List: Geography Stories | Curated by Jim Fonseca

Mar 3, 2024
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Geography StoriesPhysical and cultural geography
Amol Shrikhande
Why I Can’t Stand (and Love) Washington, DCThe capital of the US is, well, very American
Feb 27, 2024
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Feb 27, 2024
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Benne Will
The “Brass City”: New England’s Forgotten Brass Foundries (1802–2013)A metal we take for granted today is brass. Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc, in proportions which can be varied to achieve varying…
May 30, 2022
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May 30, 2022
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Globetrotters
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Tim Ward, Mature Flâneur
Penguin Spotting in the Deep South (of New Zealand)Catlins Coastal Forest: the land tourism forgot
Aug 20, 2023
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Aug 20, 2023
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Globetrotters
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B.R. Shenoy
The View at The Palm Jumeirah Observation DeckCooling off with Stunning Views
Jan 19, 2023
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Jan 19, 2023
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Amol Shrikhande
US Megaregions: Which One Are You In?You might be surprised to learn which is the biggest
Mar 3, 2023
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Mar 3, 2023
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Traveller Jack
10 Must-See Destinations for Your Next Thrilling AdventureDiscover the Best Places for Outdoor Activities, Nature Exploration, and Cultural Immersion
Feb 18, 2023
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Feb 18, 2023
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Amol Shrikhande
Philadelphia: Where Arrogance Meets InsecurityA letter of advice to a huge — and insecure — American city
Feb 2, 2023
Feb 2, 2023
Amol Shrikhande
10 Facts About Iran for the Standard American DudeA quick glance at the country that’s always in the American news
Dec 1, 2022
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Dec 1, 2022
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Globetrotters
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B.R. Shenoy
Awe-inspiring Views from Atop the Burj KhalifaAn extraordinary union of art, engineering, and meticulous craftsmanship
Nov 29, 2022
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Nov 29, 2022
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Globetrotters
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Erika Burkhalter
Looking towards Moloka’iSunrise in Maui
Nov 19, 2022
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Nov 19, 2022
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Amol Shrikhande
London, Ontario: The London No One Cares AboutA little — make that very little — love for the overlooked northern city
Nov 22, 2022
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Nov 22, 2022
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Richard J. Goodrich - The Peripatetic Historian
Tip to Toe on Vancouver IslandPeriBlog VI: Victoria, BC, Canada
Aug 23, 2022
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Aug 23, 2022
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Jim Cliffe
Sunday Afternoon at Esquimalt LagoonThe ocean is a limit where I live. It’s an island, so the common wisdom is… If you reach salt water, turn around. But the ocean is also a…
Sep 28, 2020
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Sep 28, 2020
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Grant Piper
What Pangea Looks Like With Modern BordersWhat Pangea would look like if it existed today
Sep 7, 2022
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Sep 7, 2022
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Amol Shrikhande
Is Belgium Really as Splendid as It Seems?Not quite
Nov 4, 2022
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Nov 4, 2022
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Tim Wallace
Earth in Two DimensionsAlbrecht Dürer to Agnes Denes: 100+ map projection illustrations and explainers.
Apr 8, 2019
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Apr 8, 2019
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Grant Piper
Modern Maps Might Be Getting An Update As a Major Nation Changes Its NameAnd gets a new pronunciation
Jun 17, 2022
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Jun 17, 2022
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Amol Shrikhande
It’s Time to Stop Overlooking TorontoA look at the North American powerhouse that the rest of the world loves to ignore (with a soundtrack!)
Aug 2, 2022
Aug 2, 2022