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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.
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Martinelli Building
This sunset pink structure was the tallest in Latin America. And just kept growing.
Angoulême, France
Angoulême Cathedral
This Cathedral has spiritual roots in pre-Christian France, both in location and architecture.
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Angoulême, France
Musée d’Angoulême
Twenty-four centuries later, one precious item is the premier item in the Musée d’Angoulême. But is it the real relic or just a replica?
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Vashon, Washington, United States
Point Robinson Light
This historic lighthouse was saved from a land dispute in the 1990s.
Portland, Oregon, United States
The Portland Building
The Portland Building both referenced and parodied classical style.
Athens, Greece
Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens
Athens' largest church began construction on Christmas Day in 1842.
Poznań, Poland
Collegium Maius
Now a school of medicine, this university can trace its roots back to a king.
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Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Iowa Judicial Branch Building
Although the Iowa Judicial Branch Building may not be the oldest marble halls in town, the branch’s history is stacked with stories that could fill up a library's worth of bookshelves.
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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Pécs, Hungary
Pécs County Hall
This building's colorful tile is the work of a local legend, who's technique led to a boom of colorful roofs in late 19th Century Hungary.
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Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art
This art museum is located in the former vacation home of billionaire tobacco heiress Doris Duke.
London, United Kingdom
Royal Courts of Justice
London's law courts are rife with superstition and rooms with mysterious origins.
Eyjafjörður, Iceland
Hauganes Village
It’s hard not to be taken by this village’s natural beauty…or its Jacuzzis.
Tokyo, Japan
Asagaya Shinmeigu Shrine
Next to one of Tokyo's bustling train stations, this ancient Shinto shrine offers an oasis of tranquility.
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
The Laylow
Drop your bags, kick off your shoes and let the island breeze carry your worries away, because we’re about to check into The Laylow.
Dornoch, Scotland
Skibo Castle
This medieval castle-turned-private club was once owned by a Scottish-American steel tycoon.
Southwold, United Kingdom
Swan Hotel
The Swan Hotel, and the brewery behind it, has a 600 year history of brewing ale.
Patagonia, Argentina
El Chaltén
The isolated mountain village in Argentinian Patagonia is a famous hotspot for hiking culture, and a backpacker’s paradise.
Vienna, Austria
Amalienbad
Built to encourage personal hygiene and physical fitness at a time when few Viennese residents had their own bathrooms.
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Istanbul, Turkey
Turkey Ferry Line
A ride on the Turkey ferry is a voyage not only across continents but through time.
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Vieira de Leiria, Portugal
Striped Bungalows
Open for the summer season, these stalls sell ice cream, beach toys, and the like, while blending seamlessly with the typical striped homes of the region.
Wimborne Minister, United Kingdom
Kingston Lacy
This regal estate contained an Egyptian obelisk that helped decipher the Rosetta stone.
South Island, New Zealand
Ski-Plane
The founder of this aviation-based business piloted the first retractable ski-plane in September of 1955 (with the adventurer Sir Edmund Hillary among his passengers).
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Mumbai, India
Novelty Cinema
An early silent film theater that opened on Jan 1, 1900 has since been converted to apartments.
Masada National Park, Israel
Camel Crossing
Camels in this UNESCO world heritage site are ridden almost exclusively by tourists seeking the romance of a bygone era.
Najaf, Iraq
Najm Al-imam Religious School
Najaf is being transformed and rebuilt, as evidenced by institutions like Najm al-Imam.
Trieste, Italy
Lloyd Triestino Palace
The Lloyd Triestino Palace overlooks the sea and still serves as a hub for one of the oldest active shipping companies.
Gloucester, United Kingdom
Gloucester Services
Unlike the standard chains one often sees on a long car journey, these service areas sell artisanal food and feel a bit different than your average stop.
Dresden, Germany
Yenidze
A building of novel design that could satisfy city regulations while also providing clever advertising for his Turkish cigarettes.
Berlin, Germany
Schloss Bellevue
The gardens for the primary residence of the president of Germany contained some special buried history.
Zwentendorf, Austria
Zwentendorf Nuclear Power Plant
The power of public resistance remains its most profound exhibit.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Claromecó Lighthouse
The second tallest in all of South America, home to a whale skeleton.