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Jon Opol

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I like off the beaten places and obscure stuff. Shuttling between NYC and Manila. Insta (IG): wanderjon

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Schouwburgplein Kinetic Lamp Posts

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Schouwburgplein Kinetic Lamp Posts

Four giant movable street lights decorate this modern Rotterdam square.

The Flashing Streetlights of Ai Nati Oggi

Ghent, Belgium

The Flashing Streetlights of Ai Nati Oggi

Each time a baby is born in Ghent, these streetlights flash in silent celebration.

Altar to the God of Fortune.
Permanently Closed

Singapore

Keramat Kusu

Three Malay graves are at the center of an annual pilgrimage that reflects syncretic practices.

Remaining structures of the diving board.
Permanently Closed

Singapore

Keppel Hill Reservoir

A former reservoir that was only recently discovered after more than 60 years of disuse.

The Clinic
Permanently Closed

Singapore

The Clinic

"Would you like your sangria in an IV bag, or straight-up?"

The escarpment (right).

Saudi Arabia

The Edge of the World

These towering cliffs jut dramatically from the middle of a barren desert.

A white stone with "3M" carved into it along a bike path

Brooklyn, New York

'3M' Mile Marker on Ocean Parkway

The last remaining 19th-century mile marker along the historic Ocean Parkway.

GOMBURZA Monument

Manila, Philippines

GOMBURZA Monument

Dedicated to the three priests whose execution inspired author José Rizal.

Brown bear from Russia

Pasay, Philippines

APEC Sculpture Garden

A melting pot of Asian-Pacific art features one symbolic sculpture from each of 20 different nations.

A cappuccino goes great with a slice of New York-style cheesecake.

New York, New York

Caffe Reggio

Sip a cappuccino in the historic cafe that introduced them to the United States.

The stairway is tucked away between residential homes and a mass of trees.

Seoul, South Korea

108 Heaven Stairway

A remnant of Korea's colonial past lies forgotten in a hip neighborhood in Seoul.

Capital Gate.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Capital Gate

No building in the world leans as far as the so-called “Leaning Tower of Abu Dhabi.”

(Flickr/Román Emin)

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Whitewashed mosque contains the world's largest carpet.

HAMAD as seen from space (Ashok's Blog)
Permanently Closed

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Hamad in the Sand

Billionaire's mark on the earth.

Kings and pirates never saw this coming
Permanently Closed

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

World's First Gold-Dispensing ATM

Feed it cash, get your very own gold bar.

Misfat al Abriyyin

Misfat al Abriyyin, Oman

Misfat al Abriyyin

Traditional architecture and ancient irrigation systems are on display in this gorgeous mountain village.

Nizwa Fort

Nizwa, Oman

Nizwa Fort

This beautifully restored fortification kept the city safe for centuries.

Mutrah Souq Entrance

Muscat, Oman

The Muttrah Souq

This bazaar is one of the oldest in the Arabian world.

The chandelier above the prayer hall.

Muscat, Oman

Chandelier at the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque

This spectacular mosque houses the second-largest chandelier in the world.

Barbar Temple

Barbar, Bahrain

Barbar Temple

This archaeological site boasts temple ruins that date back 5,000 years to the Dilmun culture, and may have been described in the tale of Gilgamesh's search for immortality.

Tree of Life

Bahrain

Shajarat-al-Hayat (Tree of Life)

This centuries-old tree tells an unusual tale of vegetation and fertility in the desert.

Bahrain World Trade Center

Manama, Bahrain

Bahrain World Trade Center

Skyscraper powered by wind turbines attached between its towers.

Al Masmak Fortress

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Al Masmak Fortress

A 19th-century fortress and collection of artifacts offer a tour of Saudi history.

Al Balad

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Al Balad

For centuries, Jeddah’s old town was a major trading port and a point of entry for Hajj pilgrims traveling by sea.

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