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Nuwara Eliyaโ€™s City of Light

Once a retreat for the British elite and colonial planters of the countryโ€™s tea industry, Nuwara Eliya lies in the misty hills of central Sri Lanka with the nickname, โ€œCity of Light.โ€ The town has a temperate, chilly climate and is littered with colonial style bungalows and tea plantations.

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Charming Temples, Gardens & Geisha of Kyoto

Coined the "City of a Thousand Temples," Kyoto oozes old world charm, steeped in centuries of spiritual tradition. It's also the perfect jumping off point for areas like Fushimi Inari Taisha, Arashiyama Bamboo Forest and Nara Park.

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Teotihuacรกnโ€™s Pyramid of the Sun

A short drive from Mexico City, Teotihuacรกn is known for its architecturally significant pyramids, including the Pyramid of the Sun and the Moon, which can be seen from heights above in hot air balloons during sunrise. The area is also famous for its well-preserved murals and fine obsidian tools.

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Tokyo: Largest Metropolitan in the World

Tokyo is the largest metropolitan in the world and a wildly alive city. The mecca for all things anime and gaming, gourmet food and shopping, modern theater and opera, traditional kabuki and noh theater, modern skyscrapers and traditional Japanese wooden buildings, Tokyo has it all.

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Once the Capital of the Inca Empire

Once capital of the Inca Empire, Cusco is famed for its rich history, culture and architecture. Cobblestone streets lead visitors to Plaza de Armas, alongside archaeological remains like the Twelve-Angled Stone. It's also the spot for freshwater trout ceviche and the perfect jumping off point for Sacred Valley and Rainbow Mountain.

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