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BEL: Belavia B2 738 (Economy)

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BUS-MSQ (3h) Canada Regional Jet 200 ETD: 5.15am (GMT + 4)  ETA: 7 .15am (GMT + 3) Belavia Belarusian Airlines is the flag carrier of Belarus, which is headquartered in Minsk, the capital city. Its history dates back to 1933 when the first air terminal was opened in Minsk, but the airline was only officially founded on 5 March 1996 when the local division of Aeroflot was nationalised and consequently renamed to Belavia.
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GEO: Batumi International Airport

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33 Nikoloz Baratashvili Street, Batumi, Georgia Batumi International Airport is a small airport that serves only seven fixed destinations - one domestic and six international - at the point of writing. Having said that, it also hosts seasonal chartered flights to many more cities throughout the year. It occupies a total area of 4,256 square metres.
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GEO: Batumi Downtown

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Batumi, Georgia Batumi is often referred to as the 'Pearl of the Black Sea'. A charming 'seaside' city, it's the second largest in Georgia in terms of both size and population. It's especially popular during summer and has seen a steady increase in the number of visiting Turks, particularly due to geographical proximity.
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GEO: Argo Cable Car

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Gogebashvili Street, Batumi, Georgia Daily: 11.00am - 1.00am Argo Cable Car is one of the most visited tourist attractions of Batumi that brings you up to the viewing platform at the top of Anuria Mountain. From there, you can marvel at the spectacular view of the region. I found it pretty surprising that the cable car operates all the way till 1.00am everyday.
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GEO: Batumi Dolphinarium

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51 Rustaveli Avenue, Batumi, Georgia Tue-Sun: 11.00am - 6.00pm Opened to the public in 1975, Batumi Dolphinarium was the first in the whole of the Soviet Union. The facilities were upgraded in 2011 with new pools and better water filtration and temperature systems for the welfare of the dolphins.
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GEO: Batumi Boulevard

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Western Part of Batumi, Georgia A seaside walkway that's approximately 7 km in length, Batumi Boulevard offers a delightful walking experience with an amazing view of the Black Sea. Conceived by A. I. Smekalov, then the governor of Batumi, the boulevard began to be constructed in 1881.
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GEO: Sky Tower Hotel

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7 Sheriff Khimshiashvili Street, Batumi, Georgia Let's move on from Kutaisi to Batumi, the second largest city in Georgia. The seaside town offers a wide range of accommodation options. During the planning stage, my BFF and I stumbled upon Sky Tower Hotel (5*) that's located near the charming Ardagani Lake.
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GEO: Kutaisi Downtown

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Kutaisi, Georgia Kutaisi is Georgia's third largest city in the country in terms of both size and population. It used to be the capital of the of the Kingdom of Georgia in the Middle Ages. In an effort to both decentralise the Georgian government and acknowledge the importance of the city, the Parliament of Georgia was moved to Kutaisi in 2012.
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GEO: Bagrati Cathedral

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Bagrati Street, Kutaisi, Georgia Daily: 9.00am - 8.00pm The Cathedral of the Dormition, which is more affectionately known as Bagrati Cathedral, was built under the reign of King Bagrat III in 1003. It suffered heavy damages throughout the centuries, but with conservation efforts in place, it has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994.
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GEO: Gelati Monastery

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Motsameta Hill, Kutaisi, Georgia Daily: 10.00am - 6.00pm Gelati Monastery is a medieval monastic complex founded in 1106 by King David IV of Georgia. As one of the two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the greater Kutaisi region, the monastery is definitely worth a visit even though its exterior is still undergoing renovation at the point of writing.
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CAN: Toronto Downtown

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada Toronto, the capital of the Ontario province, is the largest city in Canada. As an international centre of business, finance, arts, sports and culture, it's one of the most multi-cultural and cosmopolitan cities in the world. It's said that approximately half of its residents were born outside of Canada.
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CAN: Super 8 by Wyndham Niagara Falls

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5577 Ellen Avenue, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada I suppose seeing Niagara Falls is one of the essential experiences when visiting Ontario, Canada. Without checking out of our hotel in Toronto, my BFF and I embarked on a quick 2D1N trip to the iconic destination. We opted to stay at Super 8 (2*), a budget-friendly choice managed by Wyndham Hotels, which offers complimentary breakfast to guests.
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TWN: Tze-Chiang Limited Express (Puyuma) 218

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Taipei - Xincheng (2h 1m) ETD: 10.26am (GMT + 8)  ETA:  12.27pm (GMT + 8) Having heard of the unparalleled beauty of Taroko Gorge, my BFF and I made it a point to see it with our own eyes despite the rainy season in June. Our journey began from Taipei Main Station by making use of the Taiwan Railway Administration (TRA) system on Tze-Chiang Limited Express (Puyuma), the newest, fastest and more spacious train type introduced in 2013.
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