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McMurdo Station, Antarctica

Chapel of the Snows

The Chapel of the Snows is Antarctica’s southernmost interfaith church, offering reflection, community, and warmth at the coldest place on Earth.

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Skye, United Kingdom

Waternish Lighthouse

The Waternish Lighthouse on the northernmost point of the Isle of Skye is a great spot for spotting dolphins, whales, and… an 18th century military officer in drag?

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Kraków, Poland

O. Weinfeld Farby Lakiery

This century-old ghost sign in Kraków offers a rare glimpse into pre-war Jewish life and entrepreneurship.

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Santa Monica, California, United States

Santa Monica, CA

Home of Shirley Temple, Barbie’s creator, and the original Muscle Beach (sorry, Venice).

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Danco Island, Antarctica

Danco Island

Unlike the massive Antarctic terrain or the enormous blue skies above, Danco Island is notably small—just 1 mile long.

AWA visted here

Port Foster, Deception Island

Deception Island / Whalers Bay

Shaped like a C, the island’s natural harbor, Whalers Bay, is actually the crater of a volcano that spends most of its time sleeping underwater.

AWA visted here

Point Wild, Elephant Island

Elephant Island / Point Wild

Four and a half months of survival against all odds: The harrowing story of Shackleton's men on Elephant Island.

AWA visted here

Longyearbyen, Svalbard

Svalbard Church

It is also always open, serving as a safe space to duck into if you happen to be chased by a polar bear.

Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard

Northernmost

Ny-Ålesund, populated by a few dozen people, is the world’s northernmost permanent settlement.

Svalbard, Svalbard

Wilderness Adventures

More inclined toward twenty-four hours of pitch darkness and temperatures that drop as low as −20°C? Visit in December or January!

Svalbard, Svalbard

Where Polar Bears Apply

Polar bears are collectively referred to as an “aurora” or as a “celebration”—until you find yourself face-to-face with one.

Sisimiut and Ilulissat, Greenland

Greenland Airports

Flights to Greenland are rarely taken on a whim, so visitors are likely aware that they’ve signed up to arrive at the edge of the world.

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.

Dungog Shire, Australia

Dungog Shire Council

Playful cow-related imagery is prevalent in the area and can likely even be found on the bulletin board of the light, dung-hued brick council office.

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.

Ha’apiti, French Polynesia

Église de la Sainte Famille

Before diving in to play Marco Polo with treacherous friends-with-fins, it’s not a bad idea to visit the Église and offer up a prayer.

Seoul, South Korea

Bongeunsa Temple

Entering feels like a gentle escape into an oasis with lanterns.

Osaka, Japan

Gozabunes

Jump into boats following in the wake of a gold-loving samurai.

Hokkaido, Japan

Niseko

Snow like a wig in the style of Oompa Loompas or George Washington, with cascading cotton-candy-esque curls.

Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Hotel Uzbekistan

As a Uzbek proverb says, “Respect for bread, respect for nation.

Sidhpur, India

Abandoned Mansions of Sidhpur

Whether you view Sidhpur as a place of splendor or desolation, few ghost towns exhibit such dramatic multicolored flair.

Nairobi, Kenya

Giraffe Manor

Guests can identify favorites, as no two giraffes in the world have the same patch pattern.

Cape Town, South Africa

Bo-Kaap

In Cape Town's Bo-Kaap, a vibrant car and colorful history collide in a celebration of freedom and heritage.

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