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The Travel Photo of the Day is of Patong Beach in Phuket

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The Travel Photo of the Day is of Patong Beach in Phuket and was taken by René Ehrhardt

Photo credit: René Ehrhardt
Patong Beach is a beach on the west coast of Phuket, as well as the name of the town adjoining the beach. The town is the main tourist resort of Phuket, containing much [...]

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The Travel Photo of the Day is of Delaware State Forest

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The Travel Photo of the Day is of Delaware State Forest and was taken by Nicholas_T

Photo credit: Nicholas_T
Delaware State Forest is, despite its name, a Pennsylvania State Forest that is located throughout the state’s Monroe and Pike counties. It was formed a direct result to the rapid depletion of Pennsylvania’s forests that began [...]

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The Travel Photo of the Day is of the Bagan Kingdoms Myanmar

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The Travel Photo of the Day is of the Bagan Kingdoms Myanmar and was taken by jmhullot

Photo credit: jmhullot
The Bagan Kingdoms of modern-day Myanmar date back to the early 2nd century, a civilization that is now most remembered by its stunning temples. More than 13,000 pagodas and other religious structures were built by the [...]

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The Travel Photo of the Day is of the Manhattan Bridge

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The Travel Photo of the Day is of the Manhattan Bridge and was taken by NJScott

Photo credit: NJScott
The Manhattan Bridge is a suspension bridge that spans New York City’s East River, connecting Lower Manhattan to Brooklyn on Long Island. Opened to traffic on December 31, 1909, the Manhattan Bridge can be crossed by car, [...]

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The Travel Photo of the Day is of Ailsa Craig Island

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The Travel Photo of the Day is of Ailsa Craig Island and was taken by atomicjeep

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Ailsa Craig is an island located in the outer Firth of Clyde, Scotland, an uninhabited island formed by the volcanic plug of an extinct volcano. The island is historically significant to Catholics, many of whom escaped the [...]

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The Travel Photo of the Day is of The Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar

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The Travel Photo of the Day is of The Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar and was taken by

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The Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar is a Roman Catholic church located in the Spanish city of Zaragoza. It is reputedly the first Catholic church ever to be dedicated to [...]

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The Travel Photo of the Day is of the Himalayas

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The Travel Photo of the Day is of the Himalayas and was taken by wonker

Photo credit: wonker
The Himalaya Range, or the Himalayas for short, is an Asian mountain range separating the Indian subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau. The Himalaya Range is the tallest mountain range in the world and is home to several of [...]

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The Travel Photo of the Day is of Glacier Bay Alaska

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The Travel Photo of the Day is of Glacier Bay Alaska and was taken by .Bala

Photo credit: .Bala
Glacier Bay is a bay located in southeastern Alaska, running northwest to southeast for about sixty-five miles. The bay and the surrounding area is home to the famous Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. Glacier Bay has [...]

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The Travel Photo of the Day is of Port Alberni

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The Travel Photo of the Day is of Port Alberni and was taken by alaskapine

Photo credit: alaskapine
Port Albernia is a city located in Canada’s British Columbia province. The city is virtually surrounded by mountains, with Mount Arrowsmith looming over the city. Port Albernia is also known as a premier fishing destination for visitors to [...]

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The Travel Photo of the Day is of Rideau Canal

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The Travel Photo of the Day is of Rideau Canal and was taken by jpctalbot

Photo credit: jpctalbot
The Rideau Canal, also known as the Rideau Waterway, connects the city of Ottawa on the Ottawa River to the city of Kingston, Ontario, on Lake Ontario. It was originally opened in 1832 as a precautionary measure against [...]

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The Travel Photo of the Day is of New York City on New Years Eve

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The Travel Photo of the Day is of New York City on New Years Eve and was taken by ori0nis

Photo credit: ori0nis
New York City is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, attracting millions of visitors each year to partake in its truly massive amount of attractions. However, New York City [...]

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The Travel Photo of the Day is of Parliament Hill, Ottawa

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The Travel Photo of the Day is of Parliament Hill, Ottawa and was taken by Joel Bedford

Photo credit: Joel Bedford
Parliament Hill, which is known coloquially as The Hill, is the area located on the southern banks of Ottawa River that is home to Canada’s parliament buildings. About 3 million visitors flock to the area [...]

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The Travel Photo of the Day is of Gullfoss Icelandic

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The Travel Photo of the Day is of Gullfoss Icelandic and was taken by Kristín Sig

Photo credit: Kristín Sig
Gullfoss is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Iceland, a waterfall located in southwest Iceland’s Hvita river canyon. The spectacular views of Gullfoss remain popular for visitors to Iceland throughout the entire year. In [...]

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The Travel Photo of the Day is of Avenue of the Sphinxes

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The Travel Photo of the Day is of Avenue of the Sphinxes and was taken by a rancid amoeba

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Sphinxes are mythological creatures with the body of a lion and the head of a human. They are most well-known as the focal point of ancient Egyptian sculpture. Sphinxes generally served as [...]

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The Travel Photo of the Day is of Pebble Beach

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The Travel Photo of the Day is of Pebble Beach and was taken by John-Morgan

Photo credit: John-Morgan
Pebble Beach is a small coastal resort destination located in Monterey County, California. The community, which is technically a corporation owned by the Pebble Beach Company, is home to the world-famous Pebble Beach golf course. Gigantic rock outcroppings [...]

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The Travel Photo of the Day is of a Panoramic view of the Apollo Temple in Delphi

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The Travel Photo of the Day is of a Panoramic view of the Apollo Temple in Delphi and was taken by Kim Bach

Photo credit: Kim Bach
Delphi is best-known for the oracle that became dedicated to Apollo during the classical period and would have served to advise any people that visited the oracle. Today, Delphi [...]

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The Travel Photo of the Day is of Thorsmork Iceland

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The Travel Photo of the Day is of Thorsmork Iceland and was taken by Martino!

Photo credit: Martino!
Thorsmork is a valley in Iceland that is named after the Norse god, Thor, situated in the south of Iceland between two glaciers. Green vegetation grows throughout the valley and the Krossa River winds between the mountains, a [...]

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The Travel Photo of the Day is of Radio City Music Hall

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The Travel Photo of the Day is of Radio City Music Hall and was taken by wwarby

Photo credit: wwarby
Radio City Music Hall is a world-famous entertainment venue located in New York City’s Rockefeller Center, nicknamed the Showplace of the Nation. For a time, Radio City Music Hall was the leading tourist destination in the [...]

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The Travel Photo of the Day is of Matsumoto Castle

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The Travel Photo of the Day is of Matsumoto Castle and was taken by Ken@Yokohama

Photo credit: Ken@Yokohama
Matsumoto Castle is one of Japan’s most notable castles, located in the city of Matsumoto which is, in turn, located in Japan’s Nagano Prefecture. Listed as a National Treasure of Japan, Matsumoto Castle maintains its original wooden interiors [...]

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The Travel Photo of the Day is of Mariposa Grove

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The Travel Photo of the Day is of Mariposa Grove and was taken by Vvillamon

Photo credit: Vvillamon
Mariposa Grove is a sequoia grove located in the southernmost part of Yosemite National Park. There are several hundred mature giant sequoia trees in the grove, with two of its sequoias making the list of the top 25 [...]

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The Travel Photo of the Day is of Honokalani Black Sand Beach

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The Travel Photo of the Day is of Honokalani Black Sand Beach and was taken by the_tahoe_guy

Photo credit: the_tahoe_guy
Honokalani Black Sand Beach is located in Hawaii’s Wainapanapa State Park. Situated near lava cliffs, the beach consists of small, smooth lava pebbles. Sea caves and seaside lava tubes are common in the area, which is [...]

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The Travel Photo of the Day is of Kadir Treehouse in Turkey

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The Travel Photo of the Day is of Kadir Treehouse in Turkey and was taken by jonrawlinson

Photo credit: jonrawlinson
Olympos is a city located in a valley at the south coast of Turkey, founded during the Hellenistic period. Over two thousand years ago, Olympos was described by Cicero as a wealthy, thriving city full of [...]

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The Travel Photo of the Day is of Rainbow over Minsi Lake

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The Travel Photo of the Day is of Rainbow over Minsi Lake and was taken by Nicholas_T

Photo credit: Nicholas_T
Minsi Lake is located in Northampton County, Pennsylvania’s Minsi Lake Wilderness Area, a 300-acre county park reserve with hiking trails, wilderness, and wetlands. Many visitors to the area flock to the lake to partake in fishing [...]

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The Travel Photo of the Day is of Polar Star Ship of Antartica

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The Travel Photo of the Day is of Polar Star Ship of Antartica and was taken by wili_hybrid

Photo credit: wili_hybrid
The Antarctic Peninsula is the northernmost part of mainland Antarctica. It has become important in recent years as the focal point of research that attempts to determine climate change’s impact on our world. While several [...]

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The Travel Photo of the Day is of Walpack Valley

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The Travel Photo of the Day is of Walpack Valley and was taken by Nicholas_T

Photo credit: Nicholas_T
Walpack Valley has become a popular spot for people visiting the area, especially for those interested in camping and other outdoors activities. Hiking, swimming, fishing, whitewater rafting, and kayaking are all popular activities for tourists in the area. [...]

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The Travel Photo of the Day is of Candidasa Bali

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The Travel Photo of the Day is of Candidasa Bali and was taken by tropicaLiving

Photo credit: tropicaLiving
Candidasa is a small village located on the northeastern coast of Bali. Located between the Lombok Strait on one side an mountains on the other side, Candidasa is also situated nearby some of Bali’s most notable landmarks. Tourists [...]

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The Travel Photo of the Day is of Mount Shuksan

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The Travel Photo of the Day is of Mount Shuksan and was taken by RichMurphy

Photo credit: RichMurphy
Mount Shuksan is a peak located in the North Cascades National Park, which is in turn located in Whatcom County, Washington. Because of its prime location, Mount Shuksan is one of the most frequently-photographed peaks in the Cascade [...]

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The Travel Photo of the Day is of the Matterhorn

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The Travel Photo of the Day is of the Matterhorn and was taken by AlphaTangoBravo / Adam Baker

Photo credit: AlphaTangoBravo / Adam Baker
The Matterhorn is a mountain located in the Pennine Alps on the border between Switzerland and Italy. At 14,692 feet, Matterhorn is one of the highest peaks in the Alps, but it [...]

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The Travel Photo of the Day is of the Upper Kananaskis Lake Reservoir

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The Travel Photo of the Day is of the Upper Kananaskis Lake Reservoir and was taken by minniemouseaunt

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The Upper Kananaskis Lake is a reservoir that is located in the Kananaskis Country of Alberta, Canada. The lake is located in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park along with the the Lower Kananaskis Lake. The lake [...]

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The Travel Photo of the Day is of Chateau de Chantilly

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The Travel Photo of the Day is of Chateau de Chantilly and was taken by Panoramas

Photo credit: Panoramas
The Chateau de Chantilly is a historic chateau located in the Chantilly, France, that is composed of the Grand Chateau and the Petit Chateau. The former was destroyed in the 1870s during the French Revolution and rebuilt [...]

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