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 of Phuket’s nightlife and inexpensive shopping. Western tourists, especially Europeans, only began to flock to Phuket as a tourist destination in the 1980s, which means that the large hotels present in Patong Beach are mostly new.

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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 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 in the mid to late 1800s. The birth of Delaware State Forest was the event that gave rise to the entire state forest system for the United States.

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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 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 people of the Bagan Kingdom throughout its history. Today, 2217 temples are recorded as standing today and they stand as some of the most impressive archeological structures in Asia.

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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 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, subway train, bicycle, and foot. The Manhattan Bridge serves a vital part in ensuring that citizens of New York City can travel easily throughout the massive city.

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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 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 Scottish Reformation during the 16th century by fleeing to Ailsa Craig. Today, the island is a sanctuary for birds of all kinds.

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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 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 the Virgin Mary. Local tradition says that the history of the basilica extends back to the dawn of Christianity in Spain, when the Virgin Mary appeared to St. James the Greater, the Apostle that brought Christianity to the country

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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 the world’s tallest peaks, such as Mount Everest and K2. While the highest peak outside of Asia stands at 22,841 feet, the Himalayan system has over 100 mountains over 23,622 feet in elevation.

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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 become especially popular as a cruise ship destination with several ships leaving Seattle each week during the summer.

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

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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 the area because of its five different species of salmon and yearly runs of steelhead, as well as for the state-of-the-art Robertson Creek Fish Hatchery.

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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 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 war with the United States and has been in use ever since. Registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007, the Rideau Canal is the oldest continuously-operated canal system in North America.

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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 blossoms during the holiday season, with tourist numbers slightly peaking during Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Eve. During New York City’s New Year’s Eve celebrations, people fill Times Square to see the ball drop and ring in the new year.

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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 each year to enjoy Parliament Hill’s Gothic revival style and its national architectural symbols. The buildings are now undergoing a $1 billion renovation project that will last until 2020

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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 recent years, Icelanders have discussed the idea of using Gullfoss as a source for hydroelectric power.

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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 temple guardians, placed in association with important buildings like royal tombs and religious temples. Throughout the years, sphinxes have become iconic of ancient Egyptian culture.

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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 give Pebble Beach’s coastline its distinctive, picturesque characteristics.

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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 is an archeological site that attracts thousands of visitors each year, many of whom come to explore the rich history of the area. In the Greek world, Delphi was also considered the center of the Earth and the universe.

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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 bitterly cold river that originates in the glaciers. The area has become very popular among hikers, as well as to visitors in the area because of its natural beauty.

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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 city, famed for the lavish stage shows that would be put on inside the hall. Today, Radio City Music Hall is mostly focused on concerts and live stage shows.

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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 and external stonework. Built on a plain, the original castle’s defenses would have included moats, gatehouses, and walls.

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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 largest sequoia trees. The oldest tree in the grove, named Grizzly Giant, is between 1900 and 2400 years old.

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