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Charming Seaside Town of Tenby

Surrounded by 13th century town walls, the sleepy harbor town of Tenby is home to stretches of sandy beaches overlooked by ruins of Tenby Castle and the Tenby Museum and Art Gallery.

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Dalmatian Seaside City of Split

Croatia's second largest city, Split is a Dalmatian seaside town brimming with Roman ruins and natural splendor. This Mediterranean paradise is also the perfect spot to island hop and explore nearby beaches and hidden caves.

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Red City of Marrakesh

The "Red City" of Marrakesh is a wonderful mix of European, Middle Eastern and African culture. Set in the foothills west of the Atlas Mountains, the city home to beautiful boutique hotels, intimate gardens, upscale spas and hammams, delicious restaurants and charming riads.

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Sint Maartenโ€™s Dutch Inspired Paradise

Busting with idyllic beaches, parrot sanctuaries and wild zip lines, Sint Maarten is a Dutch territory and country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Part of the Leeward Islands in the Caribbean Sea, this little island is also home to Saint Martin in the north.

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Wild & Curious Deer of Nara Park

Located in the Kansai region just south of Kyoto and east of Osaka, Nara is a true hidden gem. It's home to many early emperor palaces, large Shinto shrines and over 1,200 wild and hungry deer that roam freely.

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Driest Place on Earth

San Pedro de Atacama sits 8,000 feet above sea level and offers outdoor activities like trekking, hiking, amateur astronomy, archaeological sightings and sandboarding in one of the most unique places in the world.

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Queers of LA

An endless search for self discovery, community and connection. How my newfound queer community in Los Angeles helped save me.

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Yala National Park

The quiet town of Tissamaharama is known for Buddhist monasteries, beautiful beaches and wildlife reserves like Yala National Park, where visitors can join a wildlife safari. It's steeped in history and was once the capital of the Sinhalese Kingdom of Ruhuna as early as the 3rd century BC.

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Floating Gardens of Xochimilco

A district of Mexico City, Xochimilco is known for its canals and chinampas, a farming system developed by the Aztecs to cultivate crops using the surrounding lakes. A UNESCO World Heritage site, the Floating Gardens of Xochimilco harness unique agricultural techniques still in use today.

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Athens of Africa

Thought of as the countryโ€™s cultural capital, Fes is primarily known for its walled medina, Fes El Bali, where visitors experience Moroccoโ€™s diverse art, architecture, culture and handicrafts. Outside the walls offers even more to explore.

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Hot Air Balloons & Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia

Central Turkey's dry region of Cappadocia is known for its magical fairy chimneys, hot air balloons and mysterious caves. To unwind, enjoy hookah, browse for local artifacts or smash a fiery clay pot overflowing withf testi kebab for dinner.

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