Zenkov Cathedral, also known as Ascension Cathedral, is located in Almaty. This is one of the few Tsar-era buildings to survive the 1911 earthquake, despite the fact it is built entirely of wood and constructed without nails. It is also one of the eight most unique wooden buildings in the world. After the revolution, it was used as a historical museum and cultural center, but in 1990 it was given the status of a Russian Orthodox cathedral. I attended Mass here. My visit  to this cathedral is a story in itself.        - Analynn

When in Amsterdam, be sure to tour the canal by boat.  The architecture is stunning!  

The Kon Tiki Raft can be seen when visiting Oslo. It's worth trekking to Norway if you happen to be in Sweden. I met so many interesting people on this adventure!  

 Visiting the birthplace of Mozart in Salzburg, Austria, was one of those unforgettable moments in time.   

Infamous Golden Gate Bridge leads one to cosmopolitan San Francisco. My year there remains one of my best memories. 

It was easy to spend hours on this amazing world wonder, the Great Wall of China

I managed to escape one very cold Canadian winter by spending a month in Turks & Caicos, British West Indies. Watch the movie Amistad, and learn a bit about the history of these special islands.

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Walking along this beach in Middle Caicos was a daily pastime. The snorkeling was outstanding!   

Ice Sculpture
Haerbin, China

    If perchance you visit Asia in Winter, try to get to Haerbin, China, to see their famous ice sculptures. Visit CHINA ICE to see more amazing pictures taken by my friend, Erin.