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7597 travel pictures in 780 stories from 116 countries around the world. Images of people, sights, nature, architecture, cities; pictures of well known spots but also photos of places you might have never heard of before. All pictures can be downloaded and used as wallpaper for your computer, or sent as a free postcard. They can also be bought for personal or commercial use. Images are also accessible through tags. You can navigate the world using Google Earth.

Africa

Normally the start of a tour in Lalibela, the northern cluster of churches is the most extensive and has some very fine examples of rock hewn churches. Visit Africa

Asia

The kora around Tashilhunpo monastery is probably one of the finest and easiest in Tibet; a great way to see pilgrims and fine views of the monastery and the town. Visit Asia

Europe

Cycling though the Alps is tough but also rewarding - it offers splendid views on the mountains. Visit Europe

Oceania

Sydney owes its fame as a beautiful city mainly to its location on the sea. Visit Oceania

Central&South America

Dynamic city in the country of pampas, Buenos Aires seeks to seduce you in many ways. Visit Central&South America

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North America

Read about and see pictures of New York (U.S.A.) It was a much longer drive than I thought to reach the other side of Staten Island - the drive gave me a good impression of the island. Just as the bus made a left turn, I saw some rusty wrecks off the shore, and I decided to get off immediately at the next stop. This must be the boat cemetery. When asking for the boat cemetery at the gas station, people didn't seem to know what I was referring to; in the end they pointed me to a gate a few hundred metres down the road. Once there, it turned out to be a scrapyard. In fact, the entire area is a scrapyard, including all the shipwrecks off the coast. In fact, this scrapyard once was the largest of its kind on the East Coast, and came into existence in 1964. Travel to New York (U.S.A.)

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See pictures of and read about Puge (China)Yi women My only goal was to see the Yi people, as I had seen spectacular pictures of their dresses. My search for the Yi in southern Sichuan province ended up in a great adventure. Travel to Puge (China)

See pictures of and read about Nine Mile (Jamaica)Bob Marley Mausoleum Here, he was born, here, he rests for the rest of his life, with his mother and half-brother. The Bob Marley Mausoleum is a place of pilgrimage for some, and a spot where you realize the importance of Bob for others. Travel to Nine Mile (Jamaica)

See pictures of and read about Popayán (Colombia)Semana Santa Popayán Popayán claims to have the most extensive Semana Santa celebrations of the entire South American continent, and indeed, not only are their processions impressive, the crowd attending is enormous. Travel to Popayán (Colombia)

See pictures of and read about Chicago (U.S.A.)Magnificent Mile Shopping and sightseeing come together at the Magnificent Mile, a wide boulevard in North Chicago officially known as Michigan Avenue and the heart of the city. Travel to Chicago (U.S.A.)

See pictures of and read about Pachacamac (Peru)Pachacamac On a day trip from Lima, it is easy to combine a visit to the ancient pre-Inca ruins of Pachacamac with a delicious lunch on the beach and a relaxing afternoon. Travel to Pachacamac (Peru)

See pictures of and read about Manama (Bahrain)Bahrain World Trade Center Among the modern architecture currently available in Bahrain, the World Trade Center certainly stands out for its unique look, and does not fail to impress whoever sees it. Travel to Manama (Bahrain)

See pictures of and read about Alagna (Italy)Monte Rosa skiing At the end of a snow-rich winter, going to the Monte Rosa ski area turned out to be a good idea: lots of snow, nice sunny weather, and great Italian food. Travel to Alagna (Italy)

See pictures of and read about Panama City (Panama)Panama Old City While much of the city is modern and shiny, the old part of Panama City offers an entirely different experience: narrow streets, a wide variety of architecture, and several landmarks that have withstood time. Travel to Panama City (Panama)

See pictures of and read about Skating on ice (Netherlands)Natural Ice pastime When the waters freeze, the Dutch get crazy, get out their skates and explore the country over the frozen rivers and lakes. They live on the ice for as long as it lasts. Travel to Skating on ice (Netherlands)

See pictures of and read about Seoul (South Korea)Jogyesa Temple Right in the middle of modern Seoul, a Buddhist haven of peace can be found at Jogyesa temple where century-old traditions survive among the fast-paced city life. Travel to Seoul (South Korea)