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Rainbow, Australia
N.H. Mathews Agent Building
Rainbow, named after a nearby sand dune that was covered in colorful wildflowers, is well known for serving the wheat farming community.
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Yalata, Australia
Nullarbor Plain
Considered to be one of the most remote drives in the world (not for the faint of heart!), Nullarbor Plain is nothing but flat arid land and lots of wildlife.
Oak Beach, Australia
Thala Beach Nature Reserve
Thala Beach is 58 acres of native beach, and boasts boutique bungalows that are scattered throughout the area.
Ponte Caldelas, Spain
Ponte Caldelas
Oftentimes, the great innovators of our world conceive their grandest ideas in the humblest of domains, as was the case of Mamá Clotilde.
Costacciaro, Italy
Monte Cucco
When it comes to Italy, you may think of decadent pasta and historic cities, but the country also has its fair share of breathtaking historic parks!
Capriate San Gervasio, Italy
Teatro Silvio B. Crespi
Like every place in Crespi d'Adda, Teatro Silvio B. Crespi is free of charge, continuing to uphold the founder's philosophy for the village.
Manaus, Brazil
Teatro Amazonas
This grandiose opera arena has been declared one of the most beautiful opera houses in the world.
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Lisbon, Portugal
Ascensor Da Bica
These eye-catching trams have been a popular mode of transport in Lisbon since 1873.
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Sils im Engadin/Segl, Switzerland
Hotel Waldhaus
Step inside this Swiss wonderland, where five generations have kept the alluring architecture as consistent as the homely hospitality.
Kanab, Utah, United States
Crescent Moon Theater
This theater, celebrated for its Western culture, was built in memory of a real life Utah cowboy.
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Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States
White Sands National Park
This illusion of a winter wonderland is located within the hot deserts of New Mexico.
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Rachel, Nevada, United States
Little A’Le’Inn
Intergalactic wonder is encouraged at the inn: the menu features Saucer Burgers and Alien Amber Ale, merch of little green men is on proud display, and their website declares: “the unknown is what we live for.
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Vichy, France
Hall des Sources
Water with some healing powers, although chugging one’s water is not recommended.
Grand Junction, Colorado, United States
Colorado National Monument
Imagine taking care of 32 square miles for one dollar a year.
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San Francisco, California, United States
Olympic Club
A club that's earned the title "Olympic" with some medal-winning members.
Porto Alegre, Brazil
Palácio do Comércio
Palácio do Comércio is not just a source of “architectural pride”, but a historical city-wide landmark.
El Paso, Texas, United States
The Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park
In the 1950s, both a wealthy hotelier and a Hollywood legend called this towering hotel home.
Montreal, Canada
Notre-Dame Basilica
Not only was Notre-Dame the largest place of worship in North America for a half-decade (before New York’s St. Patrick’s Cathedral), it is perhaps (still) the most impressive church on the continent.
Gulfport, Florida, United States
Gulfport Casino
The $10 price of admission includes a free dance lesson, proving that at Gulfport Casino, everyone’s a winner.
Paris, France
Place Vendôme
The site of some of the most luxurious brands is also the site of some of the most unusual ... recycling.
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Congress Plaza Hotel
This 19th-century Hotel is home to 871 rooms -- and countless ghosts who roam its halls.
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Little Falls, New York, United States
Erie Canal – Lock 18
America's first Superhighway was constructed with the help of "Powder Boys" or "Powder Monkeys". Well before the days of child labor laws, this group of 8-11 year old boys were the highest paid, but had the most dangerous job on site.
Singapore, Singapore
Redhill Station
Sitting "Pretty in Pink," this station and its surrounding area get their name from an intruiging local legend.
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Casablanca, Morocco
Hassan II Mosque
The largest mosque in Morocco was built by King Hassan II in honor of his late father.
Debrecen, Hungary
University of Debrecen
This university is celebrated for its academic programs -- and its cactus collection.
San Jose, Costa Rica
National Theatre of Costa Rica
A theatre built by the coffee bean.
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Anatoliki Mani, Greece
Lighthouse Tenaro
If you’re an Ancient Greek, though, you’d give this abyss a more… creative description: the gate to the Underworld.
Alpe Devero, Italy
Bar Pensione Fattorini
The only place in the world one can find Bettelmatt cheese.
Woodstock, Illinois, United States
Sunnyside Farms
Woodstock would forever be changed by playing the part of a village over 500 miles away—Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.
Ghent, Belgium
UGent Sports Centre
Founded in 1817, Ghent University boasts achievements ranging from hosting Einstein to offering a course on Literature (Taylor’s Version), where Taylor Swift’s lyrics meet classic literature.
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