Author: mikejhall

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    Grand Design: Bubble Palace, France

    Translated as Bubble Palace, Palais Bulles is located near Cannes, France. It is the home of veteran fashion designer Pierre Cardin. Some may think that the palace is named for Champagne receptions thrown there, by its famous owner. However, the name was inspired by the unusual, curved domes of the cliffside mansion, which is overlooking…

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    Beautiful Train Rides Across The US

    Taking a train ride across the USA can evoke different feelings. For some, itโ€™s a necessary means of simply getting from point A to point B. However, it can provide an extraordinary chance to see the country in a way that other forms of transport can not offer. Some journeys take in New Englandโ€™s colonial…

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    Sulak Canyon – Hidden Depths in Dagestan

    West of the city of Makhachkala in the Russian region of Dagestan is one of the most spectacular – and deepest – canyons in the world. Nicknamed the Grand Canyon of the North Caucasus, Sulak Canyon is, in fact, 60 meters deeper than its more famous Arizona, USA equivalent. However, there is far more than…