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Olana
Why a Wonder: Olana State Historical Site is the former estate of Frederic Edwin Church, one of the major figures in the Hudson River...

Rick Sammon
Nov 9, 2022
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Eilean Donan Castle
Why a Wonder: An iconic and ubiquitous Scottish image, Eilean Donan Castle is the crown jewel in a dreamy, mercurial Highlands landscape....

Editor
Jun 1, 2022
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Lower Manhattan from Brooklyn Bridge Park
Why A Wonder "New York, New York. If I can make it there, I'll make it anywhere," and that goes for photography too. The lower Manhattan...
Fran Gallogly
May 8, 2022
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Kolmanskop
Why a Wonder: The ultimate ghost town, this German mining settlement was abandoned in the 1950s, and the desert has been reclaiming it...

Ian Plant
Apr 9, 2022
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U Bein Bridge
Why a Wonder: The largest teak bridge in the world. Where: Mandalay, Myanmar. When: The Dry Season (October to May). Photography: Sunrise...

Rick Sammon
Mar 24, 2022
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Conwy Valley
Why a Wonder: Beautiful white horses, breathtaking landscapes, quaint churches and majestic castles provide a myriad of creative photo...

Rick Sammon
Mar 24, 2022
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Temples of Bagan
Why a Wonder: A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bagan hosts more than 2,000 Buddhist temples (some dating back to the 11th century). Where:...

Rick Sammon
Mar 17, 2022
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Tiger's Nest Temple
Why a Wonder: Bhutan's iconic landmark and religious site, this beautifully constructed Buddhist temple perched, is seemingly...

Rick Sammon
Mar 11, 2022
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New Croton Dam
Why a Wonder: Upon completion of construction (1892-1906), the New Croton Dam was the tallest (301 feet) dam in the world. It is still...

Rick Sammon
Mar 10, 2022
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Blue Swallow Motel
Why a Wonder: With its vintage neon signs and Art Deco design, the Blue Swallow Motel, built in 1939, symbolizes Route 66, known as the...

Rick Sammon
Mar 8, 2022
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Petronas Towers
Why a Wonder: The tallest twin towers in the world, the Petronas Towers stand almost 1500 feet tall. Surrounded by the impressive skyline...

Ian Plant
Mar 7, 2022
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Borobudur Temple
Why a Wonder: Borobudur is the largest Buddhist monument in the world and an official UNESCO World Heritage site. This massive and...

Ian Plant
Mar 6, 2022
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