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Singapore, Singapore
Esplanade Concert Hall
A concert hall so iconic it's on a coin.
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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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Sydney, Australia
The Strand Arcade
Arcade in name only—there’s nothing playful about how electric this iconic Sydney location is!
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Lewes, United Kingdom
Marston Barrett Ltd
Marston Barrett: Jewelers with real charm!
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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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London, United Kingdom
Two Temple Place
The wealthiest man in the world's ode to literature.
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Detroit, Michigan, United States
Guardian Building
The most colorful building in Detroit.
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Skagen, Denmark
The Sand-Covered Church
Cresting above the dunes of Skagen’s beaches stands a strikingly white ruin of a church long gone.
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Aarhus, Denmark
Den Gamle By
One stubborn schoolteacher, a dismantled house, and a dream.
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Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic
Mlýnská kolonáda (Mill Colonnade)
Nestled in a forested bowl of Bohemia, this spa town was practically built to simmer.
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Prague, Czech Republic
Prague Castle
A carefully choreographed ceremony has been taking place at this impressive castle complex, protecting well-hidden crown jewels.
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Prague, Czech Republic
Prašná brána (the Powder Tower)
Once a secret lair for alchemists and goldsmiths, this ornate tower has been standing proud in Prague for centuries.
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New York, New York, United States
New York Public Library
The fifth largest library in the world.
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Paris, France
Le Grand Mazarin
If a Wes Anderson film, Alice in Wonderland, and a Parisian salon joined forces to create a hotel, it might look like Le Grand Mazarin.
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Beograd, Serbia
Boem Bar Brasserie
Skadarlija, a historic street in Belgrade, is the epitome of bohemian charm.
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Nagoya, Japan
Tsutaya Bookstore
Bookstores looking to attract more visitors really ought to take a page out of Tsutaya Bookstore’s book(s)!
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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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Rome, Italy
Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana
A textbook example of Romanità, or “Roman-ness”...
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Sibley, Iowa, United States
Museum Barn at Hawkeye Point
A visit to Hawkeye Point would certainly be a high point of a trip to Iowa.
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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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Florence, Italy
Cathedral of Santa Maria Del Fiore
The most famous landmark of Florence, il Duomo still holds some secrets within its constrcution.
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Pisa, Italy
Leaning Tower of Pisa
The Leaning Tower is a prime example that beauty comes in many shapes, sizes and… inclinations.
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Florence, Italy
Wine Window
These pocket-sized portals were designed to distribute vino, one glass at a time.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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