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Pisa, Italy
Leaning Tower of Pisa
The Leaning Tower is a prime example that beauty comes in many shapes, sizes and… inclinations.
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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.
Danco Island, Antarctica
Danco Island
Unlike the massive Antarctic terrain or the enormous blue skies above, Danco Island is notably small—just 1 mile long.
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Port Foster, Deception Island
Deception Island / Whalers Bay
Shaped like a C, the island’s natural harbor, Whalers Bay, is actually the crater of a volcano that spends most of its time sleeping underwater.
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Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard
Northernmost
Ny-Ålesund, populated by a few dozen people, is the world’s northernmost permanent settlement.
Svalbard, Svalbard
Wilderness Adventures
More inclined toward twenty-four hours of pitch darkness and temperatures that drop as low as −20°C? Visit in December or January!
Svalbard, Svalbard
Where Polar Bears Apply
Polar bears are collectively referred to as an “aurora” or as a “celebration”—until you find yourself face-to-face with one.
Ha’apiti, French Polynesia
Église de la Sainte Famille
Before diving in to play Marco Polo with treacherous friends-with-fins, it’s not a bad idea to visit the Église and offer up a prayer.
Canterbury, New Zealand
Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
The mountain has always been a focal point for global climbers and explorers.
Hokkaido, Japan
Niseko
Snow like a wig in the style of Oompa Loompas or George Washington, with cascading cotton-candy-esque curls.
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Rhodes, Greece
Elli Beach Diving Platform
What looks easy from the shore is a 25-foot leap of faith.
Paris, France
Le Consulat
A Parisian café with a storied past, Le Consulat is where legends once sipped coffee and found inspiration.
Zermatt, Switzerland
Gornergrat Chapel
The only chapel where you can pray, pose, and pant from the climb.
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Apache Junction, Arizona, United States
Superstition Mountain/Lost Dutchman Museum
Graceland may preserve the life of The King, but AZ's Elvis Memorial Chapel memorializes his only dramatic film role!
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Oxford, United Kingdom
Queen’s Lane Coffee House
Pouring cups since 1654, Queen’s Lane Coffee House claims the crown as Europe’s oldest continually serving coffeehouse—fueling debates, theories, and centuries of caffeine-fueled conversations.
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Cambridge, United Kingdom
King’s College
Don’t expect to picnic on these pristine lawns—those are strictly for Fellows!
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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.”
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.
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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.
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San Pedro, California, United States
Los Angeles Harbor Light
The home of "Moaning Maggie" and "Blatting Betty."
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.