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Travel Photo of the Day 6/15/2009 Chateau de Chillon

The Travel Photo of the Day for 6/15/2009 is of Chateau de Chillon and was taken by Pear Biter

Photo credit: Pear Biter
In Lake Geneva is the Chillon Castle, which is also known as the Château de Chillon. This castle is comprised of 100 individual buildings that were connected one by one over time. The [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 6/14/2009 Capo Bianco Sicily

The Travel Photo of the Day for 6/14/2009 is of Capo Bianco, Sicily and was taken by celerrimus

Photo credit: celerrimus

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Travel Photo of the Day 6/13/2009 Rialto bridge in Venice

The Travel Photo of the Day for 6/13/2009 is of Rialto bridge in Venice, Italy-llamnudds940 and was taken by llamnudds

Photo credit: llamnudds
When you think of bridges in the city of Venice, the one you probably think of is Rialto Bridge. This bridge is the both the most famous and the oldest. It spans Venice’s [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 6/12/2009 Surfing in Japan

The Travel Photo of the Day for 6/12/2009 is of surfing in Japan was taken by goodsurfers2009

Photo credit: goodsurfers2009
One of the most underrated surfing destinations on the globe is Japan. There are thousands of avid surfers in Japan. Near the city of Chiba, the waves are famous for being perfect both for amateurs and [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 6/11/2009 Tronador Chile and Argentina

The Travel Photo of the Day for 6/11/2009 is of Cerro Tronador

Photo credit: .Luc.
Located on the border between Chile and Argentina, Tronador is a stratovolcano that has been extinct for thousands of years. The closest city is San Carlos de Bariloche, an Argentine city with a population of approximately 130,000.

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Travel Photo of the Day 6/10/2009 Costa Rica Volcano

The Travel Photo of the Day for 6/10/2009 was taken by TheLawleys

Photo credit: TheLawleys
Costa Rica is a wondrous land. Within the country, there are more than 200 volcanoes — with about 100 of the volcanoes still active. In this photo you can see one of the active volcanoes that is located in the Central [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 6/9/2009 Red Light District in Amsterdam

The Travel Photo of the Day for 6/9/2009 is of Red Light District in Amsterdam and was taken by country_boy_shane

Photo credit: country_boy_shane
Amsterdam is known for many things, including the enticing Red Light District. The city of Amsterdam has a population of around 750,000, with the metro area having a population of more than two [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 6/8/2009 Portland

The Travel Photo of the Day for 6/8/2009 is of Portland and was taken by StuSeeger

Photo credit: StuSeeger
The city of Portland is one of the most picturesque areas in the United States. The Williamette River flows next to downtown Portland and the Steel Bridge spans the length of the river. The Steel Bridge has [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 6/7/2009 Lake Walen Switzerland

The Travel Photo of the Day for 6/7/2009 is of Lake Walen Switzerland and was taken by ForsterFoto

Photo credit: ForsterFoto
Lake Walen is a lake located in the country of Switzerland. This lake has water running into it from three rivers: Linth, Murgbach and Seez. The mountain range that surrounds this lake is the Churfirsten [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 6/6/2009 Majorca Island

The Travel Photo of the Day for 6/6/2009 is of Majorca Island and was taken by Lanci Daniele

Photo credit: Lanci Daniele
Majorca Island is known for being the biggest island of Spain. Known for its breathtaking scenery, Majorca Island is a popular tourist destination — especially for vacationers coming from countries such as Ireland and [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 6/5/2009 Oia Greece

The Travel Photo of the Day for 6/5/2009 is of Oia Greece and was taken by byrdiegyrl

Photo credit: byrdiegyrl
Oia is a Greek community located on the islands of Therasia and Thira. This area of Greece is known for their unique architecture consisting mostly of medieval Venetian houses. This picture shows Oia at sunset with [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 6/4/2009 Peruvian Andes

The Travel Photo of the Day for 6/4/2009 is of Peruvian Andes and was taken by giovanni paccaloni

Photo credit: giovanni paccaloni
This picture is of the Andes in the country of Peru. In the picture, you can see green vegetation, white snow and red mineral ores. The Andes stretch for more than 4,200 miles and [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 6/3/2009 is of Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles

The Travel Photo of the Day for 6/3/2009 is of Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles and was taken by icraz

Griffith Observatory is a popular attraction in the Los Angeles area. Located in Griffith Park on Mount Hollywood, the Griffith Observatory is a great place view of the Los Angeles basin, as well as the stars [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 6/2/2009 is from the Mauna Kea Observatory in Hawaii

The Travel Photo of the Day for 6/2/2009 is from the Mauna Kea Observatory in Hawaii and was taken by david907

Mauna Kea is a dormant volcano in the state of Hawaii. The top of the volcano is more than 13,000 feet off the ground. The amazing sunset makes this vantage point simply unforgettable.
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Travel Photo of the Day 6/1/2009 Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West Scottsdale, Arizona

The Travel Photo of the Day for 6/1/2009 is of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West, Scottsdale, Arizona and was taken by lumierefl

Frank Lloyd Wright was a famous architect who had more than 500 completed works to his name. In the final 21 years of his life, this is the house that he called home in [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 5/31/2009 is of a View from Kintamani, Bali

The Travel Photo of the Day for 5/31/2009 is of a view from Kintamani, Bali and was taken by didiz | fotokahwin.com

Photo credit: didiz | fotokahwin.com

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Travel Photo of the Day 5/30/2009 is of Alcazar Garden in Balboa Park at Night

The Travel Photo of the Day for 5/30/2009 is of Alcazar Garden in Balboa Park at Night and was taken by TallCJ

Photo credit: TallCJ

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Travel Photo of the Day 5/29/2009 is of Trees in Central Park

The Travel Photo of the Day for 5/29/2009 is of Trees in Central Park and was taken by pbredow

When you think of New York City, you probably think of buildings. But in Central Park, you can see plenty of green. Each year, more than 20 million people visit Central Park to escape from the busy [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 5/28/2009 is of Multnomah Falls

The Travel Photo of the Day for 5/28/2009 is of Multnomah Falls and was taken by Matt McGee

The Pacific Northwest has many breathtaking waterfalls but the Multnomah Falls is arguably the most beautiful of them all. It’s located on the Columbia River Gorge on the Oregon side. The biggest drop is more than 540 feet.
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Travel Photo of the Day 5/27/2009 is of Sunset in Kings Canyon Australia

The Travel Photo of the Day for 5/27/2009 is of Sunset in Kings Canyon Australia and was taken by ogwen

Watarrka National Park is located in Northern Territory, Australia. The most visited aspect of Watarrka National Park is Kings Canyon, which is shown here in all its glory.
Photo credit: ogwen

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Travel Photo of the Day 5/26/2009 Guilin China at Sunrise

The Travel Photo of the Day for 5/26/2009 is of Guilin China at sunrise and was taken by cardamom

Guilin is a city in China that is located over 10,000 square miles and has a population of nearly 1.5 million people. This is the Li River seen from its west bank. The first settlement in the [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 5/25/2009 Beach Huts on Maldive Islands

The Travel Photo of the Day for 5/25/2009 is of a Beach Huts on Maldive Islands and was taken by muha…

The Maldive Islands islands are located about 440 miles southwest of Sri Lanka in the Indian Ocean. Of the islands that make up the Maldive Islands, about 250 are inhabited.
Photo credit: muha…

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Travel Photo of the Day 5/24/2009 Swiss Alps

The Travel Photo of the Day for 5/24/2009 is of the Swiss Alps and was taken by josef.stuefer

Photo credit: josef.stuefer

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Travel Photo of the Day 5/23/2009 Baltimore Harbor

The Travel Photo of the Day for 5/23/2009 is of Baltimore Harbor and was taken by David Davies

The Inner Harbor is actually part of the Patapsco River in Baltimore, Maryland. This photo was taken from the Baltimore World Trade Center and show many landmarks of Baltimore including the National Aquarium in Baltimore and M&T Bank [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 5/22/2009 Quarten and Murg in Switzerland

he Travel Photo of the Day for 5/22/2009 is of Quarten and Murg in Switzerland and was taken by Tambako the Jaguar

Switzerland is regarded as one of the most peaceful and serene places on the planet. This photograph wss taken between Quarten and Murg on Walensee’s south shore. In the background you can see a [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 5/21/2009 Teton Range

The Travel Photo of the Day for 5/21/2009 is of Teton Range and was taken by azurerae

The Teton Range is near the border of Wyoming and Idaho. This viewpoint is from the Wyoming side and features one of the area’s many lakes. The two major mountains in the Teton Range are Mount Owen and Grand [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 5/20/2009 Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria

The Travel Photo of the Day for 5/20/2009 is of Schloss Neuschwanstein and was taken by storem

Neuschwanstein Castle is a historic Bavarian palace from the 19th century. It’s one of the most popular buildings in all of Germany and thousands of tourists visit each year. It was originally commissioned by Ludwig II.
Photo credit: storem

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Travel Photo of the Day 5/19/2009 Turimetta Beach Sydney Australia

The Travel Photo of the Day for 5/19/2009 is of Turimetta Beach Sydney Australia and was taken by blueriotriver

Turimetta Beach is undoubtedly a beautiful beach, however the turbulent waters make this a dangerous place to swim. That said, the incoming waves and the setting sun make for a spectacular view.
Photo credit: blueriotriver

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Travel Photo of the Day 5/18/2009 Huangshan China

The Travel Photo of the Day for 5/18/2009 is of Huangshan China and was taken by B_cool

Photo credit: B_cool
Huangshan is a city in the Chinese province of Anhui. It’s located in the Huangshan Mountains and, as you can see here, it’s one of the most beautiful locations in the entire country of China. This [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 5/17/2009 Bison in Yellowstone National Park

The Travel Photo of the Day for 5/17/2009 is of Bison in Yellowstone National Park and was taken by star5112

Photo credit: star5112
Bison used to roam in many of the states in America. Now, they are only located in specific locations. Here, you can see bison in Yellowstone National Park. These animals can weight nearly [...]

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