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The Tranquil Zen Garden of Kyoto
With Zen rocks strategically placed in carefully raked white sand, the Ryoan-ji garden evokes peace and beauty
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The Louvre’s Priceless Masterpieces
Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo are just two of the works housed within the walls of this fortress-turned-royal palace-turned-museum
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The Grandeur of Angkor Wat
The 12th century temple is the worlds largest religious structure and a jewel of Khmer architectural style
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The Resilient Uffizi Gallery
Having survived bombings and floods, the Florence, Italy museum is home to a priceless collection of art
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Diving Into the Great Barrier Reef
Beautiful beaches and unrivaled underwater views lure lovers of marine life to the world’s largest coral reef
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Venice’s Timeless Splendor
The enchanting city celebrates its Middle Age and Renaissance glory through its art, architecture and enduring spirit
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Hiking Mount Kilimanjaro
A trek up the world’s tallest freestanding mountain takes you through five different ecosystems and offers a stunning 19,340-foot view
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The Grand Canyon in All Its Glory
No matter how many times you’ve seen it, visiting the canyon never fails to take your breath away
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The Wild Extremes of Antarctica
The coldest and windiest place on Earth is still largely undiscovered
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The Parthenon’s Old World Order
After a recent restoration, the center of the Athenian Acropolis and symbol of Western democracy still inspires
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The Beautiful and Bizarre Galapagos Islands
Evolution disciples and the merely curious can experience conspicuously adapted wildlife off the coast of Ecuador
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28 Places to See Before You Die—the Taj Mahal, Grand Canyon and More
We've traveled the globe and compiled a "life list" of places to visit before taking the ultimate trip to the great beyond
Keeping Cool
Keeping Cool in Cretaceous Australia and melting-pot Marseille
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Utah - Landmarks and Points of Interest
Utah - Landmarks and Points of Interest
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