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Sunset at Mont Saint-Michel, Normandy, France

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Located in Buenos Aires, the La Recoleta Cemetery contains the graves of famous people including Eva Perón, Raúl Alfonsín, and presidents of Argentina. Built around 1732, the cemetery surrounds the Our Lady of Pilar convent and a church, and contains incredibly beautiful crypts such as the one captured above. [Full post]

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Spider Sculpture, Tokyo

The amazing spider sculpture shown above is the work of artist Louise Bourgeois, and is one of the largest sculptures ever made.

Over 30ft high and 33ft wide, a version of the spider named ‘Maman’ can be found in different locations throughout the world, including this one at the Mori Art Museum in Tokyo. The original resides at the Tate Modern in London.

You may notice the ‘sac’ at the bottom on the spider, which contains 26 marble eggs. ‘Maman’ is the French word for ‘Mother’, and the sculpture represents the artist’s view of strength, perseverance, and protection of her own mother, who passed away at a young age. [Original Post]

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Iguazu Falls

Forming the border between Argentina and Brazil, Iguazu Falls sure beats the Four Corners in wow-factor. It has the second greatest annual water flow after Niagara Falls, and well maintained walkways surrounding the falls make it easily accessible to visitors.

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Pool, Hearst Castle

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Quick roundup of our favorite images from Pinterest board, Incredible Reflections

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Created for businesspeople and party go-ers who often miss the last train out of town, capsule hotels cost around $35 USD a night and are essentially, an inclosed bed.

Although by no means luxurious, for many staying in a capsule hotel is an integral part of the experience of traveling in Japan.

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The changing of the guard at Gyeongbokgung Palace, the royal residence in Seoul, South Korea.

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An artisan preparing herself for the Chinese New Year celebrations in San Francisco.

San Francisco’s Chinatown is the largest in North America and represents the biggest community of Chinese outside of Asia.

Gung Hay Fat Choy and happy Year of the Dragon!

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San Francisco’s Mediterranean climate is mild (the temperature nearly always hovers between 55 – 75 degrees F year-round), but when the fog invades, be prepared for the massive chill down. Most prominent in the summer months, the natural air-conditioning is both loved and hated by locals. Yes, we crave hot, sunny days and warm nights when the rest of the country enjoys them in excess; however, we’ll haughtily brag when we’re frolicking on the city beaches in March or November. Whether the tidal wave of fog is pouring over Twin Peaks or seeping through the soaring suspension cables of the Golden Gate Bridge, one thing can’t be denied – it’s an uncommonly beautiful sight. [Full post]

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7 Totally Bizarre Mega Statues [Full Post]

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South Africa is known for many things, ranging from the bravery of former president Nelson Mandela to having some of the most exquisite beaches Africa. Yet it’s not necessarily known for fields of blooming lavender. But as the picture above shows, lavender production is alive and well in the country, and it makes for a gorgeous photograph. [Full Post]

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