Hyde Park – Australia
Dec 21
Vatican City
Vatican City is the smallest independent nation-state in the world and the residence of the spiritual leadership of the Roman Catholic Church. Vatican City became an independent state on February 11, 1929 defined by the Lateran Treaty. Its territory is the world’s smallest land area totaling a mere 44 hectares (108 acres) and is located…
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Dec 14
Tegallalang Rice Terraces – Indonesia
The Tegallalang Rice Terraces are a network of small rice paddies that are meticulously carved into the hillsides creating a stunning landscape. The Tegallalang Rice Terraces are located in the small town of Tegallalang about 25 minutes away from Ubud, Indonesia on the island of Bali. The rice terraces are famous for their beautiful scenes…
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Dec 6
San Antonio Riverwalk – Texas
The San Antonio River Walk is the defining feature that sets San Antonio apart from most other cities. The San Antonio River Walk is 15 mile long and is broken up into three sections – the Museum Reach, Downtown and Mission Reach. The most famous section and the section that most visitors to San Antonio…
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Nov 29
Road to Hana – Hawaii
Driving the Road to Hana is more than just a great scenic drive through Maui. It is an event of seemingly endless hairpin turn, through tropical rainforest and ocean side cliffs with views of waterfalls and truly unique beaches. The Road to Hana is a 64 mile long stretch connecting Kahului to the town of…
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Nov 23
Bratislava Castle – Slovakia
Bratislava Castle is the most famous landmark in Slovakia. The origins of Bratislava Castle date back to the 9th century when it was built as a stone fortification on a hill above the Danube River. Since then the castle has been reconstructed and expanded many times over the centuries. In 1811 the castle was destroyed…
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Nov 14
Han Bridge – Vietnam
The Han Bridge is one of several bridges and building that contribute to the nighttime rainbow of colors along the Han River in Da Nang, Vietnam. The Han Bridge was completed in 2000 and connects the Pham Van Dong Street on the east side of the Han River to Le Duan Street on the west…
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Nov 8
The Colosseum – Italy
The Colosseum is a massive ancient Roman amphitheater that is famous for showcasing large-scale entertainment events like gladiator battles, hunts pitting humans against wild animals and executions of prisoners of war and criminals. The construction of the Colosseum began in 72AD under Emperor Vespasian but he died before it was complete. His two sons, Emperors…
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Nov 1
Thousand Islands National Park – Canada
Thousand Islands National Park is a group of picturesque granite island with rugged shorelines along the St. Lawrence River. Thousand Islands National Park is comprised of 26 islands and 90 islets that are located in the Canadian portion of the 1000 islands region of the Saint Lawrence River. The 1000 islands region is along the…
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Oct 26
Ceremony of the Voladores – Mexico
The ceremony of the Voladores was an ancient ritual that was originally performed to appease the gods, asking for rainfall and ending the severe drought. Today, the ceremony of the Voladores (flying men) is a cultural heritage event that is performed by several groups in Mexico and Central America. The ceremony involves four men climbing…
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Oct 19
Wiener Riesenrad – Austria
The Wiener Riesenrad, aka Vienna’s Giant Ferris Wheel, is the world’s oldest existing ferris wheel. The Wiener Riesenrad is a giant Ferris wheel located a few blocks from the Danube River in Vienna, Austria. The ferris wheel was built in 1897 to commemorate Emperor Franz Joseph’s 50th year of reign in Austria. It was the…
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Oct 11
King Power MahaNakhon SkyWalk – Thailand
The King Power Mahanakhon SkyWalk offers an unparalleled view of Bangkok from Thailand’s tallest observation deck. The King Power MahaNakhon SkyWalk is located on the 74th floor of the King Power MahaNakhon Tower in the heart of the Bangkok central business district. The ride to the SkyWalk is on one of Thailand’s fastest elevators that…
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Oct 6
King Power Mahanakhon Tower – Thailand
The King Power Mahanakhon Tower is unquestionably one of the most recognizable structures in Bangkok. Until recently, the King Power Mahanakhon Tower has been the tallest building in Thailand which has just been surpassed by the Magnolias Waterfront Residence by a mere four meters but at 314 meters (1030 ft.) tall it is still the…
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