Cable cars at Ocean Park, Hong Kong (@ Steven Vidler/Corbis)

Cable cars at Ocean Park, Hong Kong (@ Steven Vidler/Corbis)

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• Better than a traffic jam…""Grab your friends and enjoy the ride
• These brightly colored containers are part of a theme park with amusement rides, a zoo, an aquarium and…""Some incredible, windy views
• Tired of the headlands? Then take one of these cars to the attractions by the shore.""You\ll enjoy what you see along the way
• If amusement is what you seek, you\ll find this park in a city that\s right up your alley.""Bonus: Many people speak English here

Female peahen observing a male peacock with his plumage out (@ Dave Blackey/Getty Images)

Female peahen observing a male peacock with his plumage out (@ Dave Blackey/Getty Images)

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• Male: “Hey baby! I\ve got all my eyes on you.”""Female: “Whatever…”
• We call the male of this species a peacock, but folks in the know call the female by her true name.""Do you think it\s Prudence?
• Scientists have reason to suspect the male\s plumage is not what\s causing this female to pause. Rather…""It\s that bloodcurdling one-liner he\s squawking
• Native to South Asia, these striking birds grace gardens around the world, and often roam feral.""Which country claims them as their national bird?

Matterhorn and the Kulm Hotel in Zermatt, Switzerland (@ Cosmo Condina/Getty Images)

Matterhorn and the Kulm Hotel in Zermatt, Switzerland (@ Cosmo Condina/Getty Images)

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• Travelers seeking the high life flock to this skyscraping hotel, perhaps the highest in all the Alps.""Can you see cloud nine from here?
• Twenty-nine soaring peaks surround this lofty post. Kinda makes you want to sing…""Ricolaaaa!
• Staggering summits aren\t the only attraction around these parts.""There\s a nearby underground spot that\s pretty smashing, too
• This “Peak in the Meadows” is the iconic crown of one of the most beautiful mountain ranges in the world.""Where else can you climb to watch the world go by?

The Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia (@ Peter Carroll /Corbis)

The Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia (@ Peter Carroll /Corbis)

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• Walk through these arches and you\ll have entered...""The center of our “nation\s most sacred shrine”
• Three major services take place here annually, two of which are Veterans Day and Easter.""What is today\s service?
• “We here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain.\"""Whose words are engraved above this amphitheater stage?
• Among the honored buried here are two U.S. presidents, the Unknown Soldiers, and the crew of the Challenger space shuttle.""Where are we?

Sunset over Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California (@ Clipcanvas)

Sunset over Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California (@ Clipcanvas)

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• It\s an important day for this American icon.""What\s the occasion?
• This bridge is repainted end-to-end each year with 10,000 gallons of fresh paint.""Fact or urban myth?
• Some call San Francisco\s summer fog “natural air conditioning.”""We call it breathtaking
• This magnificent bridge isn\t named for its iconic color. So where did its name come from?""A clue is flowing beneath this span

Offshore rocks near Rikuchu National Park, Honshu, Japan (@ Chad Ehlers/Photolibrary)

Offshore rocks near Rikuchu National Park, Honshu, Japan (@ Chad Ehlers/Photolibrary)

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• Visitors have long been drawn to the wild coast here to take in the spectacular views.""See what the shutterbugs capture along this rocky shore
• What do you get when you cross a goat with an antelope?""One of the region\s most distinctive residents
• Across this country, people are planting a special crop as a symbol of hope and reconstruction.""What sunny flower is the centerpiece, and why?
• This coast of Japan was among the hardest hit by last year\s tsunami, but today some travelers are volunteering to help restore buildings and infrastructure in the area.""If you\re inclined to join them, set your compass for this spot on the map

Giraffes at twilight in Etosha National Park, Namibia (@ Framepool)

Giraffes at twilight in Etosha National Park, Namibia (@ Framepool)

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• Until elephants start walking on stilts…""You\re looking at the tallest living creature on Earth
• What do these long-legged land lubbers look like when they\re getting a drink?""Funny, that\s what
• Across the animal kingdom, there\s one thing that\s certain:""Don\t mess with baby when mama\s around
• Conservation of wildlife habitat is just one issue facing representatives of this diverse continent as they come together for meetings this week.""But today, they celebrate nearly half a century of unity and achievement

Sun rays slanting into misty valleys in Nantou County, Taiwan (@ Artbeats/Baoying Multimedia Technologies Inc.)

Sun rays slanting into misty valleys in Nantou County, Taiwan (@ Artbeats/Baoying Multimedia Technologies Inc.)

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• Misty settings like these are a photographer\s dream, which may be why…""This is a favorite destination for travelers
• Enjoy a cup of the region\s Dong Ding oolong tea. It\s world-famous.""But there\s also a bubblier local libation taking the globe by storm
• We\re not sure what\s more beautiful, the clouds resting on these mountains…""Or what\s hiding below them
• This island nation is known for its dense mountain landscapes.""Take a look around, enchanting hills abound

Aerial view of a peach orchard in full springtime bloom near Chesnee, South Carolina (@ Harrison Shull/Aurora Photos)

Aerial view of a peach orchard in full springtime bloom near Chesnee, South Carolina (@ Harrison Shull/Aurora Photos)

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• What\s sweet and fuzzy and comes in yellow or white, round or donut?""You\ll find them in these fields
• This fruit doesn\t grow in cans on a tree. And now that we\ve established that…""Where did the ninjas come from?
• When this crop ripens, you\ll need to whip up some recipes, and fast.""Try cobbling this one together in your kitchen
• This peachy orchard is in a state that\s celebrating its anniversary today. Think you know which state?""(Hint: It was one of the original 13 colonies to declare independence)

Multicolored buckets at a market in Loropéni, Burkina Faso (@ Ivern Photo/age fotostock)

Multicolored buckets at a market in Loropéni, Burkina Faso (@ Ivern Photo/age fotostock)

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• When these multicolored buckets outlive their initial usefulness, they\re put to a new use.""What thriving industry has just been introduced here?
• Do you ever dream about all the places in the world you\d like to see?""Let\s see if we can help you build a bucket list
• Say you\re attending the local market one day, when all of a sudden a tour group rolls in, on bicycles.""Who are these people on wheels?
• You\ll find these painted pails at a market in a tropical savanna country, home to the largest film and television festival on its continent.""Welcome to the \"land of upright people\"

Great Blue Heron standing under blossoming cherry trees in Beacon Hill Park in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada (@ Michael Wheatley/Corbis)

Great Blue Heron standing under blossoming cherry trees in Beacon Hill Park in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada (@ Michael Wheatley/Corbis)

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• Who\s the handsome grey chap standing next to the water?""Even from here, you can tell there\s something great about him
• If you\re looking for more critters than this solitary bird…""This park has a few you can get all cuddly with
• This dapper bird is living like a king in this bucolic sanctuary, while his refuge is in a city named for a queen.""Her birthday is being celebrated today in true commonwealth style
• Visit this island and you\ll have no shortage of flower gardens and Victorian architecture to enjoy.""Where is this capital island destination?

Avenida dos Plátanos at Ponte de Lima, Portugal (@ Juan Carlos Zamarreño/age fotostock)

Avenida dos Plátanos at Ponte de Lima, Portugal (@ Juan Carlos Zamarreño/age fotostock)

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• A stroll through the park can only be good for one\s mind and body.""Where is this sun-dappled path?
• As you walk beneath the canopy of these giants, you might pick up the strains of a haunting melody.""Stop and listen: The music is as fresh today as it was 200 years ago
• Trees won\t be the only thing providing shade from the sun in much of the world today.""What\s going on in the sky?
• These trees grow in a small town named for the medieval bridge that crosses its river.""Centuries after it was built, travelers still walk over this bridge to see the town\s many charms

Land’s End in Cornwall, England (@ Ray Bradshaw/Getty Images)

Land’s End in Cornwall, England (@ Ray Bradshaw/Getty Images)

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• Watch your step while gazing out to sea from these rocky cliffs.""The name of this place is a reminder that you\re standing on the very edge
• Tomorrow, this bucolic scene will be all aglow with fired-up people.""And they\ve got a torch to bear
• Some people weren\t born to run, but that doesn\t mean they shouldn\t take part in the Olympics.""Meet London\s most famous runner
• If everything goes as planned, the Olympic flame, which began its travels in Greece, will pass by this shore, continue its path around this country…""And finish its route here

Geirangerfjord with cruise ship and The Seven Sisters waterfall on far right, Geiranger, Møre og Romsdal, Norway (@ Karsten Bidstrup/Lonely Planet Images)

Geirangerfjord with cruise ship and The Seven Sisters waterfall on far right, Geiranger, Møre og Romsdal, Norway (@ Karsten Bidstrup/Lonely Planet Images)

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• Vikings of yore once sailed through fjords like these on their way to raiding and conquering new lands.""Today, friendlier folk welcome travelers who visit this rugged and glorious scenery
• Across this land today, young and old are parading in the streets.""What are they celebrating?
• Among the many spectacular waterfalls that line this fjord is a dandy called The Suitor.""Who are the ladies he\s forever trying to woo across the water?
• Now through late July, sailors delight with up to 20 hours of sunlight a day.""Where is this place of the “Midnight Sun”?

Rievaulx Abbey in Yorkshire, England (@ Robert Cousins/Robert Harding/Plain Picture)

Rievaulx Abbey in Yorkshire, England (@ Robert Cousins/Robert Harding/Plain Picture)

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• After the roof of this abbey was razed…""The ruins that remained took on their own distinctive grandeur
• A notorious king ordered the sacking of this and many other Catholic institutions.""Sounds like it was a real personal matter
• A pastry-like holiday pudding hails from these parts.""And here\s the kicker: It\s made from the drippings of beef fat
• To get a feel for the breadth of these ruins, get a look from on high.""It\s especially nice without a roof blocking your view

Aerial view of the Dalyan River delta near Dalyan, Turkey (@ Guido Alberto Rossi/Axiom)

Aerial view of the Dalyan River delta near Dalyan, Turkey (@ Guido Alberto Rossi/Axiom)

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• More than 2,000 years ago, artisans of a legendary civilization carved elaborate tombs high into the cliffs that line this river delta.""Look up from the water and you can still see their handiwork
• Had your fill of slogging around in swamp land? Then steer one of these boats toward the sea.""The Turquoise Coast is only a short ride away
• Want to look ten years younger? Then pinch your nose and hop into the local bath. Rumor is, even Cleopatra was a frequent dipper.""What\s here that hides the wrinkles?
• This ancient land overlooks the Mediterranean, Black, Aegaen, and Dead seas.""Where is this bridge between the East and the West?

Freshly stripped cork oaks in Catalonia, Spain (@ John Miller/plainpicture/Robert Harding)

Freshly stripped cork oaks in Catalonia, Spain (@ John Miller/plainpicture/Robert Harding)

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• There\s something happening to the trees here…""We aim to get to the bottom of it
• The trees in this grove may live up to 250 years, regenerating healthy bark every 10 years or so.""By then it\s time to harvest this renewable resource
• Only one kind of tree can stand for years in the buff...""Without damaging its trunk (or its ego). See how
• Portugal produces half the world\s cork supply, but these trees are from a country better known for its bullfighting and paella.""So, where are we?

Red fox vixen and her kit, Alaska (@ Johnny Johnson/age fotostock)

Red fox vixen and her kit, Alaska (@ Johnny Johnson/age fotostock)

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• Mom would appreciate some attention today, no matter how you express your devotion.""Start by whispering this in her ear: “Happy…”
• The wild vixen performs a highly stylized hunting dance as she searches for food.""Check out her crazy moves
• Today is special, and this mother is receiving an extra hug from her offspring.""Once the kits are asleep, what does Mr. Fox have in store for a romantic night for two?
• At only about 15 pounds, this wild critter must rely on more than brute strength.""She needs to be as smart as a…

Mt. Clements and Mt. Oberlin viewed from the Highline Trail with bear grass in bloom, Glacier National Park, Montana (@ Shannon Nace/Lonely Planet Images)

Mt. Clements and Mt. Oberlin viewed from the Highline Trail with bear grass in bloom, Glacier National Park, Montana (@ Shannon Nace/Lonely Planet Images)

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• Before you plan to hike this trail, consider this: Last year it didn\t open up until the end of July.""The snow takes a while to melt up here
• Over 700 miles of hiking trails traverse these mountains. But If you want to go straight to the top…""Jump in your car and drive to the sun
• What do the residents in these parts do when they hear a howl?""They stop what they\re doing and look around
• When Native Americans saw these jagged peaks covered with snow, they called this place the “Backbone of the World.”""You probably know it by another name

Minneapolis skyline and Stone Arch Bridge over the Mississippi River, Minnesota (@ Joe Mamer/age fotostock)

Minneapolis skyline and Stone Arch Bridge over the Mississippi River, Minnesota (@ Joe Mamer/age fotostock)

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• This riverside skyline crowns the most northerly of the lower 48 states.""It\s a state that\s also celebrating a birthday today
• The people of this state have an infamous love affair with an uncommon fish.""Meet the notorious food with a long half-life
• Back in the 1880s, this town grew at a feverish pace once people harnessed a powerful falls.""Take a look, it runs under this bridge
• This is where you\ll find a Prince, a Doughboy, and seven miles of pedestrian skyways on the edge of the prairie.""What\s your guess: Minneapolis or St. Paul?