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Prague, Czech Republic
Hotel Opera
A hot-pink confection of Bohemian Neo-Renaissance style, the Hotel Opera stands in the less touristy Nové Město, or “New Town,” quarter of storied Prague.
david
Brooklyn, NYC
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Piura, Peru
Playa Los Órganos Piura
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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Lisbon, Portugal
Ascensor Da Bica
These eye-catching trams have been a popular mode of transport in Lisbon since 1873.
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Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Malley’s Chocolates
Each 88-foot silo could contain ~100,000 pounds of its respective raw ingredient.
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Dakar, Senegal
Dakar Railway Station
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Hamilton, New Zealand
Hot Air Balloon
It is tradition that each time a hot-air balloon lands, champagne is shared.
Masada National Park, Israel
Camel Crossing
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Valletta, Malta
The Economical Shoe Store
One of the many charming shops in a town full of delightful nooks and niche destinations that reward you for exploring on foot.
Willemstad, Curaçao
Willemstad Skyline
In addition to these brightly colored buildings, Curaçao is also home to an incredible blend of cultures and a complex, layered history.
Furka Pass, Switzerland
Hotel Belvédère
In its heyday, guest rooms overlooked icy stretches of the Rhône Glacier and a grotto carved into the blue-tinged ice.
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Reykjavik, Iceland
Reykjavík Old Harbour
For those desiring a close-up view, boat tours depart daily from Reykjavík’s Old Harbour.
Monopoli, Italy
Viewfinder
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New York, New York, United States
Joyce Theater
Joyce honors the patronage of New Yorkers, as well as their appreciation of art with a twist.
AWA visted here
Pragersko, Slovenia
Slovenian Railways
No longer bound to share its territory, Slovenia became a state unto itself...
Tokyo, Japan
Japan Railways
Japan has the world’s busiest rail network, with a daily ridership of 18.5 million.
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Wrangell, Alaska, United States
Post Office
The post office for the tiny town of Wrangell, Alaska features an epic mural installed in 1944.
South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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A happy little two-door convertible designed as a tribute to vintage microcars.
Glenorchy, New Zealand
Wharf Shed
For nearly a century, the only access to Glenorchy was by steamboat.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Warrender Baths
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Stockholm, Sweden
Gröna Lund
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Ushuaia, Argentina
Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse
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