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Blue has been an important color since ancient times. Often associated with peace and harmony, explore our collection for calm vibes.
Columbus, Ohio, United States
Drexel Theatre
This theater has made a name for itself playing movies that won't get played anywhere else, and even teamed up with a local brewery for a Wes Anderson themed beer.
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Sagres, Portugal
Lighthouse of Cabo de São Vicente
This lighthouse is located on the most south-westerly point in Europe.
Cañon City, Colorado, United States
Royal Gorge Bridge & Park
Once the world's highest suspension bridge. Don't look down.
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Denver, Colorado, United States
Historic Elitch Garden Theater
Step into this historic palace for the arts and discover a success story for the ages, starring one of the most incredible women in American history.
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Gothenburg, Sweden
The Garden Society of Gothenburg
The 19th century garden park was created after an amateur botanist convinced the King of Sweden to build it.
Balatongyörök, Hungary
Balatongyörök Pier
Central Europes largest lake spans over 78 km at its longest, and has been a popular destination for nearly two millennia.
Hawley, Pennsylvania, United States
The Ritz Company Playhouse
This theater rose from the ashes of a nearby fire, and was put into overtime by another, but itself was saved from closure by a band of theater loving locals.
Goa, India
Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church
This old Portugese-style Church holds clues into Goa's colonial history--and its a movie star!
Petit-Rocher, New Brunswick, Canada
Petit-Rocher
"Don’t let Petit-Rocher’s size fool you — its story is as grand as its traditions. Step into this tiny French enclave and be transported to another time."
Rochester, New York, United States
Kodak Tower
This photogenic tower is the headquarters of one of the world's most famous camera brands, and fought to continue to be Rochester's tallest tower.
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Praia da Vitória, Azores, Portugal
The Império da Caridade
In order to stave off disaster, many believers on Terceira Island in the Azores go on elaborate processions just as their ancestors did eight centuries ago.
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Santa Cruz, California, United States
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
This seaside amusement park is one of California's oldest but most recognizable landmarks, known especially for the park's "Giant Dipper" roller coaster.
Stevenson, Washington, United States
Stevenson Landing
This remote landing finds itself in a triangle of volcanic activity.
Langley, British Columbia, Canada
Fort Langley Community Hall
In 1924, the construction of this town hall was funded for a total of $137.13.
Tokyo, Japan
Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Japan
The Tokyo Correspondents’ Club first mission: to make sure foreign correspondents had somewhere to sleep, research a story, share a meal or drink, and hold press conferences.
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Holmdel, New Jersey, United States
Church of St. Catharine
Don’t let this church’s size fool you — its halls may be small, but the tale of its determined beginnings and its miraculous revival is a grand one.
Como, Colorado, United States
Como Depot
At this railroad crossing, you don't need to look both ways... because the train ain't coming.
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Frontignano (Ussita), Marche, Italy
Frontignano Coturnice Ski-lift Station
Sip a cappuccino and hop on the lift as we dive in to one of Italy's national pastimes.
Gdansk, Poland
The Long Market
One of Europe's grandest squares is actually a strip. Unlike Vegas, coins are not welcome here.
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Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Allen Theater
Built in 1921 as a movie house that can only be described as palatial.
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Providence, Rhode Island, United States
RISD Nature Lab
Students are encouraged to seek inspiration often hidden in plain sight - or rather as seen through a super-microscope.
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Tropoja, Albania
Valbona Valley
This untamed haven of mountains, caves, and rivers has a special place in Albanian culture.
Seville, Spain
Royal Alcazar of Seville
This "Chameleon" palace is the oldest royal residence still in use in Europe.
Fort William, Scotland
Nevis Range Mountain Gondola
Following in the footsteps of your heroes is never easy, but if your hero is Sir Hugh Munro you’ve got a tough mountain to climb to reach your goal.
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Angoulême, France
Angoulême Cathedral
This Cathedral has spiritual roots in pre-Christian France, both in location and architecture.
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Angoulême, France
Lycée de l’Image et du Son d’Angoulême (LISA)
Now known as the Ville de l’Image, or City of the Image, it is home to a high school that specializes in visual and audiovisual communication.
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Cape Town, South Africa
Diaz Point Viewfinder
From this serial vantage point on Cape Town's Table Mountain, no matter where you train your gaze, there is something that begs to be magnified.
Poznań, Poland
Collegium Maius
Now a school of medicine, this university can trace its roots back to a king.
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Medan City, Indonesia
Al Mashun Grand Mosque
This beautifully designed mosque is located in the heart of one of the world's largest coffee producing regions.
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Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Iowa Capitol Building
A State Capitol building that provides many reasons why you "Ought to Give Iowa A Try."
Eyjafjörður, Iceland
Hauganes Village
It’s hard not to be taken by this village’s natural beauty…or its Jacuzzis.
Zürich, Switzerland
Landesmuseum
A modern castle full of Swiss treasures, including an ancient statue discovered amongst a pile of bones.
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