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Monastery of the Holy Trinity at Meteora: The Wildest View in Greece If you’ve seen photos of Meteora and thought, “There’s no way that’s real,” chances are you were looking at the Monastery of the Holy Trinity. This place is...

San'in Kaigan National Park: Japan’s Wild Coast and the Famous Snow Beach San'in Kaigan National Park is one of those places that makes you stop and double-take. Snow on the sand. Waves crashing next to icy dunes. Fishing villages that...

Borgo di Gregoriopoli (Ostia Antica), Italy: A Chill Day Trip With Big History If you’re into history with vibes that are old-school cool, then Borgo di Gregoriopoli — the historic borgo of Ostia Antica — is one of those places...

Castello di Giulio II overview Castello di Giulio II stands in Ostia Antica, near the mouth of the Tiber River. Pope Julius II ordered the construction in the late 15th century to defend the river route to Rome. The fortress...

Tiananmen Square overview Tiananmen Square sits at the political center of Beijing. The space stretches wide and flat, bordered by major state buildings and museums. This square plays a key role in modern Chinese history and daily civic life. The scale...