B on the run: a travel blog
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Iceland: Harpa (concert hall)
Harpa is a big, shiny building in Reykjavik, the capital city of Iceland. It’s where people go to enjoy music concerts, but it’s also famous for its beautiful design. The hall has lots of glass windows that make it sparkle like a jewel, especially when it’s lit up at night. Since opening in 2011, Harpa…
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Central America: Lamanai
The Lamanai Archaeological Reserve is a fascinating place in Belize, a country in Central America. It’s actually the site of an old Mayan city, and the name “Lamanai” means “submerged crocodile” in Mayan language. Here, you can see ancient ruins like temples and pyramids, some of which are more than a thousand years old. Nestled…
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Costa Rica: Strawberry Poison-Dart Frog
The strawberry poison dart frog is a tiny, brightly colored frog that you can find in countries like Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama in Central America. We found this little creature in a night jungle tour in the Arenal area of Costa Rica. It was the size of the tip of my thumb! These frogs…
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Seattle: The Seattle Great Wheel
The Seattle Great Wheel is a big ferris wheel in Seattle, a city in the United States. The Wheel sits on a pier, right over the sea, which makes it really special. It’s one of the biggest ferris wheels in the United States and you can ride it day or night. When you get in…
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Myanmar: Taukkyan War Cemetery
The Taukkyan War Cemetery is a very important and peaceful place near Yangon, Myanmar, Asia. It’s where soldiers from World War II are buried. The cemetery has more than 6,000 graves and is beautifully maintained with lots of green grass and flowers. It’s a place to remember the brave people who fought in the war.…
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Myanmar: Kyaiktiyo Golden Rock Pagoda
Kyaiktiyo Pagoda, also known as the Golden Rock Pagoda, is a very special and holy place in Myanmar, a country in Asia. It’s a small pagoda (temple) that sits on top of a big golden rock on the edge of a cliff. The rock and the pagoda are completely covered in gold leaf from those…
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Myanmar: Sutaungpyai Pagoda
The Sutaungpyai Pagoda is a bright and colorful place in Mandalay, Myanmar. It’s located on top of a hill called Mandalay Hill. The Pagoda is covered in shiny colorful and beautiful mirrored tiles, which make it highly reflective and glimmer when any light hits it. The temple was built in early 19th century, and continues…
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Myanmar: Kuthodaw Pagoda
The Kuthodaw Pagoda is an amazing place in Mandalay, Myanmar, in Asia. It’s often called the ‘World’s Largest Book’. Why? Because around the pagoda, there are 729 small stone houses, and in each house, there’s a marble slab with Buddhist teachings written on it. If you put them all together, it’s like a big book!…
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Myanmar: Shwenandaw Buddhist Temple
A standout spot in Mandalay, Myanmar, the Shwenandaw Buddhist Temple has a rich history and beautiful architecture. This temple is special because it’s made out of teak wood and has lots of fine carvings that tell stories about Buddha. The temple was originally part of a royal palace, but was moved to its current location…
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Myanmar: Buddhist Monks
Buddhist monks are people who decide to live their lives focused on learning and practicing Buddhism. They usually wear simple robes that are often colored orange or red, but the color can change based on their specific Buddhist tradition or the country they’re from. All Buddhist monks shave their heads as a sign of dedication.…
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