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Sit by the lake in Sydney Royal Botanic Garden to enjoy the tranquility and greenery so close to the busy and quick-paced Sydney CBD.

Walk by the Waters: The Sydney Royal Botanic Garden Lakes

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Sydney Royal Botanic Garden The 30-hectare (0.3-square-km) iconic Sydney Royal Botanic Garden, a tranquil retreat and green sanctuary of well-maintained, landscaped gardens within 1 km of Sydney CBD, is a must-visit destination for locals and tourists alike. The free-entry garden is open every day from early morning to evening, but the opening times change seasonally […]

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Panoramic views of Casinos of Taipa and Cotai from Taipa Grande Viewing Platform 大潭山瞭望台 in Macau, China.

Walk by the Waters: Macau Wetland Ecological Pond at Avenida da Praia of Taipa 龍環葡韻濕地生態區, China

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Macau 澳门 With a population of about 710,000 people and a land area of 32.9 km2, Macau, a Special Administrative Region of China, is one of the most densely populated places in the world. Macau mainly comprises a small narrow peninsula projecting from the mainland China Guangdong province and 2 islands of Taipa 氹仔 and

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West Kowloon Cultural District and Sky 100 Hong Kong Observation Deck from China Ferry Terminal Observation Deck in Hong Kong, China.

From Kowloon Park to China Ferry Terminal Observation Deck, Hong Kong

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Hong Kong 香港 With a population of approximately 7.4 million, Hong Kong, a Special Administration Region of China, is one of the most densely populated cities in the world.  It is a free port, transportation hub, and financial centre in the Asia-Pacific region. Hong Kong is located adjacent to mainland China’s Shenzhen 深圳 across Shenzhen

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Spectacular night views of Hong Kong Victoria Harbour 香港维多利亚港, China

Hong Kong Victoria Harbour 香港维多利亚港, China

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Hong Kong 香港 With a population of approximately 7.4 million, Hong Kong, a Special Administration Region of China, is one of the most densely populated cities in the world.  It is a free port, transportation hub, and financial centre in the Asia-Pacific region. Hong Kong is located adjacent to mainland China’s Shenzhen 深圳 across Shenzhen

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Panoramic views of Xianglu Bay 香炉湾 and Zhuhai City, as well as Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge 港珠澳大桥 and Macau 澳门 from Jingshan 景山 hilltop in Zhuhai 珠海, China.

Walk by the Waters: The waterfront of Zhuhai 珠海, China

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Zhuhai 珠海 Zhuhai is a city of around 2.5 million people south of Guangdong Province. The city got its name, which means Pearl (珠) and Sea (海), from being at the mouth of the Pearl River 珠江 meeting the South China Sea 南中国海.   Zhuhai is a beautiful city because of its long coastline and its

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Zhujiang 珠江from Renmin Bridge人民桥 looking downstream in Guangzhou 广州, China.

Guangzhou 广州 Zhujiang 珠江, China

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Guangzhou 广州 Zhujiang 珠江 Guangzhou, an important Chinese commercial capital with a history of more than two thousand years, was borne and thrived because of Zhujiang. Zhujiang flows through Guangzhou city, supplies water to its residents, creates its unique culture, and connects Guangzhou as the main port on the maritime Silk Road to the world.

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Chinese New Year decoration on a tree with well-wishing Chinese character 福 (means “happiness”) at Shenzhen Bay Park 深圳湾公园 in Shenzhen 深圳.

Shenzhen Bay Park 深圳湾公园, Shenzhen 深圳

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Shenzhen 深圳 Shenzhen, China’s third largest city by population after Shanghai and Beijing, is a Guangdong 广东 Province’s coastal city with a population of more than 17.5 million.  As China’s first special economic zone, Shenzhen grew rapidly from a fishing village to an international metropolis in just over 40 years.  Shenzhen is vibrant, innovative, and

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Lake Parramatta, Sydney.

Lake Parramatta, Sydney

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Lake Parramatta Lake Parramatta is a man-made water reservoir located within Lake Parramatta Reserve, 3-kilomatre north of Parramatta city centre and 30-kilometre, or a 30-minute drive, west of Sydney CBD.  Lake Parramatta was created after the completion of a 15m high dam on Hunts Creek in 1856. The dam was closed in 1909.  Lake Parramatta

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A view of Sydney Harbour, Sydney Opera House, and Harbour Bridge from Mrs. Macquarie's Chair lookout point, in the Sydney Royal Botanic Garden.

Walk by the Waters: The Sydney Royal Botanic Garden Foreshore

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Sydney Royal Botanic Garden The 30-hectare (0.3-square-km) iconic Sydney Royal Botanic Garden, a tranquil retreat and green sanctuary of well-maintained, landscaped gardens within 1 km of Sydney CBD, is a must-visit destination for locals and tourists alike. The free-entry garden is open every day from early morning to evening, but the opening times change seasonally

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Queensland Gold Coast Hope Harbour Marina.

Queensland Gold Coast Hope Harbour Marina

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Hope Island, Hope Harbour Marina Hope Island is a suburb in the Queensland Gold Coast. Bounded by the Coomera River in the north and Saltwater Creek in the south, Hope Island suburb is well-known for its man-made canals and waterways, golf courses, and luxury waterfront homes.  Around 15,000 people call Hope Island home. Both visitors

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The lovely harbourside suburb of Watsons Bay in Sydney.

Walk by the Waters: Watsons Bay, Sydney

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Watsons Bay The lovely harbourside suburb of Watsons Bay in Sydney is located on the southern head of Sydney Harbour’s entrance. A 15 km northeast of Sydney city centre and a 25-minute ferry ride from Circular Quay, Watsons Bay is a very popular visitors’ destination for its natural beauty, holiday vide, relaxing swimming beaches, and

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A Long-Term Mindset in Your Financial Freedom Journey

A Long-Term Mindset in Your Financial Freedom Journey

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The historical data of the US’s S&P 500, Australia’s ASX 200, and Singapore’s ST Index have consistently demonstrated the importance of a long-term mindset in the financial freedom journey. Studies have shown the long-term average annual returns of S&P 500 Index stocks were at least 9.35% with dividends reinvested over 150 years.

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The #ILoveNICE sign, Nice, France.

Walk by the Waters: Nice Waterfront, France

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Nice The beautiful seaport city of Nice is the fifth major city in France.   Nice’s metropolitan area has a population of around 1 million. Nice is located in southeastern France, is on the French Riviera or Côte-d’Azur region, on the Mediterranean coast, and is at the foot of the Alps.  Nice is also only about an

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Two Shores Garden, Bridge of The Two Shores over the River Rhine, and a river cruise, Strasbourg, France.

Walk by the Waters: Two Shores Garden, France and Germany

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Two Shores Garden (France side: Jardin des Deux-Rives, Germany side: Garten der zwei Ufer) is a public park at the shores of the River Rhine of two countries: France and Germany, between the cities of France’s Strasbourg and Germany’s Kehl.
The two shores are connected by a 250m-long footbridge, Bridge of The Two Shores (Passerelle des Deux Rives).

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Singapore East Coast Park in the sunset.

Walk by the Waters: East Coast Park, Singapore

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The 185-hectare East Coast Park, which has a 15 km long coastline with many swimming beaches, is the largest in Singapore, an island nation.
Notably, East Coast Park, opened in the 1970s, is wholly on reclaimed land.
As the name suggests, East Coast Park is in the eastern part of Singapore and is divided into 8 areas, A to H, and extends in the eastern direction from A to H. East Coast Park Area A starts right next to Keppel Marina East Desalination Plant and East Coast Park Area H is located right next to National Service Resort & Country Club.

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The jade-like green sulphur spring water and bursts of white smoke all year round make Geothermal Valley (or Hot Spring Valley) 地熱谷 a unique and special scenic spot to visit in Peitou 北投, Taiwan.

Walk by the Waters: Peitou Park 北投公园 and Geothermal Valley 地熱谷, Taipei, Taiwan

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Beitou Park 北投公园  Beitou Park is located in the Peitou 北投 district, best known for its popular Peitou hot springs 北投溫泉 and being at the southwest entry point of Yangmingshan National Park 阳明山国家公园.  The hot springs in Peitou can be very conveniently accessible by public transport.  Xinbeitou 新北投 subway station, around a 40-minute train ride

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Tamsui River 淡水河 at Tamsui 淡水, Taiwan. Bali District 八里区 can be seen across the Tamsui River.

Walk by the Waters: Tamsui 淡水 Riverfront, Taiwan

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Tamsui 淡水 is a seaside district (Tamsui District 淡水区) in New Taipei City 新北市 by the Tamsui River 淡水河 overlooking Taiwan Strait 台湾海峡. Bali District 八里区 can be seen across the Tamsui River northwest of Tamsui.
Even though officially located within New Taipei City, Tamsui is only a 45-minute Taipei MRT 台北捷运 train ride from Taipei city centre. Tamsui is a popular destination for Taiwanese as well as tourists for its Tamsui Old Street 淡水老街 with shops selling all kinds of delicious Taiwanese snacks 台湾小吃. The magnificent views over the Tamsui River, especially in the morning and evening, also draw visitors to Tamsui.

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Taichung Park 台中公园, Taichung 台中, Taiwan.

Walk by the Waters: Taichung Park 台中公园, Taiwan

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Established in 1903, Taichung Park 台中公园 is Taiwan’s first century-old park and a landmark in Taichung. The park was built by the Japanese during the Japanese-occupied period.
Taichung Park is around 100,000m2 in size and has an artificial lake, called Sun Moon Lake 日月湖 which covers an area of 13,530m2, pavilions, bridges, and landscaped open grass fields, trees, and gardens. Huxin Pavilion 湖心亭 is the pavilion in the centre of Sun Moon Lake 日月湖connected by the adjacent Zhongshan Bridge 中山桥.

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A panoramic view of Sun Moon Lake 日月潭 and its surrounding mountains from a Sun Moon Lake Cable Car 日月潭缆车, Taiwan.

Walk by the Waters: Ita Thao Pier 伊達邵码头 of Sun Moon Lake 日月潭, Taiwan

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One of Taiwan’s most popular tourist attractions, Sun Moon Lake 日月潭 is a scenic 90-minute drive from Taichung 台中 city, the closest major city. The area is perfect for short-day trips from Taichung.
How did Sun Moon Lake get its name? Well, Sun Moon Lake surrounds a tiny island called Lalu. On the eastern side of the Island Lalu, the lake is shaped like a round sun, and on the western side, the lake is shaped like a crescent moon. That was how it was called Sun Moon Lake.

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Sun Moon Lake 日月潭, Taiwan.

Walk by the Waters: Shuishe Pier 水社码头 of Sun Moon Lake 日月潭, Taiwan

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One of Taiwan’s most popular tourist attractions, Sun Moon Lake 日月潭 is a scenic 90-minute drive from Taichung 台中 city, the closest major city. The area is perfect for short-day trips from Taichung.
How did Sun Moon Lake get its name? Well, Sun Moon Lake surrounds a tiny island called Lalu. On the eastern side of the Island Lalu, the lake is shaped like a round sun, and on the western side, the lake is shaped like a crescent moon. That was how it was called Sun Moon Lake.

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Maritime Plaza 海洋广场 overlooking Keelung Harbour 基隆港, Keelung 基隆, Taiwan.

Walk by the Waters: Keelung 基隆 Waterfront, Taiwan

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Keelung 基隆, located in the Northwest of Taiwan, along with Kaohsiung 高雄 in the south, are the two major port cities in Taiwan.
With a population of more than 350,000, Keelung is itself a popular tourist destination because of its many historic sites and buildings, its proximity to beautiful coastlines and mountains, as well as its good food. Yehliu Geopark 野柳地质公园, Heping Island GeoPark 和平岛地质公园, Baimiweng Fort 白米瓮炮台, Dawulun Fort 大武仑炮台, Miaokou Night Market 庙口夜市, and Ren’ai Market 仁愛市场 are just some of the attractions in and around Keelung.
Keelung is an hour from Taipei by train or car and that makes Keelung a perfect day trip destination from Taipei.

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River Foreshore Reserve walking paths, Parramatta, Sydney.

Walk by the Waters: Parramatta River Foreshore

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Parramatta River starts at the confluence of Darling Mills Creek and Toongabbie Creek just north of Cumberland Hospital. The river flows past Cumberland Hospital and flows through Parramatta Park and River Foreshore Reserve in Parramatta.
Parramatta River is fresh water up to the Charles Street Weir, which is located upstream just before Parramatta Wharf, approximately 30 km to the Sydney Heads. From Parramatta Wharf, the downstream river becomes gradually saltier as it is closer to the ocean.

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Kings Pier Marina with a cruise ship docking at Macquarie Wharf Cruise Ship Terminal in the background at Hobart Waterfront.

Walk by the Waters: Hobart Waterfront

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Located in the south-east of Tasmania island and by the River Derwent at the foothills of the majestic Mount Wellington, Tasmania’s capital city Hobart is a beautiful and vibrant port city. Nearly 300,000, around 65% of Tasmania’s population, live in Greater Hobart.
The summit of the 1271m-tall Mount Wellington is only within a 30-minute drive from the city centre and can be seen from every corner of Hobart city.

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The beach of Clifton Gardens Reserve, Chowder Bay, Sydney.

Walk by the Waters: Sydney Chowder Bay

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A 25-minute drive northeast of Sydney CBD, Chowder Bay is on the shoreline of the Sydney suburb of Mosman. Clifton Gardens Reserve, located by the coast of Chowder Bay, is where families head for picnics, swimming, and other sea sports.
Chowder Bay has some very charming eateries that have views of Sydney Harbour and the coastal suburb Vaucluse over the water of Sydney Harbour.

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Stunning view of 3 Sydney landmarks - Circular Quay, Harbour Bridge, and Opera House, from Cahill Lookout located above the Circular Quay Train Station.

Walk by the Waters: Sydney Circular Quay

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Circular Quay, located right at the end of Sydney’s CBD, is one of Australia’s most visited destinations. Residents and tourists can come to Circular Quay by ferry, light rail, train, and bus. Being a major transport interchange makes Circular Quay a great base to explore the city on public transport. Circular Quay has 5 commuter ferry wharves with daily regular ferry services to Parramatta, Manly, Taronga Zoo, Watsons Bay, and other popular Sydney destinations.

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Manly Dam, also known as Manly Warringah War Memorial Park, is in Manly Sydney.

Walk by the Waters: Sydney Manly Dam

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Manly Dam is also known as Manly Warringah War Memorial Park. Located within the suburb of Manly in Sydney and constructed in 1892, Manly Dam had been decommissioned as a water supply dam since the 1930s. Now heritage-listed and still owned by Sydney Water, Manly Dam is mainly known for its beautiful freshwater lake, and pretty bushland, popular with families, hikers, and mountain bikers. The freshwater lake created by the dam is the largest freshwater lake in Sydney.

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A sporting event on a Sunday at Manly Beach, Sydney.

Walk by the Waters: Sydney Manly Waterfronts

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Manly, located on a peninsula 15km northeast of Sydney CBD, is a beach-side suburb of northern Sydney. With a population of around 43,000, Manly is actually also a very popular tourist destination.
From Sydney CBD, the best public transport to get to Manly is the regular Circular Quay-Manly Wharf ferry services. The short 30-minute ferry ride is one of the most scenic ferry rides offering incredibly stunning views of Sydney Harbour and the coastal suburbs around Sydney Harbour.
Manly is the gateway to the Northern Beaches. Every year, there are more than 8 million visitors from all over Australia and the world visit Manly and the Northern Beaches, drawn by the beautiful beaches, cosmopolitan buzz, cafes and restaurants, and cultural and sporting events.
Manly has 2 distinctly different waterfronts: the southwest-facing beaches within the calmer waters of the North Harbour and the northeast-facing 3 km long Manly Beach facing the South Pacific Ocean. The 2 waterfronts are amazingly only 400m from each other.

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