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Step 2: Understanding Area of Research - Gardens by the Bay

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To find out more about the different attractions at Gardens by the Bay, click on this website to look at the different attractions and identify which are ticketed or free!

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Explore Singapore's mega plant metropolis at Marina Bay. Tour world-acclaimed attractions including the SuperTrees, Flower Dome & Cloud Forest. Book your tix in advance now to avoid disappointment.

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Step 4(a): Land-use Survey for Hypothesis 3.

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With the on-going pandemic, you are not able to travel. This task is for you to research about a destination you will like to visit.
For example -
- watch a youtuber share about his/her visit to a specific country / place of interest in the world
- Research about a particular country / place of interest

You are to submit a short reflection of the country / place you have visited on by adding a post on this padlet. Title it your name and class. Click the pink + button at the bottom right of the padlet to add a post.

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Having been to many places of scenic beauty, I still can't believe that I haven't had the chance yet to visit this amazing place!!!
I have always been interested to visit Venice, Italy because it not only offers a place with with beautiful scenery, it also offers a rich history behind it's frame.
Here are the videos and website I had visited:
Website 1:
History of Venice - Present, past and future of Venice (introducingvenice.com)
Website 2:
Why was Venice built on water? \
(venicetoursitaly.it)
Video 1:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JphHw6iU4m8
Video 2:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOyQg3swkXo

The city of Venice spreads out over a series of 119 islands that are located in the Venetian Lagoon – a vast body of salt water separated from the Adriatic Sea by a long piece of land. This part of Italy was inhabited by a few Illyrian tribes and the Veneti that lived on stilt houses in the Lagoon and lived off fishing and extracting salt from the Lagoon.

Venezia was founded in 421. The Veneti, who had been expelled by the Ostrogoths and the Lombards, took refuge in these marshlands in the mouth of the River Po, forming the city of Venice.

I learnt that Venice was built on water and how was it built. In the 5th century, people fled their homes to avoid barbarian conquerors. A marshy lagoon was located just off the mainland and protected from the barbarians who would not cross the water. As invasions continued across Italy more and more people fled until eventually, they realized there was a need for a new city. Building a city on a marshland, however, wasn’t going to be easy. They needed more space and better foundations to build on. To largen the marsh islands they were taking refuge on, they began to dig canals and used wooden planks to shore the banks. They used a similar wooden plant technique to create foundations for their buildings.

The settlers hammered thousands of wooden piles into the mud, each one touching the next until they cut the tops off to reveal a solid wooden platform. These platforms are still below many of the buildings you see today.
Some people have suggested that Venice should be known as the Sinking City and not the Floating City because Venice had made sinking movements.
Throughout November 2019, Venice has been inundated with the city's worst floods in half a century. Photographs and videos spread across the world showing the city’s iconic St Mark’s Square underwater, with a 2-meter-high surge threatening irreparable damage to historic sites such as Saint Mark’s Basilica. While the city has been battling rising water levels since the 5th century, the recent floods, set against the context of climate change, have spurred debate about how coastal cities are vulnerable to rising sea levels, and how the damage can be mitigated against.
Due to the rise of global warming, Venice faces the threat of sinking faster than we imagine due to the rising sea levels.

If I can, after the covid-19 pandemic, I would make a trip down to Venice, Italy with my family.

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John Goh Sec 3B (Example of Step 5 Task)

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I have always been intrigued about the differences between North and South Korea and I watched a few videos and searched the web for various information. Here are the links I visited / videos I watched:
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Video 2: give the specific link here
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I found out that North and South Korea's culture are largely the same. However, the key difference is in their level of development in how the country is being ruled. If I could, I would like to visit South Korea when the pandemic over. I would want to visit Gyeonbokgung Palace to learn more about its History and Mount Halla in Jeju island for its scenic beauty.

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I have always been intrested in the culture and the traditions of the Japanese. I have watched a few videos and searched the web for various information.

Here are the videos and websites i visited:
Website 1: https://www.japan.travel/en/au/experience/culture/
Website 2: https://www.globalizationpartners.com/2017/12/11/japanese-culture-and-tradition/
Video 1: https://youtu.be/0gWyI5g2MX4
Video 2: https://youtu.be/f4sLdhS1JAc

Japanese culture is ancient and filled with rites and traditions to honor the family and there are two major religions which influences their culture and traditions which are, Shintoism and Bhuddism. One famous traditions is Omaiyamairi/Hatsu Miyamairi which means, 'Shrine Visit'.  Parents or grandparents bring the baby to a Shinto shrine for this special rite of passage. Traditionally done 31 days after the birth of a boy and 33 days after the birth of a girl, this Japanese Shinto tradition shows gratitude for the birth of the child.Babies are dressed in a white kimono or special white dress and are most often carried by their grandmother. The shrine priest says a prayer for the health and happiness of the newborn.

If I could, I would like to visit Japan when the pandemic over. I would want to visit Tokyo and indulge in their traditional food and also watch their anime :)
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Japan, pronounced in Japanese as "Nippon" or "Nihon", is a Pacific Ocean island nation off the coast of mainland Asia. It is comprised of approximately 6,900 islands. The most prominent and populous islands are Honshu, Hokkaido, Shikoku and Kyushu, making up 97% of the country.

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I have always been interested in the culture of the tradition of the russians. I have watched a few videos and search the web for various information.

Here are the videos and websites I visited:
Website 1:https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/destination/russia
website 2:https://www.worldtravelguide.net/guides/europe/russia/
video 1:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VG6N2XU8JxU
video 2:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pVu9PDhm2Y
Russia cool man, putin is also cool.
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I have always been fascinated about the Great Wall Of China, from China. and I watched and read up on it on the Web for various information.
here are the links i visited.
website 1:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Wall_of_China
website 2:
https://www.chinahighlights.com/greatwall/
video 1:
https://youtu.be/cyekZbMjDNM
video 2:
https://youtu.be/quLhkqwtOg8

I learnt that the great wall of china is a series of fortifications that were built across the historical borders of ancient Chinese states and imperial China as protection against various nomadic groups from the eurasian steppe. they were built in the 7th century BC.
if I could, I would like to visit the great wall of china when the pandemic is over. i never really gotten a chance to travel out of Singapore so I hope when I do, I will learn more about it.

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The Great Wall of China (traditional Chinese: 萬里長城; simplified Chinese: 万里长城; pinyin: Wànlǐ Chángchéng, literally “ten thousand li wall”) is a series of fortifications that were built across the historical northern borders of ancient Chinese states and Imperial China as protection against various no…

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There are numerous places that I take interest in, especially with the on-going pandemic that made me travel-deprived. Having said that, one country that stands out to me the most is the Philippines. Aside from its luxurious scenic beauty that can be found in Palawan island, Philippines holds the most number of mythical creatures, which definitely intrigued me into knowing the country better.

I watched some previews of Philippines and searched the internet for various information. Here are the links I visited and videos I watched:

Video 1:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__LydKSvvBg
Video 2:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rxc_qiEWvI
Website 1: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/philippines-modern-histor_b_7082250
Website 2: https://guidetothephilippines.ph/articles/ultimate-guides/why-travel-the-philippines

I discovered that Philippines is home to world-renowned natural wonders like rice terraces, incredible diving spots rich in biodiversity, colorful public transportation, unique cuisine, vibrant festivals that showcase its colorful culture, and friendly locals regarded as some of the happiest in the world. And just like Singapore, Philippines has summer all year round, which means that island and beach destinations, such as Boracay and Cebu, are best enjoyed in the dry seasons.

When travel restriction bans are taken off, I hope to visit Philippines someday to experience this amazing country!

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I have been always been interested in Korean food, culture, scenery, and its tradition. I have watched a few videos and searched the web for various information.
Website 1
https://migrationology.com/south-korean-food-dishes/
Website 2
https://www.koreanculture.org/korea-information-culture-and-the-arts
Video 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYHYSSCVUUg
video 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWPy6r8iXiE

I learned that there are interesting food in the Korean culture such as

Chili Pickled Cabbage (Kimchi), and for Korean Side Dishes (Banchan). Korea also has an interesting culture The contemporary culture of South Korea developed from the traditional culture of Korea which was prevalent in the early Korean nomadic tribes. By maintaining thousands of years of ancient Korean culture, with influence from ancient Chinese culture, south Korea split on its own path of cultural development away from North Korean culture since the division of Korea in 1948. The industrialization, urbanization, of South Korea, especially Seoul, have brought many changes to the way Korean people live. Changing econonomics and lifestyles have led to a concentration of population in major cities (and depopulation of the rural countryside), with multi-generational households separating into nuclear family living arrangements. Today, many Korean cultural elements, especially popular culture , have spread across the globe and have become some of the most prominent cultural forces in the world.

If I could travel, I would travel to Korea to visit its scenery such as its unesco heritage Jongmyo Shrine, and for food, I would like to try out Korean Tempura (Twigim)

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From meat grilled on the table before you, to boiling hot stews, to chilies and pickles, Korean food is almost impossible not to fall in love with.

In this Korean food guide, I'm going to share with you 29 of the best tasting dishes you should eat.

I'm going to start this South Korean food list with not really a dish at all, but something that is critically vital and quintessential to any Korean meal: KIMCHI.

While there are many different kinds of kimchi, the most common version is made with napa cabbage that is preserved and lightly fermented in bright red chili flakes. Love kimchi and you're on your way to being a Korean food connoisseur!

There were quite a few meals in Seoul where I settled for nothing more than rice and kimchi (and I was very happy).

Cost - comes free nearly every restaurant you eat at, but I bought a huge sack of homemade kimchi to eat with rice for 5,000 Won ($4.39) - it must have been 1.5 kilos!

Fatty slices of pork belly grilled before your nose is a South Korean foodie favorite. A few slabs of this ultra-tasty pork along with garnishes of lettuce leaves, garlic and chili paste, and you've got a flavor to cherish.

It's not the healthiest South Korean food, but if you are a lover of pig, samgyeopsal is something you can't miss eating when you're in Korea!

Cost - about 8,000 Won ($7.00) per plate

Another famous Korean specialty barbecued meat is known as Bulgogi. While it's normally made from beef, bulgogi can also be made with thin strips of pork or chicken.

Before the meat is grilled, it's marinated in sweet soy sauce with lots of garlic and sesame oil. The version I ate above was from the New Valley restaurant in Seoul that specializes in pork bulgogi known as Dwaeji Bulgogi.

As a Thai meat lover, this daeji bulgogi was a dish I couldn't get enough of - highly recommended!

Cost - around 8,000 ($7.00) Won per plate

There's no better way to spend an evening in Korea than sitting around a personal grill munching down a traditional Korean barbecue feast.

Order a few plates of meat, and you'll be delivered a vast array of side dishes and the all-important pieces of lettuce, garlic, peppers, and chili pastes to fashion little meat wraps.

Note: One of the interesting things I learned eating Korean barbecue in Seoul was that you must order 2 or more plates of the same meat - you can't order just 1 plate. In other words, if you go to eat with just 2 people, you'll have to get 2 plates of pork belly, or 2 plates of beef - not 1 plate of pork belly and 1 plate of beef.

Cost - varies greatly depending on meat but in the 8,00o Won ($7.00) per person range

The famous Korean hangover stew is something I was really excited to sample when I arrived in South Korea. It came in a piping hot earthenware dish.

There are a number of different variations of Haejangguk, but the one I ate was made with pork spine bones. The broth was rich and spicy, flavored with tender chunks or fatty pork and Korean chili paste.

Known to cure hangovers, after eating this masterpiece of Korean flavor, I suffered a Korean food hangover and all I wanted to do was collapse on a sofa and take a nap. One of the tastiest things I ate in Seoul!

Cost - 5,000 - 6,000 Won ($4.39 - $5.26))

A flaming hot pot of Sundubu Jjigae is a flavorful Korean dish. Made with super soft tofu, a few bits of seafood, addictive kimchi soup, and an egg thrown on top, there's not much else as comforting on a cold rainy day.

This tofu stew is best enjoyed with a side of steamed rice and a few pickled vegetables.

Cost - 5,000 Won ($4.39)

Among the repertoire of South Korean jjigae hot chili infested stews is the massively flavorful seafood variation made with whatever kind of seafood is on hand all boiled in a hot earthenware pot of goodness.

Cost - 5,000 Won ($4.39)

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South Korean food is unbelievably delicious, but if I could choose just one thing to eat over and over again, it would have to be kimchi jjigae.

I'm not alone, it happens to be one of the most beloved everyday dishes to eat in Seoul and it's one of the most affordable complete dish meals to eat in Seoul.

Napa cabbage kimchi is boiled with chunks of fatty pork and a few other seasonings and ingredients and then brewed into a stew that boasts intense flavors and will have your belly craving for more!

Cost - 4,000 - 5,000 Won ($3.51 - $4.39)

As a lover of fish, it was a joy to eat the same delicious Korean kimchi soup base made with fish. Though the fish was filled with bones, the flavor it provided was nothing short of outstanding!

Cost - 5,000 Won ($4.39)

Koreans have a love affair with octopus. While I wasn't able to try the famous live squirming octopus tentacles while in South Korea, I was able to get a taste of chopped octopus stir fried with a few assorted vegetables in red chili paste.

The flavor reminded me of Thai pad prik gaeng, heavy on the sweet red Korean chili paste.

Cost - 7,000 - 10,000 Won ($6.14 - $8.77)

Ox bones simmered on low heat for hours and hours is the highlight of Korean seolleongtang. The dish is served plain, a few light noodles, slices of beef and green onions.

The broth is delivered to you unsalted and unseasoned so it's up to you to add salt, pepper, chili paste and extra green onions to your own taste.

Cost - 5,000 - 6,000 Won ($4.39 - $5.26)

Famous and widely available, bibimbap is like fried rice, but instead of being fried it's just all mixed up like a salad. It's the khao yam or khao kluk kaphi or Korean cuisine.

The dish consists of rice on the bottom, a few different kinds of sauteed vegetables, an egg, and toasted seaweed flakes and sesame seeds on top. If it's not salty enough, you can normally add more gochujang chili paste to make it tastier.

Dolsot bibimbap is served in a scorching earthenware pot so every bite is extremely hot in temperature. Be sure to start mixing it immediately so the rice doesn't get too crunchy burnt on the bottom!

Cost - 4,000 - 5,000 Won ($3.51 - $4.39)

Similar to the Dolsot Bibimbap mentioned above, the cold variation is served in a metal pot. Mix all the ingredients together and bibimbap makes for a fantastic lunchtime delight.

I enjoyed both the cold and hot versions, but given the choice, I preferred the scorching hot dolsot bibimbap.

Cost - 3,000 - 5,000 Won ($2.63 - $4.39)

Similar to in China or gyoza in Japan, Korean mandu dumplings are noodle like wrappers stuffed with a variety of different ingredients. Pork, onions, cabbage, carrots, and mung bean noodles are all common ingredients within these pillows of delicious goodness.

The steamed versions are known as Jjinmandu.

Cost - 3,000 for a plate ($2.63)

Stuffed with pork, glass noodles and an array of salty seasonings, these deep fried mandu's are guaranteed to be mouthwatering. They are most delicious when serving piping hot and dipped in the soy vinegar sauce provided.

Cost - 3,000 Won for a plate ($2.63), this mixed platter cost me 7,000 Won

I was fascinated how South Korean food incorporates extremely piping hot dishes as well as extremely cold dishes. I've eaten cool noodles in China, but Korea is the first time I've ever been where there's a noodle dish that's actually served in ice.

These buckwheat noodles are originally from Pyongyang in North Korea, but they are widely available in South Korea as well. I loved the gummy texture of the noodles and the sesame seed essence in the soup.

Warning: I did get the shivers from eating this dish!

Cost - 3,000 - 5,000 Won ($2.63 - $4.39)

Though every bite made me colder, I highly enjoyed this bowl of kimchi flavored bibim naengmyeon. The noodles were thin and chewy, topped with slices of cucumber, cabbage, a hard boiled egg, and a slosh of sour kimchi flavored ice.

It was like a kimchi popsicle and it was delicious!

Cost - 3,000 - 5,000 Won ($2.63 - $4.39)

Take South Koreas most iconic vegetable garnish ( kimchi), stir fry it with a few chunks of hot dog or luncheon meat and rice, cover it with a fried egg and sprinkle it with toasted seaweed and sesame seeds and you've got a dish that no one could dislike!

It's the type of South Korean food that tastes good any day of the week or for whatever mood you're in. Don't forget to eat kimchi fried rice with a side of kimchi!

Cost - 3,000 - 5,000 Won ($2.63 - $4.39)

I've always been a lover of stir fried translucent noodles. The Korean version is wonderful - chewy stir fried sweet potato noodles mixed with slivers of carrots, cucumber, onions, mushrooms and sometimes pieces of meat.

Fried in sesame oil and garnished with toasted sesame seeds, japchae has a mouthwatering fragrance that a taste you'll love.

Often served as a side dish.

South Korean food includes a variety of pancakes. These are not your ordinary pan fried hot cakes with a bit of syrup on top, Korean pancakes are salty, filled with tons of ingredients and fried in lots of oil!

Among the selection, one pancake I really enjoyed eating, again at the Gwangjang Market, was the mung bean pancake known as bindaetteok.

Made from ground mung beans, green onions and kimchi, this beauty was deep fried and served with a vinaigrette dipping sauce. Eating Korean pancakes kind of reminded me of short eats in Sri Lankan food.

Cost - 4,000 Won ($3.51)

Blood pudding lovers... it's time to rejoice - Korean's take pride in their soondae (or sundae) and I'd have to say it's nothing short of fantastic.

This version I ate at the Gwanjang Market in Seoul was a masterful combo of sticky rice and pig's blood stuffed into intestines and steamed to perfection.

This Korean street food favorite is not for everyone, but if you're a fan, you're going to love it!

Cost - 6,000 Won ($5.26) for this plate (should have fed 2 - 3 people, it was a lot!)

This is kind of the chicken nuggets snack platter of modern Seoul. Not sure how long this deadly delicious combo has been around, but my guess is that it's been a rather recent invention.

I first found this dish in the bustling shopping district of Myeongdong at a chain restaurant. Spicy stir fried octopus, spicy daikon radish kimchi and plain rice and seaweed gimbap is a merger that was meant to be together.

Cost - 6,000 Won ($3.51) per plate

People in Hawaii took original Japanese ideas to create the SPAM musubi, and Koreans crafted the gimbap.

Eaten as a meal or just an on-the-go snack, gimbap is one of South Korea's most beloved foods. Similar to a Japanese style hand roll, gimbap is an assemblage of sushi rice, a few Korean pickled vegetables, spinach, and ham all wrapped in sheets of toasted seaweed.

Gimbap can be enjoyed standing on the side of the street in a tent, taken away in a foil wrapper or ordered at many Korean restaurant's.

Cost - 1,500 Won ($1.32) per roll

I've eaten a lot of grilled chicken in my life, but I'm going to honest when I tell you that grilled dakkochi chicken skewers is up there with the best of them.

Similar to mishkaki in Tanzania but these skewers in South Korea are lathered in an outrageously flavorful red chili sauce that will make your close your eyes and leave all your worries behind.

Cost - 2,000 Won ($1.75) per stick

One of the joys of any South Korean meal at a restaurant is all the little side dishes that are perpetually served. Though there are a few standards like kimchi, it's often a house speciality surprise as to what banchan you'll receive.

Though I stuffed in my share of banchan accompanying tidbits, this little bowl of curry pasted raw crab was one of the most memorable. The crab was tender and awesomely tasty when coated in the thick red chili paste.

Wildly popular and trendy to eat in the busy shopping districts of Seoul, these French fries with a twist are what I might refer to as "quality junk food."

Take a potato, cut it into a spiral and spread it out over a stick. Then fry it in hot oil, douse it in a little MSG seasoning and you've got a very addictive treat. They even had a hot dog in the center variation - but I didn't try it!

Cost - 2,000 Won ($1.75)

Purchased in the midst of the Bukchon Hanok Village in Seoul, these little deep fried treats were packed with tastiness. The vender had two options: One savory and one sweet.

I preferred the salty version, a crispy thin gooey outer layer filled with glass noodles and garlicky pork!

Cost - 1,000 Won ($0.88)

Unless it's for health purposes, there's not much to dislike about crispy deep fried things.

The Korean version of tempura is made from a variety of different vegetables, squid and even rice that's coated in a thick batter and deep fried until it becomes wonderfully crunchy but delightfully tasty!

Cost - varies but this plate was 3,000 Won ($2.63)

If you're hunting for Korean street food, tteokbokki is likely the first thing you'll discover - it's everywhere in Seoul! It's the poke bowl of Seoul - a dish that's common, easy to eat and fabulously tasty.

Cost - 2,500 - 4,000 Won ($2.19 - $3.51)

In Seoul for just 2 weeks, I was only able to eat a fraction of the South Korean food possibilities available - but what I did get to eat was extremely delicious.

My mouth is still drooling as I write and think about Korean food right now!

What's your favorite South Korean food?

P.S. By the way, next week Tuesday I'll be publishing a round-up of my favorite Korean street foods I ate in Seoul - don't miss more Korean food!

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I have always been intrested in the many wonderful scenerie of italy and thier food.I have watched a few videos and searched the web for various information.

Website 1 :https://www.roughguides.com/gallery/most-beautiful-places-in-italy/

Website 2:https://www.walksofitaly.com/blog/food-and-wine/the-16-most-iconic-foods-to-eat-in-italy

Video 1:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44qM4qSQypA

Video 2 :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SY_Fcgktucw

Italian culture is very inr=teresting as they have many things to offer such as their arts and food.I would like to visit Italy some day as i would like to know more about their traditions.

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I have always wanted to know more about France and how the culture and traditions there are like. I read some interesting articles and videos about France
Video 1: https://youtu.be/g0QrBphsioM
Video 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpI22wTgmPM
Website 1: https://internationalliving.com/countries/france/traditions-and-culture-in-france/
Website 2: https://www.fluentu.com/blog/french/french-customs-etiquette-francey/

I have learnt that there are many parts of France and they way they greet people and their unique culture practices. Where kissing both the cheeks is a form of greeting known as Le Bise which means to kiss both cheeks as a greeting. When in the Eastern and South-Eastern the Le Bise is carried out on the left cheek first and followed by the right cheek. Le Bise is done on the right cheek first in other areas of France other than South-Eastern and Eastern side.

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I have always been intrigued about Malta and I watched a few videos and searched the web for various information. Here are the links I visited / videos I watched:
Video 1 : https://youtu.be/TwtZ8oinQck
Video 2: https://youtu.be/StM4cUkK6HI
Website 1: https://www.britannica.com/place/Malta
Website 2: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malta

Malta is an island country located in the central Mediterranean Sea. I would like to travel there as there are foods that I would like to try. For example the Aljotta – Maltese Fish Soup and also the Ftira Għawdxija – Gozitan Pizza and many other Maltese foods.

I would like to visit the country for the scenic views as the islands of Malta are dominated by limestone formations, and much of their coastlines consist of steep or vertical limestone cliffs indented by bays, inlets, and coves.

I would also like to travel there because of the mixture of Arab and Italian traditions. The Maltese are highly literate and have a deep appreciation of the arts. There are also many festivals there which would show me their culture.

I would definitely travel there once the situation on Covid-19 gets better.

I learnt that there are still many remains that shows the long past Malta has. The earliest archaeological remains in Malta date from about 5000 BCE. Malta's prehistoric megalithic temples and underground system of chambers.

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Malta | History, Language, Map, People, & Points of Interest

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Malta, island country located in the central Mediterranean Sea. A small but strategically important group of islands, the archipelago has through its long and turbulent history played a vital role in the struggles of a succession of powers for domination of the Mediterranean and in the interplay be…

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I have always been interested in the customs and traditions of the Maldives and i have read a few articles about it

Here are the websites i visited:
Website 1:
https://www.travelonline.com/maldives/culture
Website 2:
https://www.lilybeachmaldives.com/about/maldives-culture-customs/

Maldives is a cool place
Thank you

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A beautiful slice of paradise in the Indian ocean, the Maldives is a fascinating destination. Steeped in rich culture and tradition, the Maldives culture is heavily shaped by Indian, Sri Lankan, Malaysia, Arab, Persian, Indonesian and even African influences. Maldivians are incredibly warm, welcoming and friendly people who will go above and beyond to make your holiday truly unforgettable. Read on to discover some interesting facts about the Maldives culture and useful information for your next Maldives holiday.

Islam is the major religion in the Maldives. This is most evident through the many beautiful mosques located on the main island of Malé as well as the lack of alcohol and pork available on the mainland. But not to worry, resorts have a special license to serve alcohol, so you can still enjoy cocktails and beachside beverages in tropical paradise.

With a predominately Muslim faith, Maldivians are quite conservative and wear traditional dress. Males wear a sarong and white cotton shirt, while females wear a traditional libaa which is a long dress with gold and silver thread. Guests must also be fully clothed while swimming at the beaches on the mainland unless swimming at a designated bikini beach. However, this rule does not apply at the resort islands and guests are free to soak up the sunshine in whatever swimming attire they please.

After tourism, the fishing industry drives the economy in the Maldives. You can expect to eat a lot of fresh tuna, snapper and lobster as well as a whole host of international cuisines on offer at your resort. Many resorts also offer all-inclusive holiday packages, so you can leave your wallet at home and indulge in a wide range of cuisines for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Traditional Maldivian food is hot and spicy and features a lot of curries, soups and dishes served with rice. Coconuts, yams, mangoes and pineapples are also locally grown and super delicious.

Music and dance are an integral part of Maldives culture and are heavily influenced by their surrounding nations. One of the most well-known Maldives performances is the "Bodu Beru". The dance is performed by large groups of 15 to 20 men and features a range of drummers, dancers and singers. Many of the resorts organise regular cultural performances to entertain their guests, so be sure to check one out on your next Maldives holiday.

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Discover the Maldives' rich and colourful culture in this guide to the customs, ceremonies and story that make the Maldives so special | Speak with one of our Maldives Specialists for exclusive holiday packages, a personalised booking service + instant quotes

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I have always been intrigued about Australia and I watched a few videos and searched the web for various information. Here are the links I visited and videos I watched:
Video 1 : https://youtu.be/jdknfJ549zg
Video 2: https://youtu.be/wv2r86bb7FI
Website 1: https://int.sydney.com/destinations/sydney/sydney-city/sydney-harbour
Website 2: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sydney_Harbour_Bridge
I found out that in Australia there's a place called Sydney Harbour. The view from the bridge is really nice and it looks really good especially at night. Sydney Harbour is a beautiful waterway, and it is famous around the world. It's also a natural playground for sailing, swimming, diving and walking around its foreshore. I would love to visit Australia someday as it looks like a country that is fun

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I've always wanted to know how beautiful Hawaii is, ever since the first time I knew about such a place and seeing the pictures of it. I've been to a fair amount of countries, yet I've never been to one with amazing sceneries, having many natural wonders and interesting cultures like Hawaii.
Here are some of the links/videos I've visited ;)
Video 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qelm_QJeUzg
Video 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K04wuKCb82w

Website1: https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/geography/states/article/hawaii-1

Website 2: https://www.gohawaii.com/

The culture of the Native Hawaiians is about 1,500 years old and has its origins in the Polynesians who voyaged to and settled Hawaii.

When hiking in Hawaii, there is a sunrise at Lanikai. When the sun rises, it colours the mountains, beach and water behind the twin islands pink yellow and orange.

There is a spot in Hawaii called the China Wall. It isn't the Great Wall Of China, it is a beautiful place all made out of lava rocks. This place is seldom talked about and heard of. It has really deep and clear blue water, having whales and turtles.

Hawaii has many days and festivals that not a lot of people here would celebrate. Like King Kamehameha Day

June 11th is the day of King Kamehameha, the first king of Hawaii and responsible for the union of the archipelago under the same kingdom. Many islands celebrate with music festivals, parades, Hula dances and covering the great statue of the king with leis, the flower garlands from Hawaii.

Another day is Lei day. Lei day is the day of Hawaii's flower garlands. It's during the first week of May matching worker's holiday. Lei are a very important part of Hawaii's culture and image and parades and dances take place all over the archipelago. It's a tradition that young ones make Hawaii typical performances. Everyone where's a lei around their neck on Lei day, obviously!

And Aloha Festivals. Aloha Festivals are held in September, right after the summer, and they're some of the most important events in Oahu Island. Aloha festival -or Aloha week- holds concerts, activities and parades related to the Hawaii culture. It was first held in 1946 by the Hawaii inhabitants to go back to their own culture and identity after World War II. Ever since, the population prepares the festival as a sign of Hawaii's resurgence after the war.

kids.nationalgeographic.com

Hawaii Pictures and Facts

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GEOGRAPHY AND LANDFORMS

Hawaii sits over 2,000 miles west of California.

One of world's longest island chains, Hawaii is the only U.S. state completely made up of islands. But only 7 of its 132 islands are inhabited: Hawaii (also known as the Big Island), Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Oahu, Kauai, and Niihau.

The Hawaiian Islands are volcanic islands. They have formed as the Earth 's crust, made up of giant rocky slabs called tectonic plates, moves over a particularly hot spot in the molten layer beneath the crust. The heat melts the rock that makes up the crust, turning it into magma. Then once the magma breaks through to the surface of the Earth's crust it cools and forms new land.

The Earth's crust is always moving just a little bit, but the hot spot that produces magma isn't. So over time as the crust moved, but the hot spot remained-creating a series of volcanic islands. Hawaii's most active volcano is Kilauea, and you can see it at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island. Kilauea has been erupting for over 30 years, and each year, its lava expands Hawaii by over 40 acres.

Hawaii is known for its beautiful beaches-some of them with unusual colors. Many beaches are filled with white sand, but other Hawaiian shores are covered with green, red, pink, and even black sand.

Whether you like hiking, biking, kayaking, sailing, swimming, or just sitting on the beach, Hawaii is the state for you. Near the water, you can relax as palm trees blow in the island breeze. Travel toward to the center of one of the big islands and you can hike through dense tropical rain forests and experience stunning waterfalls. Don't forget to dive in the waters and snorkel near Hawaii's coral reefs.

On Hawaii you can experience yet another environment: the volcano Mauna Loa's dry lava is so much like parts of the moon's surface that astronauts once walked on it to practice for lunar voyages. Mount Waialeale on Kauai is considered on of the rainiest spots on Earth, getting 384 inches of rain a year on average.

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Get facts and photos about the 50th state.

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I have always been intrigued about Switzerland and I have watched a few videos and searched the web for various information. Here are the links I visited:
Website 1:
https://www.britannica.com/place/Switzerland/Relief-and-drainage
Website 2:
https://wikitravel.org/en/Switzerland
Video 1:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=de9Y4muo5mg
Video 2:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Vw0H-0eufHs

I learnt that Switzerland was formed in 1291 by an alliance of European Government against the Habsburg dynasty-Swiss Confederation and Switzerland is a place in which diverse people can live in social harmony and unite in common interest. Switzerland showcases three of Europe's most distinct cultures. To the northeast is the Swiss-German-speaking Switzerland; to the southwest the French; in the southeast, south of the Alps, and in the center: classic Swiss alphorns and mountain landscapes.

I found out that there were 1200 fountains in Zurich, Switzerland and you can drink the water from the fountain and the Rhine falls is 15000 years old, which is the oldest and largest waterfall in Switzerland.

In Bern, Switzerland- the capital of Switzerland, there's a rose garden with 200 roses and the rose garden was a cemetery until it was converted into a park in 1913.

Lastly in Lucerne, Switzerland there is a place called Grindelward-First that have many outdoor activities to enjoy like Paragliding.

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I have always been intrigued about Hiroshima, Japan and would like to go there after watching videos about the different tourist attractions there. For example, Itsukushima shrine, Hiroshima  peace memorial museum and the only building that survived the Hiroshima nuclear bomb, A-bomb dome.
Here are the links I visited:
Website 1:
https://www.atomicheritage.org/history/bombings-hiroshima-and-nagasaki-1945
Website 2:
http://www.en.itsukushimajinja.jp/history.html
Video 1:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlpUjbQ91gE
Video 2:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvlbugA38J0
I learnt that some people go to to Itsukushima shrine for religious purposes like praying while other go there for its amazing scenery.
I also learnt that people visit the Hiroshima  peace memorial museum and the A-bomb dome to know what happened during
August 6, 1945, when the United States dropped an atomic bomb on the city of Hiroshima. The A-bomb dome was not demolished to remind people that nuclear bombs can cause a great damage and pain to everyone. The bomb was known as "Little Boy", a uranium gun-type bomb that exploded with about thirteen kilotons of force. Between 90,000 and 166,000 people are believed to have died from the bomb in the four-month period following the explosion. The U.S. Department of Energy has estimated that after five years there were perhaps 200,000 or more fatalities as a result of the bombing, while the city of Hiroshima has estimated that 237,000 people were killed directly or indirectly by the bomb's effects, including burns, radiation sickness, and cancer.

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I have always been intrested in the culture and the traditions of the Japanese. I have watched a few videos and searched the web for various information.

Here are the videos and websites i visited:
Website 1: https://www.japan.travel/en/au/experience/culture/
Website 2: https://www.globalizationpartners.com/2017/12/11/japanese-culture-and-tradition/
Video 1: https://youtu.be/0gWyI5g2MX4
Video 2: https://youtu.be/f4sLdhS1JAc

Japanese culture is ancient and filled with rites and traditions to honor the family and there are two major religions which influences their culture and traditions which are, Shintoism and Bhuddism. One famous traditions is Omaiyamairi/Hatsu Miyamairi which means, 'Shrine Visit'.  Parents or grandparents bring the baby to a Shinto shrine for this special rite of passage. Traditionally done 31 days after the birth of a boy and 33 days after the birth of a girl, this Japanese Shinto tradition shows gratitude for the birth of the child.Babies are dressed in a white kimono or special white dress and are most often carried by their grandmother. The shrine priest says a prayer for the health and happiness of the newborn.

If I could, I would like to visit Japan when the pandemic over. I would want to visit Tokyo and indulge in their traditional food and also watch their anime :)

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I have always been intrigued by the Maldives and I have watched a few videos and searched the web for various information. Here are the links/videos I visited:
Website 1:
https://visitmaldives.com/en/maldives
Website 2:
https://www.britannica.com/place/Maldives
Video 1:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzuWHTJWe-0
Video 2:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FM1waTeTDE

I learnt that Maldives (formerly called the Maldive Islands) were first settled in the 5th century B.C. by Buddhist seafarers from India and Sri Lanka. According to tradition, Islam was adopted in 1153. Originally, the islands were under the suzerainty of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). They came under British protection in 1887 and were a dependency of then-colony Ceylon until 1948. Maldives gained independence on 26 July, 1965. The British, who had been Maldives' last colonial power, continued to maintain an air base on the island of Gan in the southernmost atoll until 1976. The British departure in 1976 almost immediately triggered foreign speculation about the future of the air base; the Soviet Union requested use of the base, but Maldives refused.

The lagoons in the Republic of Maldives have warm, clear and tranquil waters with high visibility of up to 50 meters nearly all year round. The Maldives has one of the world’s richest coral reef areas for diving and snorkeling.  The species of fish and other underwater life (over 1000 species) are a great attraction and allow for the popular tourism activities of snorkeling, diving and fishing. The monsoon tides in the Indian Ocean have caused this abundance of fish from tiny shrimp to colourful fish and sharks.

Because Maldives is positioned at the equator and has warm and tropical climate,  this is one of the main reasons why the Maldives is so popular to tourists. Many people travel to Maldives because of the beach resorts, where you can easily access the beach from your own villa.

When we are allowed to travel, I hope to visit Maldives and experience all the fun activities there !

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I have always been intrested in the culture and the traditions of the London . I have research on  few videos and found some the web for various information.

Website
1.https://www.britannica.com/place/London
2.https://www.timeout.com/london/culture

Video
1.https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PSTh80Aybjs
2.https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jBLs91JEQUU

I have learnt about London is that it is London is the capital  and largest  of England and the United Kingdom. The city stands on the River Thames in southeast England, at the head of its 50-mile (80 km) estuary leading to the North Sea. a leading global city. It is the world's largest financial centre alongside New York, and is home to the headquarters of more than 100 of Europe's 500 largest companies. It has the most international visitors of any city in the world.

London’s defining characteristic is an absence of overall form. It is physically a polycentric city, with many core districts and no clear hierarchical  among them. London has at least two (and sometimes many more) of everything: cities, mayors, dioceses, cathedrals, chambers of commerce, police forces, opera houses, orchestras, and universities. In every aspect it functions as a compound or confederal metropolis.

It is one of the most beautiful city and with beautiful environment,I hope to get a chance to visit there.

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When was London founded?

Was London bombed during World War II?

What is London known for?

Where is London located?

London, city, capital of the United Kingdom. It is among the oldest of the world's great cities-its history spanning nearly two millennia-and one of the most cosmopolitan. By far Britain's largest metropolis, it is also the country's economic, transportation, and cultural centre.

London is situated in southeastern England, lying astride the River Thames some 50 miles (80 km) upstream from its estuary on the North Sea. In satellite photographs the metropolis can be seen to sit compactly in a Green Belt of open land, with its principal ring highway (the M25 motorway) threaded around it at a radius of about 20 miles (30 km) from the city centre. The growth of the built-up area was halted by strict town planning controls in the mid-1950s. Its physical limits more or less correspond to the administrative and statistical boundaries separating the metropolitan county of Greater London from the "home counties" of Kent, Surrey, and Berkshire (in clockwise order) to the south of the river and Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, and Essex to the north. The historic counties of Kent, Hertfordshire, and Essex extend in area beyond the current administrative counties with the same names to include substantial parts of the metropolitan county of Greater London, which was formed in 1965. Most of Greater London south of the Thames belongs to the historic county of Surrey, while most of Greater London north of the Thames belongs historically to the county of Middlesex. Area Greater London, 607 square miles (1,572 square km). Pop. (2001) Greater London, 7,172,091; (2011 prelim.) Greater London, 8,173,941.

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London | History, Maps, Population, Area, & Facts

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London, city, capital of the United Kingdom. It is among the oldest of the world's great cities-its history spanning nearly two millennia-and one of the most cosmopolitan. By far Britain's largest metropolis, it is also the country's economic, transportation, and cultural centre.

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I have always been intrigued about visiting Paris and I have watched a few videos and searched the web for various information. Here are the links and videos I have watched about Paris.
Video 1:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1vIomWUdnw
video 2:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72kRM86V-dw
website 1:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris

I have learned that Paris is the capital and the most popular city in France, with an estimated population of 2,175,601 residents as of 2018. Paris is a major railway, highway, and air-transport hub served by two international airports: Paris–Charles de Gaulle (the second-busiest airport in Europe) and Paris–Orly. Opened in 1900, the city's subway system, the Paris Métro, serves 5.23 million passengers daily; it is the second-busiest metro system in Europe after the Moscow Metro. Gare du Nord is the 24th-busiest railway station in the world, but the busiest located outside Japan, with 262 million passengers in 2015. Paris is especially known for its museums and architectural landmarks: the Louvre was the most visited art museum in the world in 2019, with 9.6 million visitors, and remained the most-visited art museum in 2020.

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Paris City 2020 - attractions, street scenery, impressions