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Tigris River

The Tigris River, the lifeline of Iraq and especially Baghdad, shown in the picture with the Medical City in the background. Few rivers around the world have provided for human kind as much as the Tigris river has. It’s one of the main reasons the region was called the “fertile …

Bandra Worli Sea Link

The Bandra–Worli Sea Link (officially known as Rajiv Gandhi Sea Link) is a 5.6 km long, 8-lane wide bridge that links Bandra in the Western Suburbs of Mumbai with Worli in South Mumbai. It is the 4th longest bridge in India after Bhupen Hazarika Setu, Dibang River Bridge and Mahatma Gandhi Setu. It is a cable-stayed bridge with pre-stressed concrete-steel viaducts on either side. It was planned as a part of the proposed Western Freeway that would …

Uganda

Kalanoga resort is located on the shores of Lake Victoria in Busabala, Kampala. Lake Victoria is a source of livelihood for many Ugandans who majorly fish from it tilapia and nile perch fish. This lake is shared among three countries that are in the East African region which are Uganda, …

Brunswick Mountain

I attempted to hike Brunswick mountain in 2018, I was overweight at that time and I wanted to challenge myself. It took me 14 hours to complete a 8 hours hike. When I came back home, I was dehydrated, exhausted with hyperthermia. On this day, I came to the realization …

Mount Damavand

Located at 66 km northeast to capital, Mount Damavand is the highest peak in Iran and western Asian countries with the elevation of 5710 m. This mountain has a significant value in Persian mythology, and it is symbol of resistance against tyranny and foreign dominancy. Ferdowsi in his masterpiece of …

Sri Lanka

I am a TRU international student from Sri Lanka. The image I have attached is the tallest tower in South Asia which is called The Lotus Tower. It is majestic and beautiful and represents the true cultural and religious values.

Signal Hill

The view from Signal Hill, NL. Newfoundland is a reminder to me that animals, nature, and civilization can survive and thrive, even in inhospitable locations. This portion of the island experiences extremely  high winds, immense snowfall, and very low tempters. I am hoping to replicate the resilience of the people, …