The World’s Most Photographed Landmarks
The world’s most photographed landmarks An academic analysis of more than 33 million images uploaded to the popular Flickr photo-sharing website reveals that the flagship Apple Store in midtown Manhattan is the 28th most photographed place on earth. New York City is the world’s most photographed city with more than 12 million of the photos [...]
Posted by Aidan under Travel, Travel - World | Permalink | No Comments »Indian Pacific
I took the Indian Pacific train from Perth to Sydney. The train ride takes 65 hours! You can stay in a sleeper cabin or travel by seat. I chose the cheapest option, which is an ordinary seat. Luckily I can usually get to sleep pretty easily. The train has showers and dining cars aboard. It [...]
Posted by Aidan under Travel, Travel - World | Permalink | No Comments »English Family Names
English Family Names Hundreds of years ago English family names (also called surnames or last names) often came from people’s jobs or where they lived. Some examples of jobs that became family names – Baker (パン屋の主人) Smith (鍛冶屋) Carpenter (大工) Taylor (tailor, 仕立屋) Cooper (樽類製造者) Miller (粉屋) Some examples of locations or natural features that became [...]
Posted by Aidan under Travel, Travel - World | Permalink | No Comments »Unlicensed guides overrun tour market
Tourism industry officials fear an influx of unlicensed tour guides for foreign visitors is taking business from those with proper credentials, many of whom have undertaken extensive study to gain the right qualifications. Officials say unlicensed guides are undercutting legitimate guide-interpreters by charging relatively cheap rates. Some fear the unlicensed guides, many of whom are [...]
Posted by Aidan under Travel, Travel - World | Permalink | No Comments »Rottnest Island
Rottnest Island is a beautiful island near Perth. I took the ferry to get there. I rented a bicycle and rode around the island. I went to lots of nice beaches. Rottnest Island has animals that are called quokkas. They are small animals. They look like small kangaroos or giant rats. The first European who [...]
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