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Cambridge, United Kingdom
Anglesey Abbey
This country house in Lode, England was an Augustinian convent for centuries before being dissolved by King Henry VIII.
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We explore the unique, the symmetrical, the atypical, the distinctive design and amazing architecture that inspires us all.
Notting Hill, London, United Kingdom | C.1820
Credit: Julie Taylor
Hotel Belvédère, Furka Pass, Switzerland | C.1882
Credit: Accidentally Wes Anderson
Sandbjerg Manor, Sønderborg, Denmark | C.1788
Credit: Theo Jean
Post Office at the End of the World, Ushuaia, Argentina | C.1977
Credit: Accidentally Wes Anderson
Kew Palace & Queen Charlotte’s Cottage, London, United Kingdom | C.1631
Credit: Andrew Afram
Eastern Columbia Building, Los Angeles, United States | C.1930
Credit: Elizabeth Daniels
Hotel Opera, Prague, Czech Republic | C.1891
Credit: Valentina Jacks
Fotoautomatica, Florence, Italy | C.1969
Credit: Claire Walker
Malley’s Chocolates, Cleveland, United States | C.1935
Credit: Accidentally Wes Anderson
Raichle Palace, Subotica, Serbia | C.1904
Credit: Christien Michaels
MS Roald Amundsen, Drake Passage, Antarctica | C.2019
Credit: Accidentally Wes Anderson
Windhoek, Namibia
Namib-Naukluft National Park
This national park in Namibia features the oldest desert in the world.
Lake Tahoe, Nevada, United States
Heavenly Mountain Resort
Spanning across two states, this ski resort is nothing short of heavenly.
Tokyo, Japan
Citizen Watch Co.
The joint product of Swiss and Japanese watchmakers, this watch company employs master craftsmen to build their most high-end timepieces in-house by hand.
Melbourne, Australia
The Regent Theatre
“The Palace for the People” has risen from the ashes- literally.
Los Angeles, California, United States
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
This arena has easily earned its place in the history books as “The Greatest Stadium in the World.”
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Buenos Aires, Argentina
Central Naval Hospital
One of the best-known examples of brutalist architecture in Argentina.
Budapest, Hungary
Matthias Church
The church’s present facade, topped by this one-of-a-kind glazed quilt, blends multiple traditions into a graceful whole.
AWA Visted HereGustavus, Alaska, United States
Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve
This Alaskan park is treated as a sanctuary for one species of particular note: the rare blue bear, also known as the glacier bear.
Detroit, Michigan, United States
Ralph Bunche Elementary School
This elementary school is named for Ralph Bunche, the first African American to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
Isle Au Haut, Maine, United States
Isle Au Haut Post Office
Only after a three-hour drive from Portland and a six-mile boat ride will a visitor step foot on Isle Au Haut’s shores....
Seattle, Washington, United States
Space Needle
This Seattle icon actually began with a bar napkin sketch of a UFO and a tethered balloon.
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Berlin, Germany
Neues Off Cinema
Don't judge a book by its cover, or in this case, a building by its facade. This graffiti-tagged theater houses a classic 193-seat screening room and a 50's-style foyer.
San Francisco, California, United States
Painted Ladies
Everywhere you look, there's colorful houses.
Singapore, Singapore
Central Fire Station
This "blood and bandage" fire station is the oldest station in Singapore still in operation.
Prague, Czech Republic
Hotel Opera
A hot-pink confection of Bohemian Neo-Renaissance style, the Hotel Opera stands in the less touristy Nové Město, or “New Town,” quarter of storied Prague.
Drake Passage, Antarctica
MS Roald Amundsen
Captivated by writings of polar expeditions from a young age, Roald Amundsen knew he was destined for adventure.
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Twin Mountain, New Hampshire, United States
The Motel at Twin Mountain
A traditional family campground set against the backdrop of the visually stunning White Mountains.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Al Mussala Post Office
One country's independence led to some peculiar postage.
Rochester, New York, United States
Kodak Tower
This photogenic tower is the headquarters of one of the world's most famous camera brands, and fought to continue to be Rochester's tallest tower.
AWA Visted HereIssaquah, Washington, United States
Historic Shell Station
Feeding car enthusiasts' fantasies since its mollusk-selling inception.
Llandudno, United Kingdom
Llandudno Cable Car
Longest aerial cabin lift in the UK, running over one mile from the Happy Valley to the Great Orme Summit.
Mainz, Germany
Market Square
This market square in Mainz, Germany has functioned as a place of commerce and gathering for over 1,000 years.
Pragersko, Slovenia
Slovenian Railways
No longer bound to share its territory, Slovenia became a state unto itself...
Eyjafjörður, Iceland
Hauganes Village
This small fishing village is home to 140 residents, humpbacks--and hot tubs.
Leipzig, Germany
St. Nicholas Church
This 12th century church played an important role in the reunification of Germany, and once had an extremely famous music director.
Los Angeles, California, United States
Eastern Columbia Building
Built in 1930, this former department store headquarters is considered the finest type of Art Deco architecture in Los Angeles.
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Montreux, Switzerland
Golden Pass Railway
This tourist-orientated train route in the Swiss Alps operates on one of the oldest electric railways in Switzerland.
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Iguazu Falls, Brazil
Belmond Hotel das Cataratas
Catch a glimpse of one of the 7 natural Wonders of the World.
Locarno, Switzerland
Locarno–Madonna del Sasso Funicular
This royal blue car regularly transports patrons up a 30% grade, and was the dream of man who brought his immense fortunes back to Locarno.
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Staten Island, New York, United States
Staten Island Ferry
The Staten Island Ferry in New York City remains in operation long after bridges and tunnels connected most of the metropolis in the mid 20th century.
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Ocean Grove, New Jersey, United States
59’ Nash Metropolitan
Before the tiny Smart Cars, there was the Nash Metropolitan.
London, United Kingdom
Kenwood House
This former stately home, in Hampstead, London has been owned by a series of Earls and a member of the Guinness family, is now open to the public.
Prague, Czech Republic
Grand Hotel Evropa
Built in 1872, the interior of this Art Nouveau style hotel served as the set location for films like "Mission Impossible" and "Titanic".
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Switzerland: A Guide
From charming cities to breathtaking mountain views, our time in Switzerland has been straight out of a storybook. Join us as we take the scenic route aboard trains, boats, and funiculars and enjoy all the Playground of Europe has to offer. Spoiler alert: it’s a whole lot.
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With our friends at Switzerland Tourism, we encountered hidden gems and magical landscapes in the Land of Milk and Honey.
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All aboard! We embark from the end of the world aboard the MS Roald Amundsen on a (shivery) trip of a lifetime!
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Located in America’s Pacific Northwest sits a city not only surrounded by the beauty of nature, but also filled with the magic of humanity.
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Lobstah, locomotives and lighthouses, we are all hands on deck for this Vacationland adventure.
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Home to the oldest destination ski resort in the United States, this Idahoan version of the “New York, New York” conundrum is full of surprises that will make you fail to recall which Sun Valley you’re in.
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From the western metropolis of Denver to the surrounding Rocky Mountains, there’s something for everyone in the heart of Colorado.
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Over a century ago, Phileas Fogg circumnavigated the globe over 80 trips around the sun. Taking a page out of his whimsical legacy, we found ourselves on a similarly audacious adventure—in Scotland.
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Tokyo offers a living cultural mosaic crafted with the best of Japan from old traditions to new technology and pop culture. As the world’s most populous city, it offers stimulating encounters around every corner.
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