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  North America I know I said it was my last trip in my last post, but did you really believe me? I'll admit it, I'm addicted. Traveling does that to a person. Anyways, I promise I didn't go too far this time, this beautiful spot was on the way to home.  Site 1: Lake Moraine. The explorer that found this turquoise lake concluded that it was built from glaciers carving into it, but scientists now believe land slides did the most damage. It is located in Alberta, Canada in Banff. The reason I chose this place is really because I became obsessed with it in 6th grade and stuck with it. Now I can finally cross it off my bucket list. I even painted this exact lake during art. Now I know the real thing is so much better than a picture.  https://www.banfflakelouise.com/moraine-lake

 Oceania Its been quite the journey with y'all, but its time to go back to where it all started and hopefully encourage others to see what I saw, learn what I learned, and have a permanent jaw drop. I loved every minute of these trips and each of the sites I wrote about. Even when plans wouldn't work out, the experience was just more raw; I got to see people whose homes are my vacations in their groove. It allowed me to see the realness of some of their hardships, but also their successes. Oceania will always be my last destination on the most incredible explorations.  Site 1: Sydney Opera House. I'm a big fan of listening or watching performances because it means something more than what is first heard or seen. However, this Opera House in Sydney was beyond what I could've imagined. The design of the house itself is flabbergasting, let alone the quality of the shows and music. It is noticeable that it cost 102 million; everything is precise.  https://www.konnecthq.com

 Southeast Asia I've used all the synonyms for amazing, beautiful, and experience I can find. Truly though, wherever the plane's wings can stretch to, the boat's oars reach, it is amazing, beautiful, and a great experience. Southeast Asia was no exception.  Site 1: In Cambodia, I had the pleasure of a visit to Angkor Wat, the largest religious structure in the world. It is a very large temple along with a series of other sandstone buildings that once had a purpose in the 12th century. Built by a king of a dynasty that ruled a long time ago. The Angkor Wat is the core of the buildings that stretch over 400 acres. It was a lot to see in one trip, but definitely worth it for the amount of history I was told.  https://www.britannica.com/topic/Angkor-Wat     Site 2: The second place I chose to write about was a little quieter. Ha Long Bay in Vietnam. This is my kind of style trip because nothing can beat mother nature. This island is the biggest of 2,000 and is popular for tou

 South Asia I hold a very special place in my heart for this part of the world because I have a new connection with some of these sites I visited. It meant something more than just having fun trip, but rather it was more about what these places hold in historical value.  Site 1 : The Mother house of Missionaries. This house was built in Kolkata, India and the Missionaries of Charity were founded here by Mother Teresa. Her tomb remains here along with many of her former belongings that people can observe. She was made a Saint a few years ago after performing numerous great deeds for her God. However, the person she was and how she impacted the world, especially India, is recognized by more than just the religious. Personally, she was my confirmation saint and is my role model in life. My priest knew her when he was a boy growing up in Kolkata and has told me a lot about her, so I found it very cool to be standing in the same place she once did.  https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Re

 East Asia I've been to many areas of the world, but nowhere seems to become any duller. The people, the culture, and the nature of each corner in this circular planet encourages me grow in knowledge, experience, and as a person. I thank East Asia for doing all this and more with these amazing places. Site 1: Namsan Tower. This certainly is a tower. I would compare it to the Space Needle in Seattle if I had to compare it to somewhere in the U.S. This tower is located in Seoul, South Korea, and is surrounded by tourist places and restaurants. What captured my attention were the thousands of love locks hooked to the railings of the tower, most forever. It became a symbol of a couple's or family's never-ending devotion and love to one each other to place a lock on this tower and throw away the key. I heard of this place from a movie, and I knew it would be a great place to study all the different kinds of locks people choose. Before it was a famous love lock tower, it was bui

 Central Asia Now this is a slice of the world I've never heard about too much or ever put much thought into, but it is an underrated place. I will recommend people like you, my readers, check Central Asia out sometime. You won't regret it.  Site 1: Kaindy Lake. This site is special because it was formed by an earthquake in 1911. The earthquake rumbled up some of the Shan Mountain's surface and created a huge landslide that became Lake Kaindy's dam and birthplace. Rain eventually filled in the pot, and the trees are still standing underwater. The most turquoise water you'll ever see. Since this lake is close to Almaty, the largest city in Kazakhstan, it is unusual to find a place with its' serenity untarnished, this lake is one of few. I loved having a quiet place to enjoy the natural awe a mountain with surrounding turquoise waters provides.  https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/kaindy-lake Site 2: The National Library of Tajikistan. I wanted to throw something