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#G1PhotoFridayEurope

The Grand Canal at Sunset in Venice, Italy

on July 26, 2019

The Grand Canal in Venice is the main artery of the city and follows a natural channel that creates a reverse S shape. The canal is about 2 miles long and has an average depth of 17 feet. It connects at various points with different smaller canals throughout Venice and creates the water traffic channels that make it possible to get from place to place. Since there are no cars; gondolas, water taxis, public transit water buses and more use these canals every day to transport visitors and locals.

This week’s #g1photofriday was uploaded by user @oanh_derer using the hashtag #gate1travel. This picture was taken in Venice, Italy. Be sure to tag your photos on social media with #gate1travel or #g1photofriday to be featured. Check out Gate 1 Travel’s Italy trips here! 

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Hunedoara Castle in Hunedoara, Romania

on July 19, 2019

Hunedoara or Corvin’s Castle is located in Hunedoara, Romania in the Transylvania region. It is located along the route from Timisoara to Sibiu, Romania. This 14th century Gothic-Renaissance castle is one of the largest in all of Europe and is one of the “Seven Wonders of Romania.” A tour of the castle will include viewing of the bear pit, dungeon and the knight’s hall.

This week’s #g1photofriday was uploaded by user @mkh151 using the hashtag #gate1travel. This picture was taken in Hunedoara, Romania. Be sure to tag your photos on social media with #gate1travel or #g1photofriday to be featured. Check out Gate 1 Travel’s Romania trips here! 

Did you know: It is thought that Hunedoara Castle was an inspiration for Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel “Dracula.”

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The Astronomical Clock in Prague, Czech Republic

on July 12, 2019

This relic of the medieval period was first built in the 15th century, making it the third-oldest astronomical clock and the oldest clock still operating in the entire world. This intricate clock not only tells time but also astronomical information including relative positions of the sun, moon, constellations and sometimes even major planets! People gather in front of the Old Town Hall Tower, where the clock sits, each hour to watch it chime, an experience that lasts about 45 seconds.

This week’s #g1photofriday was uploaded by user @coachkallen using the hashtag #gate1travel. This picture was taken in Prague, Czech Republic. Be sure to tag your photos on social media with #gate1travel or #g1photofriday to be featured. Check out Gate 1 Travel’s Czech Republic and Central Europe trips here! 

#G1PhotoFridayAfrica

The Gorillas of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda

on July 5, 2019

Sometimes adventure comes calling and the allure is irresistible. In the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda, you have the chance to come face to face with the endangered Bwindi gorillas that reside here. You will be guided through the terrain of the rain forest in search of one of the park’s gorilla families. When you find them, you will be in awe of these smart, incredible primates and will view them playing, eating and preening. This unique memory will last a lifetime and your time with the gorillas will be unforgettable.

Please note: Viewing of the Gorillas is not guaranteed

This week’s #g1photofriday was uploaded by user @gfbflash using the hashtag #gate1travel. This primate picture was taken in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda. Be sure to tag your photos on social media with #gate1travel or #g1photofriday to be featured. Check out Gate 1 Travel’s Uganda trips here! 

#G1PhotoFridayAsia & Pacific

The Shinto Shrine of Fushimi Inari-Taisha in Kyoto, Japan

on June 28, 2019

The incredible Fushimi Inari-Taisha is located in the southern part of Kyoto, Japan and is an important Shinto Shrine dedicated to Inari, the god of rice. The shrine sits at the bottom of Inari Mountain and contains 1,000 vermilon torii gates, as shown in the picture. While visiting the shrine, be on the look-out for fox statues, as they are said to be the messenger of the god Inari.

This week’s #g1photofriday was uploaded by user @isabelakubota using the hashtag #gate1travel. This colorful picture was taken in Kyoto, Japan at the Fushimi Inari Taisha. Be sure to tag your photos on social media with #gate1travel or #g1photofriday to be featured. Check out Gate 1 Travel’s Japan trips here! 

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Tulip Time in Keukenhof Gardens, Netherlands

on June 21, 2019

Welcome to one of the most beautiful and largest garden in the entire world, the Keukenhof Gardens in the Netherlands. Millions of flowers are planted yearly in this massive 79-acre garden. A variety of sub-gardens are offered here depending on style including the Historical Garden, Nature Garden, Japanese Garden and more. Make sure to have your cameras ready and charged up because you will find colorful and impressive sights at every turn.

This week’s #g1photofriday was uploaded by user @strayingmountain using the hashtag #gate1travel. This colorful picture was taken in Lisse, Netherlands on a Tulip Time River Cruise. Be sure to tag your photos on social media with #gate1travel or #g1photofriday to be featured. Check out Gate 1 Travel’s Tulip Time River Cruise trips here! 

#G1PhotoFridayLatin America

Genuine and True; Bogota, Colombia

on June 14, 2019

The capital and largest city in Colombia is located in the Andes mountains on the Bogota savanna. Bogota is responsible for the majority of the country’s tourism and is a growing force in international meeting destinations. Restaurants, monuments, shopping malls, museums, art and culture; Bogota has it all. Although very modern, this city is steeped in tradition and unapologetic culture. Be sure to visit La Candelaria, Gold Museum and Plaza de Bolivar in this enchanting city. Make time to visit a local market, pictured is Paloquemao Market. These markets are beautiful and very much part of the Bogota’s culture.

This week’s #g1photofriday was uploaded by user @michacart using the hashtag #gate1travel. This colorful scene picture was taken in Bogota, Colombia. Be sure to tag your photos on social media with #gate1travel or #g1photofriday to be featured. Check out Gate 1 Travel’s Colombia trips here! 

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Warm and Bright in Dubrovnik, Croatia

on June 7, 2019

You might recognize Dubrovnik, Croatia right away if you are a fan of the hit TV show Game of Thrones. It is the primary setting for King’s Landing exterior scenes. This location is perfect for television and GOT with its stone walls, well-preserved buildings, medieval and baroque architecture and coastal views. The Adriatic Sea looms in the distance of this UNESCO World Heritage city and beckons you to visit soon!

This week’s #g1photofriday was uploaded by user @photos_by_heather_b using the hashtag #gate1travel. This coastal scene picture was taken in Dubrovnik, Croatia. Be sure to tag your photos on social media with #gate1travel or #g1photofriday to be featured. Check out Gate 1 Travel’s Croatia trips here!

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Down the Path to Cusco, Peru

on May 31, 2019

Cusco, Peru is one of the top tourist attractions in the entire world and this picture shows you why. Beauty, history and nature converge in this former capital of the Inca Empire and it continues to impress visitors from all over the world. At Saqsaywaman, where this photo was taken, you will discover ancient ruins of the citadel and its stone walls that fit tightly together without mortar. This incredible city is a must for any traveler’s bucket list and Gate 1 Travel has you covered.

This week’s #g1photofriday was uploaded by user @thetravelingredhead88 using the hashtag #gate1travel. This natural scene was taken in Saqsaywaman in Cusco, Peru. Be sure to tag your photos on social media with #gate1travel or #g1photofriday to be featured. Check out Gate 1 Travel’s Peru trips here!

#G1PhotoFridayAsia & Pacific

Marching Back in Time in Xi’an, China

on May 24, 2019

The incredible archaeological site of the Terracotta Warriors is an unforgettable experience. Here you will view more than 7,000 life-sized soldiers, horses and chariots sculpted in clay. Each of the soldiers have unique facial expressions and positions according to their rank. The soldiers likely also had brightly colored paint that has turned to gray during their years underground. These elaborate statues are part of a mausoleum for the first emperor of China and are thought to be created to accompany him into the afterlife.

This week’s #g1photofriday was uploaded by user @crimmny using the hashtag #gate1travel. This majestic display is in Xi’an, China. Be sure to tag your photos on social media with #gate1travel or #g1photofriday to be featured. Check out Gate 1 Travel’s China trips here!

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