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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.
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Drake Passage, Antarctica
The Drake Passage
For at least two days without sight of land, you will endure the strongest ocean currents in the world, galeforce winds, and waves that can reach as high as 60 feet.
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Tuscany, Italy
Funicolare di Montecatini
Tuscan funicular in operation since the 1800s, home to the love-laced twins Gigio and Gigia.
Gunnison, Colorado, United States
Monarch Pass
A Road through which daredevils take on the Continental Divide.
Cape Town, South Africa
Table Mountain
Where history, adventure, and breathtaking views meet at the top of Cape Town.
punta arenas, Chile
Bus Stop on Ruta 9
Traveling in Southern Chile? You can count on the quaint & convenient bus stops along Route 9.
Solitaire, Namibia
Namib Desert
Deemed to be one of the world's oldest deserts, this arid area transcends country lines and is home to thriving wildlife...
Seattle, Washington, United States
Kitsap Ferry
The Kitsap Ferry travels across the Puget Sound and connects communities along the way.
Lisbon, Portugal
Ascensor Da Bica
These eye-catching trams have been a popular mode of transport in Lisbon since 1873.
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Paris, France
Place Vendôme
The site of some of the most luxurious brands is also the site of some of the most unusual ... recycling.
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Chur, Switzerland
Bernina Express
This epic four-hour alpine train journey takes passengers over 196 bridges and through 55 tunnels.
Wales, United Kingdom
Tenby Beach
We can confirm Tenby is a sight worth seeing - as is one of its somewhat surprising visitors.
Ocean Grove, New Jersey, United States
’59 Nash Metropolitan
Before the tiny Smart Cars, there was the Nash Metropolitan.
Atlas Mountains, Morocco
Todra Gorge
This beautiful dusted gorge exists a stone's throw from a wonder of an arid climate--an oasis
Hastings, East Sussex, United Kingdom
East Hill Cliff Railway
World-changing inspiration struck at the top of a hill — but the experiments had to wait. The inventor’s only way down was the steepest ride in England.
Kolkata, India
Hindustan Ambassador
Legendary and ever-reliable, the Hindustan Ambassador still reigns as Kolkata's iconic taxi, offering a regal ride through history.
Genoa, Italy
Genova–Casella Railway
Climbing from sea to summit and back, the Genova-Casella Railway connects the port city of Genoa with the mountain village of Casella.
Turin, Italy
Torino n.13
As legend has it, a local man prayed for Torino to be saved as the city was besieged. His prayers were answered, and he gave thanks by building a basilica at the very top of a rather steep hill.
Yellowstone, Wyoming, United States
Yellowstone National Park
Larger than the states of Delaware and Rhode Island combined, the world’s first national park is a literal hotbed of activity.
Strasburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Strasburg Rail Road
Luxurious railcar rides with the oldest continuously operating railroad in the Western hemisphere.
Hofn, Iceland
Ingibjörg Sar
This visually striking all-weather lifeboat is part of a fleet of vessels that provide sea rescue operations in Iceland.
Pinhão, Portugal
Douro Line
The Douro Line runs through the Douro River Valley, a region renowned for producing Port wine for over 2,000 years.
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Cañon City, Colorado, United States
Royal Gorge Route Railroad
Two railroad companies waged war to complete this historic rail line.
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo Taxi
Tokyo's taxi cabs still have a unique feature installed to impress foreigners who visited the city for the 1964 Olympics.
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Cañon City, Colorado, United States
Royal Gorge Bridge & Park
Once the world's highest suspension bridge. Don't look down.
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Jackson Center, Ohio, United States
Airstream Trailer
The Airstream legacy lives on today in a number of ways, as Wally’s company continues innovating in his style, adding a range of enhanced models to the family.
Medlow Bath, New South Wales, Australia
The Hydro Majestic Hotel
The Hydro Majestic Hotel was originally built as a hydropathic treatment center.
Bavaria, Germany
Chiemsee
Amongst the glittering lake and Alpine background lies a palace fit for a "mad" king.
Santa Cruz, California, United States
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
This seaside amusement park is one of California's oldest but most recognizable landmarks, known especially for the park's "Giant Dipper" roller coaster.