Although ʻIolani Palace had a relatively short lifespan of just 48 years, it holds the very special distinction of being the only royal palace in the United States. Originally built in 1845 by Kamehameha III, the 3rd King of Hawaii, it served as the center of royal life through the reign of Hawaii’s last monarch, …
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Said to be one of the most urbanized and densely populated municipalities in Portugal, Sintra certainly lives up to its reputation. Walking through the streets of Sintra felt like navigating Disneyland on a Saturday at 12pm in July. People seemed to spill from the walls, pop up from the sidewalks, and fall from the sky. …
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In continual operation for 146 years, The Tombstone Epitaph remains a steadfast fixture of the Wild West era. It is the oldest continuously published newspaper in the state of Arizona, although some contend that honor belongs to the Weekly Arizonian. Founded in January 1880, its inaugural issue hit newsstands on May 1st of the same …
If you visit the vibrant and colorful Portuguese island of Madeira, stop at Pico dos Barcelos Viewpoint. Perched at 1,164 feet (355 meters) above sea level, it offers stunning views of the city of Funchal, the Atlantic Ocean, and the surrounding natural amphitheater-shaped valley. From the vantage point of Pico dos Barcelos Viewpoint, you can …
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Located in southeastern Alaska, just 50 miles south of Juneau, is the breathtaking 30-mile-long Endicott Arm fjord. At the end of this stunning, iceberg-filled waterway sits the famed Dawes Glacier, a massive block of brilliant blue ice slowly making its way through the surrounding mountain landscape. A staple of many Alaskan cruise itineraries, Endicott Arm …
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Sitting amid the deserted hills of the Black Mountains, practically in the middle of nowhere, is a town famous not for its size or amenities, but for its four-legged, hee-hawing mascots that roam freely. With only about 89 permanent residents, and dozens of donkeys to fill the gaps, Oatman, Arizona, draws visitors from all over …
As the third tallest waterfall in “Waterfall Alley”, Latourell Falls is a stunning 224-foot waterfall that plunges directly down from Latourell Creek. What sets this waterfall apart from many of its peers in the Columbia River Gorge is its straight drop (while the others are tiered). Located about 35-40 minutes outside of Portland, Oregon, it …
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Translated to Saint Nicholas Church in English, St. Nikolaikirche in Bautzen, Germany, is a mesmerizing sight. Untouched by modern trashery, the beautiful ruins of this medieval 15th century church have remained unchanged since 1620... nearly 410 years ago. St. Nikolaikirche is the notable resting place of many prominent Lusatian Sorbs, the smallest Slavic ethnic group, …
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Straddling the border of Arizona and Nevada, located about 35 minutes outside the culturally enriching city of Las Vegas, the Hoover Dam is a sight to behold and makes for an excellent day or road trip stop. An awe-inspiring feat of engineering, it stands 726 feet (221.4 m) tall and stretches 1,244 feet (379 m) …
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As La Coruña, Spain's most iconic architectural landmark, the Torre de Hércules, or Tower of Hercules, is a must see. Initially built in the 1st century, it’s the oldest known surviving Roman lighthouse in the world. The earliest known reference of it appears in Historiae adversus Paganos by Paulus Orosius, written around 415–417 AD. Standing …
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