Quito, Ecuador
Flanked by volcanoes and near the Galapagos Islands, Quito, Ecuador is one of the most unique cities in South America. Located in the northern highlands in the Guayllabamab river basin, Quito is the closest capital …
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Laguna Quilotoa (Quilotoa, Ecuador)
The water-filled caldera and westernmost volcano in the Ecuadorian Andes Quilotoa hasn’t erupted in over 800 years and has turned into one of the most beautiful hiking spots in all of Ecuador. After a dormant …
The Orloj, Prague’s Astronomical Clock (Prague, Czech Republic)
The Orloj is one of the most famous and most recognizable of The World’s Oldest Clocks, and is located in the old town square in Prague, Czech Republic. Built in 1410, it is one of …
Hungarian Parliament Building (Budapest, Hungary)
Completed in 1902, the Hungarian Parliament building in Budapest is a shining example of Neo-Gothic architecture. Construction began on the building in 1896 to celebrate the 1000th anniversary of Hungary, the Parliament contains 601 rooms …
Central Market Hall | Központi Vásárcsarnok (Budapest, Hungary)
The Central Market Hall (Központi Vásárcsarnok) is the largest indoor market in Budapest. Built at the end of the 19th century, the market is one of five large markets in Budapest all designed in the …
Fraser Island (Queensland, Australia)
Off the eastern coast of Queensland, Australia at over 120 km, Fraser Island in the largest sand island in the world. Famous for its ribbons of colored sand, rocky cliffs, and freshwater pools this island …
Ten Oldest Restaurants in the United States
Louis’ Lunch (1895) New Haven, Connecticut Recognized by the Library of Congress in 2000 as the origin of the hamburger, Louis’ Lunch is one of the longest continually operated restaurants in the United States, but it …
The Széchenyi Chain Bridge (Budapest, Hungary)
Named in honor of István Széchenyi and opened in 1849, the Széchenyi Chain Bridge (often simply called The Chain Bridge) is a suspension bridge that spans the River Danube between the western and eastern side …
Dragon Bridge (Da Nang, Vietnam)
The Dragon Bridge (Cầu Rồng) in Da Nang, Vietnam spans the River Hàn and breathes fire. Crossing the Hàn River at the Lê Đình Dương/Bạch Đằng traffic circle, the Dragon Bridge provides the shortest road …
California Capitol Building (Sacramento, California)
Home to the government of California, the California State Capitol building located in Sacramento, California is an example of neoclassical architecture. Listed with the National Register of Historic Places since 1973, and as a California …