Here are our selected world locations! If you're after more globe trotting fun, head over to the main Locations Section.
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★ Memories of Japan I: Fushimi Inari, Temple of the Thousand Torii
Over the years, I've felt like I owe a beautiful set of locations to this Magazine -- memories of my trip to Japan. Since it's better late than never, I've finally decided to get in front of the keyboard , write about the wonderful trip and share it with you. Let's start with Fushimi Inari, the temple of the thousand Torii, located in Kyoto.
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★ The Stunning Elqui Valley
The Elqui Valley, one of the many beautiful sights of Chile, is a magical place full of contrasts, ideal for taking Lomographs!
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★ Watch Spring Come to Life in Jerte Valley
The Jerte Valley in Spain is one of the most beautiful places to experience the awakening of nature after a cold hard winter. The start of spring lets you admire a very magical spectacle: the blossoming cherry trees.
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★ Painted Impressions of Pont-Aven, France
Pont-Aven is a lovely Breton village near the Atlantic coast. Even though this small town -- with its 3000 inhabitants -- is fairly well hidden, one specific person singlehandedly put this small town on the map: world famous painter Paul Gauguin.
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★ Magnificent Porto
Portugal's cultural capital has long been on the top of my wish list. Porto is a magnificent city with lots to offer. Last summer, I prepared an arsenal of film, armed my cameras, and finally set out on a six-day trip to this great city!
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★ Alcalá Gate: Neo-Classical Grandeur in Madrid
This former entrance gate to Madrid still exudes the splendor and grandeur of neo-classical times. I must have passed a thousand times underneath this magnificent monument, and it is worth every picture I have ever taken of it!
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★ Fuerteventura: A Magical Island
This deserted island is a marvelous place. Any castaway would gladly want to wash ashore here and live happily on the sandy beaches, enjoy the refreshing breeze, explore the clear seas and relax under the blue skies!
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★ The Battle of Belchite: Lost Memories in Claroscuro
The gruesome history of Guernica is covered in most history books and known by many Europeans. The battle of Belchite, however, has received little to no attention. But the crucial role it played during the Spanish civil war deserves your attention, so please read on and let me tell you its story.
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★ Vallvidrera Marsh: A Place To Relax Near Barcelona
Plenty of people who live in a big city would love to have a quiet place on the countryside -- a nice place to relax and disconnect from the daily stress of city life. Preferably, this place is located just minutes from the city center and can easily be reached by public transport. Well, if you live in Barcelona you're in luck, because this place exists.
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★ Mountain Biking on the Shores of Lago Superiore
If you enjoy taking a nice, long ride on your bike, then I'm sure you'll enjoy Mantova, Italy especially the scenic route along the lake!
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★ Spring Break Getaways: Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom
Up here in the North, we like to escape the cold during spring break and head south to warmer climates. If you have kids, there may be no better place than Florida and the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World.
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★ The Big South
The massive and powerful waves of the Pacific and the jagged rocks at the bottom of the California coast constantly meet with such intensity and force.
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★ León: My Favorite Place in the World
Leon is my city, it is my favorite place in the world. Filled with romance and mystery in every corner, it urges you to shoot lots of pictures. It is a city to enjoy and it is best enjoyed in good company.
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★ Santiuste de San Juan Bautista: A Village Rich in History
Santiuste de San Juan Bautista is located in Segovia province in Spain. As you might have guessed, its name is larger than the village itself! On a normal day, I share the town with 600 other inhabitants, but as soon as summer starts those numbers multiply.
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★ A Walk Through the City in Redscale Tones
Come take a flight to a world of dreamy colours, soft contours and sweet details. Guimarães, a city located in the north of Portugal, where this very own country was born, has been captured in redscale unpredictable colours. Never have its beautiful corners been so magical…
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★ Holga in the Sun: Multiple Exposures in El Parque del Retiro
Loads of tricks have been shared about how to get the perfect multiple exposure shot. Which is why I won't focus so much on how, but rather on where and what camera to use. I will show you my favorite place to take my Holga out of my bag, trip the shutter as often as I like, and don't move on to the next frame until I feel like it.
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★ Purify Yourself at Pura Tirta Empul, Bali
Pura Tirta Empul is a Hindu temple in Bali Island, Indonesia. The name of "Tirta Empul" means "crystal clear stream". It is famous for its holy water where people go for purification and various religious ceremonies.
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★ The Favelas of Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro is definitely a photogenic city (and with its own Lomo store to boot!), but often times, people limit themselves to staying around the beaches and tourist attractions while avoiding favelas entirely since they tend to get a bad rap in popular culture.
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★ Uncovering the Enigmatic Chinatown of Los Angeles
"Forget It, Jake. It's Chinatown." This infamous line from Roman Polanski's neo-noir masterpiece is just one of the contributing factors to the mystique of this particular neighborhood of Los Angeles. Want to know what it's really like today? Let me give you a tour!
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★ Dreaming of Spring: Cherry Blossoms in High Park
A generous gift from Japan fills a small area of the city with beautiful bright white flowers in the spring. However, you need to act fast, for High Park's cherry blossoms disappear for another year after only a week.