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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.
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.
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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Midtown Bowl
Not many can claim the title of "accidental bowling alley owners", but Aaron Goldman and Tim Schrager are among the rarified few.
Marrakesh, Morocco
Medina Quarter
Find street vendors, snake charmers, and a former execution square in Marrakesh's famed Medina Quarter.
Bangkok, Thailand
Siam Park City
A ride down the Park's Speed Slide is very much like gliding down a rainbow.
From the Community
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Medinah Athletic Club
Once an exclusive men's club, this completely renovated hotel feels like stepping into Chicago's extravagant past.
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Pécs, Hungary
City Hall
Since 1871, the melodies of the carillon in the bell tower of City Hall have rung out every hour on the hour, signaling the passing of time.
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Los Angeles, California, United States
Orpheum Theater
The Orpheum Theater was the last theater added to the popular Orpheum vaudeville circuit.
Istanbul, Turkey
Topkapı Palace
Home to the Spoonmaker's Diamond, the fourth largest diamond in the world.
Kecskemét, Hungary
Kecskemét Railway Station
Located equidistant from two larger cities, Budapest (in the northwest) and Szeged (in the southeast), allowing for an easy commute in either direction.
Giogo del Maniva, Italy
Maniva Ski Resort
From war to venerated winter sport, the Pass is now a ski resort where “the paradise of snow and nature is the ideal vacation spot both in winter and summer.”
Washington DC, United States
Hillwood Estate
A mid-1950s Estate belonging to the heir of an American cereal empire showcases a lifestyle of 18th century European décor while also providing a space for the occasional philanthropic party…or two.
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Narooma, Australia
Narooma Kinema
Opened in 1928, the Narooma Kinema is the fourth oldest movie theater in Australia.
Taipei, Taiwan
Guandu Temple
Built in 1712, the Guandu Temple honors the Buddhist diety Mazu, the goddess of the sea.
Recife, Brazil
Cine São Luiz
The Cine São Luiz is one of the only theaters in the world that has stained-glass windows.
Penang, Malaysia
Kek Lok Si Temple
Featuring thousands of images and sculptures of Buddha, the Kek Lok Si Temple is the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia.