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The world from above. Steppe, mountains and the Caspian sea.
Looking at out planet from above is a profound experience. Michael Collins, Apollo 11’s resident philosopher, famously said that looking at Earth from a great distance was the strongest memory of his epic voyage, going on to add that Earth was … Continue reading
Posted in Asia, Caucasus, Kazakhstan, Odd ones out, The world from above
Tagged 737, Alma Ata, Almaty, Apollo 11, Azerbaijan, Boeing, Boeing 737, Caspian, Caucasus, Dawn, Elbrus, Georgia, Michael Collins, Russia, The world from above, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Ukraine International Airlines
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Going up: Rio de Janeiro from above
One of my petty obsessions is to flicker through the pages of glossy magazines, or of travel websites, scouting for those articles whose titles are inevitably starting with “Ten things to do in…” or “Nine amazing places in…”, read them and … Continue reading
Posted in Americas, Brazil, The world from above
Tagged Botafogo, Brazil, Cable car, Christ Redeemer, City views, Copacabana, Corcovado, Cristo Redentor, Flamengo, Forest, Gondola, Ipanema, Leblon, Morro da Urca, Pao de Azucar, Praia Vermelha, Rio de Janeiro, Sea, Sugar Loaf, The world from above, Urca, Zona Norte
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