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Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Linh Son Temple
A place of worship and gathering space this spot brings peace to a community fleeing war.
Yellow
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.
Warsaw, Poland
Wilanów Palace
This royal palace was renovated in the 18th century by one of Poland's most powerful noblewomen.
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.
Tallinn, Estonia
Kadriorg Palace
This palace was built by Peter the Great as a gift for his second wife Catherine.
Zürich, Switzerland
Landesmuseum
A modern castle full of Swiss treasures, including an ancient statue discovered amongst a pile of bones.
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Capannori, Italy
Villa Torrigiani
This Villa's history is entwined with a 16th century love story that could rival Romeo and Juliet.
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Cesenatico, Italy
Grand Hotel Cesenatico
This Hotel was financed by the inventor of the aseptic bandage.
Dakar, Senegal
Dakar Railway Station
This architectural throwback also serves as a stark reminder of Senegal’s colonial past and inclusion in the federation of French West Africa.
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.
London, United Kingdom
Launderettes
The future of the British launderette is secure, due to a renewed passion for comforters—which simply don’t fit in domestic machines.
Morelos, Mexico
Cuautla Church
A Roman Catholic sanctuary where masses are celebrated daily in the neighborhood of “Emiliano Zapata
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Hamilton, New Zealand
Hot Air Balloon
It is tradition that each time a hot-air balloon lands, champagne is shared.
Dalat, Vietnam
Dalat Train Station
Passengers ride in vintage-style train cars drawn by a steam engine and disembark at the old station, restored to its former glory with stained glass and the arched ceilings of yesteryear.
Burano, Italy
Typical Home
Technicolor homes painted using the full rainbow are made all the more vibrant for their reflection off the green waters of the canals that snake through the town.
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Galway, Ireland
Salthill Promenade
Local tradition dictates that you kick the wall across from the Blackrock diving boards (seen here) before turning around and strolling back to town for a pint.
Thrumster, Scotland
Thrumster Station
A short-lived light-rail stop between Wick and Lybster in Scotland’s county of Caithness—known enigmatically as the “Land Beyond the Highlands” -- remains in good condition.
Budapest, Hungary
Matthias Church
The church’s present facade, topped by this one-of-a-kind glazed quilt, blends multiple traditions into a graceful whole.
AWA visted here
Big Cottonwood Canyon, Utah, United States
Snowcat
Hop in a snowcat, and enjoy the ride through thick pine forests until eventually hitting a dead-end at an enormous underground vault shrouded in secrecy.
Keweenaw County, Michigan, United States
Ranger III Ferry
Isle Royale is the most commanding island of a 200-islet archipelago in Lake Superior, which has the biggest surface area of any freshwater lake in the world.
Gustavus, Alaska, United States
Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve
This Alaskan park is treated as a sanctuary for one species of particular note: the rare blue bear, also known as the glacier bear.
King George Island, Antarctica
Holy Trinity Church
Holy Trinity Church was built to accommodate those searching for a more traditional engagement with a higher power.
Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Howard M. Metzenbaum United States Courthouse
An artifact of the "City Beautiful"movement, this courtroom can only be described as "royale."
AWA visted here
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Stockholm, Sweden
Djurgården 10
A ferry that transports visitors around the beating heart of SwedenA ferry that transports visitors around the beating heart of Sweden
Miami, Florida, United States
Olympia Theater
A downtown Miami theater who's fate continues to be intertwined with a philanthropist and his legacy
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Sanibel Island, Florida, United States
Sanibel Island
Many of the island’s hotels even offer special sinks in guest rooms for the purpose of washing new additions to collections.
AWA visted here
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Dunkirk, France
Plage de Malo-les-Bains
Failed French alfalfa farm becomes a beautiful beach destination.
Cape May County, New Jersey, United States
Wildwood
Bill Haley and the Comets launched the hit single “Rock Around the Clock” from the stage of the Wildwood’s Hof Brau Hotel.
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Paris, France
Jardin des Tuileries
The first public park in Paris was once owned by a nine year old monarch.
Washington DC, United States
Fellows Building – Dumbarton Oaks
Intellectual debates and lively parties were enjoyed at this residence for Harvard research fellows.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
The People’s Committee Building
This luxury hotel has been transformed into HoChiMinh City's city hall building.
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Cappadocia, Turkey
Hot Air Balloon
Hop on a hot air balloon to explore this region's ancient villages carved in soft rock.