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Sofia in Pictures

Newly inducted into the European Union, Bulgaria is anything but young. Its capital, Sofia, was established some 2,500 years ago and touts itself as one of Europe’s oldest capital cities. Most of the sights in Sofia [...]

Japan in Four Seasons

Japan is a country of light. In winter, the gentle peek of the sun through clouds comes down on the light snow cradled along curved rooftops. In spring, cherry blossoms burst pinks and reds, lighting up [...]

The 4th of July: An American Photo Blog

Happy US Independence Day! Today, the United States of America turns 234 years old, celebrating its independence from Britain in 1776 with the signing of the Declaration of Independence. On this day each year, millions of [...]

Calgary: A Canadian Cowtown in Photos

Founded by the mounted police in 1876, Calgary has always been a bit of an outpost town, situated in southeast Alberta north of Montana. Calgary’s early economy relied heavily on the discovery of oil and it [...]

The Sights of Seoul in Pictures

Trailing, ever-present, behind Japan in the race for the world’s most modern society is South Korea, a quietly-developing nation of quirky, intelligent fashionistas with a culture all their own. Seoul is the humming capital of South [...]

Lisbon in Pictures

Lisbon is the illustrious capital of Portugal and is marked by its unique bleached walled and red tile roofed architecture. Most of Lisbon is built across the peaks of seven hills, so it is a city [...]

Kuala Lumpur in Photos

Kuala Lumpur is the much under-appreciated, beautiful capital of Malaysia, an ethnically diverse country sandwiched between Thailand and Singapore. Kuala Lumpur, like most of Malaysia, is a teeming mix of cultures and religions, with a high [...]

Dunedin in Photos

Dunedin is a quiet, scenic little town on the east coast of the south island of New Zealand. Settled by Scots, Dunedin boasts lovely Victorian and Gothic architecture and its town square, known as the Octagon, [...]

6 Scenic Wonders of New Zealand

New Zealand is a beautiful country known for its devastatingly gorgeous scenic natural wonders. From towering mountain peaks capped in snow to rugged, unspoiled coastline, New Zealand’s top attractions are all part of pristine natural surroundings. [...]

Europe’s Capitals in Pictures: Madrid

Welcome to our new Wednesday Photo Blog series: Europe’s capital cities. In this series, we’re bringing you some of the most beautiful photos we can find of Europe’s capital cities. This week, we’re starting with Madrid, [...]

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