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Meet people from around the world in Second Life! Connect with folks by region and language in these hot spots.

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Africa Live Village Apootah

Africa Live Village Apootah celebrates the richness and diversity of African cultures. Visitors can explore art, music, fashion, and community events in a lively and welcoming setting.

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Peng Lai

Peng Lai is a fairyland above the clouds, where you can see ancient Chinese art, culture, architecture, furniture, paintings, and decorations. Relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery and music.

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Music

Santorini International

Established in 2010, Santorini International is a music venue featuring live DJs, professional hosts, and a global community. Enjoy music, events, and performances by talented singers and DJs from around the world, creating an unforgettable party atmosphere.

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Akamori Town

Explore the sprawling forest beyond Akamori Town, a small but inclusive community of Japanese villages on Heterocera. Cycle along woodland paths to discover hidden shrines and beauty spots, relax in the onsen, take a train to the mainland, or hang out at Yumi's Café. Yumi’s Café in Akamori Town offers a cozy Japanese atmosphere where Yumi Co. Radio fills the air with 80s Tokyo sounds, from Future Funk to City Pop. Relax alone or with friends, enjoy a meal or drink, and unwind under the warm evening lights.

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Nature & Parks

Oriental Sakura

Oriental Sakura invites visitors to explore a romantic destination inspired by Japanese and Chinese cultures. Wander through gardens, relax in hot springs, visit the tea house, or join photo contests. Enjoy fantasy kitsune experiences, games, and various scenic getaways.

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El Pueblo

Embark on a captivating journey into the vibrant essence of Mexican and Latin American culture. Known for hosting the largest annual Día de los Muertos exhibition, running from October through November, this unique destination offers an immersive cultural experience like no other. Immerse yourself in our one-of-a-kind Fiestas! Each evening brings a new and exciting experience.

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Music

Xtasis Latino

Established in 2015, Xtasis Latino is a lively destination for Latin music, dancing, and meeting friends from across the Spanish-speaking community. Visitors can enjoy salsa, merengue, reggaetón, bachata, rock, and techno, along with games, horses, boats, and social hangout areas.

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International

Coliseum Italian Gateway

Comunità di accoglienza e aiuto dei nuovi residenti italiani Coliseum è partner e partecipante al programma Official Community Gateway di Linden Lab. Coliseum Gateway is also a location for racing with the SL Cycling Federation.

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Photogenic Spots

Circulo Zentro

Circulo Zentro is a tribute to Japan, offering beautiful photography corners, live music, concerts, and a variety of shops. Visitors can enjoy an immersive cultural experience, making it a unique and vibrant destination for music and photography enthusiasts.

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Photogenic Spots

A Touch of Italy

A beautiful island to explore and lose yourself. With its central shopping district, northern and southern beaches, a winery and wedding venue, a forest and plenty of hiking trails. Hop (or swim) over to the small northern sea island and explore the scuba spots!

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Photogenic Spots

Mirai Melody

Mirai Melody is the look at the future (未来 – Mirai) with respect to the past (過去 Kako). Where two friends filled with mutual passion for old-meets-new. A place where the vibrant colours of the city are wrapped in the soft warm melody of nature.

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Romance

Mumtaz Taj Mahal

Mumtaz Taj Mahal captures the essence of the iconic Taj Mahal through its intimate and romantic gardens, perfect for moments with a special someone. At its heart lies a unique underground club, where music, dance, and culture blend seamlessly, inviting couples to indulge in the rhythms of Indian beats. This destination is a social hub for meeting new people, chatting with friends, and sparking romance amidst an enchanting setting of dance and music.

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Bella Villaggio Di Gaia

Bella Villaggio Di Gaia transports visitors to the essence of the Old Country and is a nod to Italy's charm, offering experiences from wine tasting to nature walks. It's a sanctuary for photography enthusiasts and a hub of cultural engagement with events, galleries, rituals, workshops, and art displays. Nature lovers will find solace in its lush gardens, while those seeking to celebrate love can do so in its idyllic settings for weddings and handfastings.

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Zoe Gallery

The Zoe Gallery showcases a collection of Friedl Aigner's artworks, featuring Austrian and South French landscape drawings and paintings. These pieces, primarily from the 1980s and 1990s, reflect Aigner's real-life inspirations and artistic endeavors, offering visitors a diverse visual experience.

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Santos Dumont Airfield

Especialistas da Aeronautica Community Gateway is located at the Santos Dumont Airfield. It was founded on June 7, 2012, with the purpose of bringing the routine of this important Brazilian Air Force organization to Second Life. It is a newcomer-friendly Portuguese destination.

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Photogenic Spots

Le Chateau Countryside

Le Chateau Countryside is a picturesque and residential destination experience that encapsulates the essence of the idyllic French countryside. From charming thatched cottages to picturesque hamlets, and even an authentic village complete with a quaint church, the region has been crafted with the utmost care and attention to detail. Throughout the year, it will transform with 4-seasonal changes, providing an ever-changing and immersive experience.

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Sungchu Valley

Sungchu Valley has rolling hills of vibrant greens covering the landscape all around, broken up by a gently flowing stream with several branches down to the sea. Within the emerald landscape, dazzling flowers in countless colors enticed many species of bees and intrepid dragonflies. Above, birds soar and glide while a group of tigers runs through the fields in search of roots or a place to rest. The scents of the wildflowers covered in a blanket of the warm, rich light of the sun, unbroken by the wispy clouds drifting by, invite weary travelers and animals alike to rest and recover for as long as they need.

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Winter Attractions

Roxybar Winter Village

Una stazione invernale molto suggestiva con due seggiovie discese con la carrucola e lo slittino una pista di pattinaggio lunghissima un caldo chalet con giochi e la deliziosa spa. A very beautiful winter village with ice skating on the frozen lake, sleigh rides, a small alpine church, and warm huts.

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Memorials

Battleship Yamato Memorial

At Battleship Yamato Memorial in Second Life, you will find a scaled replica of the Yamato, a Japanese battleship from World War II. Walk around the biggest battleship of the world and see historic pictures at this impressive 3D replica.

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Nature & Parks

Japanese Garden at Project Hope

Walk and explore the Japanese Garden at Project Hope. Come and explore, sit and reflect, visit the music garden, or just enjoy the sounds of the waterfalls and feel the serenity at this inspirational garden of peace and happiness.

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Music

Night Blossom Lounge

Night Blossom Lounge is a Japanese-inspired nightclub with a romantic atmosphere. Enjoy the nightlife at this beautifully landscaped location and find the perfect spot to take photos in the Garden of Dark Delights. There are also many lounging areas and a game area on top of the club's roof. With many new and inspiring DJs, the genre is always changing to fit the needs of the community.

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International

Poland History House

A place where you can find overview of Poland History.

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International

Hiraya Town

Explore Hiraya Town, a cooperative build and small town inspired by Japanese sights which spans several regions on the east coast of Heterocera. It is a great starting point for a Mainland tour by road or rail, and features a variety of lovely venues and nature spots perfect for exploration, photography, and hanging out.

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Sports & Hobbies

UMIOTO Marina Japan

Umioto Marina has a scenic harbor with free sailing and fishing. Enjoy the sound of the sea and take lots of snapshots. You can also listen to music with the live DJs or hang out at the coffee and bar.

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International

Akijima

Akijima is a beautiful, authentic Japanese region of multiple worlds including: Kinkaku-Ji Golden Pavilion in Kyoto; a tropical island of Okinawa; Kumanogawa - a Riverworld; Hokkano a winter world of ice mountains; and Tengoku a lunar landscape for shows! Lots to do here including posing, dancing, skating, raft riding, balloon ride, and horseback riding. Several magical cuddle spots await you.

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Role-playing Communities

Gion Kobu Hanamachi

Gion Kobu Hamachi is a Japanese Edo period role play region circa 1867. The region is run by the geisha of Karyukai Okiya, Second Life's first geisha community. They provide live entertainment in the form of Japanese ozashiki or banquets, dance shows, and traditional seasonal festivals. The region contains two tea houses, an indoor and outdoor theater, Shinto shrine, park lands, and an new art gallery.

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International

Moonlight Teahouse

Moonlight Teahouse is a soothing Japanese teahouse and garden. Calm and spiritual with many idealistic photo areas, relax with a tea or meander through the gardens. Lose yourself in the serenity of a time gone by.

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MeltingDots

MeltingDots is a support center for Japanese beginners run entirely by volunteers. There are tutorial institutions, freebie shops, sightseeing guidance, sand boxes, salons and more. Or swing by for the pleasant events held on Saturday nights, with occasional prizes.

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Land & Estates

Second Norway

Second Norway is a vibrant Norwegian community with a beautiful lodge, a rail system, and plenty of room to park your sailboat. Explore waterfront areas along the Blake Sea, travel by rail, or browse available beachfront and residential land rentals within this Scandinavian-inspired destination.

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GNC & New Berlin City

The German Newbie Center was established in 2006. Connect with people from around the world in this German-themed social space. GNC & New Berlin City is also a wonderful area for new users, feel free to come on by. Ein Chat-Hotspot fuer Neueinsteiger und Oldies, die Freude an neuen Kontakten haben, Hilfe brauchen oder nur gute Musik hoeren wollen und sich unterhalten wollen.

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Zaara

Explores fashion using ethnic Indian influences fused with global aesthetics and cuts to create rich textures, bold colors, and contemporary silhouettes. A premier Indian destination to relax.

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Royal

Royal is set on the beautiful Q8 Royal Q8 region. It has impressive architecture and many different areas to hang out and make friends with Residents that speak Arabic and are originally from the Middle East. Everyone is welcome, so visit, have fun, and explore this destination!

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Real Life

Village of Ciampi

Ciampi is a countryside Italian village with shops and a large church that is ideal for weddings. The paths will make you discover the Tuscany countryside and the small village of Ciampi with its alleys, pizzeria, restaurant and shops. You will enjoy a rest at the pond, playing chess or drinking a glass of Chianti with your friends.

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Photogenic Spots

Tonarino

Explore Tonarino, a Japanese urban neighborhood town, that blends traditional and modern elements. It's very photogenic and fun to explore. Don't forget to share your images in their Flickr group: flickr.com/groups/14689051@N23

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International

The Village at Kyral Threndor

The Village is the centerpiece of Kyral Threndor. It is a small friendly seaside village best known for its Irish pub, Alton's Attic and the Village Shops, but it offers so much more. The Village always beckons to be explored. The marina is the home of the Kyral Threndor Yacht Club and Kethryn's Café.

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Taikou

Taikou is a small Japanese town with a market and arcade. It is home to Taikou & Momento mainstores, carrying home furnishings, backdrops, clothing, and accessories.

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Spanish with Eugenia

Spanish with Eugenia is an educational project focused on teaching Spanish as a second language. Maestra Eugenia Calderon uses Second Life because this world, as an immersive environment, is a great tool to teach. Classes for basic, intermediate and advanced students. Contact Maestra Eugenia Calderon to schedule an interview.

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Linden Destinations

Shobu

Shobu is the community center for the Sakura Linden Homes. Enjoy dozens of beautiful gardens and koi ponds, or sit and have some Japanese tea with new friends. The cherry trees have begun their annual cycle coinciding with cherry blossom time in Japan. They transition in three week-long stages. In the last week of March, the trees transform into a state with buds visible. In the first week of April, the buds will bloom. Finally, in the second week of April, the petals start to fall.

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International

Parc de la Serenite

Reflect and renew at Serenite, a peaceful spot featuring lush gardens, stone bridges, and a seaside cutting garden.

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Second Life Origins

Mont Saint Michel

Visit an in-world recreation of the beautiful French landmark, Mont Saint Michel.

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Role-playing Communities

Mitsumi Town in Tokyo

Visit Mitsumi-Town, an ultra-realistic city region modeled from Google Maps and real photos of Tokyo. This intricately detailed region is painstakingly modeled after a small town in a Tokyo neighborhood.

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International

Kasada - Ein alter Treffpunkt

Welcome to KASADA. It is an island with a lot of nature and beaches. Rezz a boat and sail towards the blake sea or just relax. Enjoy and have fun!

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Ilha Unisinos

Visit the Unisinos virtual campus: the first Brazilian university to own an island dedicated to research virtual worlds at Second Life. Come to watch classes, events and meet the research group GPe-du. Visite o campus virtual Unisinos: a primeira universidade brasileira a ter uma ilha dedicada a pesquisa em mundos virtuais aqui no Second Life. Venha assistir nossas aulas, eventos e sinta-se a vontade para conhecer o grupo de pesquisa GPe-du.

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Music

IBIZA CLUB

IBIZA CLUB is an international destination within the metaverse. It is a place to have fun and dance to many musical genres. Visit and meet people from all over the world. IBIZA CLUB es un sitio internacional, dentro del metaverso es un sitio para divertirte y bailar muchos generos musicales y tambien para conocer personas de todo el mundo.

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International

Island France Pittoresque

Welcome to the photogenic beauty of a cozy grain of paradise. France Pittoresque is an archipelago bathed in warm light with sunkissed beaches and small islets. Enjoy this calm place for relaxation, meditation, romance, or love. You can read extracts of books about the history of France to travel through time.

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Real Life

Eiffel Tower in Paris

Ooh la la! Escape to beautiful virtual Paris, where you can stroll beneath one of the world's most famous landmarks — the astounding Eiffel Tower. Mingle with people from around the world as you admire the lush greenery and stunning architecture of this landmark destination. There are many other surprises at this destination so visit and join the events that take place throughout the week!

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Casa de Canarias

Come visit the special Spansih-language exhibitions and learn more about art and culture at Casa de Canarias. More info: http://casadecanarias.net.

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Winter Attractions

Arosa SL

Based on a real place in Switzerland, Arosa is in a valley nested below large and scenic mountains. This quaint village is near some of the best alpine skiing in Second Life and includes free ice skating, sledding and boating. More info at http://arosasl.wordpress.com.

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Destinations

Africa Live Village Apootah

Peng Lai

Santorini International

Akamori Town

Oriental Sakura

El Pueblo

Xtasis Latino

Coliseum Italian Gateway

Circulo Zentro

A Touch of Italy

Mirai Melody

Mumtaz Taj Mahal

Bella Villaggio Di Gaia

Zoe Gallery

Santos Dumont Airfield

Le Chateau Countryside

Sungchu Valley

Roxybar Winter Village

Battleship Yamato Memorial

Japanese Garden at Project Hope

Night Blossom Lounge

Poland History House

Hiraya Town

UMIOTO Marina Japan

Akijima

Gion Kobu Hanamachi

Moonlight Teahouse

MeltingDots

Second Norway

GNC & New Berlin City

Zaara

Royal

Village of Ciampi

Tonarino

The Village at Kyral Threndor

Taikou

Spanish with Eugenia

Shobu

Parc de la Serenite

Mont Saint Michel

Mitsumi Town in Tokyo

Kasada - Ein alter Treffpunkt

Ilha Unisinos

IBIZA CLUB

Island France Pittoresque

Eiffel Tower in Paris

Casa de Canarias

Arosa SL

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