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The islands

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July 27th 2015
July 2 we set sail to Block Island. It's been described as one of the "last great places" in the Western Hemisphere and it has become Natalya's favorite right away. 40% of the place is protected as a wild life sanctuary. The island is sparsely populated and shows as an exemplary community living in harmony with nature. Gingerbread Victorian and Salt Box houses are sprinkled irregularly over the hi ... read more

North America » United States » Massachusetts

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more