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This month’s guide to notable American destinations and happenings
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Snapshot: Adelaide, South Australia
Down Under’s unofficial capital of food and drink
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Everest Pioneer Sir Edmund Hillary Dies
Take a look back at the 50th anniversary of his ascent of Mount Everest
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Snapshot: Athens Central Market
More than 30,000 people mingle every day at Dimotiki Agora, the city’s busiest markets
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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 Wild Extremes of Antarctica
The coldest and windiest place on Earth is still largely undiscovered
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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 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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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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Frank Lloyd Wright’s Most Beautiful Work
Fallingwater, a southwest Pennsylvania house designed by the famous architect, allows residents to live within a waterfall
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The enchanting city celebrates its Middle Age and Renaissance glory through its art, architecture and enduring spirit
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Exploring the Amazon Rain Forest
With an ecosystem under siege, every moment in this wild wonderland is one to savor
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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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Having survived bombings and floods, the Florence, Italy museum is home to a priceless collection of art
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The 12th century temple is the worlds largest religious structure and a jewel of Khmer architectural style
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Ruled over the centuries by Greek, Persian, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman empires, there is much to see of the city’s former splendor
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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 “lost city of the Incas” has captivated visitors with its magnificent setting and detailed stonework
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An Illuminated View of Iguazu Falls
A series of 200 separate waterfalls, Iguazu is best viewed when the river is high and the moon is full
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