Damascus' Old City

Tiled in alabaster white marble, the polished white of the mosque's floor is more than just an architectural feature -- it keeps worshipers (relatively) cool in the searing Syrian sun.
(Photo and caption by Thushan Amarasiriwardena / LongJaunt.com)

Cinque Terre

04.24.2008 | Cinque Terre, Italy
Clinging onto the cliffs of Italy's northwestern shores, the five towns that make up Cinque Terre form a spectacular sight.

The ancient city of Anuradhapura

06.12.2008 | Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
Home to some of of Sri Lanka's most prosperous ancient civilizations, Anuradhapura still draws thousands to its numerous historic sites.

Climbing Volcan Maderas

01.25.2008 | Isla Ometepe, Nicaragua
With the help of our guide Freddy, we woke up bright and early to climb up Volcan Maderas, the extinct volcano on the island of Ometepe.
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