Suomenlinna, the "Gibraltar of the North" is a short ferry ride away from Helsinki, Finland. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site
in 1991 for its unique European Architecture, this great sea fortress
was originally built in the mid 18th century by the Swedish.
Ramadan
is the Islamic month of fasting, which means no food or drink between
sunrise and sunset. The dates for Ramadan shift every year by about 11
days, depending on the lunar calendar rather than the solar calendar.
This year, Ramadan was right in the middle of summer.
Prague
is known for it's rich history without a doubt, but there are plenty of
modern pieces of architecture to be found as well. I happened upon
this building and shot it for about 10 minutes, long enough that I
forgot to find out anything about it...
The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is known as the best one-day hike in New Zealand,
and one of the best in the world. The look of the terrain changes
throughout the trek and gives you glimpses of moon like valleys, active
volcanoes, and beautiful lakes.
Every year the Mekong River backs up and increases the size of Tonle
Sap, the largest lake in Southeast Asia, from 2700 to 16000 square km.
A prime breeding ground for fish, Tonle Sap is responsible for 75% of
Cambodia's inland fish catch, and 60% of it's protein intake.
Unfortunately, pollution (you can see in green), and planned dams along
the Mekong threaten the lake, and the people who depend on it.
It was once a high school, but when the Khmer Rouge took power in Cambodia, it became the infamous S-21 prison.
This metal frame bed and the blanket on top are all that remain in this
room used between 1975 and 1979 to interrogate, torture, and kill...
