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Cape Town, South Africa
African Trading Port
This art gallery, nestled in one of the oldest working harbors in Cape Town, curates traditional art from all over Africa.
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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.
Chamonix, France
Montenvers Railway
When peering through a Montenvers railcar’s window the Mer de Glace below is like a flood frozen in time, this Sea of Ice is France's largest glacier.
Istanbul, Turkey
Topkapı Palace
Home to the Spoonmaker's Diamond, the fourth largest diamond in the world.
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Cambridge University Boat Club
It started as a rivalry without a venue amongst two undergraduate friends. Now the Cambridge vs. Oxford University Boat Race is nearly a 200-year tradition.
Prince Edward Island, Canada
West Point Lighthouse
Upon first sight, the black-and-white-striped square-tapered tower design of West Point Lighthouse is geometrically striking in its natural habitat.
New York, New York, United States
McNally Jackson Books
After working in publishing for many years, Sarah McNally opened McNally Jackson Books in 2004.
Lake Como, Italy
Grand Hotel Tremezzo
This hotel is so steeped in romance, there are love letters literally embedded into its walls.
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Brunico, Italy
Ruis Cable Car
Located in the Dolomites, the Ruis Cable Car transports passengers up to the Kronplatz mountain peak.
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Bogota, Colombia
Teatro Faenza
Opened in 1924, the Teatro Faenza is Bogota's oldest theater and is housed on the site of a former ceramic factory.
Hillah,Babil, Iraq
Ishtar Gate
Built in 575 BC, the Ishtar Gate was conceived as part of a grand processional way into the city of Babylon.
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Corpus Christi College
During the 14th century, the Bubonic Plague led to the founding of Corpus Christi College.
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Batavia, Illinois, United States
Campana Factory
Opened two years before the Great Depression, the Campana Factory manufactured Italian Balm, a popular hand lotion.
Sligo, Ireland
Raghly Harbour
Built seven years before the Irish Famine, Raghly Harbour is home to small fishing fleets of crab and lobster boats.
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Toronto, Canada
Grand Hotel
Although it seems naturally lit, the swimming pool in Toronto's Grand Hotel is actually located in the basement.
Whitby, United Kingdom
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway first opened in 1836 as a horse-drawn carriage rail line.
Istanbul, Turkey
Prof. Dr. Aykut Barka Passenger Boat
This Passenger Boat is named after one of Turkey's most well-respected geologists.
Furka Pass, Switzerland
Hotel Belvédère
In its heyday, guest rooms overlooked icy stretches of the Rhône Glacier and a grotto carved into the blue-tinged ice.
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Aveiro, Portugal
Museu Arte Nova
The Museu Art Nova celebrates the history and prominence Art Nouveau style of architecture in Aveiro.
Gifu Prefecture, Japan
Yōrō Railway
Opened in 1913, the Yōrō Railway travels through Japan's landlocked Gifu Prefecture.
Deep River, Connecticut, United States
Becky Thatcher Riverboat
This 1870s riverboat replica travels the Connecticut River.
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Hamburg-Blankenese, Germany
Blankeneser Segel Club
The Blankeneser Segel Club (BSC) is the oldest sailing club in Germany with direct access to the river Elbe, one of the three major rivers in Central Europe
Ryde, United Kingdom
Ryde Pier Head Railway Station
This railroad pier transports visitors traveling by sea to the town of Ryde on the Isle of Wight.
Þingvellir, Iceland
Þingvellir Church
Thingvellir Church sits on the land of Iceland's first parliament established in 874 AD.
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North Platte, Nebraska, United States
Bailey Yard
Bailey Yard is the largest railroad classification yard in the world.
Torquay, United Kingdom
MS Azura
The MS Azura's godmother is acclaimed British ballerina Darcey Bussell.
Manzanillo, Mexico
Sovereign Mærsk
Built in 1997, the Sovereign Maersk is one of the largest container ships ever built.
Tres Arroyos, Argentina
Club Huracán de Tres Arroyos
Club Huracan members nickname is "Hairy" after two-time Argentinian President Hipólito Yrigoyen.
Pouto Peninsula, New Zealand
Pouto Lighthouse
The Pouto Lighthouse is New Zealand's oldest wooden lighthouse made of kauri timber.
Sare, France
Petit train de la Rhune
To Basque peoples, la Rhune is the “good pasture” upon which their cultural artifacts are preserved, and out the window of the petit train, you can awe at them all.
Budapest, Hungary
Kazinczy Street Synagogue
Along with its significance as a center of traditional Orthodox Jewish life, the Synagogue is noted for its decidedly Art Nouveau architecture.
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Kells, Ireland
Kells Handball Club
Inside the unassuming yellow-walled building with pronounced signage in powder blue trim, there are solely two courts..and a community of champions.
Half Moon Bay, California, United States
Half Moon Bay Jail Museum
The Half Moon Bay Jail Museum held local troublemakers for fifty years before it was transformed into a local history museum.
Sognsvann Lake, Norway
Cross-Country Skiers
The Norwegian relationship to skiing runs deep: the first rock carving of a skier was created 4,500 years ago in Rødøy, Norway.
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Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Guardian Angel Cathedral
With its towering iconic A-frame facade, this inclusive Cathedral located on the Strip holds its own as a highly sought after place of worship for gangsters, hospitality workers, and tourists alike.