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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.
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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.
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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.
Canterbury, New Zealand
Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
The mountain has always been a focal point for global climbers and explorers.
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Orgov, Armenia
Radio Optical Observatory ROT-54
The Orgov telescope may once again clear the dust and give us a picture of what’s really out there.
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Seoul, South Korea
Bongeunsa Temple
Entering feels like a gentle escape into an oasis with lanterns.
Seoul, South Korea
Chungwoon Literature Library
Visitors take note: you must remove your shoes before entering.
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Seoul, South Korea
Suguksa Temple / Golden Temple
Humble prayers transformed a sanctuary into a radiant beacon of devotion.
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Osaka, Japan
Gozabunes
Jump into boats following in the wake of a gold-loving samurai.
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Hokkaido, Japan
Niseko
Snow like a wig in the style of Oompa Loompas or George Washington, with cascading cotton-candy-esque curls.
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Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Hotel Uzbekistan
As a Uzbek proverb says, “Respect for bread, respect for nation.
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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.
Wasso, Tanzania
Church in Wasso
A mint-green sanctuary in Wasso offers calm before the call of the wild in Tanzania’s nearby parks.
Kampala, Uganda
Munyonyo Pay Phones
Dialing into the past, Munyonyo’s pay phones stand still while Uganda’s mobile networks keep moving.
New Braunfels, Texas, United States
Camp Fimfo – Texas Hill Country
What's more fun that inside? Outside.
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Waco, Texas, United States
Dr Pepper Museum
The oldest major soft drink in the US of A.
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Akaikrom, Ghana
Hans Cottage Botel
A resort that especially caters to reptile lovers…because who wouldn’t love to share their vacation with crocodiles living in a man-made lagoon?
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Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Point Viewfinder
Looking for the Flying Dutchman through the Cape Point viewfinder.
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Kopřivnice, Czech Republic
Slovenská Strela
The Slovak Arrow: A symbol of speed, innovation, and national identity.
Tirana, Albania
Tirana
The story of how one painter transformed Albania's capital.
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Rhodes, Greece
Elli Beach Diving Platform
What looks easy from the shore is a 25-foot leap of faith.
Cetinje, Montenegro
Blue Palace
A royal residence with a picture-perfect security detail.
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Misurina, Italy
Pio XII Institute
A king's tears and a girl's desire: The mythical origins of Lake Misurina and the healing history of Istituto Pio XII.
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Paris, France
Le Consulat
A Parisian café with a storied past, Le Consulat is where legends once sipped coffee and found inspiration.
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Stockholm, Sweden
Qvarnen Tre Kronor
The story of Sweden's crown jewel of milling.
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