Winter with Alaska Railroad

Røros - a northern jewel

Røros is one of the oldest wooden towns in Europe, located in Norway, with streets and buildings dating back to the 17th century when it was an important mining settlement. The mining created a unique community in the mountains that has earned Røros designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Today, Røros preserves its historic character and atmosphere, with many centuries-old wooden houses, narrow streets lined with shops and cafes, and ongoing traditional crafts that attract visitors interested in experiencing life in a well-preserved historic Norwegian town.

Trondheim

Trondheim is Norway's third largest city located in central Norway where the Nid River flows into the Trondheim Fjord. Founded in 997 AD, Trondheim served as Norway's first capital and remains an important religious and cultural center as the location where Norwegian kings have traditionally been crowned. The city has a historic center lined with wooden warehouses along the Nid River and is known for its well-preserved wooden architecture. A major attraction is Nidaros Cathedral, Norway's national sanctuary and an important medieval pilgrimage site.

Little Diomede Island

Little Diomede Island is a small, isolated, and rocky island located in the Bering Strait between Alaska and Siberia. It is separated from Big Diomede Island by an international border and time zone difference. Little Diomede has a population of around 160 people and is home to the only permanent settlement on the island. Residents live a subsistence lifestyle, hunting marine animals and carving ivory to sell. Access to housing and services is difficult due to the steep rocky terrain.

Homer, Alaska

Homer, Alaska is a small community surrounded by mountains, glaciers, and volcanoes near Kachemak Bay. It has a thriving artistic community and many galleries featuring local art. The town is a popular destination accessible by air, land, or water, located near natural wonders like glaciers and volcanoes. It has many attractions focusing on the local culture, history, and natural environment along its main street and Homer Spit, which juts into Kachemak Bay.

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The Tua Railway

A Linha do Tua é uma linha de trem de 58 km em Portugal que liga Mirandela à estação de Tua, onde o rio Tua deságua no rio Douro. A linha atravessa vales e desfiladeiros remotos e espetaculares ao longo do rio Tua. Devido à falta de manutenção, vários acidentes ocorreram com as automotoras diesel compradas usadas da Iugoslávia na década de 1980. A linha está ameaçada de fechamento para a construção de uma barragem.

The Lofoten Islands are an archipelago located off the coast of northern Norway above the Arctic Circle. They are characterized by dramatic mountains carved by glaciers, picturesque fishing villages, abundant wildlife, and mild temperatures despite the high latitude due to the Gulf Stream. The main islands are known for outdoor activities like hiking and fishing and have become popular with artists and writers due to their natural beauty. Fishing, especially of cod, has long been the primary industry and cultural influence in the Lofoten Islands.

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If you are looking to own a Holiday Home in Uttarakhand, then you should see La Gracia - City of Romance, situated 22 Km from Rishikesh spread over 14 acre on two hilltops. Own (Registry of the Property) the master piece of luxury and secure your future income and enjoy 30 Nights per year in your property and rest of the period let your property earn for you. See the presentation for more details

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Alaska Railroad

The Alaska Railroad runs 750 km from Seward and Whittier in the south to Fairbanks and beyond in the north, carrying passengers and freight. Key routes include the Denali Star from Anchorage to Fairbanks, and the Coastal Classic from Anchorage to Seward. The Hurricane Turn provides the only land access for residents in remote areas between Talkeetna and Hurricane. The railroad allows visitors to view spectacular Alaskan scenery throughout different seasons while connecting communities.

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Grisefiord, Ellesmere Island

Grise Fiord is the northernmost settlement in Canada, located on Ellesmere Island in Nunavut. It has a population of around 160 people and was established in 1953 when the Canadian government relocated Inuit families from northern Quebec and Baffin Island. Residents live a traditional lifestyle, hunting seals, polar bears, and fish, but also have access to modern conveniences. The winters are extremely cold, with temperatures below freezing for over 8 months of the year. Cultural traditions such as igloo building, carving, and traditional clothing reflect the Inuit way of life.

Polar bears in Barrow, Ak

Point Barrow, Alaska is the northernmost point in the United States and a region where polar bears are often seen, as it is located above the Arctic Circle. Remnants of ancient Inuit culture and whale bones on the beaches show that Point Barrow has long been an important area for wildlife and human settlement. It is one of the few places people can stand and be the farthest north location while keeping their feet on dry land in North America.

Port Lockroy, Antarctica

Port Lockroy is a natural harbor on the Antarctic Peninsula that was originally used for whaling and as a British military base during World War 2. It now operates as a museum and receives many tourists each year. The buildings have been restored and a gift shop provides income to maintain the site. It is protected as a historic site under the Antarctic Treaty and gives visitors a view of what life was like for researchers in Antarctica during the 1940s and 50s.

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Este documento presenta una colección de fotografías de Caracas y sus alrededores desde 1870 hasta 1965 que muestran diferentes lugares, edificios e infraestructura como el ferrocarril entre Caracas y La Guaira, la Plaza Bolívar, el Hospital Vargas, el Capitolio, el Palacio de las Academias, la Avenida Victoria, la Plaza Venezuela y el barrio 23 de Enero entre otros, resaltando el desarrollo urbanístico de la ciudad durante ese periodo.

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Cliff villages of Northeast Scotland - from Pennan and Crovie to Cullen

This document provides information about coastal villages along the northeast coast of Scotland, from Pennan to Cullen. It summarizes details about each village, including their founding dates, populations, notable landmarks, industries like fishing, and how some were impacted by natural disasters like storms. Pennan is described as the most famous village, located along coastal cliffs, with its red phone booth becoming a tourist attraction after being featured in the film Local Hero. Crovie and Gardenstown are connected by a coastal path popular for dolphin watching. Gardenstown became home to many refugees after Crovie was destroyed in the 1953 North Sea flood. Further west, Macduff is depicted as a fishing and cargo port with landmarks like its lighthouse and pub.

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Maravilhas de Portugal

O documento lista 13 exemplos notáveis de paisagens naturais em Portugal, incluindo os socalcos de Sistelo, a Mata da Albergaria, e as cascata e lagoas de Xertelo e Cela Cavalos. Fornece breves descrições de cada local, destacando o Cabo Mondego por seu registro geológico de 185-120 milhões de anos, e o Vale do Guadiana por sua avifauna que inclui abetardas, papa-figos, francelhos e águias de Bonelli.

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Art Nouveau in Aveiro

This document provides an overview of Art Nouveau architecture in the Portuguese town of Aveiro from the late 19th to early 20th century. It describes how Aveiro became decorated with ornate buildings featuring curves, nature-inspired motifs and elaborate tile work during this period. Several specific examples of Art Nouveau houses and other buildings in Aveiro are highlighted, with photos showing details like iron balconies, sculpted windows and tiles depicting plants and flowers. The document conveys that Aveiro contains many well-preserved examples of Portuguese Art Nouveau style from the turn of the century.

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Uppsala, a University town in Sweden (v.2)

Uppsala is a historic university town in Sweden, founded in the 15th century. It is home to Sweden's oldest university, founded in 1477. The town developed on both sides of the Fyris River, with the university, cathedral and other historic buildings on the west side and the commercial areas on the east side. Uppsala Cathedral from the 15th century dominates the skyline and houses the tombs of King Gustav Vasa and botanist Carl Linnaeus. The university is organized into "Nations" representing Sweden's historic provinces.

Oskar Bergman

Oskar Bergman was a Swedish painter and printmaker born in 1879 who worked in a realistic style using watercolor and gouache. In the 1940s, his landscapes of Stockholm caught public attention. Though self-taught, he traveled to Europe and was influenced by Renaissance artists like Dürer, Giotto, and Fra Angelico. Bergman painted landscapes, flowers, and scenes that highlighted the beauty of nature and changes between seasons. He had a sensitive, detailed style and was known for his use of color.

Museu Martins Sarmento: pre-Roman sites in the North of Portugal

This museum in Guimarães, Portugal was founded in 1885 to display artifacts from pre-Roman archaeological sites in northern Portugal. It is housed in the gothic cloisters of a former 14th century St. Dominic Convent. The museum contains a rich collection of ceramics, tools, weapons and other objects dating from the Bronze Age to the Roman period that provide insight into the lives and culture of the Celtic and Luso-Roman peoples who inhabited the region. One of the most prominent artifacts is the Pedra Formosa, a five ton granite monolith from the 6th century BC that served as part of a bath house and may have had astronomical or ritual significance for the people.

The Galloway Hoard - a Viking treasure found in Scotland

This document summarizes the Galloway Hoard, the richest Viking treasure hoard ever found in Britain. It was discovered in 2014 in Scotland and contained over 100 silver and gold objects from the Viking age, including jewelry, ingots, a unique gold bird pin, a lidded silver pot, and beads. The hoard provides evidence of international trade and cultural exchanges between Vikings and various European and Mediterranean peoples in the 10th century. It is a significant find that helps illustrate the Vikings' influence and presence in Britain and Ireland during the Viking age.

Sophia e o mar

Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen foi uma importante poetisa portuguesa do século XX conhecida por sua poesia inspirada no mar. Seus poemas exploram temas como a beleza do mar, a liberdade encontrada perto do mar, e como o mar faz parte de sua alma e identidade. Ela trouxe uma perspectiva feminina única para a poesia portuguesa e foi a primeira mulher a receber o prêmio literário mais prestigioso de língua portuguesa.

Inuit Arts

This document provides an overview of Inuit art from various communities in the Arctic. It describes how Inuit artists work with materials found in their environment like bone, ivory and stone to create figurative sculptures and prints depicting animals and people. It highlights works from notable artists and includes photos showcasing carvings, baskets, tapestries and prints. Inuit art began as a trading tradition and has grown into a globally recognized art form centered in cooperatives like Kinngait Studios in Cape Dorset, Nunavut.

Guimaraes

Guimarães is one of Portugal's oldest towns and was the birthplace of the nation. It was chosen as the first capital of Portugal in 1128 and its well-preserved medieval center contains historic buildings from the 15th-19th centuries. The historic center is a maze of alleys surrounding the main squares of Toural Square and Largo da Oliveira, and contains important sites like the Castle, Ducal Palace, churches and museums that showcase the town's evolution. Guimarães is nicknamed "the city of a thousand windows" for the glowing windows visible after sunset.

Wismar, jewel of the Baltic

Wismar is an old Hanseatic city located on the Baltic Sea coast of northern Germany. As a Hanseatic port beginning in the 13th century, Wismar prospered through trade and became powerful and influential. It was a model for architecture in the Baltic region. While Wismar declined under Swedish rule starting in the 17th century, it has preserved much of its medieval architecture, planning, and historic harbor. Today it remains an important port city and tourist destination.

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Piódão

Piódão is a medieval village located in central Portugal that is known for its traditional schist stone houses with slate roofs. The village was built cascading down a hill and contains narrow alleys and a historic white and blue church from the 17th century. While the village previously relied on agriculture and livestock, many young people have emigrated elsewhere seeking better opportunities, leaving an aging population. Efforts are being made to attract new residents and tourists to help preserve the village.

Carl Larsson

Carl Larsson was a Swedish painter, illustrator and designer born in 1853. He was known for his paintings done in oils, watercolors, and frescoes depicting scenes of family life with his wife and eight children at their home, Little Hyttnäs. Larsson helped popularize the Swedish interior design of his home through books containing reproductions of his paintings. His watercolor paintings brought him great success, especially the book "The House in the Sun" containing reproductions of his works depicting life at Little Hyttnäs with his family. Larsson is considered one of the most important Swedish artists for helping shape Swedish art and design in the late 19th century.

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Edward Hopper was an American realist painter born in 1882. He studied art in New York and Paris and is known for his paintings of mundane scenes depicting solitude and urban alienation. Some of his most famous works include Nighthawks, Automat, and Morning Sun. Hopper often portrayed solitary figures, usually women, in interior scenes with stark lighting coming through windows. His paintings conveyed a sense of psychological unease and examined themes of voyeurism and isolation in modern American life. Hopper was influential on filmmakers like Hitchcock and Scott and continued painting up until his death in 1967.

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