Nantes: City of the Dukes
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Nantes: City of the Dukes

A vibrant French city in the Pays de la Loire region, Nantes is known for blending rich history with modern innovation, a strong maritime past as a major port (though also a slave trade hub) and a high quality of life.

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Tikal’s Ancient Maya Civilization
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Tikal’s Ancient Maya Civilization

In the heart of the Guatemalan jungle, surrounded by lush vegetation, lies the ruins of an ancient Mayan civilization, inhabited from the 6th century BC to the 10th century AD. The ceremonial center is home to massive temples, palaces and public squares accessed by ramps.

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Chasing Waterfalls in Cienfuegos
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Chasing Waterfalls in Cienfuegos

Located on Bahía de Cienfuegos, a bay on Cuba’s southern coast, Cienfuegos is a peaceful town oozing charm. Known for colorful colonial-era buildings, the town is a chief seaport for sugarcane, coffee and tobacco.

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