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Tuscany, Italy
Versilia
During Roman times, Versilia was not an area where the Emperor was known to roam. A few centuries later, the Tuscans had a holiday hotspot on their hands.
Tiny Houses
South Tyrol, Italy
Alpe di Siusi
The Alpe di Siusi is the largest and highest alpine plateau in Europe.
Silver Plume, Colorado, United States
Bread Bar
This bar is housed in a historic 19th century bakery.
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Batumi, Georgia
Anyuns Ice Cream Shop
Ice cream is softly served in the "Las Vegas of the Caspian Sea."
Cassopolis, Michigan, United States
Geneva School
The county and a story about one of it's most famous citizens will lure you in.
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Lewes, Delaware, United States
Lewes Historical Society
Some houses have bricks, others have stones... this house has a cannonball.
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Milton, Delaware, United States
King’s Ice Cream
An ice cream shop that serves up the royal treatment.
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Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
Ventnor Haven Fishery
This seafood shack’s signature dish is a twist on tradition. Daily doses of crab ‘n chips have caused delight and dismay alike.
Waiheke Island, Auckland, New Zealand
“The Last Post Office”
This bright red post office holds more than your typical letter.
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Idaho Springs, Colorado, United States
Idaho Springs
Discover the mountain treasures of Idaho Springs, the birthplace of the Colorado Gold Rush and home of the first commercialized hot springs in America.
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Pierce County, Washington, United States
Mt. Rainier National Park
With a glacier-lined, active volcano as its centerpiece, it’s no surprise that this gem of a national park has a long history of daring adventure.
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Greely, Pennsylvania, United States
Camp Timber Tops
Coming here since 1961, campers have come to the Poconos to take part in Camp Timber Tops---we hope the cabins have heating.
Petit-Rocher, New Brunswick, Canada
Petit-Rocher
"Don’t let Petit-Rocher’s size fool you — its story is as grand as its traditions. Step into this tiny French enclave and be transported to another time."
Dysart et al, Ontario, Canada
Haliburton Forest and Wildlife Reserve
The Reserve is home to the first sustainable forest in Canada.
Whitefish, Montana, United States
Whitefish Mountain Resort
No, your eyes don’t deceive you. Ghosts indeed haunt this special ski resort, but they’re friendlier than you’d think — and they can only be found here.
Salem, Massachusetts, United States
Pedrick Storehouse
This "bewitching" wharf building carries on the legacy of a once vibrant harbor.
Frontignano (Ussita), Marche, Italy
Frontignano Coturnice Ski-lift Station
Sip a cappuccino and hop on the lift as we dive in to one of Italy's national pastimes.
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, United States
Seaside Post Office
One of the most photographed Post Office buildings in the United States, it's only been around for a little over 30 years!
Tropoja, Albania
Valbona Valley
This untamed haven of mountains, caves, and rivers has a special place in Albanian culture.
Nymindegab, Denmark
Ese Houses
In the sleepy village of Nymindegab, the 200+ permanent residents still utilize relics of this industry: Esehusene.
Tremont, Maine, United States
Great Gott Island
Great Gott Island doesn’t have any running electricity or cars, with seasonal inhabitants relying on kerosene lamps and propane-powered water heaters.
Percé, Quebec, Canada
Bonaventure Island
This island is home to a large population--but it's not humans.
Eyjafjörður, Iceland
Hauganes Village
It’s hard not to be taken by this village’s natural beauty…or its Jacuzzis.
Patagonia, Argentina
El Chaltén
The isolated mountain village in Argentinian Patagonia is a famous hotspot for hiking culture, and a backpacker’s paradise.
Columbia, California, United States
Old Columbia Schoolhouse
California's first two-story brick schoolhouse.
Vieira de Leiria, Portugal
Striped Bungalows
Open for the summer season, these stalls sell ice cream, beach toys, and the like, while blending seamlessly with the typical striped homes of the region.
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Kibo Hut
Nearly every climber who has summited since has recorded his or her thoughts about the extreme accomplishment in a book stored in a wooden box at the top.
Lake Nipissing, Canada
Ice-Fishing Shacks
These humble winter homes do not merely provide accommodation for some sort of recreational activity, they enable a way of life.
Cape Cod, Massachusetts, United States
Days’ Cottages
A failed plan for a dream beach house led to the successful creation of Days' Cottages.
Millinocket, Maine, United States
Baxter State Park
When Maine governor Percival Baxter established Baxter State Park, he wrote into its deed that it would remain "forever wild".