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Sopot, Poland
Sopot Lighthouse
Sopot Lighthouse began as a disguised spa chimney, became a modest beacon, and eventually claimed lighthouse status—before being “retired.”
White
Similar to the Black collection, White often serves as a contrast that allows other pops of color to take center stage. One thing is for certain, these snaps & stories aren't vanilla.
Santos, Brazil
Palácio José Bonifácio
Explore the stately home of Santos’ city hall, honoring José Bonifácio—founding father, geologist, poet, and independence hero.
Glover, Vermont, United States
Museum of Everyday Life
With exhibits focused on the beauty in the ordinary, this quirky museum invites visitors to reconsider the familiar through a fresh lens.
AWA visted here
Albion, Michigan, United States
Albion College
Albion College in Michigan celebrates its unique mascot, Brit the Briton, and its quirky tradition of painting “The Rock,” a giant boulder gifted by the class of 1899.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Copacabana Palace Hotel
Since the early 20th Century, this grand hotel has seen celebrity guests, excessive parties, and even infamous affairs gone wrong. This palatial lodging was erected in what was once a quiet fishing village, and to this day continues to be the life of the party.
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..."
Death Valley, California, United States
Amargosa Opera House
With many twists and turns, this playhouse's story could be an operetta.
AWA visted here
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San Pedro, California, United States
Los Angeles Harbor Light
The home of "Moaning Maggie" and "Blatting Betty."
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San Francisco, California, United States
San Francisco City Hall
What do Marilyn Monroe, Beaux-Arts architecture, and Raiders of the Lost Ark all have in common?
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Los Angeles, California, United States
Los Angeles City Hall
The tallest base-isolated structure in the world.
Lake Tahoe, Nevada, United States
Heavenly Mountain Resort
Spanning across two states, this ski resort is nothing short of heavenly.
Renforth, New Brunswick, Canada
Renforth Lighthouse
Despite being a lighthouse, this story is a bit dark...
Los Angeles, California, United States
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
This arena has easily earned its place in the history books as “The Greatest Stadium in the World.”
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Booth Island, Antarctica
Port Charcot
This peninsula has been taken over by a rookery of gentoo penguins...
AWA visted here
London, United Kingdom
Raffles London at The OWO
You can wonder the same halls as Winston Churchill.
Detroit, Michigan, United States
Ralph Bunche Elementary School
This elementary school is named for Ralph Bunche, the first African American to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
Margate, United Kingdom
Margate Lido
This stoic Art Deco tower is all that remains of a former seaside bathing facility in Kent, England.
Isle Au Haut, Maine, United States
Isle Au Haut Post Office
Only after a three-hour drive from Portland and a six-mile boat ride will a visitor step foot on Isle Au Haut’s shores....
Twin Mountain, New Hampshire, United States
The Motel at Twin Mountain
A traditional family campground set against the backdrop of the visually stunning White Mountains.
Singapore, Singapore
Central Fire Station
This "blood and bandage" fire station is the oldest station in Singapore still in operation.
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Ketchum, Idaho, United States
Heritage & Ski Museum
Originally built as a ranger station, these old wooden warehouses are now home to Sun Valley Idaho's heart and soul
AWA visted here
Leipzig, Germany
St. Nicholas Church
The church remains a testament to courage and hope in the face of oppression.
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Noank, Connecticut, United States
Ford’s Lobster
Much like the menu, the story behind Ford’s Lobster is pretty clawsome, too.
AWA visted here
Havana, Cuba
Hotel Sevilla
This historic hotel was once closely associated with Havana's mafia network.
London, United Kingdom
Kenwood House
This former stately home, in Hampstead, London has been owned by a series of Earls and a member of the Guinness family, is now open to the public.
