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MLI: National Park of Mali

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Avenue de la Liberte, Bamako, Mali Mon-Fri: 10.00am - 9.00pm Sat-Sun: 10.00am - 10.00pm  Covering an area of 103 hectares within a larger protected forest reserve of approximately 2,100 hectares, National Park of Mali serves as the lungs of the capital city. The refurbished park was first opened to the public on the 50th anniversary of the independence of Mali in 2010.
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MLI: Bamako Downtown

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Bamako, Mali As the capital city of Mali, Bamako is also the largest city in the country. Its name is derived from a word in Bambara, the national language of Mali, which literally means 'crocodile tail'. The official language, however, is French. Bamako has been continuously inhabited by human beings since the Palaeolithic era.
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MLI: Azalai Grand Hotel

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Avenue Al Quds, Bamako, Mali Azalai Hotels Group operates a few hotels in West Africa, three of which are in the capital city of Mali. My BFF and I made a decision to stay at Azalai Grand Hotel (4*), a secure hotel in the northern part of the city that's approximately 1 km away from National Park and National Museum of Mali.
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ETH: Ethiopian Airlines ET433 & ET909 (Economy)

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[ET433] DOH-ADD (4h 40m) Boeing 737 MAX 8 ETD: 3.10am (GMT + 3)  ETA:  7.50am (GMT + 3) I'd like to express my deepest condolences to families of passengers of ET302 that crashed soon after departing from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on 11 March 2019 as empty coffins were buried yesterday for the funeral. Last December, my BFF and I flew with one of the Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft from Doha, Qatar to Addis Ababa.
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QAT: Desert Safari

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Desert, South of Doha, Qatar My BFF and I didn't want to miss the chance to experience dune bashing in Qatar. Prior to arriving at the country, we'd booked an afternoon session of private desert safari with Arabian Adventures Qatar via e-mail correspondence, paying a sum of QAR 600.00 (~S$222.55) .
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QAT: Doha Downtown

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Doha, Qatar Located on the coast of Persian Gulf in the eastern side of the country, Doha  is the capital and most populous city of Qatar. In fact, more than 80% of the nation's population resides in the city and its surrounding suburbs. It was founded in the 1820s as an offshoot of Al Bidda, the largest town in the region back then.
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QAT: Souq Waqif

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Al Souq Street, Doha, Qatar Dating back a few hundred years, Souq Waqif (lit. standing market) is one of the main attractions in the capital city of Qatar with its plethora of traditional garments, handicrafts and spices. In addition, there are multi-cuisine restaurants and cafés to satiate your palate, as well as shisha lounges for those who prefer to relax that way.
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QAT: Doha Corniche

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Doha, Qatar Doha Corniche is a scenic waterfront promenade in the capital city of Qatar with a total length of 7 km. Having evolved from an empty stretch of walkway with Sheraton Hotel as the only interesting view, the promenade now offers the panorama of the city skyline, thanks to the rapid development in the 21st century.
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QAT: Katara Cultural Village

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Along Shakespeare Street and Al Moasses Street, Doha, Qatar Daily: 24 hours The name of the comprehensive cultural village located south of The Pearl-Qatar is inspired by the historical name of the country, Catara, prior to the 18th century. Said to be "born out of a long-held vision to position the State of Qatar as a cultural beacon and lighthouse of art, it first opened its doors in the last quarter of 2010.
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QAT: The Pearl-Qatar

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Northern Doha, Qatar The Pearl-Qatar is an artificial island offering luxurious residential properties, creating some 32 km of new coastline. It's the first land in the country to be made available for freehold ownership by foreign nationals. The whole project costs at least  US$15 billion (~S$20.3 billion) .
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QAT: MIA Park

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Near Doha Port, Doha, Qatar MIA stands for Museum of Islamic Art. MIA Park is a crescent-shaped park adjacent to the museum, which covers a total area of 290,000 square metres. Open all year long, it's said that the park offers the best vantage point for the skyline of Doha. A bazaar is held at the park every Friday and Saturday from afternoon till 8.00pm.
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QAT: Museum of Islamic Art (Part 2)

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Near Doha Port, Doha, Qatar Sat-Thu: 9.00am - 7.00pm Fri: 1.30pm - 7.00pm Let's continue exploring the magnificient Museum of Islamic Art, which is the first of its kind to feature centuries over centuries of in the Arab states of the Persian Gulf. In Part 1 , I wrote about the temporary exhibition on Syria. Part 2 shall focus on the permanent exhibition.
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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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