Poetically, Chinese call it the Wall of 10,000 li although at one point it supposedly stretched up to 12,000 li (a third of a mile). This section above is part of Mutianyu north of Beijing.  Did the wall succeed in its purpose? 

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One of the highest falls in India, Dudhsagar Falls Goa drop dramatically down some 2000ft into some wading pools where the cool water can refresh the most tired bodies due to the simmering heat. For the adventurous and sure footed- climbing up to the peak will take two hours. For the clumsy, it is better [...]

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“Did you know that there is a Merlion family?” the tour guide asked us on a boat ride around Singapore. “Here’s the Mommy,” she pointed to the statue along the Singapore River. Then leading us directly behind it, we saw a smaller version, “and here’s the baby Merlion.” We all knew what was coming next, [...]

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