asphalt snakes between towering limestone cliffs, their massive walls pressing in from both sides, making the open sky feel stifling.

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8 months ago

#AltosdeChavón looks like an ancient Mediterranean village inexplicably transported to the #DominicanRepublic. But despite its weathered stone, this enclave isn’t centuries old. It was built in the late 20th century from displaced limestone left over from road construction.

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9 months ago

The #MannekenPis, a small #statue of a boy cheerfully relieving himself, has been a lighthearted symbol of #Brussels for hundreds of years. Over the years, the statue’s fame has spread, inspiring countless #replicas around the globe, each with its own fascinating backstory.

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11 months ago

#Barbados and #Rihanna are almost inseparable in popular culture, thanks to her chart-topping hits like #Diamonds, Umbrella, and We Found Love. But her journey to global stardom traces back to a modest street in #Bridgetown.

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a year ago

In the center of #PuertoPlata, a narrow alley has been transformed into a striking pink art exhibit, daring to break away from the conventional color schemes - Paseo de Doña Blanca - #DominicanRepublic's pink street.

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a year ago

#DarvazaGasCrater is an ominous scar in the vast desert of #Turkmenistan. Nicknamed the “Door to Hell,” this fiery chasm has been blazing for over fifty years, casting an otherworldly glow into the night sky, resembling a star set ablaze in the heart of the Earth.

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a year ago

Tucked away in the rolling foothills of the #Andes, a small yet captivating town in #Ecuador has captured hearts far beyond its borders with its remarkable story. #SalinasdeGuaranda, though modest in size, it boasts a glut of sweeping viewpoints and scenic hiking trails.

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a year ago

Roaring through #Baños' forested outskirts, some of Ecuador's most beautiful yet most unknown #waterfalls cascade from heights of 40m (#Ulba) and 42m (#Silencio). Surrounded by native wildlife, visitors can witness nature's splendour almost entirely alone. Link in description.

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a year ago

A city where centuries-old #marketplaces thrive alongside trendy cafés, #Sarajevo has long been serving as a #religious and #cultural crossroad. The abandoned bobsled track is one of its best #hiddengems - check out our latest article to find 7 more. Link in description.

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a year ago

Famous for its #juxtaposition of old and new, #Cairo is home to many unusual structures beyond its famous pyramids. While the many mosques and citadels are intriguing, perhaps the most unique building in the metropolis is the #Hindu-style #BaronEmpainPalace. Link in description.

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a year ago

Inaugurated in 2017 for #Montreal’s 375th anniversary, this is “Source”, a stainless steel #sculpture in the shape of a 10m tall #human. Its pieces form letters from 8 #alphabets and the work represents the parallels between #language and the human body. Link in description.

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a year ago

#Niagara is famous for its insanely powerful #falls but did you know that only about 1,000 feet from the roaring cascades, there is a #floralclock made up of 15-20k plants, replaced twice a year by students from the Niagara Parks School of #Horticulture? Link in description!

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a year ago

Nestled 10km from #Cotonou, #Benin's floating village of #Ganvié is not a typical #satellite town. Its #stilted houses sit atop Lake Nokoué and can only be visited by guided tours, offering visitors the chance to see into the heart of the aquatic community. Link in description.

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a year ago

Why have a boring concrete walkway when you can have a giant #egg? That was the #architect's thinking when devising a passage to connect #Miami's #Betsy Hotel to the adjacent Carlton Hotel. Its ovoid fibreglass panels are a constant delight to passers-by. Link in description.

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2 years ago

Recognising the importance of our #seas, the #UN dedicated 1998 as the "#YearOfTheOcean", inspiring the mayor of #Cartagena to erect Monumento Unión de los Océanos, stretching along the coastline and offering a place to contemplate the wonders of the sea. Link in description.

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2 years ago

Arid #NewMexico may not have a lot of cultural attractions but that's not to underestimate the ones it does have. Amongst these is a special #museum devoted to #gasstations, including #retro pumps, vibrant neon signs and old-school lubricant cannisters. Link in description!

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2 years ago

This set of sculptures in #Ireland Park, #Toronto commemorates the arrival of emaciated #Irish #migrants from the so-called #coffinships, starving, destitute and desperate to escape the ravages of the #GreatFamine from 1845-1852. Link in description.

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2 years ago

Finding truly #isolated places is difficult - but they exist, sealed off from the world by infrastructure, environment or natural barriers. Our latest article showcases 10 incredibly #remote places, from a #Siberian island to the wilds of deepest #Antarctica. Link in description.

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2 years ago

Complex and #creative, gritty and glorious, #Berlin is reminiscent of a festival site before the music starts. #Museums telling the city’s emotive history sit side-by-side with vibrant parks embracing #drumcircles, outdoor #karaoke and experimental breweries. Link in description.

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2 years ago

9,300km apart, #Colombia and #Egypt would hardly be expected to have much influence on each other. Yet in the heart of #Medellín, an Egypt-obsessed Colombian built this magnificent #palace in 1928, complete with Lotiform #columns and #Pharaonic ornaments. Link in description.

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