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York, Maine, United States
Grain Surfboards
A surfing company who's grains have found their way into hops.
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Lostine, Oregon, United States
M. Crow General Store
If you're looking for something specific like pizza or a pair of jeans, the M. Crow General Store might be your best bet.
Herrsching, Germany
Seehof Herrsching
This German hotel was purchased by a local brewery and transformed the largest lakeside promenade in Germany to a beer garden that seats 800.
Cape Town, South Africa
Diaz Point Viewfinder
From this serial vantage point on Cape Town's Table Mountain, no matter where you train your gaze, there is something that begs to be magnified.
London, United Kingdom
Launderettes
The future of the British launderette is secure, due to a renewed passion for comforters—which simply don’t fit in domestic machines.
Kyoto, Japan
Arashiyama Monkey Park
Be sure to leave your bananas inside the feeding hut.
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Dhaka, Bangladesh
Nordic Club
These hand-painted tags are used to mark tennis court occupancy at the Nordic Club—an unlikely establishment on the banks of Gulshan Lake in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Masada National Park, Israel
Camel Crossing
Camels in this UNESCO world heritage site are ridden almost exclusively by tourists seeking the romance of a bygone era.
Florence, Italy
Fotoautomatica
Two euros and a bit of patience get you the traditional strip of four black-and-white photographs.
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Gloucester, United Kingdom
Gloucester Services
Unlike the standard chains one often sees on a long car journey, these service areas sell artisanal food and feel a bit different than your average stop.
Zwentendorf, Austria
Zwentendorf Nuclear Power Plant
The power of public resistance remains its most profound exhibit.
Newport Beach, California, United States
Viewfinder
Several of these durable, weatherproof viewers garnish the piers of Balboa Peninsula and Newport Beach.
Gustavus, Alaska, United States
Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve
This Alaskan park is treated as a sanctuary for one species of particular note: the rare blue bear, also known as the glacier bear.
Borkum, Germany
Bathing Machine
In bygone days they were used as mobile changing rooms for a woman to get into her swimming costume.
Tokyo, Japan
Meiji Jingu
A shrine where the living venerate the spiritual world through sake offerings.
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Tuscany, Italy
Marina Di Carrara
Known not only for its iconic white and blue-gray marble but also as a seaside resort
Paris, France
Jardin des Tuileries
The first public park in Paris was once owned by a nine year old monarch.
Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States
Asbury Park Casino
A shipwreck on display once drew thousands of tourists to this iconic New Jersey beach.
Cappadocia, Turkey
Hot Air Balloon
Hop on a hot air balloon to explore this region's ancient villages carved in soft rock.
Marrakesh, Morocco
Medina Quarter
Find street vendors, snake charmers, and a former execution square in Marrakesh's famed Medina Quarter.
Bangkok, Thailand
Siam Park City
A ride down the Park's Speed Slide is very much like gliding down a rainbow.
Bariloche, Argentina
Modesta Victoria
The ship has a capacity for 300 passengers and has carried princes and presidents.
New York, New York, United States
Nom Wah Tea Parlor
Opened in 1920, it is the oldest continuously running restaurant in Chinatown.
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Brighton, United Kingdom
Brighton Beach Bandstand
The bandstand was quickly dubbed the “Birdcage” for its intricate ironwork details.
Madrid, Spain
El Rastro Flea Market
Until early 2020, El Rastro had been here every week come rain, snow and heatwaves – not even the Spanish Civil War interrupted it for this long. But finally after a long hiatus, the Rastro returned in November 2020.
Philadelphia, Pennslyvania, United States
Hahnemann University Hospital
The hospital was named after Samuel Hahnemann, physician and founder of homeopathy, which provided a significant shift in early 19th century medicine and how physicians approached treating disease.
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Brooklyn Bridge
With gothic arches that rise “like majestic cathedral windows,” the structure not only symbolized the era’s optimism, but stood as a work of art in its own right.
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Reykjavik, Iceland
Hi-Spy Viewfinder
Admired for their robust durability, their heavy-duty structure enables them to sustain intense usage.
Catskills, New York, United States
Fire Observation Tower
Still standing today, stretching skyward to nearly fifty feet, and made of steel.