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GemmaA

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The chain.

Elie, Scotland

Elie Chain Walk

The only fixed chain and post trail in Scotland snakes its way along the base of a towering seaside cliff.

A Cholita and her male opponent.

La Paz, Bolivia

Cholita Wrestling

The celebrity luchadores of La Paz are tough ladies in traditional petticoats and braids.

The inscription from a 1375 John Barbour poem translates to, "A noble heart can know no ease without freedom."

Melrose, Scotland

Robert the Bruce's Heart

The heart of a Scottish legend had a centuries-long journey before reaching its final resting place.

I mean come on

Aguas Calientes, Peru

Huayna Picchu

If you’ve ever seen a picture of Machu Picchu, then you’ve seen a picture of Huayna Picchu—you just didn’t realize it.

Metelkova

Ljubljana, Slovenia

Metelkova

This abandoned Slovenian military barracks has become a punky-political art squat.

The south face of Ben Nevis

Polldubh, Scotland

Ben Nevis

The highest peak in the United Kingdom has a history of physics, specters, and a pilgrimage of strange objects.

Paracas Candelabra

Pisco, Peru

Paracas Candelabra

The mysterious "Candelabra of the Andes" could represent anything from a god's trident to a hallucinogenic plant.

Eilean Donan

Kyle of Lochalsh, Scotland

Eilean Donan

The most iconic structure in Scotland has been home to bishops, colonels, and Sean Connery characters.

Sarajevo Bobsleigh Track

Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Sarajevo Bobsleigh Track

A war-torn Olympic relic is being overtaken by graffiti and nature.

Capilano Suspension Bridge

North Vancouver, British Columbia

Capilano Suspension Bridge

This expansive bridge in the Canadian wilderness was originally just built for friends.

Cerro Negro

Nicaragua

Cerro Negro

The youngest volcano in Central America.

Greyfriars Bobby

Edinburgh, Scotland

Greyfriars Bobby

The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?

Machu Picchu.

Aguas Calientes, Peru

Machu Picchu: The Lost City of The Inca

The intricate stonework of Machu Picchu serves as a testament to Incan engineers.

One of the famous reed islands on the world's highest navigable lake.

Puno, Peru

The Uros People of Lake Titicaca

The Uros people live on floating reed islands in lake Titicaca.

Arch of Triumph, Bucharest, Romania. (Liliana Suruceanu/AtlasObscura)

Bucharest, Romania

Arcul de Triumf

Romania's triumphal arch looks out over Bucharest.

Bled Island

Bled, Slovenia

Bled Island and Castle

This one-time health resort was used by aristocrats around the world.

Stari Most

Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Stari Most

Bridge that died in war and was resurected.

North Yungas Road

Nor Yungas, Bolivia

North Yungas Road

Death road of Bolivia.

A simbol of Postojna Cave - Brilijant

Postojna, Slovenia

Postojna Caves

A miniature train-ride through Slovenia's largest cave system.

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