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RichardATravels

🌏 Wandering the corners of Asia for nearly a decade, I've collected more stamps in my passport than I can count (and probably a few mystery bruises from boxing too). When I’m not chasing down hidden gems with Atlas Obscura, I’m geeking out over fast cars, leveling up in video games, or testing out my jab-cross combo. Catch me where adventure meets mischief—traveling, exploring, and always ready for the next round. 🚗🎮🥊

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Soweto, South Africa

Mandela House

Nelson Mandela lived here with his family from 1946 until his arrest in 1962.

Added by maranako

Mogale, South Africa

Cradle of Humankind

Home to some of the oldest hominid fossils ever found.

barnumbrownie

Added by barnumbrownie

West Rand, South Africa

Sterkfontein Caves

Caves that can't seem to quit producing the remains of prehistoric humans.

Added by karienvanrooyen

Johannesburg, South Africa

Ponte Tower

The tallest residential building in Africa is an unsettling Brutalist monolith.

stanestane

Added by stanestane

Cape Town, South Africa

District Six Museum

A sobering account of the vibrant multicultural neighborhood that was destroyed under apartheid.

Added by ellenbwright

Howick, South Africa

Howick Falls

Local lore says a serpent-like beast lurks in the deep basin below the falls.

Added by GingerAl

Cape Town, South Africa

Bo Kaap

Formerly known as the Malay Quarter, Bo Kaap is a colorfully-painted suburb located in the “Mother City” of South Africa.

lewblank

Added by lewblank

Cape Town, South Africa

Boulders Beach Penguin Sanctuary

This African beach is home to thousands of rare mainland penguins that are known for their annoying voice.

mlynch

Added by mlynch

Oudtshoorn, South Africa

Cango Caves

Largest cave system in Africa.

orkomedix

Added by orkomedix

Shilin Stone Forest

270 million year-old forest of stone.

leiris

Added by leiris

Diqing Zangzuzizhizhou, China

Tiger Leaping Gorge

One of the word's deepest gorges is also tied to a fantastic legend.

ErezSpeiser

Added by ErezSpeiser

Mansudae Art Studio Gallery

North Korea's massive art and propaganda factory now has an official gallery space in Beijing.

EricGrundhauser

Added by EricGrundhauser

Tangshan, China

Star Islands of Qian'an

Though these human-made islands were constructed as an escape for the wealthy, they rarely see many visitors.

Added by geekintransit

Qinhuangdao Shi, China

Old Dragon's Head

Where the Great Wall of China meets the sea.

Added by quasistellarqubit

Improvement District No. 9, Alberta

Banff Wildlife Crossings

Though many were skeptical at first, these animal-specific routes across the Trans-Canada Highway have been a major conservation success.

Added by Ashawnta

Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta

Elk Island National Park

Watch bison, elk, and other wild animals up close at this national park.

elinar

Added by elinar

Edmonton, Alberta

Garneau Theatre

This is one of the last remaining theatres in Canada to feature an Art Moderne architectural style.

Munringus

Added by Munringus

Wetaskiwin, Alberta

Reynolds-Alberta Museum

An automotive, farming machinery, and aviation museum located in Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada.

elinar

Added by elinar

Edmonton, Alberta

High Level Bridge

This unique bridge has been a staple across the Saskatchewan River Valley for more than 100 years.

Munringus

Added by Munringus

Grizzly House

Try the alligator at this fondue spot, which has been catering to "lovers and hedonists" since 1967.

Added by Ashawnta

Drumheller, Alberta

The Little Church

A six-person chapel in the middle of Alberta's badlands.

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Added by idono163

Edmonton, Alberta

Neon Sign Museum

An outdoor installation of 20 vintage signs that once hung in front of businesses throughout town.

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Added by deniseishere

Calgary, Alberta

Peace Bridge

With its webbed walls and bright red coloring, Calgary's iconic bridge looks like a finger trap puzzle stretched across the river.

Added by Leanne Louie

Edmonton, Alberta

West Edmonton Mall

This massive mall has hundreds of shops, an amusement park, and a history of deadly amusement attractions.

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