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  • Edinburgh Castle with bird flying

    Edinburgh

    Edinburgh is Scotland’s compact, hilly capital. Looming over the city is Edinburgh Castle, home to Scotland’s crown jewels and the Stone of Destiny. Arthur’s Seat is an imposing peak in Holyrood Park with sweeping views, and Calton Hill is topped with monuments and memorials.

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  • People looking at a sculpture

    Chicago

    Located on Lake Michigan in Illinois, Chicago is among the largest cities in the United States. The city is renowned for it’s museums, including the Art Institute of Chicago.

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  • San Francisco bridge in the sunset

    San Francisco

    San Francisco, often abbreviated as San Fran, SF, Frisco or The City is the cultural, financial and commercial centre of Northern California.

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  • Calm waters with houses around

    Adelaide

    Adelaide is South Australia’s cosmopolitan coastal capital. Its ring of parkland on the River Torrens is home to the city’s Adelaide Festival is an annual international arts gathering with spin-offs including fringe and film events.

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  • People walking over a bridge

    Perth

    Perth is the capitol of Western Australia and sits where the Swan River meet the southwest coast. Perth boasts some beautiful sandy beaches and lovely riverside Kings Park and Botanic Garden.

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  • Neon sign

    Portland

    Portland, Oregon’s largest city is situated in the shadow of the snow-capped Mount Hood. Portland is home to the largest authentic Japanese Garden outside of Japan.

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  • Boats sailing down the river

    Brisbane

    Brisbane is Australia’s third largest city and the capital of Queensland. The large city is located on the Brisbane River.

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  • Beige cityscape

    Valencia

    The port city of Valencia lies on the southeastern coast of Spain, where the Turia River meets the Mediterranean Sea. Valencia is best known for great beaches and its fantastic City of Arts and Sciences.

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  • Busy street in Madrid

    Madrid

    Madrid is Spain’s central capital city. Elegant boulevards and expansive manicured parks such as the Buen Retiro are just a sample of what the city has to offer. 

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  • Birdseye view of Barcelona cityscape

    Barcelona

    Best known for its art and architecture, Barcelona is the cosmopolitan capital of Spain’s Catalonia region. The incredible Sagrada Família church and other landmarks designed by Antoni Gaudí.

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