Ephesus

Ephesus was a city in Ancient Greece on the coast of Ionia, 3 kilometres southwest of present-day Selçuk in İzmir Province, Turkey. It is one of the largest Roman archaeological sites in the eastern Mediterranean. The visible ruins still give some idea of the city's original splendour, and the names associated with the ruins are evocative of its former life. The theatre dominates the view down Harbour Street, which leads to the silted-up harbour. During the Classical Greek era, it was one of twelve cities that were members of the Ionian League. The city was famous in its day for the nearby Temple of Artemis which has been designated one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Its many monumental buildings included the Library of Celsus and a theatre capable of holding 24,000 spectators.

Unesco: Ephesus
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Date: Oct 2

Wat Phou

Wat Phou is a ruined Khmer-Hindu temple complex in southern Laos and one of the oldest places of worship in Southeast Asia. It is located at the base of mount Phou Khao, some 6 kilometres from the Mekong river in Champasak province. The Champasak cultural landscape, including the Vat Phou Temple complex, is a remarkably well-preserved planned landscape more than 1,000 years old. It was shaped to express the Hindu vision of the relationship between nature and humanity, using an axis from mountain top to river bank to lay out a geometric pattern of temples, shrines and waterworks extending over some 10 km. Two planned cities on the banks of the Mekong River are also part of the site, as well as Phou Kao mountain. The whole represents a development ranging from the 5th to 15th centuries, mainly associated with the Khmer Empire.

Unesco: Vat Phou and Associated Ancient Settlements within the Champasak Cultural Landscape
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León Cathedral

Known as the Pulchra Leonina, León Cathedral is one of the largest and most magnificent in Spain and a perfect example of French Gothic architecture, with pure ascending lines and an exquisite series of stained glass windows letting cascades of light into the building. 

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Date: Oct 6

Isle of Man

Cregneash is a small village and tourist destination in the extreme south-west of the Isle of Man. Most of the village is now part of a living museum run by Manx National Heritage. Annual Manx festivals are held in Cregneash and it is home to a flock of the rare four-horned Loaghtan sheep, a group of Primitive Sheep native to the Isle of Man.

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Date: Oct 5

Elephant & Monkey

Edition Tausendschön - PK 617
Date: Oct 10

Nikobuchi

Nikobuchi is one of the most beautiful lakes in Japan, known for its crystal clear waters and waterfall. This remote spot, located upstream on the Niyodo River, is considered one of the top spots to witness the surreal Niyodo Blue color of the river. Nikobuchi is the plunge pool of a short but powerful waterfall, and the water is so transparent that despite the churning of the falls you can still see every detail on the bottom of the pool. The waterfall basin is tucked away in a secluded valley surrounded by trees. The best time to catch the pool in full Niyodo Blue is around midday, when sunlight shines down directly onto the water.

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Date: Oct 3

El Torcal de Antequera

El Torcal de Antequera is a nature reserve in the Sierra del Torcal mountain range located south of the city of Antequera. It is known for its unusual landforms and is regarded as one of the most impressive karst landscapes in Europe. The area was designated a Natural Site of National Interest in 1929, and a Natural Park Reserve of about 17 square kilometres was created in 1978. El Torcal de Antequera is also part of the UNESCO listed Antequera Dolmens Site, one of the most remarkable architectural works of European prehistory and one of the most important examples of European Megalithism.

Unesco: Antequera Dolmens Site
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Date: Oct 8

Brasilia

Brasilia, a capital created ex nihilo in the centre of the country in 1956, was a landmark in the history of town planning. Urban planner Lucio Costa and architect Oscar Niemeyer intended that every element, from the layout of the residential and administrative districts (often compared to the shape of a bird in flight) to the symmetry of the buildings themselves,should be in harmony with the city’s overall design. The official buildings, in particular, are innovative and imaginative.

Unesco: Brasilia
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Date: Sept 30

Robben Island

Robben Island is located about 7 kilometers west of Cape Town. It was used at various times between the 17th century and the 20th century as a prison, a hospital for socially unacceptable groups, and a military base. Its buildings, and in particular those of the late 20th century maximum security prison for political prisoners, testify to the way in which democracy and freedom triumphed over oppression and racism.

Unesco: Robben Island
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Date: May 20

Kaya Grandi

Kaya Grandi is the main street of downtown Kralendijk and one of the most lively areas. The street is known for its colorful buildings and quaint little stores. When there is a cruise ship moored at the shore, the main street is flooded with tourists. The colorful buildings and relaxed atmosphere gives tourists the feeling of the Caribbean world. The architecture of Kaya Grandi reflects the Dutch influence on the island, mixed with Caribbean elements.

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Date: August 12