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42.9614, -89.5073
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52.8631, -102.3887
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36.6603, -115.9947
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Crocodile Museum
24.4521, 32.9284
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Campamento Geotermico Corfo, Chile
El Tatio Geysers
The largest geyser field in the southern hemisphere is a spectacular sight.
-22.3349, -68.0130
Toconao, Chile
Toconao Bell Tower
This 18th-century tower is locally iconic.
-23.1906, -68.0069
Valparaiso, Chile
Elevators of Valparaiso
What was once a unique system of urban elevators is turning into a mechanical ruin.
-33.0337, -71.6302
Santiago, Chile
Torre Telefonica Chile
It's just another skyscraper, but it's shaped like '90s cell phone.
-33.4369, -70.6327
ambon Kalai, Thailand
Ko Ta Pu (James Bond Island)
A tall karst islet popularized by 007.
8.2754, 98.5006
Charleston, South Carolina
Gateway Walk
Spend a hour meandering, breathing, and learning along this lovely untouted path that connects historic gardens.
32.7785, -79.9343
Bangkok, Thailand
Cabbages & Condoms
A condom-covered Thai restaurant that is more concerned with birth control than food.
13.7291, 100.6015
Asheville, North Carolina
North Carolina Arboretum
These tree-filled acres are also filled with history, hiking and a celebration of Appalachian crafts.
Sponsored By Visit North Carolina
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
Cradle of Forestry
This forest school's long history lets today's visitors experience resource management learnings in a beautiful environment.
Sponsored By Visit North Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina
Old Powder Magazine
The oldest building in Charleston was used to store gunpowder during the American Revolution.
32.7794, -79.9301
Charleston, South Carolina
Unitarian Church Cemetery
Paths are maintained, but trees have taken over plots.
32.7786, -79.9344
Charleston, South Carolina
Rainbow Row
Thirteen pastel palaces in downtown Charleston add a gorgeous splash of color to the city.
32.7754, -79.9273
Charleston, South Carolina
Old Slave Mart
South Carolina's last remaining slavery auction house is now a museum devoted to its own tragic history.
32.7778, -79.9284
Charleston, South Carolina
Fireproof Building and South Carolina Historical Society
Once the most flame resistant building in the country, the South Carolina Historical Society building was almost burnt down in a fire.
32.7773, -79.9309
Charleston, South Carolina
Giant's Causeway Pillar
A stack of stones steeped in Irish folklore, much like the hero they're connected to, hide in plain sight.
32.7774, -79.9313
Springfield, Massachusetts
Dr. Seuss Sculpture Garden
Life-size bronzes of the Grinch, Cat in the Hat, Yertle the Turtle, Sam-I-Am, and the Lorax—and the author himself.
42.1045, -72.5873
Springfield, Massachusetts
Dr. Seuss Museum
A museum dedicated to the quirky and colorful world created by Springfield's favorite son.
42.1042, -72.5864
Bangkok, Thailand
Wat Pho Reclining Buddha
Striking, enormous gold-plated sculpture of Buddha installed in the 19th century.
13.7464, 100.4928
Lima, Peru
Francisco Pizarro Statue
A monument to the conquistador became increasingly controversial in the very city that he founded.
-12.0445, -77.0271
Lima, Peru
Convento de San Francisco Ossuary
The mortal remains of an estimated 70,000 people lie in the basement of a monastery in Lima, Peru.
-12.0454, -77.0270
Cusco, Peru
Chinchilla Last Supper
A painting in the historic Cathedral Basilica depicts Jesus and his disciples dining on a traditional Peruvian menu.
-13.5162, -71.9779
Cusco, Peru
Cusco Cathedral
Situated on a sacred Inca site, this 16th-century cathedral took nearly 100 years to build.
-13.5162, -71.9779
Cusco, Peru
Plaza de Armas
Built on the remains of one the Incas’ most important gathering spots, this square keeps the spirit of a fallen empire alive.
-13.5167, -71.9788
Cusco, Peru
Coricancha
A Christian monastery stands on what was once a holy Incan temple.
-13.5202, -71.9752
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