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Whistable, United Kingdom
Wheeler’s Oyster Bar
This oyster bar is the oldest restaurant in Whistable founded in 1856 by Richard "leggy" Wheeler.
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Rye, Sussex, United Kingdom
Rye Signal Box
Tourism may be it's main industry these days, but once this town was a smuggler's haven.
Iguazu Falls, Brazil
Belmond Hotel das Cataratas
Catch a glimpse of one of the 7 natural Wonders of the World.
Piura, Peru
Los Órganos
The secluded beach town of Los Órganos sits somewhat untouched by commercial tourism - but that was not always the case for the beaches along the northern coast of Peru.
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Locarno, Switzerland
Locarno–Madonna del Sasso Funicular
This royal blue car regularly transports patrons up a 30% grade, and was the dream of man who brought his immense fortunes back to Locarno.
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Camacari, Brazil
Apcef Bahia
APCEF Bahia isn't just a club—it's a testament to workers' rights, where union victories mingle with volleyball matches and hydrogymnastics.
Staten Island, New York, United States
Staten Island Ferry
The Staten Island Ferry in New York City remains in operation long after bridges and tunnels connected most of the metropolis in the mid 20th century.
Mystic, Connecticut, United States
Charles W. Morgan Ship
The Charles W. Morgan is a whaling ship who is the last standing — or should we say floating? — of a whaling fleet of 2,700 ships.
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Stonington, Connecticut, United States
Enders Island
A look around the island and the services it offers is a testament to the founders' legacy.
AWA visted here
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Noank, Connecticut, United States
Ford’s Lobster
Much like the menu, the story behind Ford’s Lobster is pretty clawsome, too.
AWA visted here
Havana, Cuba
Hotel Sevilla
This historic hotel was once closely associated with Havana's mafia network.
Borrego Springs, California, United States
Seley Ranch Red Grapefruit
Selling some of the best grapefruits in the world.
London, United Kingdom
Kenwood House
This former stately home, in Hampstead, London has been owned by a series of Earls and a member of the Guinness family, is now open to the public.
Miami Beach, Florida, United States
The Avalon Hotel
An Art Deco lover's paradise.
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Yokohama, Japan
Port of Yokohama
Officially opened in 1859, the Port of Yokohama served as the catalyst for international trade between Japan and the United States throughout the 19th century.
Munich, Germany
Hofgarten
The gardens weren’t open to the public until 1780 — and thankfully, it’s stayed that way since.
Hamilton, New Zealand
Hamilton Gardens
Amazingly, before Hamilton Gardens was constructed, the land was actually a landfill!
Seoul, South Korea
Seoul Olympic Park
Seoul’s Olympic Park hosted the 1988 Summer Olympics, which feels fitting as the park certainly deserves a gold medal.
Melbourne, Australia
Fitzroy Gardens
For 150 years, visitors have enjoyed this Victorian-inspired garden with its pathways engulfed by breathtaking elm trees.
Marrakesh, Morocco
Jardin Majorelle
If the Jardin Majorelle gives off a chic vibe, that may not be a coincidence!
Curitiba, Brazil
Botanical Garden of Curitiba
Despite its French-inspired design, the garden stay true to its roots.
San Francisco, California, United States
Conservatory of Flowers, Golden Gate National Park
The stunning Conservatory of Flowers is the oldest public wood-and-glass conservatory in all of North America.
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Shirley Eustis House
One house, two governors.
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Adrian, Texas, United States
Midpoint Cafe
Headed to Chicago? You're halfway there!
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Boulogne-Billancourt, France
Musée Albert-Kahn
This “garden of the world” also contains a plethora of pictures.
Lucas Heights, Australia
The High Flux Australian Reactor (HIFAR) Control Room
To sit in this chair, you need to be accredited.
Joshua Tree, California, United States
Area 55 Futuro House
Conceived in the late 196os as a portable ski chalet, this retro pod stand proudly in the desert of Joshua Tree.
Thermopolis, Wyoming, United States
Hot Springs State Park
Wyoming's biggest hot spring has been enjoyed for over thousands of years.
Lugo, Spain
The Círculo de las Artes
The only city in the world to be completely surrounded by intact Roman walls.
Methana, Greece
The Thermal Baths of Methana Springs
Dipping your toes into this bright blue pool, you’d be surprised that its warm temperatures are not man-made (and neither are the bubbles).
Glasgow, Scotland
Western Baths Club
Founded in 1876, this Victorian-era club remains at its original site and is one of two clubs of its kind left in Glasgow.
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