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6866 travel pictures in 726 stories from 114 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.

North America

Shopping and sightseeing come together at the Magnificent Mile, a wide boulevard in North Chicago. Visit North America

Africa

One of the historical areas of Cairo, Darb al-Ahmar offers the opportunity to get an idea of how Cairo must have been in the late Middle Ages. Visit Africa

Europe

Paris appeals to anyone's imagination. City of romance, city of culinary delights, city of majestic architecture. Visit Europe

Oceania

Once upon a time the only way to travel far was by boat Some of these boats have been remade. I visited one of them in the harbour of Sydney. Visit Oceania

Central&South America

Deservedly the numer one attraction of Honduras, Copán is a testimony to the proud Mayan past of the country. Visit Central&South America

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Asia

Read about and see pictures of Wadi Dawan (Yemen) When I set out that morning on my way to Wadi Hadramawt, I was called precisely at the time agreed upon the day before. Someone asked for my name and I was greeted downstairs by a soldier who politely showed me the way to our 4WD. Travelling by 4WD instead of public transport, precluding any contact with the local population, was the price to pay for a visit to Wadi Dawan, but a price I was willing to pay. As we sped out of Al Mukallah, where even at this early time of the day the heat was getting unbearable, squeezing sweat out of our bodies like a giant juicer, I had a feeling of freedom, as if the landscapes lying ahead would all be mine. Travel to Wadi Dawan (Yemen)

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See pictures of and read about Geysir (Iceland)Geysir If you ever wondered where the word geyser comes from, your answer lies in Iceland, where you can find Geysir. In fact, you can find more examples of geothermic activity in the area. Travel to Geysir (Iceland)

See pictures of and read about BahrainBahrain Fort Close to modern Manama, you can find the remains of Bahrain Fort. More than just a fort, this is a collection of ancient settlements, one on top of the other. Travel to Bahrain

See pictures of and read about New York (U.S.A.)Times Square Not really a square but rather an intersection, Times Square can be called the very central point of New York and is exemplary of the energy of this great city. Travel to New York (U.S.A.)

See pictures of and read about Misfat (Oman)Misfat Spectacularly located and with houses built on rocks, Misfat seems to cling to the rocks of the date-tree covered mountain it sits on and has successfully done so for a long time. Travel to Misfat (Oman)

See pictures of and read about Accra (Ghana)Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum Ghana's Father of the Fatherland, Kwame Nkrumah, has a last resting place in style: a Mausoleum in a friendly park right in Accra, the capital of the country that achieved independence under his guidance. Travel to Accra (Ghana)

See pictures of and read about Khor al Adaid (Qatar)Khor al Adaid Desert You can find a true desert a mere hour's drive from the capital Doha. Here, you can enjoy the desert in any way you like: driving, camel riding, sand-boarding, or just sitting atop a sand dune and enjoying the view. Travel to Khor al Adaid (Qatar)

See pictures of and read about Karen (Kenya)Karen Blixen house Close to Nairobi, you can visit the house where Danish author Karen Blixen once lived, and Out of Africa filmed. Travel to Karen (Kenya)

See pictures of and read about Oslo (Norway)Oslo Opera House At the end of the Oslo Fjord, an outstanding piece of architecture seems to have been washed ashore. The brand-new Opera House makes for an exciting visit. Travel to Oslo (Norway)

See pictures of and read about Madrid (Spain)Almudena Cathedral It might seem small compared to the Royal Palace next door, but once you are inside, Almudena Cathedral dwarfs you. It also surprises with its modern religious art. Travel to Madrid (Spain)

See pictures of and read about Gothenburg (Sweden)Haga Once the first suburb of Gothenburg, Haga has grown into a cosy district right under the hill on which you can find Skansen Kronan, the fortification that once defended the city. Travel to Gothenburg (Sweden)