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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.
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.
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.
Wilmington, Delaware, United States
Grand Opera House
As a performing arts center, The Grand has hosted thousands of entertainers, from vaudeville shows to world-class symphonies.
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Lake Nipissing, Canada
Ice-Fishing Shacks
These humble winter homes do not merely provide accommodation for some sort of recreational activity, they enable a way of life.
Prague, Czech Republic
Star Summer Palace
This star-shaped villa is located in the middle of a hunting preserve.
Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Severance Hall
Due to the gilded facades and immense grandeur of the space, it’s easy to miss parts of the hall that at one time made it unique.
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Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada
Point Abino Light Tower
The last lighthouse to be automated in all of Ontario, and for the longest time could only be reached by "wading through the shallows."
Cape Cod, Massachusetts, United States
Days’ Cottages
A failed plan for a dream beach house led to the successful creation of Days' Cottages.
Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Kansas City Power and Light Building
Once the tallest building west of the Mississippi River, this structure is a temple to all things light--and may be fighting some shadowy figures.
River Ranch, Florida, United States
Westgate River Ranch
Experience early American cowboy life at this Florida dude ranch.
Vestland, Norway
Undredal Stave Church
Famed for being the smallest stave church still in use in all of Scandinavia, it is just the right size for the village’s inhabitants of around 100 people and 500 goats.
Tallinn, Estonia
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
This church reaches new heights of aesthetically alluring detail being Tallinn’s largest orthodox cupola cathedral.
Port Stanley, Ontario, Canada
Christ Anglican Church
This lovely 19th-century church was built thanks to a land grant from a militia veteran of the War of 1812.
Lewes, Delaware, United States
Harbor of Refuge Light
Storms from the Atlantic sea have shaped the resilient history of the the Harbor of Refuge Light.
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Bucharest, Romania
Palace of the Parliament
Containing 1.5 billion pounds of steel and bronze, the Palace of Parliament is the heaviest building in the world.
Woody Point, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Woody Point Lighthouse
This wooden light house continues to serve as a navigational aid for fishing communities in Newfoundland, Canada.
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Athens, Greece
Four Seasons Athens
This seaside luxury resort is located just minutes away from a sacred Greek temple to the goddess Leto.
Port Townsend, Washington, United States
Point Wilson Lighthouse
During WW1, an illustrious lightkeeper cultivated an abundant Victory Garden at this Washington state lighthouse.
Le Locle, Switzerland
Château des Monts
Passed down through generations of watchmakers, this Chateau now houses a clock museum.
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Saint Louis, Michigan, United States
Woody’s Music
Unique instruments, autographed photos, and maybe even a tarantula may greet you upon entry into this shop.
Belgrade, Serbia
Captain Miša’s Mansion
Once a royal residence, this Mansion now welcomes university students through its halls.
Tokyo, Japan
Meiji Jingu
A shrine where the living venerate the spiritual world through sake offerings.
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Dunkirk, France
Plage de Malo-les-Bains
Failed French alfalfa farm becomes a beautiful beach destination.
Moscow, Russia
Sanduny Baths
A bathhouse who's story began with love, a queen's blessing, and diamonds.
Magnisi Peninsula, Sicily, Italy
Magnisi Lighthouse
Situated next to ancient burial grounds has drawn grave robbers to this Sicilian lighthouse.
New York, New York, United States
American Museum of Natural History
That spirit of exploration is shared by museum goers, as they’re invited to observe 45 permanent exhibition halls—including one dedicated to the extraordinary achievements of intrepid polar explorer.
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Port Said, Egypt
Port Said Ferry
This Egyptian city was built to accompany the digging of the Suez Canal.
