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Château-d'Œx, Switzerland
Festival International de Ballons
Every year for over 40 years, the famously cold Swiss Alps are warmed by community, colors, and hot air (the good kind)...
From the CommunityYellow
An underrated color in the AWA universe, yellow has a lot to offer. We find that there is a lot to love when yellow appears as a pop of color and hope that you'll be delighted, too.
Kralendijk, Netherlands
The Harbour Village Lighthouse
Though its home is on the same island as Fort Oranje, this distinctly yellow lighthouse has a colorful history, and even more colorful neighbors.
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Singapore, Singapore
The Arts House
This arts building was built as a private residence, and yet spent the last 200 years as a governmental building.
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Los Angeles, California, United States
Universal Studios Back Lot
Universal Studios Lot: the birthplace of 1,000 movies and TV shows on 400 acres of land over 110 years!
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Florence, Italy
Wine Window
These pocket-sized portals were designed to distribute vino, one glass at a time.
AWA visted here
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Slope Point, New Zealand
Slope Point
This signpost offers the precise distance to the South Pole and the Equator, reminding travelers that there’s always room to limbo lower.
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Okains Bay, New Zealand
Okains Bay Library
The best part about the Okains Bay heritage buildings is their foundation of community spirit, as they are run by locals who pour their hearts into preserving this slice of Kiwi history.
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Seoul, South Korea
Suguksa Temple / Golden Temple
Humble prayers transformed a sanctuary into a radiant beacon of devotion.
AWA visted here
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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Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Point Viewfinder
Looking for the Flying Dutchman through the Cape Point viewfinder.
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Misurina, Italy
Pio XII Institute
A king's tears and a girl's desire: The mythical origins of Lake Misurina and the healing history of Istituto Pio XII.
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Seaford, England, United Kingdom
Seaford Beach
Where sunbathers now tan and wreckers once scammed.
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New York, New York, United States
Explorers Club
The Explorers Club has been a launchpad for history-making adventurers.
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Sao Paulo, Brazil
Mercado Municipal de São Paulo
Don't forget to call a friend—this market is best explored together!
Fresia, Chile
Estadio Municipal de Fresia Padre Bruno Ganswindt Guski
No global trophies here—just community, camaraderie, and the love of the game.
Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay
Granja Arenas
The world's largest pencil collection: 24.000 pencils - and more!
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Basílica de María Auxiliadora y San Carlos
Sharing the spotlight with the Pope.
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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.
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Lewes, Delaware, United States
Post Office
Lewes’ post office stands as a tribute to Benjamin Franklin, the original postmaster general and face of over 130 U.S. stamps.
Gloucester, Massachusetts, United States
The Blackburn Challenge
In honor of "The Fingerless Navigator," the Blackburn Challenge tests endurance and grit along 20 miles of Cape Ann waters.
Golden, Colorado, United States
Colorado Railroad Museum
You might recognize the Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose as inspiration from Asteroid City.
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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.
Malibu, California, United States
Leo Carrillo State Park
Surfing, windsurfing, surf fishing, oh my!
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Embsay, United Kingdom
Embsay Railway Station
While the train might move forward, the passenger is going back in time.
Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom
Brighton Bandstand
Still working at 140 years old… with no retirement in sight!
Ano Lechonia, Greece
Ano Lechonia Train Station
Call’s coming from inside the house, er… train station.