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Mesetas, Colombia

Cañon del Guejar (Güejar River Canyon)

River raft through rural Colombia’s ancient rock formations, pristine landscapes, and towering waterfalls.
Added by traceywilson
Almuñécar, Spain

Fuente Calle Real

Look closely and you'll spot the remains of an ancient Roman aqueduct beside this fountain.
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Sendai, Japan

Kashikobuchi Spider Stele

A long-forgotten homage to an eldritch, sassy spider yōkai that was once worshipped here as a god.
Fred Cherrygarden Added by Fred Cherrygarden
Meknes, Morocco

Dar Jamai Museum

A museum dedicated to the musical instruments used in traditional Moroccan music.
Max Cortesi Added by Max Cortesi
Hakone, Japan

Old Tokaido Way

The centuries-old cobblestones of a feudal highway remain in the woods of Hakone.
Fred Cherrygarden Added by Fred Cherrygarden
Dodgeville, Wisconsin

Dodge Mining Camp Cabin

This 200-year-old cabin was the home of some of the first Wisconsin “badgers” and the site of the broken promises that led to their arrival.
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Oslo, Norway

'Santa'

A bold and controversial statue of a Christmas icon, blending adult undertones with playful humor, stands year-round in a traffic circle.
Johan SWE Added by Johan SWE
Glenns Ferry, Idaho

Three Island Crossing State Park

At the site of the most dangerous crossings on the Oregon Trail, a museum explores the complex history of westward migration in America.
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Aomori, Japan

Nebuta Museum Wa Rasse

Celebrating the famous Nebuta festival of Aomori and showcasing its huge papier-mâché floats.
Fred Cherrygarden Added by Fred Cherrygarden
Sofia, Bulgaria

Gorna Banya Abandoned Bath House

The famous springs of this small town still flow outside this historic building.
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Berjou, France

Whale Bridge

A remnant of the Mulberry Harbour from the Normandy landings of 1944 is still in use, miles from the beach.
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Tokyo, Japan

Moon Pine Tree

One of the top 100 sights of feudal Tokyo continues to impress those who visit the lesser temples of Ueno.
Fred Cherrygarden Added by Fred Cherrygarden
Kilmartin, Scotland

Poltalloch House

The ruins of this 19th-century Scottish Baronial mansion reflect the architectural heritage and history of Scotland's aristocracy.
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Freetown, Sierra Leone

Lumley Commonwealth War Grave Cemetery

This cemetery contains a small fraction of the hundreds of Sierra Leoneans who died in the world wars.
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Malmö, Sweden

Malmö Spetsbunker (Malmö Winkel Tower)

This cone-shaped bomb shelter, modeled on German design, is a rare WWII relic that never saw use but still looms over the harbor.
Johan SWE Added by Johan SWE
Aouli, Morocco

Ahouli Mines

Large-scale operations in these mines ceased in the 1960s, leaving behind crumbling processing facilities and deserted living quarters.
Max Cortesi Added by Max Cortesi
Vernier, Switzerland

Geneva Skateboard Musuem

One of the world's largest skateboard collections is on display inside a historical mansion.
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Jiufen, Taiwan

Ghost Lore Museum

A museum about rituals, ghosts, and demons from around Asia, set in the middle of the peaceful Jiufen.
Added by RiccardoDP