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Kampala, Uganda
Munyonyo Pay Phones
Dialing into the past, Munyonyo’s pay phones stand still while Uganda’s mobile networks keep moving.
Orange
The color and name of a popular fruit. You won't find any citrus in this colorful collection, but it is a tasty one nonetheless.
Akaikrom, Ghana
Hans Cottage Botel
A resort that especially caters to reptile lovers…because who wouldn’t love to share their vacation with crocodiles living in a man-made lagoon?
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Oxford, United Kingdom
Keble College
Keble College broke Oxford’s stone tradition with bold bricks—and sparked a secret society, “Destroy Keble,” bent on tearing it down.
AWA visted here
Sopot, Poland
Sopot Lighthouse
Sopot Lighthouse began as a disguised spa chimney, became a modest beacon, and eventually claimed lighthouse status—before being “retired.”
Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, United States
Grand Canyon Viewfinder
In addition to being the most remote community in the lower forty-eight states to use the US Postal Service, it's the only place where mail is delivered by mule train, year-round.
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Mount Vernon, Washington, United States
Roozengaarde
Though the festival is seasonal, RoozenGaarde is open year-round—offering a perennial tribute to Bernadette, whose legacy blooms anew each year, in every possible shade.
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Reykjavik, Iceland
Lighthouses of Iceland
The story of a Icelandic lighthouse keeper.
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Berlin, Germany
Georg von Giesche Oberschule
You don't need to be a student in a history class at this German high school to learn about the past of "the Missing School..."
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Bornes de Aguiar, Portugal
Pedras Salgadas Park
Tough time with Blackjack? Take a load off at the spa.
Granada, Spain
Alhambra
One of the most notable and best-preserved monuments of Islamic architecture in the world.
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Detroit, Michigan, United States
Majestic Theatre
How a theatre got its grooves (and marquee) back.
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Issaquah, Washington, United States
Historic Shell Station
Feeding car enthusiasts' fantasies since its mollusk-selling inception.
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Camacari, Brazil
Apcef Bahia
APCEF Bahia isn't just a club—it's a testament to workers' rights, where union victories mingle with volleyball matches and hydrogymnastics.
Staten Island, New York, United States
Staten Island Ferry
The Staten Island Ferry in New York City remains in operation long after bridges and tunnels connected most of the metropolis in the mid 20th century.
Yokohama, Japan
Port of Yokohama
Officially opened in 1859, the Port of Yokohama served as the catalyst for international trade between Japan and the United States throughout the 19th century.
Melbourne, Australia
Fitzroy Gardens
For 150 years, visitors have enjoyed this Victorian-inspired garden with its pathways engulfed by breathtaking elm trees.
Adrian, Texas, United States
Midpoint Cafe
Headed to Chicago? You're halfway there!
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Joshua Tree, California, United States
Area 55 Futuro House
Conceived in the late 196os as a portable ski chalet, this retro pod stand proudly in the desert of Joshua Tree.
Beaufort, Australia
Beaufort Fire Station
Built in the late 1800s, the Beaufort Fire Station serves the sleepy town of Beaufort, Australia.
Cardrona, New Zealand
Cardrona Hotel
A relic of New Zealand's gold rush, this historic hotel now mines for tourists.
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Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
Teide National Park
This national park is home to Spain's tallest mountain, and archeological sites of an ancient indigenous tribe.
Joshua Tree, California, United States
Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Tree has attracted all types of people throughout its history, including a female archeologist who wasn't afraid to break barriers.
burley, Idaho, United States
Burley Theater
A century-old theater operated by the fourth- and fifth-generation of the Harris family.
Cairo, Egypt
Deserts of Cairo
Outside the majestic metropolis of Cairo sits the Western Desert, home to the famous Pyramids of Giza.
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Paternoster, South Africa
Paternoster Hotel
From dance halls to panty walls, Paternoster Hotel’s quirky past and lingerie legacy unfold.
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Solitaire, Namibia
Namib Desert
Deemed to be one of the world's oldest deserts, this arid area transcends country lines and is home to thriving wildlife...
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Warren, Rhode Island, United States
William Schaff Art Studio
Album artist William Schaff calls his Victorian studio Fort Foreclosure. It's part joke, part truth, entirely still standing.
AWA visted here
Yosemite Valley, California, United States
The Ahwahnee Hotel
Built to attract America's elite to Yosemite National Park, this hotel served as the inspiration for the Overlook Hotel in "The Shining."