<strong>Rural Italy:</strong> Small Italian towns are trying to attract residents. A number of rural spots have offered to sell crumbling homes for about $1.
Rural Italy: Small Italian towns are trying to attract residents. A number of rural spots have offered to sell crumbling homes for about $1.
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<strong>Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge:</strong> The new Star Wars-themed lands at Disney in Florida and California are drawing fans with elaborate rides and storytelling.<br />
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge: The new Star Wars-themed lands at Disney in Florida and California are drawing fans with elaborate rides and storytelling.
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<strong>Jewel Changi Airport, Singapore: </strong>This oasis is part of Jewel Changi Airport -- a new complex connecting three terminals.
Jewel Changi Airport, Singapore: This oasis is part of Jewel Changi Airport -- a new complex connecting three terminals.
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<strong>LaGuardia Airport, New York: </strong>Delta Air Lines' new terminal at LaGuardia is part of a planned $8 billion airport overhaul.
LaGuardia Airport, New York: Delta Air Lines' new terminal at LaGuardia is part of a planned $8 billion airport overhaul.
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<strong>Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris:</strong> Reconstruction is under way at Notre Dame after fire tore through the magnificent cathedral in April.
Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris: Reconstruction is under way at Notre Dame after fire tore through the magnificent cathedral in April.
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<strong>Sagrada Familia, Barcelona:</strong> In 2019, this ambitious project finally received a building permit, 137 years after the basilica's cornerstone was laid in 1882.
Sagrada Familia, Barcelona: In 2019, this ambitious project finally received a building permit, 137 years after the basilica's cornerstone was laid in 1882.
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<strong>Washington Monument, Washington, DC: </strong>The 555-foot obelisk in the US capital reopened in September 2019 after nearly three years of renovation and repairs.
Washington Monument, Washington, DC: The 555-foot obelisk in the US capital reopened in September 2019 after nearly three years of renovation and repairs.
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<strong>Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona: </strong>The land now known as Grand Canyon National Park celebrated its centennial anniversary in 2019.
Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona: The land now known as Grand Canyon National Park celebrated its centennial anniversary in 2019.
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<strong>Indiana Dunes National Park:</strong> Tucked into 15 miles of Lake Michigan's southern shoreline, Indiana Dunes became Indiana's first national park in February 2019.
Indiana Dunes National Park: Tucked into 15 miles of Lake Michigan's southern shoreline, Indiana Dunes became Indiana's first national park in February 2019.
<strong>Australia: </strong>Getting to Australia may become a little less grueling thanks to direct flights that could cut travel times by hours.
Australia: Getting to Australia may become a little less grueling thanks to direct flights that could cut travel times by hours.
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<strong>Area 51, Nevada: </strong>A massive raid on the mysterious government facility didn't materialize but visitors can stop into the Alien Research Center, pictured.
Area 51, Nevada: A massive raid on the mysterious government facility didn't materialize but visitors can stop into the Alien Research Center, pictured.
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<strong>Angola: </strong>Prince Harry followed in Princess Diana's footsteps in Angola, donning protective gear to walk a minefield 22 years after his mother's visit to the area.
Angola: Prince Harry followed in Princess Diana's footsteps in Angola, donning protective gear to walk a minefield 22 years after his mother's visit to the area.
<strong>The Bahamas: </strong>Most of the Bahamas' 700 islands and cays were not affected by Hurricane Dorian. The country is open for business.
The Bahamas: Most of the Bahamas' 700 islands and cays were not affected by Hurricane Dorian. The country is open for business.
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<strong>Chernobyl, Ukraine: </strong>Ukraine designated the site of the horrific 1986 nuclear explosion an official tourist attraction in July.
Chernobyl, Ukraine: Ukraine designated the site of the horrific 1986 nuclear explosion an official tourist attraction in July.
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<strong>United Kingdom:</strong> Brexit uncertainty may make visiting the UK's stunning landscapes and bustling cities a bit more affordable for international visitors.
United Kingdom: Brexit uncertainty may make visiting the UK's stunning landscapes and bustling cities a bit more affordable for international visitors.
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<strong>Japan: </strong>After a successful Rugby World Cup, Japan is gearing up to host the 2020 Summer Olympics, with millions of visitors expected.
Japan: After a successful Rugby World Cup, Japan is gearing up to host the 2020 Summer Olympics, with millions of visitors expected.
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<strong>Hong Kong: </strong>Despite months of protests, Hong Kong was the world's most visited city in 2019, according to Euromonitor International.
Hong Kong: Despite months of protests, Hong Kong was the world's most visited city in 2019, according to Euromonitor International.
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<strong>Amsterdam: </strong>Amsterdam is trying to combat floods of tourists that locals say are overrunning the city.
Amsterdam: Amsterdam is trying to combat floods of tourists that locals say are overrunning the city.
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<strong>Turquoise Coast, Turkey:</strong> The Turquoise Coast is gaining traction with far-flung visitors eager for lesser-known destinations.
Turquoise Coast, Turkey: The Turquoise Coast is gaining traction with far-flung visitors eager for lesser-known destinations.
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