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Wadi Rum Village, Jordan
Wadi Rum
Known as the "Valley of the Moon," this Jordanian wadi is one of the most amazing desertscapes on Earth.
29.6393, 35.4343
Petra District, Jordan
Little Petra
A more chill but no less fascinating version of the famous ancient archeological site.
30.3741, 35.4497
Petra District, Jordan
Petra
An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years old and harbors many surprises.
30.3285, 35.4427
Edinburgh, Scotland
Barnton Quarry Nuclear Bunker
Formerly abandoned underground complex to keep royals safe from a nuclear war that never came.
55.9591, -3.2780
Reykjavik, Iceland
Hallgrimskirkja
One of the tallest buildings in Iceland, and perhaps, the most visually impressive.
64.1417, -21.9266
Grindavík, Iceland
Blue Lagoon
Medicinal spa created from the mineral-rich runoff of a geothermal power plant
63.8801, -22.4494
Kimberley, South Africa
Big Hole and Open Mine Museum
Mined to a depth of 240 meters with a perimeter of about 1.6 km, the largest hand-dug excavation in the world.
-28.7392, 24.7585
Mogale, South Africa
Cradle of Humankind
Home to some of the oldest hominid fossils ever found.
-25.9673, 27.6624
West Rand, South Africa
Sterkfontein Caves
Caves that can't seem to quit producing the remains of prehistoric humans.
-26.0167, 27.7336
Johannesburg, South Africa
Top of Africa
One of the tallest buildings in Africa provides a great view of Johannesburg's unique geography.
-26.2056, 28.0467
Edinburgh, Scotland
Mons Meg
A six-ton wedding present for the King of the Scots.
55.9489, -3.2002
Edinburgh, Scotland
Wojtek the Soldier Bear Memorial
A statue in the heart of Edinburgh honors a bear that served in the Polish military during World War II.
55.9508, -3.2021
Edinburgh, Scotland
Greyfriars Cemetery Mortsafes
Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.
55.9469, -3.1928
Edinburgh, Scotland
Greyfriars Bobby
The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?
55.9471, -3.1928
Edinburgh, Scotland
Mary King's Close
17th century streets hidden under Edinburgh were once a breeding ground for the black death.
55.9501, -3.1882
Edinburgh, Scotland
Old Calton Cemetery
A 18th century graveyard and its astonishing cortege of macabre iconography.
55.9537, -3.1859
Taipei, Taiwan
Modern Toilet Restaurant
Looking for a crappy restaurant? Pull up a porcelain bowl and enjoy your meal.
25.0487, 121.5077
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