Miami Beach Botanical Garden in Miami, Florida

We’re all about a lush oasis in the middle of a bustling city. Miami Beach Botanical Garden is large enough for intrigue and small enough to be considered cozy at about 2.6 acres.

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South Edison Beach in Montauk, New York

Think of the Hamptons and beaches might come to mind. South Edison beach no frills beach with seasonal restrooms and lifeguards that is worth a visit if you’re visiting the area.

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Batu Caves in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The Batu Caves are indeed a wonder. Colorful stairs etched into the limestone hill lead to caves with active temples and colorful art. It is an incredibly popular Hindu shrine to the Lord Muruga, boasting the largest statue of the deity outside the temple, and is the site of the Tamil festival of Thaipusam in Malaysia. Many pilgrim here to pay respects and worship, though all are welcome to climb the stairs and be in wonder of this architectural feat.

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Walk and Ride in Siem Reap, Cambodia

Cambodia is a lush jungle paradise with phenomenal food often overshadowed by its neighboring Thailand, a rich culture, a long and often tragic history, and overwhelmingly warm and inviting people. At the Angkor National Museum, learn about the history of Angkor Wat and its enigmatic rulers.

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Tonle Om South Gate at at Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia

A scenic and decorative gate which features an intricate arch and is lined with statues leading up to the gate, Tonle Om South Gate is a spectacle not to be missed. There are 54 figures that symbolize the devas in the bas-relief of the Churning of Sea of Milk, which can be seen at the main temple complex.

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Ta Prohm at Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia

Prohm was once known as Rajavihara or monastery of the king but its modern name means ancestor Brahma. Part of the original Angkor Wat complex, it was built in 1186 A.D. What makes this temple notable are the trees that grow around and on the temple.

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Phnom Bakheng at Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia

Phnom Bakheng is the state temple of the first Khmer capital at Angkor and was erected in the late ninth and early tenth century by King Yasovarman I. Meant to be a new capital for the king and emulating Mount Meru, home of the Hindu gods, it was abandoned soon after construction. It is the location of this hilltop temple that makes it unique in the complex.

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Angkor Thom Bayon Temple at Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia

Bayon Temple sits in the middle of Angkor Thom, the new capital that King Jayavarman built circa 1200 to signify a shift from Hinduism to Mahayana Buddhism. Often known as the “face temple” it was originally meant to be the king’s personal mausoleum.

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Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia

Angkor Wat is an ancient wonder. A complex of temples, it spans over 400 acres, and has seen worshippers of Hinduism and Buddhism. Erected by the Khmer King Suryavarman in the early 12th century, the temple was meant to be the capital and his eventual burying place. A joy and pride of the Cambodian nation, it is no wonder that it is the main attraction in Siem Reap.

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