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Perth, Australia

Eliza Sculpture

A beloved statue of a diving woman in Perth’s Swan River is frequently dressed up in costumes for special occasions.
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Piran, Slovenia

Sarajevo ‘84

This delicious Bosnian barbecue restaurant celebrates the diverse cuisine of Slovenia.
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Yala, Thailand

Thai-Islam Phochana

Start your day with sticky rice sweets and aromatic curries at this classic Thai-Muslim breakfast spot.
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Pune, India

Taljai Mansion

The crumbling ruins of an old stone mansion sit atop a hill in the middle of Pune.
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Wilmot, Australia

Wilmot Novelty Letterbox Trail

In Tasmania's "Valley of Views," dozens of novelty mailboxes add a quirky element to the landscape.
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Phuket Town, Thailand

Raya

Feast on coconut crab curry at one of Thailand’s only outposts of Baba cuisine.
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Vulcan, West Virginia

Vulcan Bridge

This rural bridge gave the government of West Virginia a red scare.
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Phattalung, Thailand

Kanomwaan Pakee

Make a beeline to this rural outpost for one of Thailand’s rarest desserts.
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Kenmore, Washington

St. Edward State Park

A former Catholic seminary, now a Washington State Park, preserves undeveloped lands on Lake Washington and also hosts a luxury hotel.
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Indianapolis, Indiana

Magick Candle

Tucked into the heart of historic Irvington, this 56-year-old metaphysical shop specializes in the olde ways.
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Liena, Australia

King Solomon's Cave

A limestone cave filled with impressive formations in Mole Creek Karst National Park.
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Silver Islet, Ontario

Silver Islet Mine

The site of one of the most profitable silver mines in the world, reclaimed by Lake Superior.
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San Fernando, Philippines

House of Seashells

A house and its fence that are entirely covered with sea shells and giant clams.
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Nessebar, Bulgaria

Church of St. Stephen

Step inside this medieval Orthodox gem and travel back to the 16th century.
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Khamkeuth, Laos

Sandstone Buddha Sculptures

Giant Buddhas carved into sandstone walls line this Laotian motorbike route.
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Chumphon, Thailand

Yay Puad

Dine on southern Thai “fusion” cuisine in a home-based, second-generation restaurant.
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Healy, Alaska

Suntrana Canyon

This often-overlooked canyon dazzles and intrigues with its many layers of colors, shapes and odd formations.
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Piran, Slovenia

Trg 1 Maja

Piran’s oldest square is laden with history and a beautiful 18th-century reservoir.
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