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Interesting Facts About Destination: The A-bomb Dome is situated very close to the epicentre of the atomic bomb that detonated above Hiroshima in 1945. Much of the building survived and hasn't been touched since. It is now preserved as a monument to the disaster that befell Hiroshima and to remind the world of the futility of nuclear war. The A-bomb Dome is now part of the Hiroshima World Peace Park. Hiroshima is a vibrant city once again, although the cancer rate is still twice the rate of ordinary people. The name given to victims of the nuclear bombing is "hibakusha". Miky in Adelaide. Founded in 1836 by Colonel Light. This city is laid out in a beautiful grid layout and surrounded by parks. Trams still run from the city to Glenelg Beach from the SACA. Adelaide again. Torrens River for paddleboat rides.
These falls are located in Beedelup National Park near Pemberton, WA Waterfall on Ben Nevis in Scotland. Eight people per year die while attempting to scale Ben Nevis, the tallest peak in Britain. It is shrouded in cloud for 320 days per year. The waterfall is too cold for bathing in. Black Spout Waterfall, Pitlochry, Scotland. Pitlochry distillery, the smallest distillery in Scotland, is nearby. Pitlochry has a salmon ladder which was built next to the Pitlochry dam so that the salmon weren't disturbed in their normal habitat.
Bodiam Castle, England. One of the few castles in England surrounded by a moat with a fully operational drawbridge. Bratislava Castle (Hrad Bratislavy), Bratislava, Slovak Republic, Europe. Located high above the banks of the Danube River and overlooking the old town. The city is thought to have been named after a Czech prince called Brzetislav. Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Situated on the lovely Brisbane River. A bustling city with a vibrant Chinatown. Also a rapidly growing city. Remember what they say, "Beautiful one day, perfect the next".
Busan, South Korea. During the Korean war of 1950-1953, Busan's population swelled from one million to four million due to refugees fleeing the invading communists from the North. Busan was the only province not to fall during the North's advance. The allies managed to launch an assault from Busan and repel the invaders. Today, Busan is much quieter. From Yeongdusan Park, where this photo of Yu-Jin was taken, you can see the sprawling metropolis of the current four million population. It is the largest international port in Korea and the country's second largest city. There are many opportunities for teaching English to the locals. Public transport is great for getting around. Busan gets its name from Bu meaning "Kettle" and san meaning "mountain". Surrounded by mountains it is very humid in summer. Caernarfon Castle, Wales. The Prince of Wales, Prince Charles, received his investiture in this castle in a grand ceremony. Visitors are free to climb the towers. Carbisdale Castle Youth Hostel, Scotland. This castle was bequeathed to the Youth Hostel Association in 1920. There are over three million pounds worth of statues and paintings on display. Ghosts number at least three in the castle and one is known to rattle chains! Definitely not one for the faint-hearted. Quite possibly the greatest Youth Hostel in the world.

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